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Mail & Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mail & Guardian
Diary: Kamyar Bineshtarigh's Group Show to open at Southern Guild this August, Don Toliver part of 2025 DStv Delicious line up and Apples releases Magic
Juicy: Musician Apples drops Magic this Women's Month. Apples waves her 'Magic' wand with new single Born in the Eastern Cape, brought up in Johannesburg and now based in Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Apples marks Women's Month with the release of her captivating new single, Magic. Co-written with Marc Williams and produced by Indasoul Entertainment, the track is a cinematic, yet intimate, exploration of the intoxicating pull towards someone you know might not be right for you. With lush production and raw, unfiltered emotion, Apples delivers a pop-driven sound that expands on her Afropop-rooted debut Hamba Nawe while staying true to the soul of a Joburg girl chasing big dreams. Before music, Apples made her mark as a model and cultural ambassador, earning titles such as Mrs South Africa and a gold medal at iPOP Los Angeles. Recently named one of New York Weekly's Top 20 Inspirational Women to Watch in 2025, she's stepping into this new chapter with purpose, passion and a powerful message. Magic is streaming on all major platforms. Don Toliver to perform at Johannesburg festival The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival, powered by LottoStar, turns up the heat on 21 and 22 September at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, in Joburg, with a Saturday line-up led by Don Toliver, Kwesta and Sjava & Big Zulu as Inkabi Zezwe. Now in its 12th edition, the festival brings a bold fusion of local and global talent, from Toliver's chart-topping hits to the kasi flair of South African rap royalty. The Channel O Dance Stage will ignite with a vibrant blend of amapiano, Afro-house, hip-hop and gqom, featuring acts like Distruction Boyz, Kamo Mphela, Oscar Mbo and international DJ Ashoju. Sunday sees house legend Sandy Rivera headline alongside DJ Kabila, Kenzhero, DJ Fresh and DJ Tira. With a mix of world-class music, dynamic activations and great cuisine, this celebration promises an unforgettable weekend of rhythm, flavour and cultural exchange. Tickets via Ticketmaster or Bineshtarigh's 'Group Show' on at Southern Guild Floor plan: Kamyar Bineshtarigh is to exhibit in Cape Town. This month, Southern Guild presents Group Show, Kamyar Bineshtarigh's second solo exhibition with the gallery, opening in Cape Town on 21 August and running until 8 November. Known for his distinctive wall-transfer technique, Bineshtarigh peels layers of paint, plaster, markings and textures directly from the walls and floors of artists' studios across South Africa. These extracted surfaces — from pristine to paint-splattered, from quiet textures to densely marked references — carry the residue of creative processes, social exchanges and lived histories. In Group Show, the studio itself becomes both subject and material, thus blurring the lines between the site of making and the gallery display. Featuring transfers from artists such as Mary Sibande, Nandipha Mntambo and Brett Charles Seiler, the exhibition reads like an archaeological archive of artistic labour. Each piece is a preserved fragment, a memorial to the often-unseen environments that nurture creation, now suspended in time within the gallery walls.
News18
11-08-2025
- General
- News18
Man Rescues 20-Foot Python From Dumpster With Bare Hands, Says ‘I Feel Honoured'
Last Updated: The man claimed the snake, whom he named 'Apples,' was abandoned in a small bin inside the dumpster. A heart-stopping video from Los Angeles shows a reptile expert rescuing a massive 20-foot python from a dumpster. Wearing his casual clothes without any safety gear, Joseph Hart climbed into the dumpster after locals spotted the giant snake near an apartment complex. Known as 'Reptile Hunter" on social media, Hart approached the python, which was resting along the edge of the dumpster, and waited for the right moment. He then swiftly grabbed it just behind the head to prevent a bite. Once secured, he climbed out, allowing the massive snake to coil around him as stunned bystanders looked on. He posted the video of the rescue on social media and expressed his excitement about the opportunity for 'some good old-fashioned reptile wrangling." The Sad Reality Behind The Rescue Hart revealed that the snake, whom he named 'Apples," was abandoned in a small bin inside the dumpster. He discovered that Apples was suffering from a serious mouth infection, a condition common in snakes kept as pets but often neglected. He believes the previous owner was overwhelmed by the cost of treatment, saying, 'This breaks my heart because the previous owner was most likely overwhelmed with the idea of treating the medical condition, as vet bills can be pricey. But dumping or abandoning the animal is no solution either." No Help From Authorities Before Hart arrived, the police department, animal control and reptile rescue groups were notified, but none were willing to assist. Hart revealed, 'I was even told that the snake would have been 'put down'." His decision to step in made all the difference for Apples. 'I am so honoured to have had the opportunity to give Apples a second chance. She's strong, beautiful, and I can tell you right now, has the WILL TO LIVE!! Sometimes all we need is a second chance," he added. Hart Hopes For A New Beginning He thanked everyone who supported the rescue and reminded pet owners never to abandon their animals, even when things get tough. 'So to all pet owners, there may be times when our animals get sick, or we're simply overwhelmed with them. PLEASE do not commit animal cruelty or abandonment. There are people who can help," Hart wrote. He further shared that Apples is on the path to recovery and is expected to live a long life as an educational animal. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : los angeles python viral news view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 11, 2025, 09:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Observer
