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After withdrawing its guidance for its fiscal Q2 2020, Apple is not providing traditional guidance to investors for fiscal Q3 2020. According to CFO Luca Maestri, there is simply too much uncertainty to provide any useful data for investors. more… The post Apple says it expects iPhone and Wearables revenue to drop in Q3, Mac and iPad to grow appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-says-it-expects-iphone-and-wearables-revenue-to-drop-in-q3-mac-and-ipad-to-grow/

As you would expect, Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized during the company’s Q2 2020 that new product development is continuing despite the COVID-19 pandemic . According to Cook, Apple entered 2020 with “our best product pipeline ever.” more… The post Tim Cook: Apple continuing new product development with ‘best pipeline ever’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/tim-cook-new-apple-products/

Apple officially released the new iPhone SE earlier this month, and Tim Cook says the company is seeing a positive response from reviewers and customers alike. Cook touted that the iPhone SE packs a great value and is “faster than the fastest Android phones.” more… The post Tim Cook expects iPhone SE to attract Android users, ‘it’s faster than the fastest Android phones’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/tim-cook-iphone-se-android-switchers/

In December, Apple launched a new iPhone 0% financing option for Apple Card users. During the company’s Q2 2020 earnings call today, Tim Cook teased that Apple is working on something similar for its other products. more… The post Apple working on new Apple Card financing options for products other than iPhone appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-card-iphone-apple-financing/

Now that video calls and conferences are becoming the norm for many and they’re happening from home in lots of cases, one of the challenges is finding a quiet spot to do them. Fortunately, there’s a great piece of software to save the day. Read along for how to mute background noise in Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and pretty much any video or audio call on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with Krisp. more… The post How to mute background noise for audio and video calls on Mac, iPhone, iPad appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/mute-background-noise-zoom-skype-video-calls-iphone-ipad-mac/

During Apple’s Q2 2020 earnings call this afternoon, Tim Cook revealed that both iMessage and FaceTime have set new all-time records for daily use amid the COVID-19 pandemic. more… The post Tim Cook: iMessage and FaceTime saw record daily use in Q2, Apple News reached 125M users appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-imessage-facetime-apple-news/

After closing the majority of its retail locations across the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple has cautiously begun to reopen select stores as local conditions permit. Following South Korea, Apple stores in Australia and a single location in Austria are scheduled to reopen within 1-2 weeks, according to a statement by Tim Cook to Bloomberg . more… The post Apple Stores in Australia and Austria will reopen in 1 to 2 weeks appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-retail-stores-australia-austria-reopening-coronavirus/

Apple today has officially reported its fiscal Q2 2020 earnings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We already knew that Apple wouldn’t hit the guidance it originally provided for the quarter, and today’s release provides the official numbers. How did the COVID-19 outbreak affect Apple’s business during Q2 2020? The company has announced revenue of $58.3 billion and profit of $11.25 billion. This compares to $58 billion in revenue and $11.56 billion reported in the same quarter last year. more… The post Apple announces fiscal Q2 2020 earnings: revenue of $58.3 billion amid COVID-19 concerns appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/aapl-q2-2020-earnings/

Last week, Apple’s long-awaited follow-up release to the iPhone SE arrived in the hand of the general public. If you’re a new iPhone SE owner, it’s a great time to familiarize yourself with how to force restart your iPhone SE , enter recovery mode, temporarily disable Touch ID access, and more. Although you probably won’t use these features often, you may occasionally need to do so. Watch our hands-on video as we show you how to manage your iPhone SE in a variety of ways. more… The post How to force restart iPhone SE (2020), enter recovery mode, DFU, and more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/how-to-force-restart-iphone-se-2020-enter-recovery-mode-dfu-more-video/

We’re set to learn about Apple’s March quarter performance in detail and just ahead of the company’s earnings call, data shared by SensorTower  estimates that iPad app downloads have seen solid growth amid the pandemic. That comes after they saw a steady decline for four years. Along with the uptick in downloads, iPad app Q1 revenue has crossed the $2B mark for the first time. more… The post iPad app downloads return to growth in Q1 after 4-year slump, cross $2B in revenue appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/ipad-app-downloads-return-to-growth-in-q1-after-4-year-slump-cross-2b-in-revenue/

