Over the last several weeks, a number of reports on social media have surfaced from iPhone users claiming their alarms don’t properly play a sound. Apple has since confirmed that it’s aware of this problem, and says it is working on a fix.

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When you’re a kid, being an inventor sounds like an impossibly glamorous job–and a simple one, too. All you have to do is invent something brilliant (like, say, the iPad), then sit back and wait for the checks to roll in. But when you grow up you learn about capitalism and investors and stock prices and realize that everything is a lot more complicated. One-off brilliance is not enough—you need an ongoing revenue stream, and that means releasing new things on a regular basis, each preferably better than the last.

Finding ways to make the iPad better every 18 months (but not so good that you can’t surpass it again next time) is tricky enough, but Apple made another rod for its own back when it split the device into multiple lines: the standard iPad, the iPad mini, the iPad Air, the iPad Pro. Now you have to make sure the iPad is better than last year’s model, the iPad Air is better than the iPad, and the Pro is better...

Apple has officially taken the wraps off its new Beats Solo 4 headphones today, the first update in eight years to one of the best-selling Beats products

I’ve been using the Beats Solo 4 for the past week (listening to hours and hours of Taylor Swift). Head below for a roundup of what’s new and my first impressions.

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Apple is reportedly planning big updates to Safari as part of iOS 18 and macOS 15 later this year. According to a report on Tuesday, the changes will include a new AI-powered tool called “Intelligent Search” with page summarization, a “Web Eraser” feature, and more.

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Apple Likely to Stick with Color-Infused Back Glass on iPhone 16

As the launch nears, we are witnessing a deluge of iPhone 16 rumors and leaks. Yesterday, a noted leakster showcased dummy units for the iPhone 16. Earlier, the same leakster had revealed a purported iPhone 16 case. The latest rumor hints at a color-infused back glass for the iPhone 16. If true, the latest iPhone backless could […]

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Hugely popular video app TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US, according to remarks made by the president of the European Commission.

TikTok is also under two separate EU investigations, and President Biden last week signed a bill which would see the app banned in the US within nine months unless it is sold to an American company …

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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros

• Two integrated chargers
• High-quality workmanship
• Not just for Apple products

Cons

• Expensive
• No space for accessories

Our Verdict

If you work on the go a lot, the Journey Nexa is a fantastic protective laptop sleeve for your MacBook–provided you are willing to pay its price. The workmanship is outstanding, and there are two integrated wireless chargers for the iPhone and AirPods. A matching USB-C cable is included, but the case has no additional storage space for it or any other accessories. To get the maximum charging power out of it, you will also need an additional power supply or one with multiple ports.

Price When Reviewed

$119.99

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The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is already the best iPad you can buy, with an M2 processor, mini-LED display, and Face ID, but a new report claims the upcoming model will be even better—by far.

We already expect the new iPad Pro to get an OLED screen, which would be Apple’s first tablet with the high-end display tech. We already know the benefits—deeper blacks, better efficiency, and superior color handling—but a...

Samsung is rumored to have reportedly had difficulties adapting its production line to the two-stack LED for the upcoming iPad Pro, which is reputed to be the best OLED tablet panel on the market. Per a report issued on Monday afternoon by Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Samsung is the majority manufacturer […]

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For most of us, learning isn’t something we can devote hours and hours to. If you’re looking to expand your mind in a way that maximizes the limited hours in your day, look no further than TubeOnAI.

This platform can streamline the process of keeping up with all your favorite educational YouTube videos and podcasts, and it’s now on sale for only $78.99 (reg. $224) for a limited time.  

TubeOnAI leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline content consumption from all of your...

Apple Cards Issued in 2019 Set To Expire, Replacement Titanium Cards on the Way

Apple Card was launched in 2019 amidst much fanfare. The company is now notifying early adapters that their Apple Card is set to expire. Soon Apple will dispatch physical titanium cards to those who got Apple Cards early in 2019.  The replacement Apple Card is set to last for five years ones. Ideally, the titanium should withstand years […]

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Ukrainian Pilots Are Employing iPads to Fire Modern Weapons in Old-School Jets

Apple iPads are one of the best tablets money can buy, and there’s no doubt about that. We have previously seen iPads perform multiple tasks such as being an infotainment partner, but never have we heard of them being used to fire modern weapons in jets. How iPads are helping in the war zone came to light […]

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Error 1034 on iPhone Voicemail Greetings? Here’s How To Fix

A common voicemail issue on iOS 17 is the error 1034 pop-up that appears when you try to change your greeting. It generally stems from carrier permissions, software glitches, and incorrect device settings. Personally, I rarely answer calls while I’m at work. And not having a personalized voicemail merely makes me seem more distant than […]

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is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times once reported that Apple Watch adoption is happening among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting smartphones.

