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Updates to Full Disk Access in macOS

Apple said it will introduce additional controls to Full Disk Access, citing concerns that some developers are using the permission in ways that could put users at risk. Full Disk Access largely sidesteps Apple's privacy controls to allow backup apps to function properly on the Mac. However, some developers are using it to access everything on users' systems—including files, mail, messages, and browsing history—without users' full knowledge and understanding. For communication apps, this access can also compromise the privacy of people users are communicating with. Going forward, Apple will...

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Jun Kim Joins Hugging Face to Lead MLX Framework

MLX is Apple's framework for local AI, optimized for Apple Silicon. Hugging Face has supported MLX since its launch as a Christmas present from Awni Hannun and Angelos Katharopoulos in 2023, and the Hub now serves as the primary repository where people find and contribute MLX models. The project is graduating from a side effort to a fully maintained and funded initiative The project is graduating from a side effort to a fully maintained and funded initiative, which will provide stability and faster development. Jun will lead the effort full-time, better guiding contributors and planning for...

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Apple Releases Mac mini and Mac Studio With New M5, M6, and M5 Ultra Chips

Apple has launched new Mac mini and Mac Studio models, now available at Apple Store locations, on apple.com, and in the Apple Store app. The new machines bring significant performance upgrades and expanded AI capabilities. Mac mini The new Mac mini with M6 delivers 12x faster graphics, 2x faster storage, and 40 percent faster CPU performance compared to previous-generation models. Users will experience these gains across multitasking, agentic AI workflows, music production, and code compilation. Specification Mac mini with M5 Pro CPU Up to 18 cores GPU Up to 20 cores Unified...

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Hugging Face Adds GGUF Model Support to Transformers

Hugging Face is adding support for running GGUF models efficiently in transformers, allowing users to load checkpoints sized for their laptop's memory through the familiar transformers APIs. Pick a GGUF from the Hub, load it with from_pretrained, and start generating on your own machine. Running AI models on your laptop has become much easier, and llama.cpp has been a big part of that. Its inference engine powers local AI tools such as Ollama, LM Studio, and Jan. Alongside projects like MLX, it has helped make local inference a practical option for everyday use. GGUF, developed by the...

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Major Updates for Apple’s Software Platforms Now Available

With Visual Intelligence, users on iPhone, iPad, or Mac can now ask Siri about what they're looking at on the screen, and Vision Pro users can search, ask questions, and take action simply by looking at their surroundings and asking Siri. The feature also enables adding a custom pass to Wallet. In Safari, Apple Intelligence powers new tools that automatically organize a user's tabs into topics; notify them of website changes, like product restocks or price drops; and enable the creation of custom extensions based on a description. Call Context surfaces relevant information, like a...

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Apple Advances Health and Fitness Capabilities Using Apple Intelligence

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 introduce a new Health Sensing System, enabling the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, along with a new readiness experience that gives users insight into their body's capacity to take on their day. These updates pair with a redesigned Health app coming later this year to iPhone, which offers a holistic view of long-term health alongside new, easy-to-understand health and longevity insights powered by Apple Intelligence. Together, these updates will give users a more complete picture of their health and fitness while keeping their...

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Apple Introduces iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone

Apple today introduced iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a nano-texture finish that minimizes glare. Closed, the 5.4-inch outer display delivers 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro in a compact, pocketable design. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, ensuring content scales proportionally for visual continuity. iPhone Duo is built to last with an innovative hardware design and a precision hinge that offers a smooth,...

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iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch 12, AirPods 5 Launch

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5, and New Macs iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, will be available in stores and online worldwide beginning Friday, September 18. Mac mini and Mac Studio will be available in stores on Tuesday, September 22. Purchase Options Apple Trade In is one of the smartest ways for customers to save on the latest iPhone models. When trading in an iPhone 13 or higher, customers can get $175 to $885 in credit instantly and apply this credit to lower their monthly payments...

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