Earlier this week, a dispute emerged between NBCUniversal and theater chains such as AMC after NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell made optimistic comments on the digital-only release of Trolls World Tour . Now, Shell is trying to clarify his comments to appease the theater industry, while also remaining optimistic about premium video on demand. more… The post NBCUniversal CEO expects premium VOD to be ‘complementary,’ not a replacement for theaters appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/nbc-amc-digital-release-dispute/

Going back almost a decade, NSYNC’s song “It’s Gonna Be Me” turned into a viral meme that comes back each spring. The group’s lead singer, Justin Timberlake’s pronunciation sounds like “It’s Gonna Be May” and the riffs on the joke have continued to flow over the years. Now NSYNC has updated the official title on Apple Music and Spotify to celebrate the meme. more… The post NSYNC celebrates viral ‘It’s Gonna Be May’ meme by changing title on Apple Music appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-music-nysnc-its-gonna-be-may/

Apple today shared a trio of new TV ads, all advertising its Apple TV+ service. Apple TV+ debuted in November with 8 original shows, and the company has steadily grown the library ever since . Uptake of the $4.99/month service remains unclear, with analyst consensus pitting TV+ as taking about 3-5% of the US streaming market. Depending on your perspective, that’s either a flop or a good start, considering TV+ is a new service that relies solely on brand new originals rather than established franchises and a back catalog. Nevertheless, Apple’s attempts at original content video stretch out several years at least and the initial launch figures almost don’t matter. Watch the new ad spots after the break. more… The post Apple shares three new ads for its Apple TV+ streaming service appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-shares-three-new-commercials-for-its-apple-tv-streaming-service/

iMessage has come a long way since its introduction in 2011, but Apple’s messaging service is still behind competitors like WhatsApp and Telegram in some aspects. But now the company might be working on exciting new features for iMessage, as a new patent from Apple reveals an option to edit messages after they’ve been sent. more… The post Apple has a plan for how iMessages could be edited in the future appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/apple-has-a-plan-for-how-imessages-could-be-edited-in-the-future/

Even though Berkshire Hathaway is a major investor in Apple, Warren Buffett himself only recently switched from a flip phone to the iPhone. In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance , Buffett tells the story of Apple CEO Tim Cook trying to teach him how to use his new iPhone. more… The post Warren Buffett says Tim Cook spent ‘hours’ teaching him how to use his new iPhone 11 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/iphone-11-warren-buffett-tim-cook/

Today’s best deals include the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro from $900 , plus Beats Powerbeats Pro and Solo Pro , and a fresh batch of iPhone SE promotions . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro $900, latest Beats headphones from $189, new iPhone SE promos in today’s deals appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/macbook-pro-power-beats-deals/

At CES, OtterBox has announced the first glass iPhone screen protector with integrated antimicrobial technology registered with the EPA. The new Amplify Glass screen protector offers protection against scratches and drops as well as germs. more… The post [Update: Now available] OtterBox unveils first antimicrobial glass iPhone screen protector approved by the EPA appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/otterbox-antimicrobial-glass-screen-protector/

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Disco Elysium : An award-winning and groundbreaking role-playing game, now available on Mac. Get 25% off until May 1 on Steam . https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/04/9to5Mac-Daily-04-30-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: April 30, 2020 – Everything new in iOS 13.5 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/9to5mac-daily-april-30-2020/

Apple is due to report its fiscal Q2 (calendar Q1) earnings later today , and we’re also expecting AAPL Q3 guidance. But at least one bank thinks that may not happen. Analysts have already weighed in on what to expect from AAPL’s Q2 earnings … more… The post We may not get any AAPL Q3 guidance due to coronavirus – Bank of America appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/aapl-q3-guidance/

