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Myst Mobile on a fifth-gen iPad Air
A fully 3D version of “Myst,” dubbed “Myst Mobile,” is getting an iPhone and iPad release.
Myst Mobile will be compatible with iPhones and iPads with A12 bionic chips and newer. This includes iPhone models such as iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR and newer.
Myst Mobile will be available to download for free, allowing players to explore the game’s first location without restriction. To unlock the rest of the game, it will cost $14.99.
Amazon has cut Apple Watch prices.
Amazon has issued fresh price drops on Apple Watch Series 8 styles, with prices matching record low levels on numerous GPS and GPS + Cellular models.
And for a full selection of discounts across the entire Apple Watch lineup, including exclusive savings on Apple Watch Ultra models, be sure to visit our Apple Watch Price Guide, which is updated throughout the day.
Save on a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription.
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An American Airlines customer used an AirTag stashed in his wallet to track it on a journey that took it to more than 30 cities.
We’ve heard a couple of stories of people using Apple’s item tracker to recover lost luggage — but now one AirTag owner has used the device to track his wallet as it traveled to 35 cities.
John Lewis had contacted American Airlines regarding a wallet he lost in late January. When American Airlines responded, it said the crew had thoroughly cleaned the plane and could not find it.
Lewis chronicled his story on Twitter, as spotted by People.
@AmericanAir come on now help your boy out. I only fly with you and you treat me like you don’t even know me . Like I said, I know it’s not your fault that I left the wallet ( even though that flight was delayed over an hour so I was in a rush to sprint through the airport) pic.twitter.com/IV1jnrRkXG
— Bad Ass Vegan (@BADASSVEGAN) January 29, 2023
At the time of writing, American Airlines has not returned Lewis’ wallet. However, the airline has since reached out to him via Twitter.
In August 2022, a couple watched as their lost luggage toured Portugal without them, but thanks to AirTag, was able to recover it five days later.
Apple’s AirTag
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If you’re considering putting an AirTag on your dog’s collar, don’t — the risks outweigh the rewards.
Apple has been clear about whether or not you should use an AirTag to track a pet — and the answer is no. While attaching an AirTag to a pet’s collar sounds like a good idea in practice, it would only help find them while inside the home network. If they ran away and got picked up by someone, the person finding the pet would need an updated iPhone or iPad nearby to ping the Find My network.
Even if they had an Android device to tap the AirTag for more information, they’d have to know that it was a capability in the first place.
So, while there have been times when an AirTag has helped return a lost dog, that doesn’t mean it’s a particularly good idea.
Still, that hasn’t stopped countless numbers of accessory makers from creating AirTag-compatible collars, harnesses, and clips for doing just that. And it certainly has not prevented many well-intentioned pet owners from attaching an AirTag to their pets, either.
The Wall Street Journal has highlighted stories that exemplify why you shouldn’t put an AirTag on your dog’s collar.
One owner mentioned he had lost an AirTag that he’d previously attached to the collar of his dog Sophie. When he triggered the AirTag sound alert, he tracked the beeping to the stomach of his foster dog, Sassy.
Eventually, he got Sassy to throw the tracker up, and after purchasing a new AirTag holder, he reattached it to Sophie’s collar.
Another couple had attached an AirTag to their dog, Rose, who proceeded to chew the device and ingest bits of metal and plastic while they were out of the house.
A trip to the vet showed that Rose had indeed eaten parts of the AirTag. Fortunately, the battery had not been ingested. The owner admitted that she’d thought it was a great idea without realizing the potential drawbacks.
Another owner wasn’t so lucky. When her six-month-old puppy, Luna, ingested an AirTag, she took her to the vet. Unfortunately, after failing to get Luna to vomit the AirTag out, the animal hospital had no choice but to attempt surgery.
Unfortunately for Luna, the surgeon was unable to locate the AirTag and sent her home. Six weeks later, Luna eventually vomited up the AirTag on her own.
And it’s not just Apple who warns against using AirTags to track your dog, either. Vets have warned pet owners against using AirTags to keep tabs on their pets.
Because AirTags contain batteries, there’s a significant risk that they could leak and cause organ damage. The dangers of battery leaks increase if the battery has been damaged by chewing or if it sits in the dog’s stomach for a long time.
Instead of putting an AirTag or other item tracker on your dog, it’s better to get your dog microchipped, as most dog shelters and veterinarian offices can scan them to bring up your contact information. Also, be sure to keep your dog licensed and keep their dog tags on their collar or harness at all times.
