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| Read more »Google Gemini: What It Is and How To Use the App on iOS
Anyone who’s even remotely interested in AI has likely heard about Gemini already. Although you still can’t download it as a standalone app, it’s now accessible on iOS devices through the Google app. I’ve been using it since its initial release as Bard. The tool’s large language model (LLM) and natural language processing (NLP) systems […]
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| Read more »It’s a busy time for iPhone rumors. Even though we’re still months away from the debut of the iPhone 16 lineup, some interesting reports have started pointing to a major change in the works for next year’s iPhone 17.
One model of iPhone 17 is said to be ultra-thin and ultra-premium, coming in at a starting price higher than the 17 Pro Max. It sounds like Apple is preparing to launch an iPhone 17 Ultra.
How much higher can the iPhone’s price go? Tell us what you’d be willing to pay for an iPhone Ultra in our poll below.
| Read more »Sonos has launched its first headphones and they compete directly with Apple’s AirPods Max. So what do you get with the Sonos over-ears? Here’s a detailed comparison of specs, features, battery life, and more for Sonos Ace vs .
| Read more »iPhone 15 Screen Went Black and Won’t Turn On? How To Fix
While the iPhone 15 boasts numerous impressive features, it’s not flawless. One of the most frustrating issues I experienced was when the screen unexpectedly went black and refused to turn on, regardless of how many times I pressed the side button. This glitch was particularly aggravating given the phone’s premium price. What’s worse, many standard […]
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| Read more »Apple’s line of Magic Keyboard accessories for iPad is always changing, and it can be hard to keep up with which Magic Keyboard will work with your iPad model. But most iPad models do offer support for a version of Magic Keyboard, you just need to know which one.
That’s why we’ve assembled this guide to outline exactly which Magic Keyboards will and won’t work with the various iPad Pro, iPad Air, and base-model iPads currently available.
| Read more »Don’t you hate being tethered to whatever socket your phone is charging from? Well, let’s change that because this two-cable bundle from INIU features USB-C to C fast charging cables that are 6 feet long each. The whole bundle will cost you a mere $8.40, down from the regular $14.
You can expect high charging speeds of up to 100W, which means you can get your MacBook to 60% in just 45 minutes, and your iPhone 15 in even less time. INIU claims the cables support Samsung’s Super Fast Charging 2.0, so powering up your Galaxy gadgets will be just as easy.
Fast charging isn’t just limited to your phone or laptop. The INIU USB C to USB C Cable works seamlessly with a wide range of devices, including tablets, consoles, controllers,...
| Read more »If you’re looking to buy a phone for under $500 right now, it’s hard to recommend an iPhone. The only iPhone priced under $500, the $429 iPhone SE, is more than three years old and has an outdated design and an old camera. The iPhone 13, which is a better phone, starts at $599.
But that could be changing. Rumors have been swirling for months that Apple is preparing a new SE that will be a radical departure from previous SEs in that it won’t have a Home button or an outdated display. Now a new report from since-deleted X account Revengnus (via...
| Read more »Your mid-week roundup of the best Apple deals of the day has arrived with up to $200 in savings on the latest M3 MacBook Air models, and this time we are talking about the maxed-out 16GB configurations in both 13- and 15-inch form-factors. From there, we move over to a one day-only offer on the 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cell model at $140 off – one of the best prices ever – alongside some exclusive deals on cases and Watch bands, Apple Pencil (and alternatives), plus more. Head below or...
| Read more »One of the most exciting Vision Pro apps announced recently was Marvel’s collaboration with ILM for “What If…? — An Immersive Story.” Today, the new app scored a May 30 release date, pricing info, and a first-look trailer that shows just how fun it will be to enter the Marvel universe with your Vision Pro.