If you have Sonos speakers, you can listen to free audiobooks by any author thanks to a new integration with the Libby app. You may already know about the Libby app. This lets you borrow both ebooks and audiobooks from your local library, downloading them to your Kindle, iPhone, iPad or Mac … more… The post Now you can listen to free audiobooks by any author on your Sonos speakers appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/free-audiobooks/

Streaming video services like Apple TV+  and Disney+ are facing a ‘ coronavirus crunch’ in their release plans. The lockdown means productions have been put on hold, leaving them with potential holes in their programming schedules further down the line. Disney+ is reportedly using one of its key advantages in the market to fill those holes … more… The post Apple TV+ faces coronavirus crunch as Disney+ moves theatrical releases appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/coronavirus-crunch/

A group of major app developers have set up their own association, seemingly geared to doing the same job as The App Association, an existing group sponsored by Apple and other tech giants. They have formed the App Coalition, which seeks to lobby Congress on behalf of app developers, especially during the coronavirus crisis … more… The post Major app developers split from Apple-sponsored association to lobby Congress appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/major-app-developers/

Americans are divided on whether they would be willing to use coronavirus contact tracing apps powered by the joint Apple/Google API. A Washington Post/University of Maryland poll found an exact 50/50 split between those who would use it and those who wouldn’t. That’s already less than ideal, but there were three further worrying aspects … more… The post Americans split on use of contact tracing apps powered by Apple/Google API appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/contact-tracing-apps-2/

The smartphone market is expected to decline as much as 16.5% in the second quarter, according to latest estimates by TrendForce . Of course, the cause of this precipitous drop is the continuing economic impacts of the coronavirus. TrendForce believes the first quarter of 2020 saw a 10% decline in smartphone output, and that will worsen in Q2 as businesses feel the brunt of a full quarter of coronavirus lockdowns. The firm currently estimates an 11.3% decline for the full year, which means it expects some degree of recovery in the second half of the year. more… The post Smartphone production expected to decline 16% year-over-year as coronavirus impacts demand and supply appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/30/smartphone-production-expected-to-decline-16-year-over-year-as-coronavirus-impacts-demand-and-supply/

Apple TV Channels is a feature in Apple’s TV app that allows you subscribe to streaming services directly in the TV app. This comes with several benefits, such as billing through Apple and the ability to easily drop and add subscriptions. The feature first launched back in April, and Apple has been adding new services on a regular basis since then. more… The post Apple TV Channels lets you choose what you want to watch, here’s every option appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/apple-tv-channels-services/

Qualcomm reported its fiscal Q2 2020 earnings today, announcing revenue of $5.21 billion and earnings-per-share of $0.88. Both of those numbers are above Wall Street expectations, but Qualcomm also predicted a forthcoming 30% drop in handset shipments. more… The post Qualcomm says 5G ‘progressing as planned’ despite likely 30% drop in handset shipping for Q3 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/qualcomm-5g-q2-2020-earnings/

The viral social media app TikTok has officially crossed 2 billion downloads across iOS and Android, according to new data from SensorTower . This milestone comes just five months after the app hit 1.5 billion downloads. more… The post TikTok crosses 2 billion downloads after ‘best quarter for any app ever’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/tiktok-2-billion-downloads/

Apple and Google have partnered on offering a secure and private coronavirus contact tracing implementation on iOS and Android. Follow along for where to find the on/off toggle for COVID-19 contact tracing on iPhone in iOS settings. more… The post How to manage COVID-19 exposure notifications on iPhone appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/how-to-turn-on-off-covid-19-contact-tracing-iphone-ios/

Maple Media has purchased popular podcast app Player FM . Player FM was one of the top 10 download podcast apps on the App Store and Google Play store during March. Acquisitions of podcast apps seem to be a coming trend after both Pocket Casts and Castro were purchased. Pocket Casts was purchased  by WNYC, NPR, WBEZ, and This American Life. Castro was purchased by the owners of Dribble. more… The post Maple Media purchases podcast app Player FM to expand podcast presence appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/maple-media-purchases-player-fm/

