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| Read more »Today, Snap announced a host of feature updates coming to Snapchat that are sure to make its users happy. The two standout improvements center around messaging: editable messages and emoji reactions. These join a handful of service-wide enhancements that are driven by Snap’s AI efforts, such as AI reminders, creating custom Bitmoji looks, and more.
| Read more »I’m someone who likes to replace my devices often, always getting the latest and greatest of what Apple produces. One glaring exception has been the iPad. I used to buy nearly every new generation, a trend that continued after I made the iPad my primary computer. But for nearly six years, I’ve been using the 2018 iPad Pro—a shockingly long time by my standards. And despite several new models releasing in recent years, I’ve never been enticed enough to upgrade.
Why? Because the 2018 model has worked remarkably well. Next week though, my new iPad drought will finally come to an end. Based on what’s widely expected in the 2024 iPad Pro—whether it includes an M4 chip or not—I’m eagerly ready to upgrade. And I suspect a lot of 2018 owners plan to do the same. Let me explain.
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| Read more »Apple Watch with watchOS 10 has with a range of new health and fitness features with one in particular aimed at supporting mental health. Follow along for how to track mood on Apple Watch in the latest Mindfulness app and the benefits of doing so.
| Read more »Incident began at 2024-04-30 00:00 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).
Gmail customers are currently unable to send unsigned messages to Yahoo.
Our engineering team continues to investigate.
Customer messages sent to Yahoo/AOL recipients may be bounced with the error "This mail has been blocked because the sender is unauthenticated. Yahoo requires all senders to authenticate with either SPF or DKIM."
If you're seeing this error message, please set up SPF (https://support.google.com/a/answer/33786) or DKIM (https://support.google.com/a/answer/174124) for your sending domain(s). For DKIM, you should set up a record for your own sending domain. You should not rely on the default DKIM key applied by Google (*.gappssmtp.com) to avoid this error.
Note that SPF and DKIM records may take some time...
| Read more »Mac display aficionados know that pixel count must scale with screen size to maintain Apple’s standard for “Retina” resolution.
That’s why the 24-inch iMac is 4.5K, the 27-inch Studio Display is 5K, and the 32-inch Pro Display XDR is 6K. These resolutions and display sizes each amount to 218 pixels per inch. The result is a balance of sharpness and screen real estate for the price of $1499, $1599, and $4999, respectively.
The pursuit of pixels per inch is also why the Mac community endured the LG UltraFine 5K monitor for so long, and why of the Studio Display gets our attention.
With that being said, is a larger display with less resolution always a compromise? I’ve been reviewing a BenQ DesignVue Design Monitor for several weeks, and this 4K 32-inch setup has solved a real problem for me.
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| Read more »LG Becomes First To Support Dolby Atmos With Apple Music Natively
LG has become the first TV maker to announce native support for Dolby Atmos in the Apple Music app on its TVs without needing an extra Apple TV box, as first reported by FlatpanelsHD. The support for Dolby Atmos in the Apple Music app comes via a software update. The publication confirmed that the support was […]
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| Read more »Apple is reportedly planning to supercharge the Calendar and Reminders apps with iOS 18 and macOS 15 this year. These updates join a long list of other expected iOS 18 improvements, including new AI features, upgrades to Safari, and more.
| Read more »Whether you have a Mac mini or a MacBook, a good mouse is always an important piece of any setup. And today’s deal gets you one that will look incredible on your desk: Amazon is selling a SteelSeries Prime+ Esports FPS 18K CPI wired optical mouse with five programmable buttons and nifty RGB lighting for $23, a savings of $57 on the MSRP and well below the usual price.