The Apple Watch gives kids a way to stay in touch with parents, share location, and build responsibility without the full cost and complexity of a smartphone. Wondering if it may be time to consider adding more connectivity without the commitment of a smartphone? Read this first…

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Apple just published a new Press Release:

• Apple launches “Made for Business” in select stores around the world
  

As reported by Bloomberg (paywalled), Apple's iPadOS will need to abide by EU's DMA rules, as it is now designated as a gatekeeper alongside the Safari web browser, iOS operating system and the App Store. "Apple now has six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the DMA obligations," reads the EU's blog post about the change. Engadget reports: What does Apple have to do to ensure iPadOS compliance? According to the DMA, gatekeepers are prohibited from favoring their own services over rivals and from locking users into the ecosystem. The software must also allow third parties to interoperate with internal services, which is why third-party app stores are becoming a thing on iPhones in Europe. The iPad, presumably, will soon follow suit. In other words, the DMA is lobbing some serious stink bombs into Apple's walled garden. In a statement published by Forbes, Apple said it "will continue to constructively engage with the European Commission" to ensure its designated services...

One of my favorite HomeKit features is HomeKit Secure Video, which lets me view and manage security camera recordings right in the Home app. There are a number of different cameras on the market that support this feature, and here are my favorites as someone who’s tested a lot of HomeKit accessories over the years.

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We’re close to seeing Apple officially unveil its next-gen iPad Pro and we’ve learned that it may skip the M3 chip for a more powerful and capable M4 SoC. All else being constant, would the next-gen chip from Apple make you go for the new iPad Pro? Tell us what you think in our poll below.

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Starting back in March with the release of iOS 17.4, iPhones in the European Union have been subject to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a batch of regulations that (among other things) forced Apple support alternate app stores, app sideloading, and third-party browser engines in iOS for the first time. Today, EU regulators announced that they are also categorizing Apple's iPadOS as a "gatekeeper," meaning that the iPad will soon be subject to the same regulations as the iPhone.

The EU began investigating whether iPadOS would qualify as a gatekeeper back in September 2023, the same day it decided that iOS, the Safari...

It’s no secret by now that Apple will soon be announcing a new generation iPad Pro featuring OLED displays for the first time in both screen sizes. However, as the announcement nears, we now have more details about what to expect – and a new report claims that Apple is using the best OLED panels on the market for the 2024 iPad Pro.

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iPhone 16 Series Dummy Leak Hints at Revamped Camera Setup, Larger Screen

Early glimpses of the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup have popped up, and it comes from the same source who previously shared purported cases for iPhone 16 models and suggested iPhone SE 4 overhaul. The tipster in question, Sonny Dickson, shared dummy units of the iPhone 16 series on X that reveal a revamped camera module, alongside bigger displays on […]

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The impact of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is continuing to unfold with the latest from the regulators stipulating that Apple’s iPadOS needs to follow the same new rules as iOS. With that, Epic has shared its plan to bring back Fortnite via the new EU Epic Games Store on not just iPhone, but also iPad.

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Over time, iPhones and iPads tend to slow down as they get clogged up with unwanted files and apps. You can give your device a little speed boost by clearing out the junk and memory-clogging files on your device. In this article, we explain how to clean out the cache, which could get your iPhone or iPad running faster.

What is cache?

Pronounced ‘cash’, this is an area of memory on your device where small, temporary files are kept. These are often useful and speed up performance by allowing the CPU to access regularly used files quickly. The most common use is on websites where the cache will store product images, javascript settings and other relevant things that keep things ticking along nicely when you’re browsing. There is also app cache for storing temporary data for your apps.

Note: Cookies are also files that get saved on your iPhone when you visit websites. Cookies are a bit different to cache,...

An update to the Arc Search app for the iPhone gives Arc users using macOS and Windows access to all their tabs and the ability to save pages from the iPhone to the Arc sidebar.

Monday’s best deals are taking $299 off Apple’s 27-inch 5K Studio Display at the best price of the year. Starting at $1,300, there are tons of configurations available. All of them come joined by a 1-day clearance sale on iPad Air 5 at $400. Plus, one of the best prices ever is now live on Belkin’s 15W MagSafe charger at $110. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Adds support for the new Microsoft Graph API for enhanced syncing with Outlook. ($49.99 new, free update, 67.2 MB, macOS 10.15+)

How To Install visionOS 1.2 Public and Developer Beta

Have you tried the latest visionOS 1.2 Public and Developer Beta versions? Apple fans are excited about the further enhancements of spatial computing features like Personas and EyeSight. The specifics are still unfolding, but you can already experience the changes first-hand as a beta tester. Here’s how to join other visionOS pioneers. How To Download […]

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EU Labels iPadOS as a Gatekeeper and Orders to Comply With DMA Within Six Months

The European Commission has just ended its eight-month investigation into Apple’s iPadOS and designated it as a “Gatekeeper” service under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).  But what’s DMA? The DMA, which came into effect in March this year, has rules for companies with major market power. As a Gatekeeper service, iPadOS will need to comply with regulations that are made to […]

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Apple unveiled its next generation of CarPlay at WWDC in 2022, then announced last year that its first partners would be Porsche and Aston Martin.