Are you ready to become a Marvel superhero? Because that’s exactly the experience this new app looks to deliver.
| Read more »iPhone Not Sending or Receiving Pictures? Here’s the Fix
After snapping some great photos all day, you try to send them to friends or family, but get hit with a “Not Delivered” error on your iPhone, right? This happens a lot, but don’t worry. In this guide, I’ll show you how to fix this. How To Fix iPhone Not Sending Pictures via Text Message […]
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| Read more »Apple Customers Hang on to iPads Longer Than iPhones
New data shows that Apple customers hold onto their iPads for much longer than their iPhones before upgrading. A report by CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) reveals this information. This data comes after Apple recently unveiled a new lineup of iPads. The question remains: what drives iPad upgrades? A main factor seems to be whether users feel their current device is still […]
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| Read more »Last week we saw a report from CIRP revealing that a growing percentage of iPad owners are waiting 3 years or more before upgrading their tablets. In a follow-up study, CIRP answers what those users are doing with their old iPads.
| Read more »Today the Shazam app has been updated to version 17.11, which adds support for Live Activities on all compatible iPhone models.
If you own an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro model, or an iPhone 14 Pro, you’ll now be able to keep Shazam’s music detection running in the background via the Dynamic Island while doing other things on your device.
| Read more »You might need to prepare yourself for a T-Mobile price increase, if you’re on one of the company’s older plans. The company is reportedly set to announce increases of $2 or $5 per line tomorrow …
| Read more »Today the Unicode Consortium previewed the new emoji that are expected to be added to Apple’s upcoming OS updates, including iOS and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and more. Though the list isn’t finalized yet, it’s likely that everything outlined will be approved and added to the official set of emoji that platform owners like Apple and Google will adopt.
One standout from the list is a new ‘face with bags under eyes’ emoji that makes me feel truly seen. It’s undoubtedly bound to be one of the most popular additions. Other new emoji include a shovel, fingerprint, beet, and more.
| Read more »Apple just published a new Press Release:
| Read more »The popular security utility Little Snitch, which monitors Mac network traffic for suspicious activity, has been updated to a much more modern interface, with a whole range of new features.
Key among these is DNS encryption, which shields server name queries, and a curated list of blocklists which can be installed with a single click …
| Read more »Xiaomi Again Copies Apple, This Time with Controversial “Crush!” Ad
Apple recently unveiled its latest set of much-awaited iPads during an event. However, one particular aspect of the event didn’t go well: the infamous iPad Pro’s “Crush!” ad. As a result, Apple realized its mistake, issued a public apology, and promised not to stream it on TV. “Creativity is in our DNA at Apple, and […]
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| Read more »If you think there are far too many emoji already, get ready for some bad news: There are always more emoji on their way. The conveyor belt of emojis never stops, and new emojis will keep arriving on your iPhone until the heat death of the emojiverse.
We’ve now got a good idea of the emoji that the conveyor belt is likely to disgorge next year, thanks to the Unicode Consortium publishing the proposals currently expected to feature in version 16.0 of its emoji list. (At time of writing the latest set of emoji is version 15.1.) Version 16.0 is currently slated to include new emoji for:
Apple Music’s ‘100 best albums of all time’ ranking kicked off last week, with the company revealing 10 of its choices each day, starting with 91-100.
Apple has today completed its list, revealing its top 10 choices, with the number one album described as “a seismic event” by a “once-in-a-generation talent” …
| Read more »While many publishers were initially cautious about the launch of Apple News+, with some fearing that it could do more harm than good, there’s increasing evidence that it might act as a lifeline in what has become an increasingly precarious business.
News sites have faced a two-pronged challenge in recent years: Traffic alone is worth less than it used to be, and driving that traffic has become far harder …
| Read more »There are two main reasons why someone might want to install a VPN on an iPhone. One important reason is to protect their privacy and increase their security. Another key reason is that a VPN can be used to make it look like you are based in a different country, which can unlock content, such as movies and TV shows, that wouldn’t be available where you are.
If you are concerned about how secure the data on you iPhone is a VPN may be a solution that could give you peace of mind. We have a selection of VPNs for iPhone that we recommend below. But first we’ll quickly address why you might, or might not, need a VPN to protect the data on your iPhone.
Do I need a VPN on my iPhone?
