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<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">The Thronmax Space wireless mic kit includes a useful and well-designed pack of condenser and lavalier mics and accessories that drops the ball with no included support for Apple mobile devices.
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<p>Thronmax has been making USB microphones for quite a while, but mostly the sort you might use for video-conferencing or podcasting when you need an upgrade from built-in mics. Their forthcoming <a href="https://preorder.thronmax.com">Space mic set</a> adds to their desktop line by expanding into wearable wireless mics.
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<p>This package is a great option for photographers, filmmakers, interview shows, or anywhere you need a wireless microphone. The kit comes in a “presentation” metal box with some faux leather on the top.
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-1.jpg" alt="The presentation box" height="879" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p>This nice touch makes it useful as a tray for easy access to the other items or as a soft top to rest delicate equipment, like a DSLR. The kit includes:
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<li>Two condenser microphones that double as wireless transmitters</li>
<li>Two lavalier mics with TRS cords that attach to the transmitters</li>
<li>A receiver module designed to look a lot like the transmitters</li>
<li>A vastly smaller zippered carrying case that everything can squeeze into for portability</li>
<li>Two windscreen filters for outdoor work</li>
<li>A TRS-to-TRRS adapter cord (compatible with Apple headphone jacks)</li>
<li>A TRRS-to-USB-C cord (Android-only, according to Thronmax)</li>
<li>A USB-A to USB-C tri-head cable (for charging the mics and receiver)</li>
<li>A two-page “manual” that explains what each piece is and some of its controls</li>
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-2.jpg" alt="The more compact travel version with the same contents" height="906" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The more compact travel version with the same contents</span></p>
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<p>It’s what this kit forgets to include that makes it frustrating for Apple users. To record these mics flowing into an iPhone or iPad, you must buy a TRRS adapter to Lightning and a TRRS adapter to USB-C.
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<p>If your Mac includes a headphone jack, you can use the included TRS-to-TRRS cord without issue. But the point of this kit is to record almost anywhere, so having no included way to record directly to an iPhone or iPad is a major shortcoming.
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<p>Thankfully, Apple sells TRRS adapters as 3.5mm headphone adapters for Lightning or USB-C for a mere $9 each. They work as mic and headphone adapters because they work with the built-in mic on EarPods. </p>
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<p>To briefly explain TRS and TRRS for those unfamiliar: if you look at the plug end of a 3.5mm headphone or microphone, you’ll see a metal sleeve topped by a shaped tip and some black markings along the sleeve. The bit of the metal sleeve <em>between</em> the markings is called a “ring.”
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<p>A 3.5mm wired headphone that does <em>not</em> have a mic built-in will have one ring and is known as TRS, or Tip-Ring-Sleeve. The “ring” area is usually used for right-channel sound, and the tip is used for the left channel.
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<p>When a wired headphone <em>does</em> include a mic, you’ll see three black markings, designating two “rings.” This is a TRRS or Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve mic, where the tip is used for the left channel, the first ring is used for the right channel, and the lower ring is for grounding.
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-3.jpg" alt="The TRRS plug goes into your adapter or headphone jack for Apple devices." height="830" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The TRRS plug goes into your adapter or headphone jack for Apple devices.</span></p>
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<p>The wireless transmitters in the Thronmax Space kit are a brilliant bit of design work. Instead of just being transmitters, they double as small-capsule condenser microphones.
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<p>They feature a nice, compact, and rounded “barrel” design that will blend right in if you’re wearing black or dark grey. You can use the included lavaliers if they’re too bulky for your needs.
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<p>The lavalier mics plug into the transmitter and turn off the condenser mic. Being smaller mics, the lavaliers lose some sound quality but, like the condensers, can be combined into a stereo pair if desired.
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<p>The mic/transmitters and the receiver module feature a clip that works well with the vest, shirt collar, or jacket thickness. The clip also slides right into a camera’s hot shoe for easy recording if you’re using a DSLR, as most YouTubers do.
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-4.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-4.jpg" alt="The clips on the mics and receivers fit perfectly into a DSLR's hot shoe." height="721" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The clips on the mics and receivers fit perfectly into a DSLR’s hot shoe.</span></p>
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<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-kit--microphones" id="thronmax-space-kit--microphones">Thronmax Space kit – Microphones</h2>
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<p>The condenser mics shine when you have someone speaking, but you also want some of the ambient environment sound— for example, the echo of a church or the sounds of the beach. The lavaliers are best suited to an interview situation or when you want much less ambiance to be included with the voice.
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<p>Microphones this compact are, of course, no match for large-capsule USB or XLR mics such as Blue’s Yeti, Rode’s NT1, or Thronmax’s array of desktop mics. But they do a good job of capturing voice with highs, lows, and midrange tones.
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<p>Even more importantly, the audio has no detectable “lag” that could cause sync issues with any recorded video. Our testing found this held true even when the subject was a considerable distance away.
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<p>These microphones have an impressive range when it comes to line-of-sight distances. We put them to the test in a 60-foot long, reverberant underground car park and different outdoor locations, such as by the ocean, while equipped with the provided windscreen. According to the manufacturer, these mics can maintain signal even at greater distances.
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<p>Indeed, we never once lost signal — even when our back was turned, walking away from the receiver, or as far as 200 feet away.
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<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-kit--cords-and-hardware" id="thronmax-space-kit--cords-and-hardware">Thronmax Space kit – Cords and hardware</h2>
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<p>One key factor to ensure a good-quality recording is learning the receiver module’s minimalist controls. As with the transmitter mics, the on/off button is unmarked but pretty obvious, as it’s set off away from other buttons.
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<p>We found that the transmitters and receivers paired instantly without fail — no pairing required. That said, you can hold the power button on the transmitters to force pairing if necessary.
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-5.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-5.jpg" alt height="699" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p>The receiver module also has a separate power button, an unmarked force-pairing button, and another unmarked button for adjusting the gain. Oddly, the gain is by default on full — which will result in distorted audio if the mic is too close.
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-6.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-6.jpg" alt="The underside of the condenser mics/transmitters. USB-C is for charging only." height="359" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The underside of the condenser mics/transmitters. USB-C is for charging only.</span></p>
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<p>In our testing, the two-thirds setting helped in noisy environments. The one-third setting was the norm for routine in-studio or quiet outdoor recording.
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<p>Once the gain is set, it is remembered until changed again. When the two mics are paired to make a stereo, they are perfect for recording nature sounds or live music.
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<p>The battery life on the mic/transmitters and receiver was also excellent, averaging about eight hours of “on” time. They can be quickly recharged using the tri-head USB-C cord to a USB-A port on a handy PC, older Mac, or battery pack.
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<p>If you don’t have an available USB-A port because you’re on location, you can use an adapter or hub to allow charging from a USB-C port. You shouldn’t need to recharge on a typical location shoot, but it’s best to have a battery pack to hand if you do.
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<p>The travel case makes for a tight fit to get everything in. However, it is wonderfully small and compartmented to make it easy to put everything in its place — even the fuzzy, tiny windscreens.
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-7.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-7.jpg" alt="The presention box, and included (and far more practical) travel case." height="763" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The presention box, and included (and far more practical) travel case.</span></p>
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<p>The designers put a lot of thought into the presentation, and it shows. This is why we are somewhat confused that the company does not make any sort of recording software for mobile devices — for any platform.
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<p>We used Rode’s Connect app for mobile devices since it easily “sees” when an external mic is available. Macs can use Rogue Amoeba’s excellent Audio Hijack.
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<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-mic-kit--falls-short-of-expectations" id="thronmax-space-mic-kit--falls-short-of-expectations">Thronmax Space mic kit – Falls short of expectations</h2>
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<p>It’s important to note that the version of the Space wireless mic kit we reviewed is <strong>pre-release</strong>. Thronmax may correct the software, cords, and full Apple compatibility issues by the time it appears on retail sites and in stores.
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<p>Given their decent track record with Macs for their desktop USB mics, we hope the final product will be more Apple-friendly. You are good to go if you’re using an Android phone with a USB-C port for your recorder, apart from an actual recording app. </p>
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<p>We have to review the product as we received it — and the lack of included iOS/iPadOS cord compatibility stops this from being a four-star review. Thronmax should also develop its own smartphone recording app or partner with another company to provide an app.
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<p>Simply put, using this kit should <em>not</em> require ordering one or more Apple accessories. An Apple-compatible Lightning <em>and</em> USB-C to TRRS adapter should be in the box, even if that means making the travel pouch a tiny bit bigger.
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<p>The condenser mics themselves, and especially the combo mic-and-transmitter design, are very high-quality and well-designed. They have a sound on par with some of their competitors in this small wireless-mic space, such as the Rode One wireless system or the Saramonic version.
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<p>The included lavaliers, being smaller mics, are, of course, not quite as good. That said, they are well-suited to keeping ambient noise low and fine for any scenario where hiring a boom mic operator would be impractical.
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<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--pros" id="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--pros">Thronmax Space wireless mic kit – Pros</h2>
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<li>Two mics and two types of mics included</li>
<li>True stereo recording option</li>
<li>Line-of-sight distance is impressive</li>
<li>Rock-solid pairing and connection</li>
<li>Good battery life, easy to recharge</li>
<li>Unique, well-built design</li>
</ul>
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<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--cons" id="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--cons">Thronmax Space wireless mic kit – Cons</h2>
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<ul>
<li>No included iOS or iPadOS cables</li>
<li>Extra Apple accessories needed for iPhone/iPad recording</li>
<li>No accompanying recording app available</li>
<li>Charging cord connects to USB-A</li>
</ul>
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<p><h2 data-anchor="rating-3-out-of-5" id="rating-3-out-of-5">Rating: 3 out of 5</h2>
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<p><h2 data-anchor="where-to-buy-the-thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit" id="where-to-buy-the-thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit">Where to buy the Thronmax Space wireless mic kit</h2>
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<p>This project was originally fully funded via Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. Afterwards, it became available to preorder from the <a href="https://www.thronmax.com/presale/">Thronmax website</a>, priced at $169. </p>
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<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more.jpg" width="1280" height="783" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
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<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">The Thronmax Space wireless mic kit includes a useful and well-designed pack of condenser and lavalier mics and accessories that drops the ball with no included support for Apple mobile devices.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Thronmax has been making USB microphones for quite a while, but mostly the sort you might use for video-conferencing or podcasting when you need an upgrade from built-in mics. Their forthcoming <a href="https://preorder.thronmax.com">Space mic set</a> adds to their desktop line by expanding into wearable wireless mics.
</p>
</div>
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<p>This package is a great option for photographers, filmmakers, interview shows, or anywhere you need a wireless microphone. The kit comes in a “presentation” metal box with some faux leather on the top.
</p>
</div>
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-1.jpg" alt="The presentation box" height="879" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p>This nice touch makes it useful as a tray for easy access to the other items or as a soft top to rest delicate equipment, like a DSLR. The kit includes:
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>Two condenser microphones that double as wireless transmitters</li>
<li>Two lavalier mics with TRS cords that attach to the transmitters</li>
<li>A receiver module designed to look a lot like the transmitters</li>
<li>A vastly smaller zippered carrying case that everything can squeeze into for portability</li>
<li>Two windscreen filters for outdoor work</li>
<li>A TRS-to-TRRS adapter cord (compatible with Apple headphone jacks)</li>
<li>A TRRS-to-USB-C cord (Android-only, according to Thronmax)</li>
<li>A USB-A to USB-C tri-head cable (for charging the mics and receiver)</li>
<li>A two-page “manual” that explains what each piece is and some of its controls</li>
</ul>
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-2.jpg" alt="The more compact travel version with the same contents" height="906" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The more compact travel version with the same contents</span></p>
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<p>It’s what this kit forgets to include that makes it frustrating for Apple users. To record these mics flowing into an iPhone or iPad, you must buy a TRRS adapter to Lightning and a TRRS adapter to USB-C.
</p>
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<p>If your Mac includes a headphone jack, you can use the included TRS-to-TRRS cord without issue. But the point of this kit is to record almost anywhere, so having no included way to record directly to an iPhone or iPad is a major shortcoming.