01-08-2025
- Observer
How to put your phone in vacation mode
JD Biersdorfer Ready to get away for that late-summer vacation and want fewer interruptions from your phone or tablet while you're gone? Consider setting up a custom Vacation mode that sends most callers to voicemail and mutes notifications from unimportant apps — but still allows calls and messages from specific people to get through, as well as alerts from designated apps. You just have to set up the Vacation mode once, and then turn it on whenever you're off. Here's how. Using Apple Devices Apple's Focus feature is meant to help limit distractions on an iPhone, an iPad, a Mac, an Apple Watch or a Vision Pro headset so you can, well, focus. Along with the Do Not Disturb setting, which blocks most disruptions with a tap, Focus has other preset modes — or you can make your own. On an iPhone or iPad, tap the Settings icon, scroll down and select Focus from the menu. On the Focus screen, tap the + button in the upper-right corner and select Custom from the menu. On the next screen, you can give your custom creation a label (like Vacation) and select an icon and color for it. When you tap the Next button at the bottom of the screen, you'll see a list of options you can choose for your new mode. Tap the Customize button to continue. On the next screen, select the people who can contact you and the apps allowed to send notifications when your phone is in Vacation mode. If you want relatives, the cat-sitter and your landlord to be able to reach you, add them to the list. Likewise, select the apps that can send you notifications — perhaps your weather and sports favorites. (Tap the Options menu for the settings on how the silenced notifications are displayed.) The Focus settings in Apples software for its iPhone and other devices guide you through creating a custom mode that permits interruptions only from designated people and apps You can choose a more muted look for your phone's display and set a schedule to automatically activate your Vacation mode — at a specific time or a location, like your rented beach house. The Vacation mode can be enabled manually in the Control Center or by telling Siri, the phone's assistant, to turn it on or off. On the main Focus menu, there's an option to use your active Focus mode across all your Apple gear that is logged in with the same Apple ID. And turn on Focus Status to display a note saying you have notifications silenced when people try to text you. Using Android Devices Android's Modes work in a similar way, and you can easily customise them. Open the Settings icon and select Modes from the menu. From the list on-screen, tap Create Your Own Mode. (Android also has a default Do Not Disturb mode and a few other activity-specific configurations, like Driving and Bedtime.) On the next screen, give your mode a name and icon. Tap the Done button to go to the next screen. In the Notification Filters area, select the people, apps and alarms permitted to interrupt you. The Display Settings section offers options for showing filtered notifications and the screen's appearance while the mode is active. After you have configured Vacation mode, you can give it an automatic schedule to activate itself. Alternatively, you can enable it manually from the mode's settings page, by swiping down from the top of the screen and choosing it from the Modes menu in Android's Quick Settings, or by telling the Gemini assistant to handle it. On Androids Modes screen, select Create Your Own Mode at the bottom of the screen to start setting up your personalized Vacation mode. Controlling Notifications If setting up a Vacation mode doesn't appeal and you simply want fewer app alerts popping up, just modify how and when notifications can pester you. For example, you can confine them to a daily summary. On an iOS device, open the Settings icon and select Notifications from the menu. Here, you can choose how the alerts should be displayed on the lock screen, if they appear in daily summaries and how each app on your phone can notify you (or not). In iOS 18.4 on an iPhone 15 Pro model or later, you can have Apple Intelligence screen your notifications and prioritize time-sensitive alerts and those deemed 'important' based on your contacts and app use. On most recent Android phones, open the Settings icon and select Notifications to get to the controls. Getting Emergency Alerts Certain situations — like dangerous weather — call for immediate interruption even if you are on vacation. Your phone is probably equipped to receive emergency public-safety alerts from national, state and local authorities. When enabled, these notifications override any focus or mode settings. To check these controls on an iPhone, go to Settings, then Notifications, and scroll down to the Government Alerts section. On an Android phone, open Settings, go to Notifications and tap Wireless Emergency Alerts. — NYT
The Sun
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Apple is giving away FREE AirPods worth £179 this summer – how to claim yours & the 10 other accessories up for grabs
GADGET fans can get their hands on a brand new pair of Apple AirPods worth £179. With a new term on the horizon, many school and university students will be busy buying all of the books and equipment for the year ahead. 