In an interview today, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius made it clear that the company has no plans to adopt next-generation CarPlay – despite being touted by Apple as a partner.

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Today, Mosyle has announced the launch of Mosyle Fuse MSP. This first solution integrates five critical management and security applications into a product specifically designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Combining mobile device management, endpoint security, internet privacy and security, and identity and application management, Mosyle Fuse is aiming to make it easier for MSPs to deploy, manage, and protect customer Apple devices at work.

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Upcoming OLED iPad Pro May Skip M3 in Favor of an M4 Chip

The countdown to the release of new iPads at Apple’s upcoming “Let Loose” event has begun. It’s poised to be one of the most highly anticipated Apple events in quite some time, partly because Cupertino hasn’t taken wraps off new iPads in a considerable while. Adding to the excitement, a new report from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman suggests that the upcoming iPad Pro will skip the […]

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Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter suggests that Apple isn’t expected to launch a new Vision Pro (or Vision something) model until the end of 2026.

That follows another report last week, suggesting that demand for the spatial computer is far lower than Apple expected …

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Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.

‘Loose’ change

Defying all expectations, Apple last week sent out invitations to a special event on May 7. Based on the artwork (which features an Apple Pencil and an artistic Apple logo) and the lack of new Apple tablets since 2022, you can be virtually certain that iPads are back on the menu… but based on the fact that Apple decided to do this at an event rather than via a less ostentatious press release, there might be a few surprises too.

New AirPods and AirPods Max

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How To Install watchOS 10.5 Public and Developer Beta

The latest Public and Developer Beta versions of watchOS 10.5 are now available. As of writing, Apple hasn’t listed the new features yet, but you can still download and test out these releases yourself. How To Download and Install watchOS 10.5 Public Beta? Before installing watchOS beta releases on your device, you must sign up […]

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The last few months have seen Apple rapidly implement technical and policy solutions to comply with the Digital Markets Act. That has seen the rollout of things like alternative app marketplaces, web distribution, alternative browsers, and more as part of iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5 updates.

So far, those rules have only applied to the iPhone and iOS. But now, the European Commission has expanded the Digital Markets Act’s purview of products to include the iPad (via Bloomberg).

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Fixed: This Message Has Not Been Downloaded From the Server

Have you seen the "This message has not been downloaded from the server" notification in Mail for iOS? Read these top fixes.

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Earlier this month, Riley Testut brought his excellent Delta game emulator for iPhone to the App Store for the first time. Now, Riley is teasing Delta’s expansion to the iPad – giving users a way to emulate games from many retro game systems on a bigger screen.

Head below for a first look.

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Following the release of new betas last week, Apple snuck out one of the most significant updates to XProtect I’ve ever seen. The macOS malware detection tool added 74 new Yara detection rules, all aimed at a single threat, Adload. So what is it exactly, and why does Apple see it as such an issue?

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Alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineup, Apple’s May 7 event will also feature updates to the iPad accessories, with new generation of Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports today that the new Pencil will include haptic feedback for the first time. This should help the digital stylus feel more realistic in use.

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If you notice faster battery drain with your iPad than expected, you’re not alone. Here’s a look at 8 tips and tricks to understand why you might be seeing it drain quickly and how to improve iPad battery life.

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Apple has a special event set for May 7, during which it is expected to “Let loose” and debut big changes to the iPad lineup. In an interesting twist, it sounds like there will be a companion event held by Apple in London that day as well.

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If your devices mysteriously ask you to reset your Apple ID password and then lock your account, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, there’s nothing to do but go with the flow.

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Google Chrome on iOS Will Soon Let You Access Reading List Offline

Google Chrome on iOS appears to be ramping up its offline capabilities by improving its existing Reading List feature. For those unfamiliar, Reading List on Chrome is quote similar to Safari’s, which allows users to save articles to catch up later, and there are hints of further improvements in the pipeline. Although Chrome users have been able to […]

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Password managers are now a table-stakes product for the enterprise, and with that comes the activity data that goes along with the usage. Dashlane is helping IT and security teams with analysis by adding...

There appears to be an increasingly widespread Apple ID outage of some sort impacting Apple users tonight. A number of people across social media say that they were logged out of their Apple ID across multiple devices on Friday evening and forced to reset their password before logging back in…

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Apple has trouble admitting when it’s wrong. The company’s marketing has always been about excellence, and admitting that something isn’t right seems to be out of the question for Apple. For us customers, this means having to deal with problematic products for longer than we’d like. Yes, I’m talking about – but Apple has had other FineWovens in its past, and it should’ve learned that it’s okay to admit you’re wrong sometimes.

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