</p>
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<p>Thankfully, Apple sells TRRS adapters as 3.5mm headphone adapters for Lightning or USB-C for a mere $9 each. They work as mic and headphone adapters because they work with the built-in mic on EarPods. </p>
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<p>To briefly explain TRS and TRRS for those unfamiliar: if you look at the plug end of a 3.5mm headphone or microphone, you’ll see a metal sleeve topped by a shaped tip and some black markings along the sleeve. The bit of the metal sleeve <em>between</em> the markings is called a “ring.”
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<p>A 3.5mm wired headphone that does <em>not</em> have a mic built-in will have one ring and is known as TRS, or Tip-Ring-Sleeve. The “ring” area is usually used for right-channel sound, and the tip is used for the left channel.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>When a wired headphone <em>does</em> include a mic, you’ll see three black markings, designating two “rings.” This is a TRRS or Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve mic, where the tip is used for the left channel, the first ring is used for the right channel, and the lower ring is for grounding.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-3.jpg" alt="The TRRS plug goes into your adapter or headphone jack for Apple devices." height="830" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The TRRS plug goes into your adapter or headphone jack for Apple devices.</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The wireless transmitters in the Thronmax Space kit are a brilliant bit of design work. Instead of just being transmitters, they double as small-capsule condenser microphones.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>They feature a nice, compact, and rounded “barrel” design that will blend right in if you’re wearing black or dark grey. You can use the included lavaliers if they’re too bulky for your needs.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The lavalier mics plug into the transmitter and turn off the condenser mic. Being smaller mics, the lavaliers lose some sound quality but, like the condensers, can be combined into a stereo pair if desired.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The mic/transmitters and the receiver module feature a clip that works well with the vest, shirt collar, or jacket thickness. The clip also slides right into a camera’s hot shoe for easy recording if you’re using a DSLR, as most YouTubers do.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-4.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-4.jpg" alt="The clips on the mics and receivers fit perfectly into a DSLR's hot shoe." height="721" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">The clips on the mics and receivers fit perfectly into a DSLR’s hot shoe.</span></p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-kit--microphones" id="thronmax-space-kit--microphones">Thronmax Space kit – Microphones</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The condenser mics shine when you have someone speaking, but you also want some of the ambient environment sound— for example, the echo of a church or the sounds of the beach. The lavaliers are best suited to an interview situation or when you want much less ambiance to be included with the voice.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Microphones this compact are, of course, no match for large-capsule USB or XLR mics such as Blue’s Yeti, Rode’s NT1, or Thronmax’s array of desktop mics. But they do a good job of capturing voice with highs, lows, and midrange tones.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Even more importantly, the audio has no detectable “lag” that could cause sync issues with any recorded video. Our testing found this held true even when the subject was a considerable distance away.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>These microphones have an impressive range when it comes to line-of-sight distances. We put them to the test in a 60-foot long, reverberant underground car park and different outdoor locations, such as by the ocean, while equipped with the provided windscreen. According to the manufacturer, these mics can maintain signal even at greater distances.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Indeed, we never once lost signal — even when our back was turned, walking away from the receiver, or as far as 200 feet away.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-kit--cords-and-hardware" id="thronmax-space-kit--cords-and-hardware">Thronmax Space kit – Cords and hardware</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>One key factor to ensure a good-quality recording is learning the receiver module’s minimalist controls. As with the transmitter mics, the on/off button is unmarked but pretty obvious, as it’s set off away from other buttons.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>We found that the transmitters and receivers paired instantly without fail — no pairing required. That said, you can hold the power button on the transmitters to force pairing if necessary.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-5.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-5.jpg" alt height="699" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The receiver module also has a separate power button, an unmarked force-pairing button, and another unmarked button for adjusting the gain. Oddly, the gain is by default on full — which will result in distorted audio if the mic is too close.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-6.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-6.jpg" alt="The underside of the condenser mics/transmitters. USB-C is for charging only." height="359" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The underside of the condenser mics/transmitters. USB-C is for charging only.</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In our testing, the two-thirds setting helped in noisy environments. The one-third setting was the norm for routine in-studio or quiet outdoor recording.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Once the gain is set, it is remembered until changed again. When the two mics are paired to make a stereo, they are perfect for recording nature sounds or live music.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The battery life on the mic/transmitters and receiver was also excellent, averaging about eight hours of “on” time. They can be quickly recharged using the tri-head USB-C cord to a USB-A port on a handy PC, older Mac, or battery pack.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you don’t have an available USB-A port because you’re on location, you can use an adapter or hub to allow charging from a USB-C port. You shouldn’t need to recharge on a typical location shoot, but it’s best to have a battery pack to hand if you do.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The travel case makes for a tight fit to get everything in. However, it is wonderfully small and compartmented to make it easy to put everything in its place — even the fuzzy, tiny windscreens.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-7.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit-review-an-almost-great-option-for-vloggers-more-7.jpg" alt="The presention box, and included (and far more practical) travel case." height="763" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">The presention box, and included (and far more practical) travel case.</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The designers put a lot of thought into the presentation, and it shows. This is why we are somewhat confused that the company does not make any sort of recording software for mobile devices — for any platform.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>We used Rode’s Connect app for mobile devices since it easily “sees” when an external mic is available. Macs can use Rogue Amoeba’s excellent Audio Hijack.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-mic-kit--falls-short-of-expectations" id="thronmax-space-mic-kit--falls-short-of-expectations">Thronmax Space mic kit – Falls short of expectations</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It’s important to note that the version of the Space wireless mic kit we reviewed is <strong>pre-release</strong>. Thronmax may correct the software, cords, and full Apple compatibility issues by the time it appears on retail sites and in stores.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Given their decent track record with Macs for their desktop USB mics, we hope the final product will be more Apple-friendly. You are good to go if you’re using an Android phone with a USB-C port for your recorder, apart from an actual recording app. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>We have to review the product as we received it — and the lack of included iOS/iPadOS cord compatibility stops this from being a four-star review. Thronmax should also develop its own smartphone recording app or partner with another company to provide an app.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Simply put, using this kit should <em>not</em> require ordering one or more Apple accessories. An Apple-compatible Lightning <em>and</em> USB-C to TRRS adapter should be in the box, even if that means making the travel pouch a tiny bit bigger.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The condenser mics themselves, and especially the combo mic-and-transmitter design, are very high-quality and well-designed. They have a sound on par with some of their competitors in this small wireless-mic space, such as the Rode One wireless system or the Saramonic version.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The included lavaliers, being smaller mics, are, of course, not quite as good. That said, they are well-suited to keeping ambient noise low and fine for any scenario where hiring a boom mic operator would be impractical.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--pros" id="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--pros">Thronmax Space wireless mic kit – Pros</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>Two mics and two types of mics included</li>
<li>True stereo recording option</li>
<li>Line-of-sight distance is impressive</li>
<li>Rock-solid pairing and connection</li>
<li>Good battery life, easy to recharge</li>
<li>Unique, well-built design</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--cons" id="thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit--cons">Thronmax Space wireless mic kit – Cons</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>No included iOS or iPadOS cables</li>
<li>Extra Apple accessories needed for iPhone/iPad recording</li>
<li>No accompanying recording app available</li>
<li>Charging cord connects to USB-A</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="rating-3-out-of-5" id="rating-3-out-of-5">Rating: 3 out of 5</h2>
</p>
<p><h2 data-anchor="where-to-buy-the-thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit" id="where-to-buy-the-thronmax-space-wireless-mic-kit">Where to buy the Thronmax Space wireless mic kit</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>This project was originally fully funded via Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. Afterwards, it became available to preorder from the <a href="https://www.thronmax.com/presale/">Thronmax website</a>, priced at $169. </p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...gers-more/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - iPhone 16 Pro may get larger displays than iPhone 15 Pro counterparts]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101627.html
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:48:05 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101627.htmlAppleInsider - iPhone 16 Pro may get larger displays than iPhone 15 Pro counterparts
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-16-pro-may-get-larger-displays-than-iphone-15-pro-counterparts.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 16 Pro lineup to get display size increase">iPhone 16 Pro lineup to get display size increase</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-16-pro-may-get-larger-displays-than-iphone-15-pro-counterparts.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-16-pro-may-get-larger-displays-than-iphone-15-pro-counterparts.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p>A new rumor claims to offer a preliminary look at the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-16" title="iPhone 16" data-kpt="1">iPhone 16</a>, with it disclosing the weight and dimensions of each phone in the 2024 lineup.
</p>
<div>
<p>The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be the same size as their iPhone 15 counterparts but will increase in weight by about two grams each. This means the iPhone 16 would weigh in at 173g, and the iPhone 16 Plus would weigh about 203g. </p>
</div>
<div>
<p>As <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/29/iphone-16-preliminary-weights-dimensions/">Friday’s report</a> points out, this is an increase of 0.2 inches for each model, which will increase the overall dimensions of the phones. The width appears to line up with that of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>Apple’s design process for an iPhone is about 30 months from start to finish. The dimensions are likely in the ballpark of what will ship in a year. There’s no way to confirm the accuracy at this point, or the provenance of the data.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-16-pro-may-get-larger-displays-than-iphone-15-pro-counterparts.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 16 Pro lineup to get display size increase">iPhone 16 Pro lineup to get display size increase</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-16-pro-may-get-larger-displays-than-iphone-15-pro-counterparts.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-16-pro-may-get-larger-displays-than-iphone-15-pro-counterparts.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p>A new rumor claims to offer a preliminary look at the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-16" title="iPhone 16" data-kpt="1">iPhone 16</a>, with it disclosing the weight and dimensions of each phone in the 2024 lineup.
</p>
<div>
<p>The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be the same size as their iPhone 15 counterparts but will increase in weight by about two grams each. This means the iPhone 16 would weigh in at 173g, and the iPhone 16 Plus would weigh about 203g. </p>
</div>
<div>
<p>As <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/29/iphone-16-preliminary-weights-dimensions/">Friday’s report</a> points out, this is an increase of 0.2 inches for each model, which will increase the overall dimensions of the phones. The width appears to line up with that of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>Apple’s design process for an iPhone is about 30 months from start to finish. The dimensions are likely in the ballpark of what will ship in a year. There’s no way to confirm the accuracy at this point, or the provenance of the data.