2 A good quality laptop is an essential tool for study, and pairing it with noise cancelling headphones is a perfect way to get your work done in peace. From now until October 21, eligible customers who purchase a Mac or iPad can get a pair of AirPods for free, as part of its Education Savings offer. To be eligible for the deal, you have to be either a student, the parent of a higher education student, a staff member at a higher education institution, or a serving school board member. And if you're not keen on the Airpods, there's a whole host of other accessories you can get instead. If you purchase an iPad, you can get a free Apple Pencil Pro, saving you £119 or AirPods 4, saving you £129. If you pay an additional fee of £50, you can nab a pair of AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, saving you £129. Students can also save £129 on AirPods Pro 2, by buying an iPad and paying an additional £100 and £119 on Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch if you pay an additional £130. You can save £119 on the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch or the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch if you pay an additional £160. Finally iPad users can save £119 on the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch after paying an additional £210 fee. If you purchase a Macbook, you can get either the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for free (saving you £179) or, if you pay an additional £50, you can nab the AirPods Pro 2, saving you £179. Apple reveals 'home of future' with virtual decorations Or you can bag a free Magic Mouse (saving between £79 and £99), a free Magic Trackpad (saving between £129 and £149) or a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (saving between £179 and £199). Students who purchase iMacs have a choice of free AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or for an additional £50, the AirPods Pro 2, saving £179. To claim these offers you need to visit Apples Education Store and verify your staff or student status with UNiDAYS. New iPhone This comes as an Apple fans have claimed to have spotted an iPhone 17 Pro in the wild weeks before the official launch. X user @Skyfops sparked a flurry of online excitement after posting two blurry photos to the social media site of "Apple staff and security" with the new model. To accompany the post, the user wrote: " I just spotted a test development iPhone in the wild." While The Sun has been unable to verify the claims or images, a top "insider" admitted: "This looks legit." In one of the photos, a person wearing reflective sunglasses can be seen holding what appears to be an iPhone inside of a thick black protective case. There is speculation this might be intended to disguise the design of the iPhone 17 Pro in public.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Free iPhone upgrade for MILLIONS due in days – but you'll only get it if you change little-known setting
APPLE is about to roll out a major iPhone upgrade that millions of customers can claim. The new iOS 26 update brings loads of free features to your mobile, but it's technically not out until September – unless you skip the queue. 5 The new iOS 26 update is coming later this year – but you can claim it early Credit: Apple Before Apple hands out iOS 26 to everyone, it'll test the update through a "Public Beta". Back in June, Apple confirmed that this would take place "next month" i.e. July. That means there are just days left for Apple to start dishing out the public beta to anyone who signs up. Apple's iOS 26 makes a huge number of changes to your iPhone, including a major redesign called Liquid Glass. This gives your entire iPhone a glossy (and glassy) new look with translucent icons and menus. But the iOS update also adds some clever new features, including real-time language translation for texting, phone calls, and FaceTime. That means you can talk to someone who doesn't speak the same language as you – and you'll understand each other perfectly. There's also a new Hold Assist feature that will use a robot to wait on calls for you, and then alert you when the customer support person has picked up. As well as that, there's a Call Screening feature that will use a bot to vet unknown callers before they get through to you. The robot voice will answer the phone, then ask the caller who they are and what they want. Apples's big announcements from WWDC with a flurry new features for the gadgets you already own As the caller answers the question, their words will be transcribed on your screen in real-time. That way, you can decide whether to pick up or ignore it. It's an easy way to dodge spam (and potentially scam) calls. GET IOS 26 ON YOUR IPHONE EARLY So you're sold on the new update, but how do you actually get it? The answer for most people is to just wait around until September, when it'll turn up in Settings > General > Software Update. 5 There's a new Liquid Glass look for your iPhone Credit: Apple The exact details haven't been confirmed by Apple, but we've previously predicted the official iOS 26 release date as Monday, September 15. If you want it early, you can sign up to the public beta. Rumours suggest that could arrive as soon as Wednesday, July 23 – but at the very least, Apple has said that it'll be out in July. To join the public beta, just go to Apple's beta website, sign in, and register for it here. IOS 26 SUPPORTED DEVICES – THE FULL LIST Here are the iOS 26 supported devices... iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (3rd gen) iPhone SE (2nd gen) Picture Credit: Apple 5 Once you've joined the Apple Beta program, you'll be able to download beta updates Credit: The Sun / Apple Once you've been approved for the beta, you'll be able to find it as a secondary update option in Settings > General > Software Update. If there's a new beta update, that's where you'll be able to claim it. I-CAREFUL But remember: beta tests are meant to be for trialling new software to help Apple squash bugs. For a start, that means that you should think about submitting your thoughts using the built-in Feedback Assistant app, which you'll find on your iPhone. 5 A new real-time translation feature lets you have phone conversations with people who don't speak your language Credit: Apple Secondly, using beta software means that you might experience bugs – and very serious ones. Apple recommends backing up your iPhone before installing the beta so that you don't lose anything. And keep in mind that you might find some features not working properly, or that your battery life is worse than usual, or some other strange problem entirely. Apple has already been testing out iOS 26 on developers so there's a good chance that the beta is running pretty smoothly by this stage – but sadly there's no guarantee it'll be great for you. 5 Call Screening uses a robot voice to vet unknown numbers before they get through to you Credit: Apple So if you have a spare iPhone that'll run the beta, consider using that instead.