The mouse is ultra-lightweight with an ergonomic “Esport Pro” design that was developed in collaboration with “over 100 pros for sustained comfort and agility in the most demanding levels of FPS gameplay.” But even if you’re not a gamer you’ll appreciate its minimal aesthetic and subtle RGB lighting...
| Read more »Technology comes with its pros and cons, and among modern Apple devices that’s been especially true with . Like other Bluetooth trackers, since their debut AirTags have been used by stalkers and other bad actors to track others without their consent or knowledge. Authorities have begun taking action, with Pennsylvania the latest state to move toward criminalization of unauthorized trackers.
| Read more »Following a report that iPhone activation market share has hit a new low, CIRP released its newest study today. The data shows which iPhone models are the most popular in the US for Q1 2024 and how the iPhone 15 lineup is being adopted compared to the iPhone 14 devices and earlier.
| Read more »This MIT Technology Review piece points out that relying too heavily on the term "user" exacts a cost in depersonalizing the relationships we have with the software that fills our lives. Let's work to use more precise terms.
| Read more »Enlarge / Part of the cover illustration from "The Applesoft Tutorial" BASIC manual that shipped with the Apple II computer starting in 1981. (credit: Apple, Inc.)
Sixty years ago, on May 1, 1964, at 4 am in the morning, a quiet revolution in computing began at Dartmouth College. That's when mathematicians John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz successfully ran the first program written in their newly developed BASIC (Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) programming language on the college's General Electric GE-225 mainframe.
Little did they know that their creation would go on to democratize computing and inspire generations of programmers over the next six decades.
What is BASIC?
In its most...
| Read more »In time for Mental Health Awareness Month, Apple Podcasts is shining light on a new category of podcasts to listen to.
The new Wellbeing category collects shows featuring health, fitness and wellness topics. As noted by AdWeek, listenership for shows in this genre has increased 40% in the last five years.
| Read more »Apple Vision Pro Might Hit Shelves in Japan Very Soon
Apple Vision Pro has been available in U.S. markets for quite some time. Now, it seems Cupertino’s top-dollar mixed-reality headsets might be gearing up for releases in other regions, with initial focus on key markets such as China and Japan. According to Macotakara, a Japanese website, Apple Vision Pro accessories were spotted on the online retailer Line […]
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| Read more »Much of the noise being made about Apple’s efforts into AI has been focused on general improvements to iOS 18 and Siri as well as the upcoming M4 chip for the Mac. However, as we get closer to WWDC, more reports about the AI software that Apple will create are coming out, with the most recent one covering Apple’s efforts to enhance the next major version of Safari.
AppleInsider reports that the company is working on a new “Intelligent Search” feature that uses on-device AI to summarize a web page. The language learning...
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| Read more »We’re now halfway through the work week with a fresh batch of new deals – all headlined by Apple’s 10th Generation iPad at $470. It comes joined by iPhone 14 Pro at $705 if you don’t mind going with an Amazon refurbished model, while Apple Watch Series 9 remains at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »Enlarge (credit: Apple)
If you've ever sent an iPhone in for repair, you might be familiar with the dance Apple asks you to do if your device still powers on: back up your data, then either erase the phone or disable the Find My feature so your phone can easily be serviced (or, if it's being exchanged for a new one, refurbished and resold). If you're also using the Stolen Device Protection and Security Delay feature introduced in iOS 17.3, this can be a pain, since you need to wait a full hour to turn Find My off after you make the request.
It looks like Apple...
| Read more »If you’ve been keeping up with generative AI and large language models on iPhone, then you may be aware that Anthropic’s Claude AI was notably absent from iOS.
Meanwhile, OpenAI has been updating ChatGPT on iPhone for a while now, and Google’s Gemini exists in its iOS app. Starting today, however, Claude for iPhone is joining the party.
| Read more »Apple Watch Ultra 3 May Launch This Year, But With Little Hardware Upgrade
When Apple was gearing up to announce M3 MacBook Pros and iMacs last year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo then reported that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 wouldn’t come in 2024. But the tune has changed, as he now believes there will be an Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2024 after all. Interestingly, Kuo’s words can be given weight considering his track record with such developments. […]
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| Read more »LG has become the first TV maker to add native support for Dolby Atmos in the Apple Music app on its TVs. The new feature has arrived through a software update to the Apple Music app on LG TVs, bringing a more immersive surround sound experience to LG users on compatible TV sets. It is unclear exactly which TVs are supported, but at a minimum certain 2020 models and later appear to have received the update.
| Read more »Ahead of WWDC 2024 kicking off in June, Apple has officially announced its Swift Student Challenge winners. 350 students from around the world have won with 50 selected as “Distinguished Winners” that will be heading to Apple Park for WWDC. Along with that, Apple is celebrating 3 winners with detailed profiles about their top-tier app ideas.
| Read more »The first ever Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor camera has today been announced, offering a full 360 degrees of horizontal coverage, with 160 degrees of vertical tilt.