</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...nterparts/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit accuses Apple of coercing consumers, exce]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101622.html
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:06:11 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101622.htmlAppleInsider - Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit accuses Apple of coercing consumers, exce
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-accuses-apple-of-coercing-consumers-excessive-fees.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple Pay">Apple Pay</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-accuses-apple-of-coercing-consumers-excessive-fees.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-accuses-apple-of-coercing-consumers-excessive-fees.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">A class action lawsuit alleging <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-pay" title="Apple Pay" data-kpt="1">Apple Pay</a> is violating antitrust law by coercing consumers to use the Wallet app got the go-ahead from a California judge Wednesday.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple Pay is an important part of Apple’s ecosystem and is offered during device setup. The prominence of the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-wallet" title="Apple Wallet" data-kpt="1">Apple Wallet</a> and its features have gained <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/05/10/eu-regulators-ramp-up-probe-into-nfc-tech-at-core-of-apple-pay">antitrust attention</a> before.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/apple-is-ordered-face-apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-2023-09-27/">a report</a> from <em>Reuters</em>, Illinois’ Consumers Co-op Credit Union and Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union and GreenState Credit Union are accusing Apple of antitrust practices with Apple Pay and have proposed a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit made it through U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White with little change, meaning Apple will have to face the charges in court.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The judge threw out a tying claim that accused Apple of requiring <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhone</a> owners to use Apple Pay and forego other wallets. The lawsuit is focused on the prominence of Apple Pay on iPhone versus the customer choice found on Android.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“We are happy with this ruling,” Steve Berman, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in an email. “There are billions at stake so getting by the motion (to dismiss) largely intact was huge for the class.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The class action lawsuit uses the Sherman antitrust law as the basis for the proposal. It means the court must determine that Apple is enforcing a 100% monopoly over the domestic market for tap-and-pay wallets on iPhone, <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad" title="iPad" data-kpt="1">iPad</a>, and <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-watch" title="Apple Watch" data-kpt="1">Apple Watch</a>.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The complaint alleges Apple’s conduct forces more than 4,000 banks and credit unions that use Apple Pay to pay at least $1 billion in excess fees. This harms the consumers by minimizing the incentive to make Apple Pay safer and easier to use — which would occur if Apple allowed wallet competition.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The report states that Apple sought a dismissal of the lawsuit and failed. The company said it charged “nominal” fees to smaller card issuers and that the plaintiffs ignored the “competitive reality” that consumers could pay with cash, card, or other means.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-accuses-apple-of-coercing-consumers-excessive-fees.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple Pay">Apple Pay</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-accuses-apple-of-coercing-consumers-excessive-fees.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-accuses-apple-of-coercing-consumers-excessive-fees.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">A class action lawsuit alleging <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-pay" title="Apple Pay" data-kpt="1">Apple Pay</a> is violating antitrust law by coercing consumers to use the Wallet app got the go-ahead from a California judge Wednesday.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple Pay is an important part of Apple’s ecosystem and is offered during device setup. The prominence of the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-wallet" title="Apple Wallet" data-kpt="1">Apple Wallet</a> and its features have gained <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/05/10/eu-regulators-ramp-up-probe-into-nfc-tech-at-core-of-apple-pay">antitrust attention</a> before.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/apple-is-ordered-face-apple-pay-antitrust-lawsuit-2023-09-27/">a report</a> from <em>Reuters</em>, Illinois’ Consumers Co-op Credit Union and Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union and GreenState Credit Union are accusing Apple of antitrust practices with Apple Pay and have proposed a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit made it through U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White with little change, meaning Apple will have to face the charges in court.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The judge threw out a tying claim that accused Apple of requiring <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhone</a> owners to use Apple Pay and forego other wallets. The lawsuit is focused on the prominence of Apple Pay on iPhone versus the customer choice found on Android.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“We are happy with this ruling,” Steve Berman, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in an email. “There are billions at stake so getting by the motion (to dismiss) largely intact was huge for the class.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The class action lawsuit uses the Sherman antitrust law as the basis for the proposal. It means the court must determine that Apple is enforcing a 100% monopoly over the domestic market for tap-and-pay wallets on iPhone, <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad" title="iPad" data-kpt="1">iPad</a>, and <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-watch" title="Apple Watch" data-kpt="1">Apple Watch</a>.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The complaint alleges Apple’s conduct forces more than 4,000 banks and credit unions that use Apple Pay to pay at least $1 billion in excess fees. This harms the consumers by minimizing the incentive to make Apple Pay safer and easier to use — which would occur if Apple allowed wallet competition.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The report states that Apple sought a dismissal of the lawsuit and failed. The company said it charged “nominal” fees to smaller card issuers and that the plaintiffs ignored the “competitive reality” that consumers could pay with cash, card, or other means.</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...sive-fees/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - How to set up Center Stage in macOS Sonoma]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101618.html
Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:55:33 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101618.htmlAppleInsider - How to set up Center Stage in macOS Sonoma
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma.jpg" width="1280" height="720" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Right alongside new video conferencing features like reactions, <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-sonoma" title="macOS Sonoma" data-kpt="1">macOS Sonoma</a> gives you Center Stage options to control how you present yourself to the world — if you have the right camera.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Center Stage on the Mac is exactly as it has been on the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad" title="iPad" data-kpt="1">iPad</a>. Should you choose to have it turned on, then when you’re on a video call and you reach out of frame for a coffee, the camera automatically moves.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Or rather, it appears to. While there have to be limits, as long as you’re in front of the camera somewhere, your video conferencing colleagues will see you right in the middle of their view.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>They’ll see you center stage, in fact. Moving left or right, up or down, or having someone else join you in the shot will make the image automatically adjust itself to show the best framing.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you have the right camera.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="the-right-camera" id="the-right-camera">The right camera</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>For Center Stage to work on macOS Sonoma, you must be using an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-silicon" title="Apple Silicon" data-kpt="1">Apple Silicon</a> Mac and:
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>A built-in camera (such as on a MacBook Pro)</li>
<li>Continuity Camera with an iPhone 12 or later</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-1.jpg" alt="Center Stage is now a toggle in the new menubar icon, and may offer other options depending on your camera" height="1112" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Something that may trip you up is that there are Mac apps that can seemingly hide Center Stage controls.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Center Stage used to be part of Control Center, but it now belongs in a new menubar icon that groups together options such as portrait mode, or reactions. This new menubar icon changes to show you when your camera is in use, or just your microphone, and it’s this icon that can effectively be obstructed.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>At present, just for one example, if you were to use a screen-recording app while on a video conferencing call, the yellow microphone or green camera icon may be replaced by a darker, less obvious one.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Nonetheless, the Center Stage controls will appear under this menubar icon when you are in a video call.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="how-to-use-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma" id="how-to-use-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma">How to use Center Stage in macOS Sonoma</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li>While on the video call, click the new menubar icon</li>
<li>Either click to turn on <strong>Center Stage</strong>, or</li>
<li>Click the arrow to the right of <strong>Center Stage</strong> for more options, if available</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In macOS Ventura, Center Stage was an option you ticked in Control Center. Now you click Center Stage icon to toggle it on or off.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>A lot of Center Stage capabilities depends on the camera you’re using so there will be differences. But in <em>AppleInsider</em> testing using an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-13-pro" title="iPhone 13 Pro" data-kpt="1">iPhone 13 Pro</a> as the camera, macOS Sonoma gave more options than the same setup in macOS Ventura.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Specifically, two options. Clicking on the arrow to the right of Center Stage in the new menubar icon may show you a choice of cameras. If it does, a click will switch you between, say, Main and Wide Angle.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-2.jpg" alt="Click the arrow to the right of Center Stage to see more options, if available" height="720" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Click the arrow to the right of Center Stage to see more options, if available</span></p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="a-step-forward-in-video-conferencing" id="a-step-forward-in-video-conferencing">A step forward in video conferencing</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Center Stage is as welcome on the Mac as it was on the iPad. It’s a shame that you can’t turn it on or off until you are actually on a call, though.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It would be good to be able to set yourself up just the way you want before the other person appears on the call. If it’s your call and you’re on Zoom, say, then you can start the meeting and adjust the settings before you let anyone else in.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>But it would also be good to be able to use a keystroke or perhaps a Shortcut to change the settings instead of having to go through the menubar icon.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma.jpg" width="1280" height="720" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Right alongside new video conferencing features like reactions, <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-sonoma" title="macOS Sonoma" data-kpt="1">macOS Sonoma</a> gives you Center Stage options to control how you present yourself to the world — if you have the right camera.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Center Stage on the Mac is exactly as it has been on the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad" title="iPad" data-kpt="1">iPad</a>. Should you choose to have it turned on, then when you’re on a video call and you reach out of frame for a coffee, the camera automatically moves.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Or rather, it appears to. While there have to be limits, as long as you’re in front of the camera somewhere, your video conferencing colleagues will see you right in the middle of their view.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>They’ll see you center stage, in fact. Moving left or right, up or down, or having someone else join you in the shot will make the image automatically adjust itself to show the best framing.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you have the right camera.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="the-right-camera" id="the-right-camera">The right camera</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>For Center Stage to work on macOS Sonoma, you must be using an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-silicon" title="Apple Silicon" data-kpt="1">Apple Silicon</a> Mac and:
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>A built-in camera (such as on a MacBook Pro)</li>
<li>Continuity Camera with an iPhone 12 or later</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-1.jpg" alt="Center Stage is now a toggle in the new menubar icon, and may offer other options depending on your camera" height="1112" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Something that may trip you up is that there are Mac apps that can seemingly hide Center Stage controls.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Center Stage used to be part of Control Center, but it now belongs in a new menubar icon that groups together options such as portrait mode, or reactions. This new menubar icon changes to show you when your camera is in use, or just your microphone, and it’s this icon that can effectively be obstructed.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>At present, just for one example, if you were to use a screen-recording app while on a video conferencing call, the yellow microphone or green camera icon may be replaced by a darker, less obvious one.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Nonetheless, the Center Stage controls will appear under this menubar icon when you are in a video call.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="how-to-use-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma" id="how-to-use-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma">How to use Center Stage in macOS Sonoma</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li>While on the video call, click the new menubar icon</li>
<li>Either click to turn on <strong>Center Stage</strong>, or</li>
<li>Click the arrow to the right of <strong>Center Stage</strong> for more options, if available</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In macOS Ventura, Center Stage was an option you ticked in Control Center. Now you click Center Stage icon to toggle it on or off.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>A lot of Center Stage capabilities depends on the camera you’re using so there will be differences. But in <em>AppleInsider</em> testing using an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-13-pro" title="iPhone 13 Pro" data-kpt="1">iPhone 13 Pro</a> as the camera, macOS Sonoma gave more options than the same setup in macOS Ventura.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Specifically, two options. Clicking on the arrow to the right of Center Stage in the new menubar icon may show you a choice of cameras. If it does, a click will switch you between, say, Main and Wide Angle.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-set-up-center-stage-in-macos-sonoma-2.jpg" alt="Click the arrow to the right of Center Stage to see more options, if available" height="720" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Click the arrow to the right of Center Stage to see more options, if available</span></p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="a-step-forward-in-video-conferencing" id="a-step-forward-in-video-conferencing">A step forward in video conferencing</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Center Stage is as welcome on the Mac as it was on the iPad. It’s a shame that you can’t turn it on or off until you are actually on a call, though.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It would be good to be able to set yourself up just the way you want before the other person appears on the call. If it’s your call and you’re on Zoom, say, then you can start the meeting and adjust the settings before you let anyone else in.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>But it would also be good to be able to use a keystroke or perhaps a Shortcut to change the settings instead of having to go through the menubar icon.</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...os-sonoma/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Customer FineWoven complaints lead to threadbare response from Apple]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101615.html
Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:35:28 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101615.htmlAppleInsider - Customer FineWoven complaints lead to threadbare response from Apple