Whether you need a VPN on your iPhone depends on your reasons for wanting one. If you were looking for the added security and privacy of a VPN, then Apple covers much of that with iCloud Private Relay. This feature of iCloud+ (which...
| Read more »The Apple Crush ad missed so badly that the company cancelled its planned TV slots and issued a public apology. That seemed to mostly make the issue go away, but Xiaomi seems determined to try to use the publicity to its own advantage.
The Chinese smartphone maker – which has in the past cloned everything from the iPad to Steve Job’s trademark jeans and turtleneck shirts – has now cloned the Crush ad, with one crucial difference …
| Read more »Measuring MacBook battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not always an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the stated battery capacities of each MacBook.
Where Apple is secretive about iPhone battery specifications (see our list of iPhone battery capacities based on teardowns), the company does list MacBook capacities in Watt hours (Wh). We have trawled through the Apple product Tech Specs pages from 2009 to 2024 to bring you as complete a list as we can gather using official Apple battery declarations.
The watt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt (1W) of power...
| Read more »SD cards are lightweight and portable, making them popular storage devices. They are commonly used in cameras, car recorders, security doorbells and more. Suppose you are a photography enthusiast who uses SD cards to store your precious memories: you need to be aware that the opposite of their ease of use is their fragility, which means data loss on an SD card may happen suddenly.
This post will provide five effective ways to recover deleted files from an SD card on a Mac, providing step-by-step guides on SD card recovery on a Mac, including using data recovery software, Terminal command lines, recovering from the trash bin folder, and restoring from advanced backups.
Where do deleted files go on an SD card?
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| Read more »It’s kind of hard to believe today, given how wildly successful the iPhone has been, that in the product’s early days there was only a single iPhone model for sale. It wasn’t until ten years ago, in 2014, that Apple introduced two different iPhone models, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. But that opened the floodgates, and Apple has spent the last ten years trying to find the right combination of new iPhone models to maximize the money it makes from its most important product.
If reports are true, next year Apple’s going to be switching things up again, dropping the iPhone Plus for a dramatic new model. After the discontinuation of the iPhone mini after two years and the (apparent) death of the iPhone Plus after three, what does Apple have up its sleeve for 2025?
The iPhone Ultra...
| Read more »The next-gen iPhone Pro could arrive with some significant improvements to its camera system, according to one leaker. Per a post from leaker “Baby Sauce” on Weibo, the iPhone 16 Pro lineup could feature an ultra-wide sensor update as well as an update for the telephoto’s zoom. As of now, the Tetraprism lens on the […]
| Read more »SuperMusic AI is an app that can turn any music enthusiast into a music creator — no music skills needed! In a matter of minutes, you can be creating full studio quality songs in any genre you choose, from pop and hip-hop to rock, pop, country, and more.
With SuperMusic AI, you feed some basic AI prompts into the app, like asking it to create the greatest love ballad ever. You can even pen your own lyrics and feed those in too. Armed with your prompts, the algorithm kicks into gear, creating a complete,...
| Read more »If you’re headed to Paris this summer, you’re going to like this. Passe Navigo, the travelcard used for Metro, bus, rail, and tram access in Paris, has arrived for Apple Wallet, allowing users to use their iPhone and Apple Watch as opposed to a physical card. Passe Navigo – the travelcard used for Metro, bus, […]
| Read more »Today, Apple TV+ premieres the fourth season of British original comedy series Trying, starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith. The first two episodes of the new season are streaming now.
| Read more »iOS 18 To Get New Eye Bags, Shovel, and Fingerprint Emoji
Apple is working on implementing a new set of emojis. From a face with bags under the eyes to a tree without leaves, these recent additions will surely enhance our digital emotions. One of the seven new emojis is a fingerprint. It also has a root vegetable, harp, shovel, and splatter emoji. They were shown […]
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| Read more »Whether you’re running a small business, heading to school, or just need the tools for personal projects, Microsoft Office is the standard. Right now, you can get the 2019 edition for Mac or...