The motorized base can be remotely controlled using the Ring app. The security camera comes with a manual privacy blind, and is available in five different colors …
| Read more »With less than a week to go until the Let Loose event on May 7, Apple is doing its best to build hype with a series of enigmatic promotional messages. In particular, the phrase “a different kind of Apple Event” has prompted widespread speculation about what we’re going to hear about, and how it’s going to be presented.
On social media, as spotted by The Apple Post, a number of sponsored posts have promoted the event. “We’re drafting up something special for you,” the messages read in some European users’ feeds. “Join us on 7 May at 3pm on apple.com for a different kind of Apple Event.”
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| Read more »It’s clear that we’re going to see some exciting new Apple AI features this year, and the usual way for the company to announce major new iOS features would be to preview them at WWDC, and then launch them in September with the new iPhone line-up.
But there could be a couple of reasons to hope for some kind of preview of these new features on the new iPad Pro during the May...
| Read more »iOS 17.5’s Repair State Feature Doesn’t Need Turning Off Find My During Service
One of the mandatory steps before handing out your iPhone for repair is to turn off the Find My and Activation locks. This allows service center executives to flash the iPhone during the repair. Now, Apple has added a new ‘Repair State’ for all the devices running iOS 17.5 beta. Once activated, the Activation Lock […]
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| Read more »A little over a year ago, General Motors made what may well turn out to be one of its biggest gambles in many years: dropping support for CarPlay for all future EVs.
To most of us, the decision seemed insane, likely to result in a huge number of lost sales – but a new report suggests that the company felt it had little choice …
| Read more »The iPad, remember that? It’s been a minute since Apple unveiled a new tablet–about 807,690 minutes, to be a bit more precise–but all indications point to brand new models being rolled out as part of an Apple keynote next week, on May 7.
A lot has happened in the intervening time. Apple released iPadOS 17, the Apple Vision Pro was announced and shipped, and the M2 processors have given way to the M3–with the promise of more soon. Throughout all of that, the iPad Pro and 10th-generation iPad have...
| Read more »AAPL Q2 earnings are set to be announced tomorrow, and the company had already warned that we should expect a year-on-year revenue drop of around $5B.
Analysts expect the same thing, and the outlook for Q3 isn’t expected to be any better, so investors will be listening carefully to any more clues Apple gives about what to expect further ahead …
| Read more »After months of false starts, it looks like we’re finally going to get new iPads in May! There hasn’t been a new iPad released since 2022, and iPad sales are suffering for it, but the new models coming in May could actually bring some significant new changes and maybe even a surprise or two.
It’s really odd for Apple to release new hardware in May, much less hold an event for it, but that’s exactly what’s happening on May 7 with the “Let Loose” event. That will make a pretty exciting lead-up to WWDC, which begins on June 10.
New iPads! Finally!
On May 7, Apple is holding an event with the tagline “Let Loose.” Given that one of the promotional images is an Apple logo with a hand holding an Apple Pencil...
| Read more »Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the U.S. on February 2, 2024. It’s a mixed reality headset (Apple calls it a “Spatial Computer”) that marries an M2 processor with a lot of custom silicon, sensors, cameras, and more. The starting price of $3,499 and limited availability means that it’s a niche product, but it’s the first in a new category that Apple believes will be critical in the coming years.