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/customer-finewoven-complaints-lead-to-threadbare-response-from-apple.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple's FineWoven case">Apple’s FineWoven case</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/customer-finewoven-complaints-lead-to-threadbare-response-from-apple.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/customer-finewoven-complaints-lead-to-threadbare-response-from-apple.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">An internal memo from Apple to retail employees offers little help regarding <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhone</a> FineWoven case material complaints over durability and build quality.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple has <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/12/finewoven-is-here-as-apple-phases-out-leather-in-watch-bands-cases">moved away</a> from leather products in favor of a more sustainable FineWoven material. The suede-like cloth material falls short in several ways, as we covered in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/24/apple-finewoven-case-review-not-the-leather-replacement-we-were-hoping-for">our review</a>.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple sent out an internal memo to retail employees in response to customer complaints and questions, and it <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/25/iphone-15-finewoven-complaints-retail-stores/">was seen</a> by <em>9to5Mac</em>. The memo didn’t offer much helpful information and repeated much of what was shared on Apple’s website.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“You may get questions from customers about the appearance of the new FineWoven material, how it wears over time, and how to care for it,” the memo stated. “You can let customers know the FineWoven material is made from a luxurious microtwill, with a soft yet durable suede-like texture.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>When asked about durability, employees should explain that cases “may look different and show wear over time as the fibers get compressed with normal use.” The memo adds that “some scratches may diminish over time.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The memo also shares previously known information, like how <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/magsafe" title="MagSafe" data-kpt="1">MagSafe</a> accessories may leave imprints and how to clean the material. Like other Apple products, Apple recommends wiping down the case with a damp, lint-free cloth.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>FineWoven may have been a mistake as a case material, though time will tell if Apple abandons the option. It is yet to be seen how the material will endure as an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-watch" title="Apple Watch" data-kpt="1">Apple Watch</a> band, which are <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/25/apples-finewoven-magnetic-band-now-available-for-preorder">now available</a> to order.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/customer-finewoven-complaints-lead-to-threadbare-response-from-apple.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple's FineWoven case">Apple’s FineWoven case</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/customer-finewoven-complaints-lead-to-threadbare-response-from-apple.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/customer-finewoven-complaints-lead-to-threadbare-response-from-apple.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">An internal memo from Apple to retail employees offers little help regarding <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhone</a> FineWoven case material complaints over durability and build quality.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple has <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/12/finewoven-is-here-as-apple-phases-out-leather-in-watch-bands-cases">moved away</a> from leather products in favor of a more sustainable FineWoven material. The suede-like cloth material falls short in several ways, as we covered in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/24/apple-finewoven-case-review-not-the-leather-replacement-we-were-hoping-for">our review</a>.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple sent out an internal memo to retail employees in response to customer complaints and questions, and it <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/25/iphone-15-finewoven-complaints-retail-stores/">was seen</a> by <em>9to5Mac</em>. The memo didn’t offer much helpful information and repeated much of what was shared on Apple’s website.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“You may get questions from customers about the appearance of the new FineWoven material, how it wears over time, and how to care for it,” the memo stated. “You can let customers know the FineWoven material is made from a luxurious microtwill, with a soft yet durable suede-like texture.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>When asked about durability, employees should explain that cases “may look different and show wear over time as the fibers get compressed with normal use.” The memo adds that “some scratches may diminish over time.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The memo also shares previously known information, like how <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/magsafe" title="MagSafe" data-kpt="1">MagSafe</a> accessories may leave imprints and how to clean the material. Like other Apple products, Apple recommends wiping down the case with a damp, lint-free cloth.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>FineWoven may have been a mistake as a case material, though time will tell if Apple abandons the option. It is yet to be seen how the material will endure as an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-watch" title="Apple Watch" data-kpt="1">Apple Watch</a> band, which are <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/25/apples-finewoven-magnetic-band-now-available-for-preorder">now available</a> to order.</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...rom-apple/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Notes for iOS 17 has a right-to-left typing problem]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101611.html
Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:56:18 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101611.htmlAppleInsider - Notes for iOS 17 has a right-to-left typing problem
<div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple Notes">Apple Notes</p>
<p> <a href="https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/56497-114779-noteshebrewissues-xlt.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/56497-114779-noteshebrewissues-xlt.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Users of the iOS Notes app may encounter issues when typing in some right-to-left languages, with <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-17" title="iOS 17" data-kpt="1">iOS 17</a> not properly handling cursor movement when typing in the app. </p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The cursor’s movement while text is being typed is pretty well known to computer and mobile device users. Though there are often differences in how the cursor acts for typing left-to-right text or right-to-left versions depending on the language, the actions the cursor takes during that typing is almost universal across platforms and apps. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>However, there appears to be a bug in the way that the cursor responds to typing for some languages that rely on reading text from right to left. Raised by an <em>AppleInsider</em> contributor and also <a href="https://twitter.com/amourification/status/1705169690450948359">spotted on</a> X in a complaint to Apple Support, the cursor is not functioning properly for some right-to-left languages in the Notes app, including Arabic and Hebrew. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In languages that work from the left of the page to the right, the cursor tends to appear towards the right of the passage, or of the most recently typed word. In right-to-left languages, the cursor is supposed to change behavior, so that it can be better placed with text going towards the left of the page. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In <em>AppleInsider’s</em> testing using Hebrew, the bug in Notes has the cursor pinned to the right-hand side of the text string instead of the left. While typing straight without edits, sentences and words come out normally, but you’re typing blind when it comes to the cursor position. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you attempt to add a word to the middle of an already typed sentence, the new word will appear on the right-hand side at the start of the sentence. Backspacing is also a problem since the cursor is treated as if it’s on the right margin. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>For the affected users, the issue effectively means they have to get the sentence right the first time, or suffer problems trying to edit afterward. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It is unclear how many languages are affected by the issue, nor how many users are directly affected, nor if there are specific circumstances that can cause the problem to occur. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>For the moment, Apple Support does have at least one English-language report on social media of there being a problem with typing in Notes, so there is an awareness of an issue. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple Notes">Apple Notes</p>
<p> <a href="https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/56497-114779-noteshebrewissues-xlt.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/56497-114779-noteshebrewissues-xlt.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Users of the iOS Notes app may encounter issues when typing in some right-to-left languages, with <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-17" title="iOS 17" data-kpt="1">iOS 17</a> not properly handling cursor movement when typing in the app. </p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The cursor’s movement while text is being typed is pretty well known to computer and mobile device users. Though there are often differences in how the cursor acts for typing left-to-right text or right-to-left versions depending on the language, the actions the cursor takes during that typing is almost universal across platforms and apps. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>However, there appears to be a bug in the way that the cursor responds to typing for some languages that rely on reading text from right to left. Raised by an <em>AppleInsider</em> contributor and also <a href="https://twitter.com/amourification/status/1705169690450948359">spotted on</a> X in a complaint to Apple Support, the cursor is not functioning properly for some right-to-left languages in the Notes app, including Arabic and Hebrew. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In languages that work from the left of the page to the right, the cursor tends to appear towards the right of the passage, or of the most recently typed word. In right-to-left languages, the cursor is supposed to change behavior, so that it can be better placed with text going towards the left of the page. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In <em>AppleInsider’s</em> testing using Hebrew, the bug in Notes has the cursor pinned to the right-hand side of the text string instead of the left. While typing straight without edits, sentences and words come out normally, but you’re typing blind when it comes to the cursor position. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you attempt to add a word to the middle of an already typed sentence, the new word will appear on the right-hand side at the start of the sentence. Backspacing is also a problem since the cursor is treated as if it’s on the right margin. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>For the affected users, the issue effectively means they have to get the sentence right the first time, or suffer problems trying to edit afterward. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It is unclear how many languages are affected by the issue, nor how many users are directly affected, nor if there are specific circumstances that can cause the problem to occur. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>For the moment, Apple Support does have at least one English-language report on social media of there being a problem with typing in Notes, so there is an awareness of an issue. </p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...g-problem/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - How to merge albums of the same person or pet in Photos for iOS 17]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101605.html
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:57:09 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101605.htmlAppleInsider - How to merge albums of the same person or pet in Photos for iOS 17
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Merging photo collections together">Merging photo collections together</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Sometimes the Photos app separates the same person or pet into two different collections, but you can merge them without having to individually drag each photo over. Here’s how to do so in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-17">iOS 17</a>.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Throughout people’s lives, physical features tend to change and they may look slightly different than they previously did. Due to this, the Photos app may think it’s another person when it’s not.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>While this is not game-changing, it’s annoying to have multiple albums of the same person. You may want to combine the albums to tidy up your Photos app and make it less cluttered.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Merging two albums of the same person is simple to do, and once you complete it, your Photos app will look more organized than before.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="two-or-more-become-one" id="two-or-more-become-one">Two (or more) become one</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Merging two albums is as easy as dragging and dropping. Here’s how you can merge them efficiently.
</p>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17" id="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17">How to merge two albums of people or pets in Photos for iOS 17</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li><strong>Open</strong> the Photos app</li>
<li><strong>Tap on Albums</strong> from the bottom menu</li>
<li>Scroll down until you see the People, Pets & Places section, and <strong>tap</strong> on the People & Pets collection</li>
<li>Find the two People or Pet collections you want to merge</li>
<li><strong>Drag</strong> one collection over the other</li>
<li>Confirm that you want to merge them</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-1.jpg" alt="Merging collections together via drag-and-drop" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Merging collections together via drag-and-drop</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Once you confirm the merge, all the photos from one collection will go into the other. The collection will then take the name of the person you merged into.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>There is also another way you can merge two albums via the person’s name. Here’s how to complete it.
</p>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17-by-name" id="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17-by-name">How to merge two albums of people or pets in Photos for iOS 17 by name</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li>Find one of the collections of the person you want to merge</li>
<li><strong>Tap</strong> on Add Name at the top</li>
<li>Type in the same name as the other collection</li>
<li>Confirm the name change and the two albums will merge into one collection</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-2.jpg" alt="Merging collections via renaming" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Merging collections via renaming</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>No matter which way you decide to merge the two collections, both will provide you with the same outcome of eliminating multiple collections based on one person.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="undoing-a-merge" id="undoing-a-merge">Undoing a merge</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you accidentally merge the wrong people, you must go into the collection and manually select the photos that should not be there. This is how you remove them.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li><strong>Tap</strong> on Select in the upper right of the screen</li>
<li><strong>Select</strong> the image(s) of the person that shouldn’t be in the collection</li>
<li><strong>Tap</strong> on the three dots in the lower right of the screen</li>
<li><strong>Select</strong> “These are Not [Person’s Name]”</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-3.jpg" alt="Removing unwanted people from a collection" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Removing unwanted people from a collection</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Once you select that these photos are not who the collection is dedicated to, the photos will automatically be taken out of it.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="clean-up-your-photos-app" id="clean-up-your-photos-app">Clean up your Photos app</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>No matter who it is, merging two collections that consist of the same people or pet will clean up your Photos app and make it a little more organized.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Merging photo collections together">Merging photo collections together</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Sometimes the Photos app separates the same person or pet into two different collections, but you can merge them without having to individually drag each photo over. Here’s how to do so in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-17">iOS 17</a>.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Throughout people’s lives, physical features tend to change and they may look slightly different than they previously did. Due to this, the Photos app may think it’s another person when it’s not.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>While this is not game-changing, it’s annoying to have multiple albums of the same person. You may want to combine the albums to tidy up your Photos app and make it less cluttered.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Merging two albums of the same person is simple to do, and once you complete it, your Photos app will look more organized than before.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="two-or-more-become-one" id="two-or-more-become-one">Two (or more) become one</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Merging two albums is as easy as dragging and dropping. Here’s how you can merge them efficiently.
</p>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17" id="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17">How to merge two albums of people or pets in Photos for iOS 17</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li><strong>Open</strong> the Photos app</li>
<li><strong>Tap on Albums</strong> from the bottom menu</li>
<li>Scroll down until you see the People, Pets & Places section, and <strong>tap</strong> on the People & Pets collection</li>
<li>Find the two People or Pet collections you want to merge</li>
<li><strong>Drag</strong> one collection over the other</li>
<li>Confirm that you want to merge them</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-1.jpg" alt="Merging collections together via drag-and-drop" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Merging collections together via drag-and-drop</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Once you confirm the merge, all the photos from one collection will go into the other. The collection will then take the name of the person you merged into.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>There is also another way you can merge two albums via the person’s name. Here’s how to complete it.
</p>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17-by-name" id="how-to-merge-two-albums-of-people-or-pets-in-photos-for-ios-17-by-name">How to merge two albums of people or pets in Photos for iOS 17 by name</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li>Find one of the collections of the person you want to merge</li>
<li><strong>Tap</strong> on Add Name at the top</li>
<li>Type in the same name as the other collection</li>
<li>Confirm the name change and the two albums will merge into one collection</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-2.jpg" alt="Merging collections via renaming" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Merging collections via renaming</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>No matter which way you decide to merge the two collections, both will provide you with the same outcome of eliminating multiple collections based on one person.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="undoing-a-merge" id="undoing-a-merge">Undoing a merge</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you accidentally merge the wrong people, you must go into the collection and manually select the photos that should not be there. This is how you remove them.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ol>
<li><strong>Tap</strong> on Select in the upper right of the screen</li>
<li><strong>Select</strong> the image(s) of the person that shouldn’t be in the collection</li>
<li><strong>Tap</strong> on the three dots in the lower right of the screen</li>
<li><strong>Select</strong> “These are Not [Person’s Name]”</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-merge-albums-of-the-same-person-or-pet-in-photos-for-ios-17-3.jpg" alt="Removing unwanted people from a collection" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">Removing unwanted people from a collection</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Once you select that these photos are not who the collection is dedicated to, the photos will automatically be taken out of it.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="clean-up-your-photos-app" id="clean-up-your-photos-app">Clean up your Photos app</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>No matter who it is, merging two collections that consist of the same people or pet will clean up your Photos app and make it a little more organized.