| Read more »How to Install tvOS 17.5.1 on Your Apple TV
For those wanting to download and install tvOS 17.5.1, the update is now officially available for Apple TV devices, bringing the usual bug fixes and minor improvements. Here’s how to update: What Models Support tvOS 17.5.1? The following devices support iOS 17.5: How to Install tvOS 17.5.1 Once the update is complete, your Apple TV […]
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| Read more »Apple Music to Debut Smarter Song Transitions on macOS 15 & iOS 18
Apple’s Music app is on the verge of getting a makeover with smarter song transitions, according to reports from AppleInsider. The upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates could pack this feature to refine the existing crossfade option. As noted by the publication, once the update rolls out, users can customize the duration of the crossfade effect, ranging […]
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| Read more »Apple this month announced a , which comes with the M4 chip and a slimmer design. However, the company has quietly removed the ultra-wide lens from the rear camera, returning to a single wide lens and LiDAR scanner. But some customers have noticed an extra hole in the rear camera. Is it a mysterious new sensor?
| Read more »10 Best Mac Games With Controller Support [2024]
Mac has gained massive recognition and popularity in the gaming community over the years. It recently introduced the Game Mode on Silicon MacBooks, allowing AAA titles to run smoothly. While we cannot compare it with Windows or PC systems, it’s still something that long-time Apple fans might find exciting. To kick things off, I made […]
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| Read more »Apple just published a new Press Release:
| Read more »‘Your Apple ID Is Missing Age Information’ Error [Solved]
Are you receiving an error saying, “This setting cannot be changed because your Apple ID is missing age information”? You’ll likely see it while configuring App Tracking Transparency (ATT), a feature that limits the information third parties collect from your iPhone. Considering ATT is also important when using age-restricted apps, let’s take a look at […]
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| Read more »As we approach Father’s Day next month, our friends at GRID Studio are running a sale this week with some notable discounts on their iconic deconstructed wall art. Head below for the full details on everything you need to know.
| Read more »We’re less than three weeks away from WWDC, where Apple will announce iOS 18 and its array of new AI and new home screen customization features. A new rumor today suggests that Apple is also working on updates to Apple Music crossfade for iOS 18…
| Read more »On the heels of Apple’s launching, Microsoft has debuted the 11th edition of the Surface Pro. Curious about what’s similar and different between these two portable devices? Join along for a look at the M4 iPad Pro vs Surface Pro.
| Read more »Apple said on Tuesday it plans to ask a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department and 15 states in March that alleged the iPhone maker monopolized the smartphone market, hurt smaller rivals and drove up prices. From a report: In a letter to U.S. District Judge Julien X. Neals in New Jersey, Apple said "far from being a monopolist, Apple faces fierce competition from well-established rivals, and the complaint fails to allege that Apple has the ability to charge supra-competitive prices or restrict output in the alleged smartphone markets." In the letter to the judge, Apple said the DOJ relies on a new "theory of antitrust liability that no court has recognized."
The government is expected to respond within seven days to the Apple letter, which the court requires parties to submit, hoping to expedite cases before advancing to a potentially more robust and expensive effort to dismiss a lawsuit. The Justice Department alleges that Apple uses its market...
| Read more »Apple on Tuesday announced a new version of its online Education Store, which comes with a new design similar to the main Apple Online Store introduced in 2021. The new webpage highlights all the Apple products that students can get at a discount.
| Read more »Threads on Tuesday announced some important updates coming for its users. More specifically, the platform is rolling out two new features: an option to mute post notifications and also quote controls to limit re-shares. Read on as we go into more detail about these updates.
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| Read more »SpaceX has been cooking up Starlink-backed satellite cell service for a while now, and the company just demoed a major milestone.
| Read more »Number Cannot Be Used by iMessage and FaceTime [Solved]
iMessage and FaceTime are the backbone of iOS communication, so understandably, any error that says your phone number can’t be used by these apps is quite concerning. You’ll get left scrambling for other messaging apps. This persistent error has plagued Apple users for some time now. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not necessarily a carrier […]
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| Read more »We just found an amazing discount for the excellent Logitech K585 multi-device keyboard, which may very well be the perfect solution to your multitasking needs. Now available for $31, down from the regular $50, the keyboard is very close to its best price ever.