Apple Vision Pro release date: UK, Canada, Europe, Australia
Apple is yet to say when Vision Pro will be available to buy outside the U.S. beyond saying that it will be shipping to “more countries” later in 2024.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that the Vision Pro will be launched outside the U.S. before WWDC in June. He believes that will be necessary to enthuse the developers attending Apple’s Worldwide...
| Read more »Apple has apparently begun working on addressing a bug wherein the iOS operating system doesn’t properly play alarm sounds as scheduled. Following a number of user complaints, the company has confirmed it’s aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Apple confirmed the problem to the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern on Tuesday […]
| Read more »How To Fix VIZIO TV Remote Not Working on Apple TV
Just because your VIZIO TV remote is not working on Apple TV doesn’t necessarily mean you have to call for repairs. Compatibility issues can stem from various software problems. There’s a good chance that you merely have to configure your streaming box and smart TV. That said, fixing infrared (IR) remotes might not sound appealing […]
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| Read more »Whether you’re a budding coder or a developer with years of development under your belt, you can always benefit from tools that make programming more seamless. The best solution? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022.
For a limited time, lifetime access to Microsoft’s top-rated programming tool is only $39.97 (reg. $499). It could help you and your coding team write more accurate code and streamline large development projects.
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| Read more »The stock head unit with wired CarPlay in my 2017 Honda Civic EX recently gave up the ghost. The most affordable solution was from a brand called JOYING. It’s a 9-inch display with wireless CarPlay, a volume knob, and a design made for 10th-gen Honda Civics. It retails well below $500 and is worth every penny.
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| Read more »Next time you’re on the road, pull up Autio if you want to learn about the world as it passes you by. Autio is a unique travel companion that tells you about the places you’re driving through. This location-based story app is like your own personal narrator teaching you about the history, geography, and local sights all around you.
These beautifully edited audio stories play while you’re driving and have automatic and seamless transitions so you don’t get distracted. There are already ...
| Read more »Apple Logo Keeps Blinking? Here’s How to Exit a Reboot Loop
Does the Apple logo keep blinking on your iPhone? Many users have encountered this error across various models. Despite several consecutive restarts, they still couldn’t access their devices’ apps, services, and features. It’s surprisingly common. I also faced the same issue a few months back, but after extensive troubleshooting, I finally found which solutions yielded […]
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| Read more »How to Remove Previous Owners from Used AirPods Pro
If you just bought a pair of AirPods Pro that’s still linked to someone else’s Apple ID account, you’re in a bit of a pickle. Not only will you miss out on crucial features like Find My, but there’s also a lingering privacy concern: strangers can see your location. Luckily, unpairing them is pretty straightforward, […]
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| Read more »As about a third of the 2024 Major League Soccer season has now concluded, Apple is dropping the price of the MLS Season Pass package in kind.
The season subscription is now sold for $69, down 30% compared to its $99 price at the start of the season. For Apple TV+ subscribers, the pass is now just $59.
| Read more »Grammarly Review: Is It a Good Writing Assistant for Mac?
Anyone who’s written a lot knows how time-consuming it is to search for spelling errors and grammatical mistakes manually. Even seasoned writers spend hours rephrasing awkward sentences. This is where a writing assistant like Grammarly comes in—it can help you find typos, improve your grammar, and refine your writing style. I’ve had Grammarly on my […]
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| Read more »Apple on Tuesday launched the new family of Beats Solo wireless headphones. While the Beats Solo 4 are available for pre-order from today, the company also announced new Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds. With a price range of $79 and 18 hours of battery life, Beats Solo Buds already sound like a better deal than the old .
| Read more »How To Unlock a Disabled iPad by Connecting It to iTunes
A few days ago, my nephew managed to disable my iPad by entering the wrong password repeatedly. Unlike other tablets, an iPad that’s been locked due to incorrect passcode attempts doesn’t provide easy recovery methods or secondary logins. This is how some people end up with bricked Apple devices. Luckily, I knew how to bypass […]
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| Read more »Enlarge / Assassin's Creed Mirage returned to the earlier games' focus on stealth assassinations in a historical urban environment. (credit: Ubisoft)
Apple has spent the last year trying to convince gamers that they can get a console-like, triple-A experience on the latest iPhones. The newest test of that promise will be Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage, which now has a release date and pricing information.