</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...or-ios-17/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Get Apple’s new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99, a $50 discount off]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101600.html
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:30:09 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101600.htmlAppleInsider - Get Apple’s new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99, a $50 discount off
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail.jpg" width="1280" height="853" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Apple may have just released AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case, but a price war has already erupted, driving the cost down to $199.99.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>You can pick up the latest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHWRXH8B/?tag=aidealarticle-20" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">at Amazon.com</a> and <a href="https://shop-links.co/1819958743112506280?u1=da-airp-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-199-092223" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">BestBuy.com</a> for $199.99, reflecting a $50 price cut off the regular $249 price.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Whether you’re looking for <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/22/why-the-new-airpods-pro-2-are-needed-for-apple-vision-pro-lossless-audio">lossless audio</a> for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro or simply want the convenience of a USB-C charging port, this 2023 release matches the $199 price we’ve been seeing on what is now the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDHWDR12/?tag=aidealarticle-20" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">last-gen model</a> with a Lightning charging port.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you’re looking for the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/deals/best-apple-watch-deals">best Apple Watch deal</a> on the new Ultra 2, Amazon also has a double-digit discount going on, bringing the cost <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Smartwatch-Precision-Extra-Long/dp/B0CHX9G1VB/?tag=aidealarticle-20" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">down to $779</a> on select styles.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="more-offers-saving-you-money-around-the-web" id="more-offers-saving-you-money-around-the-web">More offers saving you money around the web</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://prices.appleinsider.com/"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail-1.jpg" alt="Best Apple prices" height="720" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The <em>AppleInsider</em> <a href="https://prices.appleinsider.com/" title="Apple Price Guide">Price Guide</a> is home to hundreds of additional markdowns on Apple hardware. Here are a few of our favorite picks:
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail.jpg" width="1280" height="853" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Apple may have just released AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case, but a price war has already erupted, driving the cost down to $199.99.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>You can pick up the latest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHWRXH8B/?tag=aidealarticle-20" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">at Amazon.com</a> and <a href="https://shop-links.co/1819958743112506280?u1=da-airp-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-199-092223" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">BestBuy.com</a> for $199.99, reflecting a $50 price cut off the regular $249 price.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Whether you’re looking for <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/22/why-the-new-airpods-pro-2-are-needed-for-apple-vision-pro-lossless-audio">lossless audio</a> for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro or simply want the convenience of a USB-C charging port, this 2023 release matches the $199 price we’ve been seeing on what is now the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDHWDR12/?tag=aidealarticle-20" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">last-gen model</a> with a Lightning charging port.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>If you’re looking for the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/deals/best-apple-watch-deals">best Apple Watch deal</a> on the new Ultra 2, Amazon also has a double-digit discount going on, bringing the cost <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Smartwatch-Precision-Extra-Long/dp/B0CHX9G1VB/?tag=aidealarticle-20" rel="sponsored noopener" target="blank">down to $779</a> on select styles.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="more-offers-saving-you-money-around-the-web" id="more-offers-saving-you-money-around-the-web">More offers saving you money around the web</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://prices.appleinsider.com/"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/get-apples-new-usb-c-airpods-pro-2-for-199-99-a-50-discount-off-retail-1.jpg" alt="Best Apple prices" height="720" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The <em>AppleInsider</em> <a href="https://prices.appleinsider.com/" title="Apple Price Guide">Price Guide</a> is home to hundreds of additional markdowns on Apple hardware. Here are a few of our favorite picks:
</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...ff-retail/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Apple uses hidden watermarks on iPhone 15 boxes to verify authenticity]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101595.html
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:59:19 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101595.htmlAppleInsider - Apple uses hidden watermarks on iPhone 15 boxes to verify authenticity
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-uses-hidden-watermarks-on-iphone-15-boxes-to-verify-authenticity.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 15 Pro">iPhone 15 Pro</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-uses-hidden-watermarks-on-iphone-15-boxes-to-verify-authenticity.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-uses-hidden-watermarks-on-iphone-15-boxes-to-verify-authenticity.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Extra precautions have been taken for <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> boxes that give retail employees and buyers a new way to verify the device is real — but you’ll need a UV light.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Scammers attempt to sell fake <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhones</a> by using convincing replicated device packaging. Apple has added a new invisible watermarking system in an attempt to eliminate this practice.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>A leaker known as Majin Bu on X shared a video initially posted on <a href="https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:4948505056444496?from=old_pc_videoshow">Weibo by user @Pengnone</a>. The video shows someone shining a UV light on the iPhone 15 box to reveal watermarks and a QR code that helps verify device authenticity.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>There is some concern that scammers will be able to replicate this watermark. It seems the QR code may be what makes this system more secure since it likely contains a system-verifiable code that scammers won’t easily copy.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Customers buying from big retailers won’t need to worry about device authenticity. However, the resale market and smaller vendors have more opportunities for scams.
</p>
</div>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The boxes of the new iPhone 15 are equipped with a security system that displays holograms under a UV light. This is a measure introduced by Apple to recognize real boxes and prevent people from being scammed <a href="https://t.co/oBhQoc5IDI">pic.twitter.com/oBhQoc5IDI</a></p>
<p>— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MajinBuOfficial/status/1704963803803169192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2023</a></p></blockquote></div>
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<p>When in doubt, check the device serial number and ensure it matches what’s on the box. Also, check the box for problems or manipulation that might signify a scam.
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<p>The iPhone 15 lineup is available for pre-order and arrives in-store Friday, September 22. Many device configurations have already <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/15/high-demand-sees-iphone-15-pro-max-immediately-sell-out">sold out</a>, so scammers will likely be active during the big release day.</p>
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<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-uses-hidden-watermarks-on-iphone-15-boxes-to-verify-authenticity.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 15 Pro">iPhone 15 Pro</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-uses-hidden-watermarks-on-iphone-15-boxes-to-verify-authenticity.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-uses-hidden-watermarks-on-iphone-15-boxes-to-verify-authenticity.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Extra precautions have been taken for <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> boxes that give retail employees and buyers a new way to verify the device is real — but you’ll need a UV light.
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<p>Scammers attempt to sell fake <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhones</a> by using convincing replicated device packaging. Apple has added a new invisible watermarking system in an attempt to eliminate this practice.
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<p>A leaker known as Majin Bu on X shared a video initially posted on <a href="https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:4948505056444496?from=old_pc_videoshow">Weibo by user @Pengnone</a>. The video shows someone shining a UV light on the iPhone 15 box to reveal watermarks and a QR code that helps verify device authenticity.
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<p>There is some concern that scammers will be able to replicate this watermark. It seems the QR code may be what makes this system more secure since it likely contains a system-verifiable code that scammers won’t easily copy.
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<p>Customers buying from big retailers won’t need to worry about device authenticity. However, the resale market and smaller vendors have more opportunities for scams.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The boxes of the new iPhone 15 are equipped with a security system that displays holograms under a UV light. This is a measure introduced by Apple to recognize real boxes and prevent people from being scammed <a href="https://t.co/oBhQoc5IDI">pic.twitter.com/oBhQoc5IDI</a></p>
<p>— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MajinBuOfficial/status/1704963803803169192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2023</a></p></blockquote></div>
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<p>When in doubt, check the device serial number and ensure it matches what’s on the box. Also, check the box for problems or manipulation that might signify a scam.
</p>
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<p>The iPhone 15 lineup is available for pre-order and arrives in-store Friday, September 22. Many device configurations have already <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/15/high-demand-sees-iphone-15-pro-max-immediately-sell-out">sold out</a>, so scammers will likely be active during the big release day.</p>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...henticity/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - iPhone 15 users can see battery cycle count & more in Settings]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101588.html
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:41:55 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101588.htmlAppleInsider - iPhone 15 users can see battery cycle count & more in Settings
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-users-can-see-battery-cycle-count-more-in-settings.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Battery chart showing MagSafe charging all day">Battery chart showing MagSafe charging all day</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-users-can-see-battery-cycle-count-more-in-settings.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-users-can-see-battery-cycle-count-more-in-settings.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p>Apple quietly added the ability to see additional battery data in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> Settings, including the current cycle count.
</p>
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<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/20/iphone-15-battery-health/">First reported</a> by <em>9to5Mac</em>, an X post from <em>Inverse</em> editor Ray Wong showed off a screenshot of the new battery section. It shows information like the battery manufacture date, the first time it was powered on, and the current cycle count.
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<p>Of the parameters shown here, users will benefit most from the current cycle count. With this data point and the battery health percentage, users will have more insight into how much their internal battery has aged.
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<p>These new features could be tied to specific hardware components, like a new power management processor. Otherwise, it isn’t clear why they won’t appear on older iPhones at a later date.
</p>
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<p><em>AppleInsider</em> continues to recommend to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/08/10/how-an-iphone-battery-works-and-how-to-manage-its-health">avoid overthinking charging habits</a>. Use cables with proper safety certification, stick to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/magsafe" title="MagSafe" data-kpt="1">MagSafe</a> instead of Qi if wireless charging is used, and just charge your device as needed. Anything else, for the average user, is overkill.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-users-can-see-battery-cycle-count-more-in-settings.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Battery chart showing MagSafe charging all day">Battery chart showing MagSafe charging all day</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-users-can-see-battery-cycle-count-more-in-settings.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-users-can-see-battery-cycle-count-more-in-settings.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p>Apple quietly added the ability to see additional battery data in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> Settings, including the current cycle count.
</p>
<div>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/20/iphone-15-battery-health/">First reported</a> by <em>9to5Mac</em>, an X post from <em>Inverse</em> editor Ray Wong showed off a screenshot of the new battery section. It shows information like the battery manufacture date, the first time it was powered on, and the current cycle count.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>Of the parameters shown here, users will benefit most from the current cycle count. With this data point and the battery health percentage, users will have more insight into how much their internal battery has aged.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>These new features could be tied to specific hardware components, like a new power management processor. Otherwise, it isn’t clear why they won’t appear on older iPhones at a later date.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p><em>AppleInsider</em> continues to recommend to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/08/10/how-an-iphone-battery-works-and-how-to-manage-its-health">avoid overthinking charging habits</a>. Use cables with proper safety certification, stick to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/magsafe" title="MagSafe" data-kpt="1">MagSafe</a> instead of Qi if wireless charging is used, and just charge your device as needed. Anything else, for the average user, is overkill.</p>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...-settings/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - iPhone 15 has new battery health controls to prevent charging past 80%]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101582.html
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:59:22 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101582.htmlAppleInsider - iPhone 15 has new battery health controls to prevent charging past 80%
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<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 14 Pro Max at 100%">iPhone 14 Pro Max at 100%</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-has-new-battery-health-controls-to-prevent-charging-past-80.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-has-new-battery-health-controls-to-prevent-charging-past-80.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p><a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> users looking to prolong their battery health a little further have a new option — an 80% charging hard limit.
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<p>This isn’t the usual Optimized Battery Charging setting that stops the iPhone from charging once it hits 80%, then resumes charging to 100% to finish just before the user wakes up. Instead, the iPhone will never charge past 80%.
</p>
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<div>
<p>Charging a battery is relatively efficient and uniform from 0% to 80%, but that last 20% generally takes more energy and produces more heat. This leads some users to consciously try to float their battery between 40% and 80% at all times to prolong battery health.
</p>
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<div>
<p>Now, users no longer need to monitor charging and can have it stop at 80% automatically. However, <em>AppleInsider</em> continues to recommend users stick with Optimized Battery Charging and avoid this new setting.
</p>
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<div>
<p>There is very little to gain from stopping an iPhone from charging past 80%. Instead, the user will suffer from not having access to the full potential of the battery capacity while only salvaging a few more weeks of battery health.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-has-new-battery-health-controls-to-prevent-charging-past-80.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 14 Pro Max at 100%">iPhone 14 Pro Max at 100%</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-has-new-battery-health-controls-to-prevent-charging-past-80.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iphone-15-has-new-battery-health-controls-to-prevent-charging-past-80.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p><a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> users looking to prolong their battery health a little further have a new option — an 80% charging hard limit.
</p>
<div>
<p>This isn’t the usual Optimized Battery Charging setting that stops the iPhone from charging once it hits 80%, then resumes charging to 100% to finish just before the user wakes up. Instead, the iPhone will never charge past 80%.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>Charging a battery is relatively efficient and uniform from 0% to 80%, but that last 20% generally takes more energy and produces more heat. This leads some users to consciously try to float their battery between 40% and 80% at all times to prolong battery health.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>Now, users no longer need to monitor charging and can have it stop at 80% automatically. However, <em>AppleInsider</em> continues to recommend users stick with Optimized Battery Charging and avoid this new setting.