Picture this – you’re working on your MacBook, and you suddenly need a second screen, so you pull out your iPad. You connect the two devices, place the iPad in the K585’s slot, and start typing on the keyboard. As the keyboard is connected to both your iPad and the MacBook, you can just press a button and swap from one device to the other with ease.
This cool...
| Read more »It’s been two months since the United States Department of Justice filed its lawsuit against Apple over alleged antitrust violations. While Apple has voiced opposition to the case before now, today the company has taken the first step toward filing a motion to dismiss the case altogether. The move also sets up a number of upcoming deadlines for the case.
| Read more »Apple just published a new Press Release:
| Read more »One day after releasing iOS 17.5.1 with a fix for a rare bug that caused deleted photos to resurface, Apple today has released its latest update for the Apple TV: tvOS 17.5.1.
| Read more »It’s been a full week since the M4 iPad Pro first arrived in users’ hands, and I’ve been working full-time on mine every day since then.
I’ve used my new 13-inch iPad Pro for all my work at 9to5Mac, both indoors and outdoors, plus TV watching, journaling, organizing for a move, giving speeches, and more.
Here are the things that have most surprised me in my first week of use, plus the questions on my mind ahead of next month’s WWDC.
| Read more »A recent study has found our Apple Watch bands are home to dangerous bacteria, highlighting the importance of regularly cleaning them. But what’s safe or best to use? Here’s how to clean Apple Watch bands with step-by-step do’s and don’ts.
| Read more »Your Tuesday edition of the best Apple deals is now ready and waiting below. Today’s collection is headlined by the very first deal on the maxed-out (if you don’t count the nano-texture) 2TB 13-inch iPad Pro with M4 at $125 off alongside ongoing deals starting from $950. From there, we move over to the entry-level Apple tablet with a new all-time low on the iPad 10th Gen and up to 49% in savings on official iPhone 15 Silicone Cases with MagSafe. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys...
| Read more »Adobe is bringing its Firefly AI features to Lightroom users today across iPhone, iPad, Mac (web, Android, and PC too). New capabilities for the app include Generative Remove, Lens Blur, and more alongside a fresh “mobile editing experience.” Here are all the details.
| Read more »iPhone Maker Foxconn Reportedly Asked to Reduce Power Consumption in Vietnam
Vietnam is asking iPhone’s leading manufacturer Foxconn to cut power usage by 30%, according to a report from Reuters citing two people in the know. That said, Foxconn isn’t the only one Vietnamese officials are asking. The request is being sent to several manufacturers that caused over a billion dollars in lost output last summer. […]
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| Read more »Unfortunately in recent years, the number of great games for Mac has declined because many are no longer supported. Every new version of macOS tends to break a few games, but macOS Catalina in 2019 meant that lot of games that used 32-bit code were no longer Mac compatible.
At the same time that Apple went 64-bit only it also introduced Metal for 3D graphics, which left a lot of games developers with a decision: make new Mac versions of their games or stop making them. Unfortunately many chose the latter.
This will hopefully change now that macOS Sonoma is here. With Sonoma, Apple provides two things: a new Game Porting Toolkit to make it easier for game developers to bring their games to the Mac, and...
| Read more »iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Purportedly in Line for Major Camera Upgrades
Rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 series continue to swirl without cease. The latest speculation coming out of China suggests some major camera improvements are coming to the iPhone 16 Pro models. According to “Baby Sauce” on Weibo, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a larger main camera sensor. Additionally, both the iPhone […]
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| Read more »PDFs might seem like a blast from the past, but they are still in heavy use when filling in official forms, online submissions, and various other documentation. Interacting with them can seem like a pain, with some people resorting to printing them off to fill them in, then scanning the finished document to email it to the recipient.
But, you don’t have to go through that convoluted process. You can open and edit PDFs on your iPhone with ease using the markup tools that are built into iOS. Just open the PDF on your iPhone and access the markup tools via either the pen icon or the icon that looks like a pen and a box with three dots. Here you will find drawing tools as well as the ability to select a block to add text to.