Mirage will land on compatible iPhones—the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max—on June 6, according to Ubisoft (though the App Store listing says June 10.) That coincides pretty closely with Apple's annual developer conference, so we'd expect it to...
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A new report from TechCrunch today claims that TikTok might be bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app purchase system. The report says that TikTok is “presenting some of its users with a link to a website” to purchase coins,...
| Read more »Apple’s other company, Beats Electronics, is often overlooked in favor of the eponymous AirPods. But they shouldn’t be: Beats offers more colors, often better fit or different sizes/styles, and most of the same features you get with AirPods.
And today, the company has announced a long-overdue update to its most affordable headphones and a new pair of super-affordable earbuds.
Beats Solo 4
It’s been eight years since the Beats Solo 3 were released in 2016. Clearly, an update is long overdue. The new Beats Solo 4 maintain the same on-ear size and styling as the Solo 3, with a few notable upgrades. According to Beats, the new model is upgraded in the following ways:
Apple Rolls Out visionOS 1.2 Beta 4 to Developers
Apple today rolled out the fourth round of beta update for the upcoming visionOS 1.2 to developers, closely following the third beta update released about a week ago. visionOS 1.2 Beta 4 bears the build number, 21O5580a, up from the third beta’s 21O5570d. Although rumors suggest Apple might improve Personas, EyeSight, and other key features in the final release of visionOS […]
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| Read more »Currently, when you need to send an iPhone for repair to Apple or an authorized repair center, you first have to turn off Find My. That way, Apple knows that you own that iPhone and that it’s not a lost or stolen device. However, with iOS 17.5, users will no longer have to turn off Find My before sending an iPhone in for repairs thanks to a new “Repair State” mode.
| Read more »Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Finally Coming to iPhones and iPads in June
When Apple announced new iPhones last year during the “Wonderlust” event, a.k.a the iPhone 15 launch event, one of the show’s major highlights was the A17 Pro chip and its ability to run AAA games. Since then, we have seen several AAA games, such as Resident Evil Village and Death Stranding Director’s Cut, debut on the iPhone 15 Pro models, thanks to […]
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Interested to check out the latest iOS features early? The iOS 17.5 beta is available for free and comes with some design changes, possible anti-stalking features...
| Read more »Apple Releases Fourth Betas of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5 To Developers
Apple today released the fourth round of developer betas for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5, following closely on the heels of the third beta updates, which were released about a week ago. The fourth betas for iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 bear the build number, 21F5073b, up from the third betas’ 21F5063f. Meanwhile, macOS Sonoma 14.5 […]
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| Read more »Meta continues to pick low hanging fruit features from Apple Vision Pro for its . The company is also expanding support for playing back videos shot on iPhone in Quest OS.
| Read more »As you may know by now, Apple will be holding a special event on May 7 to announce new iPads. The event will be pre-recorded just like other Apple events. However, the company is now promoting its upcoming keynote as a “different kind of Apple Event.”
| Read more »Fortnite’s lengthy exile from the iPhone and iPad looks set to end soon, at least in the EU. Having declared back in January its intention to bring the popular game back to iOS in 2024, Epic Games today boasted that it will also return to iPadOS this year.
Back in 2020, Epic tested the limits of Apple’s App Store policies by adding a direct payment option to the game. Apple, predictably, responded by removing Fortnite from its platforms (Google did the same) and deleting the company’s developer account. While Epic’s account has since been reinstated, Fortnite remains unavailable in the App Store.