</p>
</div>
<div>
<p>There is very little to gain from stopping an iPhone from charging past 80%. Instead, the user will suffer from not having access to the full potential of the battery capacity while only salvaging a few more weeks of battery health.
</p>
</div>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...g-past-80/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - New iPhone camera features and limitations detailed by Apple executiv]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101578.html
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:10:09 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101578.htmlAppleInsider - New iPhone camera features and limitations detailed by Apple executiv
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto camera">iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto camera</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">The <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> lineup has several new camera features, but third-party apps will be needed for maximum creative control. Two Apple executives explain the decision process behind the updates.
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<p>Apple’s philosophy behind the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhone</a> camera and the app that controls it is simple — get out of the way. The company has designed its app and camera functionality to remain uncluttered and straightforward while providing <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/12/iphone-15-pro-max-lands-with-5x-optical-zoom-faster-usb-c">just enough control</a> for enthusiasts.
</p>
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<p>Two Apple executives detail the thoughts behind iPhone 15 camera features and the camera app in <a href="https://petapixel.com/2023/09/18/apple-explains-what-the-iphone-can-and-cant-do-and-why/">an interview</a> with <em>PetaPixel</em>. Jon McCormack, Vice President of Camera Software Engineering, and Maxime Veron, Senior Director of iPhone Product Marketing, provide some insight.
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<p>“It really is, in my mind, all about allowing people to go chase their vision and this goes from the harried parent of a toddler where their vision is, ‘can I get my kid in frame as they take their first step’ all the way through to a pro or a creative who has got a very specific artistic vision in mind and want to get there as quickly as possible,” McCormack says. “Behind the big red button the thing you’re worrying about is the frame and the moment because honestly, that’s the most inspiring part of any photograph or any video.”
</p>
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<p>Most iPhone users just want great photos and videos with a button press, without all the fuss of individual settings. More is available in the app and settings but doesn’t take up precious viewfinder space.
</p>
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<p><h2 data-anchor="distinctions-between-photo-and-video" id="distinctions-between-photo-and-video">Distinctions between photo and video</h2>
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<p>The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have multiple focal lengths users can choose by tapping the 1x button in the camera app. This selection isn’t just a simple crop but something designed with neural networks controlling many aspects at capture to optimize for that setting.
</p>
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-1.jpg" alt="iPhone Camera app Cinematic Video controls" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">iPhone Camera app Cinematic Video controls</span></p>
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<p>Focal length selection is limited to photo modes and won’t show up in video. This is due to the nature of photo processing versus video.
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<p>“When you’re shooting [photos], we gather a bunch of data to let you keep shooting and then sort of keep processing in the background, so we have more time and this is just something we can’t do in video,” McCormack explains.
</p>
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<p>The executive also details how exposure is chosen when filming with ProRes Log.
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<p>“We go for a middle-ground exposure,” McCormack says. “When you go into log, there’s no tone mapping so you can have much more precise control over what your exposure is.”
</p>
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<p><h2 data-anchor="prores-and-external-ssd" id="prores-and-external-ssd">ProRes and external SSD</h2>
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<p>Speaking of ProRes video, videographers can use the USB 3.0 speeds to shoot ProRes directly to an external SSD. However, there are some limitations to this.
</p>
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<p>Apple only allows direct recording to an external SSD when using ProRes. Other formats will record directly to the iPhone’s storage and will require transfer off later or a lengthy <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/icloud" title="iCloud" data-kpt="1">iCloud</a> sync.
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<p>The 4K 60Hz ProRes video setting is only available when external storage is connected.
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<p><h2 data-anchor="24mp-is-the-new-12mp" id="24mp-is-the-new-12mp">24MP is the new 12MP</h2>
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<p>Apple set 24MP HEIF as the new default camera output for multiple reasons. Not only is it an efficient file size, but it offers more control while processing images.
</p>
</div>
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<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-2.jpg" alt="High resolution and contrast from the 48MP sensor" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
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<p><span class="carousel-caption">High resolution and contrast from the 48MP sensor</span></p>
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<p>“You get a little bit more dynamic range in the 24-megapixel photos,” McCormack explains. “Because when shooting at 24-megapixels, we shoot 12 high and 12 low — we actually shoot multiple of those — and we pick and then merge.”
</p>
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<p>When shooting a 48MP image, the iPhone has to rely on an extended dynamic range algorithm instead, providing less exposure data. So, the dynamic range should be wider in 24MP images.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thirdparty-apps-for-the-enthusiasts" id="thirdparty-apps-for-the-enthusiasts">Third-party apps for the enthusiasts</h2>
</p>
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<p>Apple’s approach to building the Camera app keeps the UI simple and distraction-free. Users can open the app, tap the shutter, and know they are getting the best photo at that moment without hassle.
</p>
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<p>“Our approach to computational photography and videography is really, really unique,” Veron adds. “For the vast majority of our customers, we just aim to process everything in the background so that the process is invisible and out of the way so that people can take great photos and videos and capture beautiful, true-to-life moments in one click.”
</p>
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<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Anyone who wants more control, like a focus slider or video waveform, can look to third-party apps. Apple expects anyone looking for more control or settings have a solution in the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/app-store" title="App Store" data-kpt="1">App Store</a>.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto camera">iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto camera</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">The <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> lineup has several new camera features, but third-party apps will be needed for maximum creative control. Two Apple executives explain the decision process behind the updates.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple’s philosophy behind the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1">iPhone</a> camera and the app that controls it is simple — get out of the way. The company has designed its app and camera functionality to remain uncluttered and straightforward while providing <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/12/iphone-15-pro-max-lands-with-5x-optical-zoom-faster-usb-c">just enough control</a> for enthusiasts.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Two Apple executives detail the thoughts behind iPhone 15 camera features and the camera app in <a href="https://petapixel.com/2023/09/18/apple-explains-what-the-iphone-can-and-cant-do-and-why/">an interview</a> with <em>PetaPixel</em>. Jon McCormack, Vice President of Camera Software Engineering, and Maxime Veron, Senior Director of iPhone Product Marketing, provide some insight.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“It really is, in my mind, all about allowing people to go chase their vision and this goes from the harried parent of a toddler where their vision is, ‘can I get my kid in frame as they take their first step’ all the way through to a pro or a creative who has got a very specific artistic vision in mind and want to get there as quickly as possible,” McCormack says. “Behind the big red button the thing you’re worrying about is the frame and the moment because honestly, that’s the most inspiring part of any photograph or any video.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Most iPhone users just want great photos and videos with a button press, without all the fuss of individual settings. More is available in the app and settings but doesn’t take up precious viewfinder space.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="distinctions-between-photo-and-video" id="distinctions-between-photo-and-video">Distinctions between photo and video</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have multiple focal lengths users can choose by tapping the 1x button in the camera app. This selection isn’t just a simple crop but something designed with neural networks controlling many aspects at capture to optimize for that setting.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-1.jpg" alt="iPhone Camera app Cinematic Video controls" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">iPhone Camera app Cinematic Video controls</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Focal length selection is limited to photo modes and won’t show up in video. This is due to the nature of photo processing versus video.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“When you’re shooting [photos], we gather a bunch of data to let you keep shooting and then sort of keep processing in the background, so we have more time and this is just something we can’t do in video,” McCormack explains.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The executive also details how exposure is chosen when filming with ProRes Log.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“We go for a middle-ground exposure,” McCormack says. “When you go into log, there’s no tone mapping so you can have much more precise control over what your exposure is.”
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="prores-and-external-ssd" id="prores-and-external-ssd">ProRes and external SSD</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Speaking of ProRes video, videographers can use the USB 3.0 speeds to shoot ProRes directly to an external SSD. However, there are some limitations to this.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple only allows direct recording to an external SSD when using ProRes. Other formats will record directly to the iPhone’s storage and will require transfer off later or a lengthy <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/icloud" title="iCloud" data-kpt="1">iCloud</a> sync.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The 4K 60Hz ProRes video setting is only available when external storage is connected.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="24mp-is-the-new-12mp" id="24mp-is-the-new-12mp">24MP is the new 12MP</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple set 24MP HEIF as the new default camera output for multiple reasons. Not only is it an efficient file size, but it offers more control while processing images.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="align-center"><a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-iphone-camera-features-and-limitations-detailed-by-apple-executives-2.jpg" alt="High resolution and contrast from the 48MP sensor" height="738" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive article-image"></a>
</div>
<p><span class="carousel-caption">High resolution and contrast from the 48MP sensor</span></p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“You get a little bit more dynamic range in the 24-megapixel photos,” McCormack explains. “Because when shooting at 24-megapixels, we shoot 12 high and 12 low — we actually shoot multiple of those — and we pick and then merge.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>When shooting a 48MP image, the iPhone has to rely on an extended dynamic range algorithm instead, providing less exposure data. So, the dynamic range should be wider in 24MP images.
</p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="thirdparty-apps-for-the-enthusiasts" id="thirdparty-apps-for-the-enthusiasts">Third-party apps for the enthusiasts</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Apple’s approach to building the Camera app keeps the UI simple and distraction-free. Users can open the app, tap the shutter, and know they are getting the best photo at that moment without hassle.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“Our approach to computational photography and videography is really, really unique,” Veron adds. “For the vast majority of our customers, we just aim to process everything in the background so that the process is invisible and out of the way so that people can take great photos and videos and capture beautiful, true-to-life moments in one click.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Anyone who wants more control, like a focus slider or video waveform, can look to third-party apps. Apple expects anyone looking for more control or settings have a solution in the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/app-store" title="App Store" data-kpt="1">App Store</a>.</p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...xecutives/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Cook justifies Apple’s advertising on X as a ‘town square’ for]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101572.html
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:07:09 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101572.htmlAppleInsider - Cook justifies Apple’s advertising on X as a ‘town square’ for
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cook-justifies-apples-advertising-on-x-as-a-town-square-for-the-internet.jpg" width="1312" height="731" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple CEO Tim Cook [CBS Sunday Morning]">Apple CEO Tim Cook [CBS Sunday Morning]</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cook-justifies-apples-advertising-on-x-as-a-town-square-for-the-internet.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cook-justifies-apples-advertising-on-x-as-a-town-square-for-the-internet.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Elon Musk’s X is too important to stop Apple’s advertising on the platform, according to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/tim-cook" title="Tim Cook" data-kpt="1">Tim Cook</a>, with the Apple CEO touching on political equality and environmental efforts. </p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Following less than a week after Apple’s “Wonderlust” <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> event, the Sunday broadcast of <em>CBS Sunday Morning</em> had a feature about Tim Cook and Apple, covering a wide range of topics from the environment to social equality. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Opening with <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/12/apple-leans-further-into-sustainability-for-wonderlust-with-badges-made-from-recycled-materials">environmental issues</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-FBYmIhRoo">Cook starts</a> by denying Apple does any virtue signaling with its projects. “We want the hard work,” Cook claims, referring to initiatives that make business sense. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“I want to see that it pencils out because I want other people to copy it and I know they’re not going to copy a decision that’s not a good economic decision,” Cook insists. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“It can be done, and it can be done in a way that others can replicate, which is very important for us. We want to be the ripple in the pond, we want people to look at this and say I can do that too’ or I can do half of that.’ We want people to look at this and rip it off.” </p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="equality-and-x" id="equality-and-x">Equality and X</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>After discussing a solar project in Texas and visiting an Apple campus in the state, the interview turns to Cook’s political commentary about equality. It touches on how Texas promotes business-friendly climate, the state has pursued anti-abortion and anti-trans and gay legislation. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>When pressed about Cook’s commitment to equality and the state of Texas politics clashing with those views, Cook explains that there will always be instances where Apple is operating where the company and the government have differences in opinion. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“But I’m telling you from our heart, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, And that’s how we show up as a company,” Cook says. “We believe in being a part of the community and trying to advocate for change, rather than pulling the moat up and going away.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The interview then shifts to Twitter, now known as X, as the ADL has accused Elon Musk of helping promote antisemitic content on the platform. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Asked on whether Apple is reconsidering <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/15/twitter-loses-half-its-ad-revenue-still-weighed-down-by-debt">advertising on X</a> following these incidents, Cook says it’s “something that we ask ourselves. Generally, my view is Twitter’s an important property. I like the concept that it’s there for discourse and there is a town square. There’s also some things that I don’t like.” </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Pressed in the interview, Cook calls antisemitism “abhorrent, just point blank, there’s no place for it.” When asked if it’s something Apple is evaluating, Cook adds “it’s something we constantly ask ourselves.” </p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cook-justifies-apples-advertising-on-x-as-a-town-square-for-the-internet.jpg" width="1312" height="731" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple CEO Tim Cook [CBS Sunday Morning]">Apple CEO Tim Cook [CBS Sunday Morning]</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cook-justifies-apples-advertising-on-x-as-a-town-square-for-the-internet.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cook-justifies-apples-advertising-on-x-as-a-town-square-for-the-internet.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Elon Musk’s X is too important to stop Apple’s advertising on the platform, according to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/tim-cook" title="Tim Cook" data-kpt="1">Tim Cook</a>, with the Apple CEO touching on political equality and environmental efforts. </p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Following less than a week after Apple’s “Wonderlust” <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-15" title="iPhone 15" data-kpt="1">iPhone 15</a> event, the Sunday broadcast of <em>CBS Sunday Morning</em> had a feature about Tim Cook and Apple, covering a wide range of topics from the environment to social equality. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Opening with <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/12/apple-leans-further-into-sustainability-for-wonderlust-with-badges-made-from-recycled-materials">environmental issues</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-FBYmIhRoo">Cook starts</a> by denying Apple does any virtue signaling with its projects. “We want the hard work,” Cook claims, referring to initiatives that make business sense. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“I want to see that it pencils out because I want other people to copy it and I know they’re not going to copy a decision that’s not a good economic decision,” Cook insists. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“It can be done, and it can be done in a way that others can replicate, which is very important for us. We want to be the ripple in the pond, we want people to look at this and say I can do that too’ or I can do half of that.’ We want people to look at this and rip it off.” </p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="equality-and-x" id="equality-and-x">Equality and X</h2>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>After discussing a solar project in Texas and visiting an Apple campus in the state, the interview turns to Cook’s political commentary about equality. It touches on how Texas promotes business-friendly climate, the state has pursued anti-abortion and anti-trans and gay legislation. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>When pressed about Cook’s commitment to equality and the state of Texas politics clashing with those views, Cook explains that there will always be instances where Apple is operating where the company and the government have differences in opinion. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>“But I’m telling you from our heart, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, And that’s how we show up as a company,” Cook says. “We believe in being a part of the community and trying to advocate for change, rather than pulling the moat up and going away.”