We’ll run through these free tools provided by Apple below and also recommend a few third-party apps for a bit more flexibility. Read on to find out how to use Apple’s tools to edit a PDF on...
| Read more »After being teased by the Comcast CEO last week, the StreamSaver bundle is now official. The bundle can be purchased by Xfinity Internet and TV customers, for $15 per month.
For that price, you get access to Netflix Basic with ads, Peacock Premium (with ads), and Apple TV+ (no ads as Apple does not currently offer an ad-supported tier). Purchased individually, theses services would cost about $23 per month.
| Read more »Passe Navigo – the travelcard used for Metro, bus, rail, and tram journeys in Paris – has finally come to Apple Wallet, allowing users to use their iPhone and Apple Watch instead of a physical card.
Navigo already offered support for topping up the pass direct from the iPhone app, but it was not previously possible to add the card to the Wallet app …
| Read more »When the Vision Pro first arrived in users’ hands earlier this year, one of its most universally-praised features was content shot in the 180-degree Immersive Video format. There was a limited collection of such immersive content available on day one, but users’ general expectation was that Apple would regularly add to that collection.
Those additions have been slower than anyone expected, but the latest video is finally dropping this Friday, May 24. ‘Parkour’ will arrive for Vision Pro users as the second episode of the ‘Adventure’ series and take viewers on a remarkable parkour tour of Paris.
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| Read more »Two new laptops announced yesterday are being touted as “Microsoft’s MacBook Air,” with the company claiming that they offer similar performance to the M3 MacBook Air, with even greater battery life.
But commentators have been quick to point out that this isn’t a like-for-like comparison. A key feature of the MacBook Air is it achieves its impressive performance without the need for cooling fans, so a fairer comparison would be with the MacBook Pro …
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| Read more »Sonos has officially announced the , marking their first foray into the over-ear headphone market. Best known for its wireless home speaker solutions and ecosystem, particularly with Apple products, Sonos aims to bring the same value, quality, and ease of use to their new premium Ace headphones. Sonos customers have long wondered when the company would create its own headset, and it is finally here. We were fortunate enough to get an exclusive first look at these new headphones, and they did not disappoint. Here is everything you need to know!
| Read more »At least once a year (and frequently twice) Apple shakes up the colors of its iPhone range. This is the subject of surprisingly feverish speculation: Is yellow going to face the axe in 2024? Will white make the cut? What’s the fate of green?
The latest word, in fact, is that white is in and yellow is out, at least on the standard iPhone models. On the Pro and Pro Max for 2024, meanwhile, we’re believed to be getting a new “rose” finish. This is all according to Ming-Chi Kuo, a reputable analyst with a long history of decently accurate predictions.
In Apple land, rose generally means a pinkish gold. It was highly popular back in the days of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7, but has been scarce since then.
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The prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is a nightmare scenario that keeps western intelligence agencies awake at night, and there are growing concerns that this could happen in 2027.
With the US legally obliged to defend Taiwan, the potential consequences could be catastrophic, placing two of the world’s biggest superpowers at war. But among the less extreme scenarios that have been modelled, one of them is what happens if China gets its hands on TSMC’s chipmaking capabilities …
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| Read more »Apple said back in March that it would appeal the $2B antitrust fine levied against it by the EU in respect of a complaint made by Spotify, and it is now reported to have filed its lawsuit.
It’s the latest example of the iPhone maker taking an aggressive stance against competition law on both sides of the Atlantic …
| Read more »When it comes time to get a new Mac, you have three options: Trade in your old Mac, sell it, or hold onto it. Macs tend to maintain a good amount of value but some Macs are more in demand than others. MacBooks are relatively hot sellers, but on the other hand, there seems to be a glut of used Mac minis for sale. With inexpensive Macs like the Mac mini, it’s probably not worth the hassle of selling it and Apple isn’t going to give you very much for a trade-in.
So, why not keep that old Mac mini? There are many sensible uses for it, even if it’s past its prime. If you have an old Mac mini that has been replaced by a newer model, here are a few ideas on how you can put it to good use.