With everyone stuck at home, more and more people are resorting to video chat tools like FaceTime to stay connected. Apple is adding a new setting in iOS 13.5 to improve the experience on a busy Group FaceTime call… more… The post Busy Group FaceTime call? iOS 13.5 lets you turn off automatic face zooming appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/turn-off-group-facetime-zooming/

As Apple reportedly preps a smaller HomePod model for this year, Sonos could also soon announce a trio of new audio products. An anonymous 9to5Mac tipster says that Sonos is planning a new Playbar, Sub, and Play:5 for release as soon as June. more… The post Rumor: Sonos adopting Dolby Atmos with new Playbar, Play:5 and Sub updates also on the way appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/sonos-dolby-atmos-playbar-more/

John and Rambo return to the topic of app architecture, this time to discuss how to build scalable code bases using the MVC design pattern, and also talk about what Apple’s pro-level apps (including Xcode) might look like if ported to the iPad. Sponsored by Disco Elysium : An award-winning and groundbreaking role-playing game, now available on Mac.  Get 25% off until May 1 on Steam . http://traffic.libsyn.com/stacktrace/njfpaVpACT_StacktraceEp81.mp3 Download MP3 more… The post Stacktrace Podcast 081: “A good old fashioned roadmap” appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/stacktrace-podcast-081-a-good-old-fashioned-roadmap/

Apple today released a new beta of iOS 13.5 to developers , bringing the first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API to public health authorities. The update also includes a small tweak that makes it easier to skip Face ID and enter your passcode if you’re wearing a mask. more… The post iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you’re wearing a mask appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/ios-13-5-beta-face-id-mask/

Pandora is out with an update today that brings Siri support to its Apple Watch app as well as improving Siri support on iOS. The underdog music service that is  Pandora continues to show Spotify how third-party music services should work on the Apple Watch. Pandora now supports two key features that are must-haves on watchOS… more… The post Pandora shows Spotify how to make a proper Apple Watch app appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/pandora-shows-spotify-how-to-make-a-proper-apple-watch-app/

Apple has released a new beta of iOS 13.5 today, containing the first version of its exposure notification API for COVID-19 contact tracing. The beta is available to developers now alongside the first beta release of Xcode 11.5. The Xcode release includes an updated version of the iOS SDK that incorporates the exposure notification API. more… The post Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/ios-13-5-beta-covid-19-contact-tracing/

VESA has announced today that its DisplayPort 2.0 specs are coming to USB4/USB-C that will bring a jump in the capabilities of video output. The standard will support up to 16K displays with video data throughput of up to 80 Gbps. more… The post DisplayPort Alt Mode coming to USB4/USB-C with support for up to 16K displays, 80 Gbps speeds appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/displayport-alt-mode-coming-to-usb4-usb-c-with-support-for-up-to-16k-displays-80-gbps-speeds/

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Disco Elysium : An award-winning and groundbreaking role-playing game, now available on Mac. Get 25% off until May 1 on Steam . https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/04/9to5Mac-Daily-04-29-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: April 29, 2020 – Apple Maps COVID-19 update, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/9to5mac-daily-april-29-2020/

Apple has shared a new video today on its YouTube channel taking a look behind the scenes at how Grammy-nominated Oak Felder approaches music production, how his MacBook Pro is important to his workflow, and more. more… The post Apple shares behind the scenes look at music production on MacBook Pro with Grammy-nominated Oak Felder appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/macbook-pro-music-production-oak-felder/

Wednesday’s best deals include Apple’s previous-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $750 , plus markdowns on AirPods , and Nike-style Apple Watch Bands . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Wednesday deals: 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $750, AirPods return to $122, Nike-style Watch bands $5, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/ipad-pro-airpods-deals/