The companies have spent the last three and a half years litigating the dispute to...
| Read more »Beats Solo 4, Solo Buds Officially Debut With Improved Battery Life, Better Sound Quality
Apple sub-brand Beats today took wraps off its latest Solo 4 headphones and debuted its first TWS pair, Solo Buds. The new wireless headphones unsurprisingly come at attractive prices with quite a few notable features. As usual, you can easily connect newly launched headphones to both iPhone and Android. Plus, they work seamlessly across all your devices, […]
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| Read more »The A17 Pro chip has enabled the first AAA console games to arrive on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Now the latest addition has been announced to arrive this summer – Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Here are all the details.
| Read more »It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms around apps, browsers that use their own engines, and more.
Typically, a new iOS version is followed almost immediately by a beta of the next point release, so the month-long absence of any iOS beta is a strange occurrence. We expect the beta to continue for at least a few weeks; the final release of iOS 17.5 might not even come until May.
Update April 30: Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 17.5. We can probably expect the final release next week, when...
| Read more »The newest version of macOS, aka macOS 14, aka Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), is now available. Among the new features Sonoma brings to Macs are changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. Read on for the lowdown on all the new features and further improvements coming throughout 2024.
Update April 30: Apple has released the fourth beta for macOS 14.5.
macOS 14 Sonoma: Latest version
The full version of macOS 14 was released to the general public on Tuesday, September 26 (the earliest macOS release date since 2018). That was version 14.0. Many smaller point updates have been released since then, however:
The latest version is macOS Sonoma 14.4.1,...
| Read more »The weekly iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the fourth developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5.
| Read more »Since Delta debuted on the App Store about two weeks ago; I have logged far too many hours playing my childhood games (more than I care to share). The more I used the emulator the more I learned about its capabilities. Did you know you could Airplay Delta to an Apple TV and use your iPhone as a controller? Or that you could connect up to four controllers at once to play games with friends? So many quality of life features that I have been taking advantage of. These features are best used with some corresponding accessories. I wanted to list some of my favorites that I have been using to really get the most out of Delta!
| Read more »AirTags are the rare Apple device that’s both cheap and designed to work with non-Apple devices. And today you can get set up for less: Amazon is selling a four-pack of AirTags for $80, a savings of $25 and $36 less than you’d pay separately.
AirTags are circular Bluetooth trackers that add Find My tracking to keys, bags, and other items that aren’t made by Apple. The small white-and-chrome discs connect to the app just like an iPhone or MacBook and alert you when something is left behind and can help you find something that goes missing. A lost item attached to an AirTag can tap into the vast Find My network to track it down and they’re small and light enough to fit just...
| Read more »Apple Acknowledges iPhone Alarm Bug, Promises Fix Is On The Way
While iPhones may be one of the best buying options available, it doesn’t make them entirely immune to bugs. As a result, we often come across bugs every once in a while. Several user reports have emerged across social media over the last few weeks, claiming that iPhones’ alarms have a bug that stops them from properly […]
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Support is live in select states for Apple Wallet to securely store driver’s licenses and state IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch. While there is excitement around the new feature, there are also a number of questions and concerns. Let’s dive into how Apple digital IDs work in the real world, where they’re available, where they’re accepted, and more.
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| Read more »People who rely on the iPhone’s alarm to wake up from sleeping may be in for a rude awakening. Or rather un-awakening. Social media is filled with reports claiming that the iPhone alarm isn’t working, causing users to oversleep and turn to TikTok to complain about the issue before eventually calling their employer to let them know they’ll be late.
According to The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern, Apple is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. She has not encountered the problem, alerting her followers on X that her iPhone woke her up “right on time.”
Today Show called me last night and said iPhone alarms aren't working! I hadn't heard that but Apple confirmed this AM that it...
| Read more »The best price ever on AirPods Pro 2 are now live at $180. All of Tuesday’s other best deals are now live and come joined by the best prices of the year on Apple’s Magic Keyboards for 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro starting at $249. Plus, the first-ever discount is now available on Twelve South’s . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »The AirTag from Apple is a compact tracking device that offers precise locating ability. Unlike a GPS tracker, which requires cell service and may drain a battery quickly, an AirTag relies on the distributed Find My network of iPhones, iPads, and Macs that hundreds of millions of people around the world carry with them, and uses Bluetooth LE to send a signal to other devices.