It’s also wise to practice preventative measures to avoid a dog escaping in the first place. Always keep your dog on a leash when not in fenced areas, and ensure everyone in your home knows to leave doors closed tightly when coming in and out of the house.
If you absolutely must use an AirTag to track your dog, ensure that you purchase a collar that holds the AirTag flush. Do not hang an AirTag from the collar where it could come loose or be pulled off by another dog.
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False positives by the Crash Detection system in the iPhone 14 series is causing problems in Japan, with fire departments near skiing areas dealing with more emergency call-outs than normal due to the automated calls.
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has put out a call for smartphone owners to be cautious about crash detection features in smartphones and other devices, due to an influx of automated attempts to call for help in situations when it’s not needed.
The problem has been an issue for the Fire Department of Kita-Alps Nagano, which covers five municipalities in Nagano Prefecture, reports the Yomiuri Shimbun on Sunday. Between December 16 and January 23, 919 emergency calls were made, but 134 were false calls, with most triggered by Crash Detection within a skiing area.
Gujo City Fire Department in Gifu Prefecture had 351 emergency calls from January 1 to January 23, but 135 of the calls were similarly false alarms.
Under normal use, Crash Detection may determine a user’s fall or collision while skiing or snowboarding to be the equivalent of a crash, triggering a countdown that results in a call to emergency services. However, users may not necessarily be able to react to alerts preceding the call in time, so they can’t stop the call before it is placed.
Calls are also placed to the iPhone to follow-up an automated alert, but if there’s no response, there’s no option but to answer the call.
While it is possible to turn off the feature, one firefighter explained that since it’s an effective feature in cases where a serious accident actually occurs, “we can’t ask users to turn it off.”
An agency official asks the public to inform the local fire department of the mistake if their iPhone makes a false emergency call.
Crash Detection is a problem in other ski-related areas too, including in Utah and Colorado. Off the slopes, the feature has also been triggered by other events, including riding a rollercoaster.
BRAW Toolbox for Blackmagic
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A new tool called BRAW Toolbox brings native Blackmagic BRAW support to Apple’s Final Cut Pro, and it is available to preorder in the Mac App Store with a limited-time discount.
BRAW Toolbox lets Mac users import their Blackmagic RAW files directly into Final Cut Pro without transcoding. The extension prepares all footage before import so users can change the RAW metadata and transfer it from different BRAW video clips.
Users can also save presets for specific metadata attributes. After importing to Final Cut Pro, the RAW metadata can still be modified at any time, and categories such as the ISO, Exposure, Color Temperature, and Tint are available to keyframe.
BRAW Toolbox comes with a Metadata View that allows users to view every piece of BRAW Metadata directly within the Final Cut Pro Inspector.
BRAW Toolbox lets Mac users import their Blackmagic RAW files directly into Final Cut Pro without transcoding
Other features include automatic Decode Quality options for HD and UltraHD projects and the ability to work at a low-quality Decode Quality where a “Global Setting” option will force Full Quality before export.
Blackmagic Design engineers released its own RAW codec in 2018 to solve problems with traditional video codecs. While these codecs are faster, quality is damaged because of the limitation to 10 bits and the 4:2:2 video filter that’s used, which reduces color detail.
The BRAW codec moves part of the de-mosaic processing from the computer’s CPU into the camera, resulting in efficient encoding for a new high-performance RAW experience. It uses noise management, sensor profiling, and new edge reconstruction algorithms to produce high-quality cinematic images with depth, crisp details, and image separation.
BRAW Toolbox is available on the Mac App Store for $79.99. However, for the first week of the launch, it will be available for 50% off. There will be no free trial, and will only be available as a one-time payment.
App Store prices to
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Apple has announced that, due to changes in foreign exchange rates, it will raise prices of both apps and in-app purchases made in several countries starting on February 13.
The countries that will see price increases include:
Apple notes that it periodically updates prices in the App Store to “help ensure prices for apps and inapp purchases stay equalized across all storefronts.”
While several countries are seeing price increases, prices in Uzbekistan will decrease to reflect the reduction of the value-added tax rate.
The company also notes that Ireland, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Zimbabwe will not see price increases, but proceeds will be adjusted to reflect local tax changes.
Additionally, proceeds will increase for local developers selling in Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.
Apple previously announced that it will provide developers with 900 price points as well as new App Store pricing tools. The change is set to roll out in spring 2023.
2023 Macs are on sale.
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