9to5Mac Overtime 046: Exciting iPadOS 19 rumors

Fernando and Jeff talk about the most impressive app on the App Store, iOS 19, iPad Menu Bar, and Stage Manager 2.0 rumors, and the recent court order that forces Apple to allow external payment links on the App Store.

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Warren Buffett says Apple made Berkshire more money than he ever did

When Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Warren Buffett at the weekend , it followed the billionaire investor modestly stating that Apple had made more money for his Berkshire Hathaway investment fund than he ever did through his other investment picks.

Buffett also said that while Steve Jobs was vital to the formation and early days of the company, Cook was equally vital to its growth since then …

The mutual admiration was prompted by Buffett announcing his retirement, at the age of 94. Cook said that he’s been inspired by the wisdom of


Cringeworthy Google ad mocks the iPhone 17 design even before it launches [Video]

A new ad for Google’s mocks the upcoming iPhone 17 line-up for copying its camera bump design, even before the new models launch.

The highly unsubtle ad features an iPhone talking to a Pixel and admitting to the “coincidence” of launching Night mode, photo Clean Up, and widgets years after the Pixel …

The one-minute of a “talking phones podcast” show begins with the two phones discussing the “rumors” that the iPhone 17 camera bump will look very similar to the Pixel


90% of people shouldn’t buy the iPhone 17 Air, per Apple

An argument could be made that this year’s iPhone line-up will have two top-tier models, depending on your priorities: either the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the iPhone 17 Air .

If you value iPhone photography, or all-round performance, you’ll want to stick to the Pro or Pro Max. If you prioritize sleek design, you might instead consider the Air to be the best model. But Apple seems to know that its sleek new model isn’t for most people


Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My

I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the is for.

Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Root automatically patches vulnerabilities in container image

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with and from about their solution to transform container


I’m not normally a huge iPad fan, but the M4 iPad Pro changed my mind

For the longest time, I had believed that purchasing a new iPad at full price never made any sort of sense. Ultimately, you’re paying more than an equivalently spec’d , for less capability. It always felt like iPadOS was the key limiting factor for the iPad, not the hardware.

However, I’ve now owned an for nearly 9 months, and I can confidently say it’s changed how I feel towards iPads.

Ultimately, the screen is a big difference maker. You simply cannot

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M4 MacBook Air: My top 10 best accessories for any budget

Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is , and I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a big fan of the device. If you’ve recently purchased an M4 Air, here are my recommendations for the best accessories to accompany your new laptop—and most won’t break the bank.

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Researchers share new insights from Apple Women’s Health Study

Back in 2019, Apple announced a trio of new research studies, including the Apple Women’s Health Study in partnership with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the NIH’s National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Researchers have shared several updates in the years since the study began, including one this week.

In an update published on the , researchers shared new insight into whether participants in the Apple Women’s Health Study change their exercise patterns based on their menstrual cycle.

Researchers


Apple faces class-action lawsuit for violating App Store injunction

The hits keep coming for Apple and its App Store policies. A new class-action lawsuit filed today alleges that Apple “penalized developers who sought to use linked payments with fees that rendered it economically non-viable.

The lawsuit follows an injunction handed down last week, in which Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers barred Apple from charging commission or otherwise interfering with developers’ ability to direct customers to payment methods outside of the App Store.

In a announcing the lawsuit, law firm Hagens Berman says:

The lawsuit’s named plaintiff

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