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The interview then shifts to Twitter, now known as X, as the ADL has accused Elon Musk of helping promote antisemitic content on the platform. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Asked on whether Apple is reconsidering <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/15/twitter-loses-half-its-ad-revenue-still-weighed-down-by-debt">advertising on X</a> following these incidents, Cook says it’s “something that we ask ourselves. Generally, my view is Twitter’s an important property. I like the concept that it’s there for discourse and there is a town square. There’s also some things that I don’t like.” </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Pressed in the interview, Cook calls antisemitism “abhorrent, just point blank, there’s no place for it.” When asked if it’s something Apple is evaluating, Cook adds “it’s something we constantly ask ourselves.” </p>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...-internet/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - New malware strain stealing business data from Intel Macs]]>
https://sickgaming.net/thread-101564.html
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:16:47 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101564.htmlAppleInsider - New malware strain stealing business data from Intel Macs
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-malware-strain-stealing-business-data-from-intel-macs.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-malware-strain-stealing-business-data-from-intel-macs.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-malware-strain-stealing-business-data-from-intel-macs.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Malware called “MetaStealer” is being used by hackers to attack businesses and to steal data from Intel-based <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" title="Mac" data-kpt="1">Macs</a>, with techniques including posing as legitimate app installers. </p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Malware attacks against <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a> continue to be a problem, with users being coerced into opening executables being the main reason the attacks are successful. In a report detailing a family of macOS “infostealers” referred to as “MetaStealer,” security researchers explain how it works by tricking users into opening disk images. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>According to Phil Stokes of SentinelOne, <a href="https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/macos-metastealer-new-family-of-obfuscated-go-infostealers-spread-in-targeted-attacks/">MetaStealer attackers</a> are <a href="https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/macos-metastealer-new-family-of-obfuscated-go-infostealers-spread-in-targeted-attacks/">targeting businesses</a> running macOS systems. By pretending to be fake clients, victims are socially engineered into running the malicious payloads on their <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" title="Mac" data-kpt="1">Mac</a>. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Many samples supplied to SentinelOne reveal that the disk image file holding the payload was often given names that could be of interest to business users. This ranges from names for presentations, a “Concept A3 full menu with dishes and translations to English,” and “Conract for paymen & confidentiality agreement Lucasprod” [sic], to the names of installers for Adobe products like Photoshop. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It is believed that targeting business users directly is an unusual move for malware users, as it is typically distributed in mass ways, such as in fake torrents. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The effort to achieve an installation is also made harder for hackers by a number of ways. Since the disk image contains the bare minimum content to exist beyond the payload, the file also tends to not include an Apple Developer ID string, nor use code signing at all, nor ad-hoc signing. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>These create extra obstacles, namely that attackers have to somehow convince the would-be victim to override Gatekeeper and OCSP. All of the collected samples are single-architecture Intel x86_64 binaries, so while they would be usable on Intel Macs directly, they would need to use Rosetta to run on <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-silicon" title="Apple Silicon" data-kpt="1">Apple Silicon</a> Macs. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>While users should be vigilant and use caution when opening questionable files sent by others, or downloaded from unofficial sources, Apple has already introduced some protective measures. As part of XProtect update x2170, Apple includes a detection signature that impacts some versions of MetaStealer. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>SentinelOne has also released a list of Indicators of Compromise, intended for use by IT and security teams working for enterprise, which follows below. </p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="indicators-of-compromise" id="indicators-of-compromise">Indicators of Compromise</h2>
</p>
<p><h3 data-anchor="metastealer-droppers" id="metastealer-droppers">MetaStealer Droppers</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>AdobeOfficialBriefDescription.dmg 00b92534af61a61923210bfc688c1b2a4fecb1bb</li>
<li>Adobe Photoshop 2023 (with AI) installer.dmg 51e8eaf98b77105b448f4a0649d8f7c98ac8fc66</li>
<li>Advertising terms of reference (MacOS presentation).dmg 4da5241119bf64d9a7ffc2710b3607817c8df2f</li>
<li>AnimatedPoster.dmg c2cd344fbcd2d356ab8231d4c0a994df20760e3e</li>
<li>CardGame.dmg 5ba3181df053e35011e9ebcc5330034e9e895bfe</li>
<li>Conract for paymen & confidentiality agreement Lucasprod.dmg dec16514cd256613128b93d340467117faca1534</li>
<li>FreyaVR 1.6.102.dmg d3fd59bd92ac03bccc11919d25d6bbfc85b440d3</li>
<li>Matrix.dmg 3033c05eec7c7b98d175df2badd3378e5233b5a2</li>
<li>OfficialBriefDescription.app.zip 345d6077bfb9c55e3d89b32c16e409c508626986</li>
<li>P7yersOfficialBriefDescription 1.0.dmg 35bfdb4ad20908ac85d00dcd7389a820f460db51</li>
<li>PDF.app.zip aa40f3f71039096830f2931ac5df2724b2c628ab</li>
<li>TradingView.dmg e49c078b3c3f696d004f1a85d731cb9ef8c662f1</li>
<li>YoungClass brief presentation Mac 20OS.zip 3161e6c88a4da5e09193b7aac9aa211a032526b9</li>
<li>YoungSUG(Cover references,tasks,logos,brief)\YoungSUG_Official_Brief_Description_LucasProd.dmg 61c3f2f3a7521920ce2db9c9de31d7ce1df9dd44</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="network-communications--ips" id="network-communications--ips">Network Communications – IPs</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>13[.]114.196[.]60</li>
<li>13[.]125.88[.]10</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="network-communications--domains" id="network-communications--domains">Network Communications – Domains</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>api.osx-mac[.]com</li>
<li>builder.osx-mac[.]com</li>
<li>db.osx-mac[.]com</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="developer-id" id="developer-id">Developer ID</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>Bourigaultn Nathan (U5F3ZXR58U)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="macho-binaries---intel-x8664" id="macho-binaries---intel-x8664">Mach-O Binaries — Intel x86_64</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>0edd4b81fa931604040d4c13f9571e01618a4c9c</li>
<li>13249e30a9918168e79cdb0f097e4b34fbbd891f</li>
<li>13bcebdb4721746671e0cbffbeed1d6d92a0cf6c</li>
<li>1424f9245a3325c513a09231168d548337ffd698</li>
<li>148bc97ff873276666e0c114d22011ec042fb9b9</li>
<li>15c377eb5a69f93fa833e845d793691a623f928c</li>
<li>166ff1cd47a45e47721bb497b83cc84d8269b308</li>
<li>1b3ce71fa42f4c0c16af1b8436fa43ac57d74ce9</li>
<li>1cc66e194401f2164ff1cbc8c07121475a570d9f</li>
<li>1df31db0f3e5c381ad73488b4b5ac5552326baac</li>
<li>1df8ff1fe464a0d9baaeead3c7158563a60199d4</li>
<li>1e5319969d6a53efc0ec1345414c62c810f95fce</li>
<li>291011119bc2a777b33cc2b8de3d1509ed31b3da</li>
<li>2c567a37c49af5bce4a236be5e060c33835132cf</li>
<li>33a5043f8894a8525eeb2ba5d80aef80b2a85be8</li>
<li>34c7977e20acc8e64139087bd16f0b0a881b044f</li>
<li>3589dd0d01527ca4e8a2ec55159649083b0c50a8</li>
<li>35c3b735949151aae28ebf16d24fb32c8bcd7e6b</li>
<li>35e14d8375f625b04be43019ccb8be57656b15cf</li>
<li>394501f410bd9cb4f4432a32b17348cdde3d4157</li>
<li>47620d2242dfaf14b7766562e812b7778a342a48</li>
<li>57c2302c30955527293ed90bfaf627a4132386fb</li>
<li>65de53298958b4f137c4bd64f31f550dd2199c36</li>
<li>70625f621f91fd6b1a433a52e57474316e0df662</li>
<li>78e8f9a93b56adc8e030403ba5f10f527941f6ae</li>
<li>80c83e659c63c963f55c8add4bf62f9bec73d44e</li>
<li>816fdf1fd9cf9aff2121d1b59c9cca38b5e4eb9d</li>
<li>86eb7c6a4d4bec5abeb6b44e0506ab0d5a96235d</li>
<li>8dfeda030bd3b38592b29d633c40e041d5f3331d</li>
<li>8ec57c1b1b5409cadb99b050c3c41460d4c7fea8</li>
<li>8f211c0ef570382685d024cc8e6e8acd4a137545</li>
<li>90d7f8acf3524fcb58c7d7874a5b6e8194689b1a</li>
<li>92b178817a6c9ad22f10b52e9a35a925a3dc751b</li>
<li>a54c9906d41b04b9daf89c2e6eb4fdd54d0eae39</li>
<li>a8724eb5f9f8f4607b384154f0c398fce207259e</li>
<li>b51d7482d38dd19b2cb1cd303e39f8bddf5452ac</li>
<li>bd6b87c6f4f256fb2553627003e8bce58689d1d8</li>
<li>bdd4ce8c2622ddcf0888e05690c8b3d1a8c83dae</li>
<li>be1ac5ed5dfd295be15ba5ed9fbb69f10c8ec872</li>
<li>c37751372bb6c970ab5c447a1043c58ce49e10a5</li>
<li>c4d9272ef906c7bf4ccc2a11a7107d6b7071537b</li>
<li>c5429b9b4d1a8e147f5918667732049f3bd55676</li>
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<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-malware-strain-stealing-business-data-from-intel-macs.jpg" width="1312" height="738" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure"> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-malware-strain-stealing-business-data-from-intel-macs.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-malware-strain-stealing-business-data-from-intel-macs.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">Malware called “MetaStealer” is being used by hackers to attack businesses and to steal data from Intel-based <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" title="Mac" data-kpt="1">Macs</a>, with techniques including posing as legitimate app installers. </p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Malware attacks against <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a> continue to be a problem, with users being coerced into opening executables being the main reason the attacks are successful. In a report detailing a family of macOS “infostealers” referred to as “MetaStealer,” security researchers explain how it works by tricking users into opening disk images. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>According to Phil Stokes of SentinelOne, <a href="https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/macos-metastealer-new-family-of-obfuscated-go-infostealers-spread-in-targeted-attacks/">MetaStealer attackers</a> are <a href="https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/macos-metastealer-new-family-of-obfuscated-go-infostealers-spread-in-targeted-attacks/">targeting businesses</a> running macOS systems. By pretending to be fake clients, victims are socially engineered into running the malicious payloads on their <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" title="Mac" data-kpt="1">Mac</a>. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Many samples supplied to SentinelOne reveal that the disk image file holding the payload was often given names that could be of interest to business users. This ranges from names for presentations, a “Concept A3 full menu with dishes and translations to English,” and “Conract for paymen & confidentiality agreement Lucasprod” [sic], to the names of installers for Adobe products like Photoshop. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It is believed that targeting business users directly is an unusual move for malware users, as it is typically distributed in mass ways, such as in fake torrents. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The effort to achieve an installation is also made harder for hackers by a number of ways. Since the disk image contains the bare minimum content to exist beyond the payload, the file also tends to not include an Apple Developer ID string, nor use code signing at all, nor ad-hoc signing. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>These create extra obstacles, namely that attackers have to somehow convince the would-be victim to override Gatekeeper and OCSP. All of the collected samples are single-architecture Intel x86_64 binaries, so while they would be usable on Intel Macs directly, they would need to use Rosetta to run on <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-silicon" title="Apple Silicon" data-kpt="1">Apple Silicon</a> Macs. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>While users should be vigilant and use caution when opening questionable files sent by others, or downloaded from unofficial sources, Apple has already introduced some protective measures. As part of XProtect update x2170, Apple includes a detection signature that impacts some versions of MetaStealer. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>SentinelOne has also released a list of Indicators of Compromise, intended for use by IT and security teams working for enterprise, which follows below. </p>
