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Apple working on 15-inch MacBook Air, smaller 12-inch MacBook with M2

Apple is reportedly working on a new 15-inch MacBook Air model, as well as an apparent refresh of its 12-inch MacBook, according to a new report.MacBook AirThe expansion of the company’s portable Mac lineup is said to be aimed at grabbing a larger portion of the notebook market, sources familiar with the plan told Bloomberg.

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Everything new coming to HomeKit in iOS 16

Despite only getting a few moments on stage at WWDC, HomeKit is set to receive quite a few updates this fall with iOS 16. Here is everything new coming to Apple’s smart home platform.We went hands on with the new changes to HomeKit with the developer beta of iOS 16.Overall improvements and changes in HomeKit

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Apple’s M1 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch with 32GB RAM is $150 off & in stock

Not only is Apple’s M1 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch in stock at Adorama, but it’s $150 off plus $60 off AppleCare when ordered with 32GB of memory in Space Gray.Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M1 Max chip is normally on backorder, but it’s in stock nowThe exclusive MacBook Pro deal delivers triple-digit savings with promo code APINSIDER when shopping through this money-saving activation link. Step-by-step activation instructions can be found below and on this help page.

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Mac app developers say app discovery is their greatest challenge

The latest annual Setapp survey of Mac developers reports that app discovery is a major problem, but over half plan to launch a new macOS app in 2022.In the sixth edition of its annual survey, Setapp has questioned developers about distribution, Apple Silicon, and the war in Setapp’s home country of Ukraine.According to 354 respondents from 37 countries, conducted in May 2022, app discovery was the greatest challenge for 57% of developers. Gaining users once they’ve heard of the app was the main issue for 52%, while 51% of developers struggle most with marketing.

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Apple’s RoomPlan API will enable iPhone & iPad to map out a house

The new RoomPlan Swift API uses the iPhone and iPad’s LIDAR sensor to scan indoor spaces — including furniture layouts.Launched at WWDC 2022, RoomPlan is an augmented reality technology that sought to help collect data about a room and its contents.In a dedicated Apple Developer page, the company touted the RoomPlan API as being useful in creating floor plans. These plans then can be applied directly in real estate and hospitality apps that require a deep knowledge of a building’s layout.

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The five best apps to create healthy habits

Habit tracking apps on iOS and iPadOS can be specialized or versatile and can involve health or custom habits. Here are some of the best options to create a routine.Woman writing in journalA good choice for tracking multiple habits is certainly one of the versatile apps. WaterMinder can track liquids, but so can HabitMinder in addition to other habits. Price is something to keep in mind, especially for comparing a subscription-based app with a one-time purchase.

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Apple passkey feature will be our first taste of a truly password-less future

Apple and other tech giants want to get rid of passwords for online accounts and apps. Here’s why that’s going to be a great thing for your online account security.Apple passkey featureAt its WWDC 2022 keynote on Monday, the iPhone maker announced a new feature called passkeys. It’s essentially a new type of security that seeks to replace passwords for account login purposes. It will debut in the fall on iOS 16, macOS Ventura, and Apple’s other 2022 updates.

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