I said in my two previous pieces on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad that it’s not a perfect product. It’s  really expensive, and that fact isn’t reflected in the look and feel of the cover. There’s no Escape key, and no functions keys. The screen angle doesn’t  quite go back as far as I’d ideally like. It’s not quite as stable on my lap as I’d like. But I also said something else … more… The post iPad Pro Diary: I’m keeping the Magic Keyboard for three simple reasons appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/keeping-the-magic-keyboard/

We’re seeing a variety of entertainers and performers get creative with filming and streaming like Conan O’Brian shooting on an iPhone from home. In a more complex production, the cast of Parks and Recreation has come together (from home) for a reunion episode for COVID-19 aid that will air Thursday, April 30th and it was all shot on an iPhone rig. more… The post iPhone rig used to shoot ‘Parks and Rec’ reunion episode for COVID-19 relief appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/iphone-rig-used-to-shoot-parks-and-rec-reunion-episode-for-covid-19-relief/

Update: Zoom 5.0.0 is finally landing today, after initially being promised for April 22. It hasn’t yet shown up in all app stores, but should do so shortly. Zoom security and privacy has been boosted with the addition of no fewer than nine new features in the latest update, Zoom 5.0 … more… The post [Now arriving after delay] Zoom 5 offers new security and privacy features appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/zoom-5/

Students taking examinations during the coronavirus lockdown say they are being subjected to remote proctoring via their webcams, and it’s creeping them out … more… The post Students say remote proctoring of exams via their webcams is creepy appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/remote-proctoring-of-exams/

Spotify paid subscribers hit 130M in the first quarter of the year, up 31% year-on-year. Revenue was up 22%, with both metrics beating analyst expectations. This is more than double the last reported Apple Music subscriber number of 60M, though that was way back in June of last year . It had been unclear what impact the coronavirus might have on demand for streaming music services like Spotify and Apple Music … more… The post Spotify paid subscribers hit 130M, despite virus, as music tastes change appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/spotify-paid-subscribers-3/

Siri sounds more natural in German today, almost three years after the English voices were give the upgrade with the launch of iOS 11 back in 2017 … more… The post Siri sounds more natural in German, three years after the English upgrade appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/siri-sounds-more-natural/

In this episode of the Apple @ Work podcast, Bradley is joined by Shane Moore from Bitglass to talk about the security risks of the move to cloud applications. Even if you are securing the authentication process, there is still more to consider for IT managers when it comes to creating a security environment in cloud services. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/03/Apple-at-work-7.mp3 more… The post Apple @ Work Podcast: How do you secure cloud applications? appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/29/how-do-you-secure-cloud-applications/

New data from Counterpoint Research today indicates that Apple’s marketshare in India continues to grow. While Apple still faces strong competition from companies like Xiaomi, the iPhone 11 and various pricing promotions have helped attract new buyers. more… The post Counterpoint Research: Strong iPhone 11 shipments help Apple gain marketshare in India appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/28/counterpoint-iphone-11-india/

A new report today from the Wall Street Journal details the successful digital-only release of “Trolls World Tour” by Universal Pictures. The report says that the movie has racked up nearly $100 million in rentals, but as you would expect, movie theater owners are pushing back. more… The post Universal optimistic following ‘Trolls’ digital-only release, but theaters are pushing back appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/28/digital-rentals-theaters-dispute/

Apple has officially inked a deal to settle a class action lawsuit in California that accused it of intentionally breaking FaceTime on older iPhone devices. According to Law360 , Apple has reached an $18 million deal in the case. more… The post Apple to pay $18M to settle class action lawsuit claiming it broke FaceTime on older iPhones appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/28/apple-class-action-facetime-settlement/

The Image Capture app comes pre-installed with every Mac, allowing users to easily import photos and videos from other devices. In a recent blog post , developers of NeoFinder shared a new bug they’ve found in macOS Catalina that can quickly fill up the Mac storage when importing photos with the Image Capture app. more… The post New bug found in macOS can quickly fill up storage when importing photos with Image Capture appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/28/new-bug-found-in-macos-can-quickly-fill-up-storage-when-importing-photos-with-image-capture/