Chat GPT for Mac with “Mx” Processors now available
ChatGPT for Mac is now broadly available for Mac users with a "M" chipset as a free download, complete with the latest GPT capabilities.
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Month: June 2024
Reporting on MacOS Sequoia and iOS 18
We have been getting questions on why we haven’t been reporting on the newest MacOS and iOS 18 that’s due this September.
The answer is - WE CAN’T. Unlike other media outlets, we respect the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that we’ve signed with Apple when agreeing to become a beta test site and we will NOT jeopardize that access.
But don’t worry, we’ll be reporting on both of them when they’re officially released this Fall.
If you have any comments or questions, please do so below.
Thank you,
Apple App Store rejects PC emulators for iPhone and iPad
Apple recently opened its App Store to retro game emulators, but it seems PC emulation remains off-limits. Two apps, iDOS 3 (a DOS emulator) and UTM SE (capable of emulating Windows), were rejected this month for violating App Store guidelines.
In both instances, Apple said the new releases violate guideline 4.7 of the App Review Guidelines, which is the one that allows for retro game emulators.
Chaoji Li, the developer of iDOS 3, shared some of Apple’s reasoning for the rejection with The Verge. “The app provides emulator functionality but is not emulating a retro game console specifically,” according to Apple’s notice. “Only emulators of retro game consoles are appropriate per guideline 4.7.”
UTM posted about its rejection on X.
https://x.com/UTMapp/status/1800168874840895921
Apple likely opened the door to retro game emulators in April in response to antitrust scrutiny, while it launched support for third-party app stores in the EU in March so it can comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Via: The Verge
Apple expands Self Service Repair Diagnostics support to Europe
Apple expands Self Service Repair Diagnostics support to Europe
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair — a software tool that enables users to troubleshoot issues — is now available in 32 European countries, including the U.K., France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Launched in the U.S. in December 2023, Diagnostics gives users the same ability as Apple Authorized Service Providers and Independent Repair Providers to test products for optimal parts functionality and performance, and it helps identify which parts may need repair. With this expansion, Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair now supports iPhone, Mac, and Studio Display models in 33 countries and 24 languages.
Diagnostics is part of Apple’s ongoing effort to extend the lifespan of Apple products. While Apple is committed to providing safe and affordable repair options, designing and building long-lasting products remains the top priority. The best type of repair for customers and the planet is one that is never needed. Today, Apple published a whitepaperexplaining the company’s principles for designing for longevity — a careful balance between product durability and repairability.
Customers can access Apple Diagnostics to better understand whether their product needs repair. They can begin the session on a second product and check the status and performance on the device that may need repair. After beginning the session and following the onscreen prompts, customers will know whether their products need repair and which parts need to be replaced.
Launched in April 2022, Self Service Repair gives anyone with relevant experience repairing electronic devices access to the manuals, genuine Apple parts, and tools used at Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Service Providers. Self Service Repair supports 42 Apple products, and now includes MacBook Air models powered by M3. Next year, Canada will become the 34th country in which Apple offers Self Service Repair.