As an emergency Mac
Apple devices are very reliable, but stuff happens–a Mac can fall off a desk and we’ve all heard about someone who spilled a beverage onto a computer. So, while your primary Mac is at the shop recovering from...
| Read more »If you’re looking to get to the components of the new Apple Pencil Pro, it’ll take time, patience, and an ultrasonic cutter. Apple’s new M4-based iPad Pro, on the other hand, got quite a bit easier to repair. Per a new video teardown posted by the cool cats at iFixit, the Apple Pencil Pro required […]
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| Read more »Data analysts have long known that Excel can be the most powerful tool in the Microsoft software arsenal. But now that data is the driver of today’s cutting-edge AI, it’s more important than ever. Luckily, anyone can learn to use Excel with the right training, and at less than $70, the Excel Mastery Bundle is the most efficient way to get up to speed.
Complete beginners can gain confidence in using Excel by learning basics like building easy apps, using pivot tables, and other core...
| Read more »First comes the major update, then the follow-up bug fixes via the minor updates to smooth things out. Apple on Monday released both its iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1 patches for its mobile operating systems. Per the release notes, the updates offer the following fixes and changes while largely focusing on the reappearing images/Photos bug: […]
| Read more »Microsoft Claims the New Surface Pro is Faster Than the 15” M3 MacBook Pro
Microsoft has made a big claim while introducing the new Surface Pro. It says this device is quicker than Apple’s 15″ M3 MacBook Air and with that, it enters into world of AI as well. Microsoft showed off Copilot+ PCs that have been especially crafter for Artificial Intelligence tasks. Meanwhile, the Surface Pro leads the […]
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| Read more »iOS 17.5.1, iPadOS 17.5.1 Finally Fixes Deleted Photos from Resurfacing
Last week, Apple rolled out iOS 17.5 — which packed several features along with a major bug. According to multiple user reports across social media platforms, users said that after installing the iOS 17.5 update, they saw their old deleted photos reappearing in the Photos app. One user even mentioned that pictures they had deleted over a decade ago […]
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| Read more »Apple plans to boost its iPhone production in India, increasing from below 15% to 25% by 2028. This target underscores Apple’s commitment to building a robust network of local suppliers and reducing its reliance on Chinese suppliers. It’s also a reality check on inflated projections made in recent reports.
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| Read more »Shortly after the release of iOS 17.5 last week, some users started to notice that certain photos they had previously deleted (though not all of them) started to reappear in their photo libraries.Some of the photos were quite old, and there wasn’t any rhyme or reason as to which images would be impacted; some reported photos sent through Messages, others not.
There was speculation about Apple potentially keeping photos they said they deleted, among other accusations.
The mystery appears to now be solved, and fixed, with iOS 17.5.1. The release notes are as follows:
This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could reappear in the Photos library even if they were deleted.
When you “delete” a file in iOS (and most other operating...
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| Read more »Enlarge / iPadOS 17.5.1 ready to install on an iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon)
Apple has released its first bug fix update for iOS and iPadOS. The 17.5.1 release claims to fix a bug that saw some users' deleted photos resurface long after deletion.
The release notes list just one bullet point:
This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could reappear in the Photos library even if they were deleted.
Users started reporting the issue after iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 were released on May 13. The optics certainly weren't great for Apple, as some users assumed that the company was keeping their long-lost deleted photos (sometimes nude photos, as some reported seeing those pop up again) in the...
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| Read more »iFixit's M4 iPad Pro teardown.
Right on schedule for past releases, iFixit has done a teardown of Apple's new, redesigned iPad Pro. It found that the iPad itself has one big improvement in repairability over its predecessor but that the Apple Pencil Pro is basically unserviceable.
The first step in the teardown video revealed arguably Apple's most interesting new tech: the "Tandem OLED" screen. It doesn't reveal anything we didn't already know and describe in our review last week, but it's neat to see what it all looks like up close.
The teardown also found that there are not one but two metal brackets all the way through the middle of the iPad to help with durability. Some worried that the new, thinner iPad Pro would be thinner than past models to snap in half, but durability tests have shown that's not the case. This could be part of why.
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