</div>
<p><h2 data-anchor="indicators-of-compromise" id="indicators-of-compromise">Indicators of Compromise</h2>
</p>
<p><h3 data-anchor="metastealer-droppers" id="metastealer-droppers">MetaStealer Droppers</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>AdobeOfficialBriefDescription.dmg 00b92534af61a61923210bfc688c1b2a4fecb1bb</li>
<li>Adobe Photoshop 2023 (with AI) installer.dmg 51e8eaf98b77105b448f4a0649d8f7c98ac8fc66</li>
<li>Advertising terms of reference (MacOS presentation).dmg 4da5241119bf64d9a7ffc2710b3607817c8df2f</li>
<li>AnimatedPoster.dmg c2cd344fbcd2d356ab8231d4c0a994df20760e3e</li>
<li>CardGame.dmg 5ba3181df053e35011e9ebcc5330034e9e895bfe</li>
<li>Conract for paymen & confidentiality agreement Lucasprod.dmg dec16514cd256613128b93d340467117faca1534</li>
<li>FreyaVR 1.6.102.dmg d3fd59bd92ac03bccc11919d25d6bbfc85b440d3</li>
<li>Matrix.dmg 3033c05eec7c7b98d175df2badd3378e5233b5a2</li>
<li>OfficialBriefDescription.app.zip 345d6077bfb9c55e3d89b32c16e409c508626986</li>
<li>P7yersOfficialBriefDescription 1.0.dmg 35bfdb4ad20908ac85d00dcd7389a820f460db51</li>
<li>PDF.app.zip aa40f3f71039096830f2931ac5df2724b2c628ab</li>
<li>TradingView.dmg e49c078b3c3f696d004f1a85d731cb9ef8c662f1</li>
<li>YoungClass brief presentation Mac 20OS.zip 3161e6c88a4da5e09193b7aac9aa211a032526b9</li>
<li>YoungSUG(Cover references,tasks,logos,brief)\YoungSUG_Official_Brief_Description_LucasProd.dmg 61c3f2f3a7521920ce2db9c9de31d7ce1df9dd44</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="network-communications--ips" id="network-communications--ips">Network Communications – IPs</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>13[.]114.196[.]60</li>
<li>13[.]125.88[.]10</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="network-communications--domains" id="network-communications--domains">Network Communications – Domains</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>api.osx-mac[.]com</li>
<li>builder.osx-mac[.]com</li>
<li>db.osx-mac[.]com</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="developer-id" id="developer-id">Developer ID</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>Bourigaultn Nathan (U5F3ZXR58U)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><h3 data-anchor="macho-binaries---intel-x8664" id="macho-binaries---intel-x8664">Mach-O Binaries — Intel x86_64</h3>
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<ul>
<li>0edd4b81fa931604040d4c13f9571e01618a4c9c</li>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2023/09/...ntel-macs/]]><![CDATA[AppleInsider - Automated fraud protections tuned up to make Apple Savings withdrawal]]>
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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:45:17 -0200xSicKxBot]]>https://sickgaming.net/thread-101556.htmlAppleInsider - Automated fraud protections tuned up to make Apple Savings withdrawal
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/automated-fraud-protections-tuned-up-to-make-apple-savings-withdrawals-easier.jpg" width="1200" height="675" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple's first savings account for customers">Apple’s first savings account for customers</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/automated-fraud-protections-tuned-up-to-make-apple-savings-withdrawals-easier.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/automated-fraud-protections-tuned-up-to-make-apple-savings-withdrawals-easier.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">After a tumultuous period between Apple and <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-card" title="Apple Card" data-kpt="1">Apple Card</a> partner Goldman Sachs involving Apple Savings customer withdrawals, the issues appear to be mostly solved with loosened anti-fraud protections.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Shortly after Apple Savings launched, there were a flurry of customers complaining that it was <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/01/apple-savings-customers-hit-with-long-delays-when-withdrawing-money">difficult or impossible</a> to extract money from the high-interest savings account. It’s been relatively quiet on that front for months — but apparently Goldman Sachs has resolved at least some of the systemic issues leading to problems.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The report on <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/goldman-makes-adjustments-to-fix-apple-savings-account-problems">late Friday</a> by <em>The Information</em> claims that the automated fraud detection systems are now less likely to flag transactions with small volumes to an outside account. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs has also reduced the number of days it says a transaction should take, and is said to be communicating with consumers better if there are issues, instead of not telling customers at all, and allowing time to tick by instead.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>An Apple Savings customer representative cited in the report says that transfers shouldn’t take weeks or months, but if they are, the system, has flagged a large transfer because the bank is being cautious about unauthorized users. This is said to be alleviated some by a three-way call between the call center, the customer, and the bank selected to take the withdrawal.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>After the April launch, the saga started with a report in June. Nathan Thacker said that he’d been trying to withdraw $1,700 from his Apple Savings account to his JPMorgan Chase account since May 15. However, upon calling Goldman Sachs’ customer service department, he was told that the money would be in his account in a few more days.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The money was finally posted to his account on June 1, more than two weeks after he initiated the transfer.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Thacker wasn’t the only one who has noticed issues, either. Some customers said that upon initiating the transfer, the money seemingly vanishes. The disappeared money didn’t show up in either their Apple account or the bank account they were trying to move it to. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In another example, a man from Minnesota had attempted to transfer $10,000 from his Apple account to a U.S. bank on May 16. The money was flagged for security review, leaving it in limbo until the review was finished.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Goldman Sachs went on record at the time saying that most customers do not see any delays. The ones that do, however, see them because of behind-the-scenes processes that have been put in place to protect customers’ accounts. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>New accounts, such as those opened by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-card" title="Apple Card" data-kpt="1">Apple Card</a> owners, may trigger anti-money-laundering alerts. The transfers must then be manually approved. On average, these delays take about five days.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Delays were longer for those who transferred money to an account that differed from the account the money originally came from. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Still, despite this, Apple Savings has done quite well for itself. The first week of Apple Savings <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/05/01/apple-savings-saw-nearly-1-billion-of-deposits-in-first-four-days">proved Apple’s ecosystem strength</a> with more than 240,000 new accounts being created and nearly $1 billion in deposits being made. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It’s not clear how strong the relationship between Apple and Goldman Sachs is, beyond contractually. Reportedly, Goldman Sachs is <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/30/goldman-sachs-may-be-trying-to-get-out-of-its-apple-card-deal">looking for an exit</a> on the Apple Card and Apple Savings deal.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/automated-fraud-protections-tuned-up-to-make-apple-savings-withdrawals-easier.jpg" width="1200" height="675" title="" alt="" /></div><div><div class="col-sm-12" id="article-hero" aria-labelledby="hero-cap" role="figure">
<p id="hero-cap" class="hero-caption" title="Apple's first savings account for customers">Apple’s first savings account for customers</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/automated-fraud-protections-tuned-up-to-make-apple-savings-withdrawals-easier.jpg"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/automated-fraud-protections-tuned-up-to-make-apple-savings-withdrawals-easier.jpg" alt> </a> </div>
<p class="col-sm-12 article-lead">After a tumultuous period between Apple and <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-card" title="Apple Card" data-kpt="1">Apple Card</a> partner Goldman Sachs involving Apple Savings customer withdrawals, the issues appear to be mostly solved with loosened anti-fraud protections.
</p>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Shortly after Apple Savings launched, there were a flurry of customers complaining that it was <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/01/apple-savings-customers-hit-with-long-delays-when-withdrawing-money">difficult or impossible</a> to extract money from the high-interest savings account. It’s been relatively quiet on that front for months — but apparently Goldman Sachs has resolved at least some of the systemic issues leading to problems.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The report on <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/goldman-makes-adjustments-to-fix-apple-savings-account-problems">late Friday</a> by <em>The Information</em> claims that the automated fraud detection systems are now less likely to flag transactions with small volumes to an outside account. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs has also reduced the number of days it says a transaction should take, and is said to be communicating with consumers better if there are issues, instead of not telling customers at all, and allowing time to tick by instead.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>An Apple Savings customer representative cited in the report says that transfers shouldn’t take weeks or months, but if they are, the system, has flagged a large transfer because the bank is being cautious about unauthorized users. This is said to be alleviated some by a three-way call between the call center, the customer, and the bank selected to take the withdrawal.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>After the April launch, the saga started with a report in June. Nathan Thacker said that he’d been trying to withdraw $1,700 from his Apple Savings account to his JPMorgan Chase account since May 15. However, upon calling Goldman Sachs’ customer service department, he was told that the money would be in his account in a few more days.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>The money was finally posted to his account on June 1, more than two weeks after he initiated the transfer.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Thacker wasn’t the only one who has noticed issues, either. Some customers said that upon initiating the transfer, the money seemingly vanishes. The disappeared money didn’t show up in either their Apple account or the bank account they were trying to move it to. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>In another example, a man from Minnesota had attempted to transfer $10,000 from his Apple account to a U.S. bank on May 16. The money was flagged for security review, leaving it in limbo until the review was finished.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Goldman Sachs went on record at the time saying that most customers do not see any delays. The ones that do, however, see them because of behind-the-scenes processes that have been put in place to protect customers’ accounts. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>New accounts, such as those opened by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-card" title="Apple Card" data-kpt="1">Apple Card</a> owners, may trigger anti-money-laundering alerts. The transfers must then be manually approved. On average, these delays take about five days.
</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Delays were longer for those who transferred money to an account that differed from the account the money originally came from. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>Still, despite this, Apple Savings has done quite well for itself. The first week of Apple Savings <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/05/01/apple-savings-saw-nearly-1-billion-of-deposits-in-first-four-days">proved Apple’s ecosystem strength</a> with more than 240,000 new accounts being created and nearly $1 billion in deposits being made. </p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-12">
<p>It’s not clear how strong the relationship between Apple and Goldman Sachs is, beyond contractually. Reportedly, Goldman Sachs is <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/30/goldman-sachs-may-be-trying-to-get-out-of-its-apple-card-deal">looking for an exit</a> on the Apple Card and Apple Savings deal.
</p>
</div>
</div>