Find the best AirTag accessories, key rings, holders, and bag tags we’ve tested.
While there are a thousand positive and legitimate ways to use an AirTag, it can be abused to let someone track you without your knowledge, potentially exposing you to a dangerous situation....
| Read more »Apple has confirmed reports [video link] of a software glitch causing some iPhone alarms to fail to play a sound.
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| Read more »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.
| Read more »For some reason which utterly eludes me, 2024 seems to be the year of AI hardware. We’ve had the Humane AI Pin, the Rabbit R1, and even former Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly seeking a billion-dollar bet for his own attempt.
Reviews of Humane were brutal, with those who tried it as unimpressed by its performance as they were bemused as to its purpose – and the Rabbit R1 isn’t faring too much better, with Marques Brownlee describing...
| Read more »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...
| Read more »Apple has poached dozens of AI experts from Google and has created a secretive European laboratory in Zurich, as the tech giant builds a team to battle rivals in developing new AI models and products. From a report: According to a Financial Times analysis of hundreds of LinkedIn profiles as well as public job postings and research papers, the $2.7tn company has undertaken a hiring spree over recent years to expand its global AI and machine learning team. The iPhone maker has particularly targeted workers from Google, attracting at least 36 specialists from its rival since it poached John Giannandrea to be its top AI executive in 2018.
While the majority of Apple's AI team work from offices in California and Seattle, the tech group has also expanded a significant outpost in Zurich. Professor Luc Van Gool from Swiss university ETH Zurich said Apple's acquisitions of two local AI start-ups -- virtual reality group FaceShift and image recognition company Fashwell -- led Apple...
| Read more »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.
| Read more »Alongside the launch of Beats Solo 4 today, Apple has also announced new Beats Solo Buds earbuds. The new Beats Solo Buds pack a truly wireless design with an incredibly impressive 18 hours of battery life and $79.99 price.
These represent the most affordable truly wireless earbuds that Apple or Beats has released to date.
| Read more »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.
| Read more »The impressive and beautiful downtime organizer app Sofa is out with a major release today for iPhone and iPad. Version 4 comes with an all-new UI across the home screen, “The Pile,” and more, custom categories, pinned lists, smart lists, and much more.
| Read more »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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| Read more »A report earlier this month said that the color-infused back glass used on the non-Pro iPhone 15 models would be extended to the iPhone 16 Pro, and a new Weibo claim implies the same. This would bring new color options to the Pro and Pro Max.
Earlier reports have also suggested that we may see new color options for the titanium frame, as well as the glass back …
| Read more »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 …
| Read more »A new report today says that Apple has created a ‘secretive’ advanced AI lab in Europe, and it’s this facility which is responsible for some of its most ground-breaking artificial intelligence work.
The same report suggests that most of Apple’s AI specialists have been poached from Google, though this isn’t a great surprise give the background of the Cupertino company’s AI chief …
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| Read more »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...
| Read more »You might want to sit down for this.
… Apple saw its smartphone sales in China plummet by 19.1% year-over-year in [Q1 2024].
Counterpoint Technology Market Research (April 23, 2024)
That’s a lot of percents, but it is only China (lol, “only”). Surely the company is doing better elsewhere. What about the U.S.? The Macalope seems to remember it was doing gangbusters there.
Over the past four quarters, iPhone share of activations fell from 40 percent to 33 percent…
| Read more »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 […]
| Read more »Following the kerfuffle as to game emulators on the App Store and Apple’s finally changing its App Store rules to allow for retro game emulators, developer Riley Testut has confirmed that the Delta emulator is almost ready to launch on the iPad. In a post shared on Threads over the weekend, Testut said the iPad […]
| Read more »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...
| Read more »Why Is Apple TV Streaming Service Pixelated? How To Fix
Apple TV boasts crystal-clear streaming quality with its 4K capabilities. Whether you’re playing a fun group game on Apple Arcade or binge-watching your favorite TV series, you deserve the top-quality display that you were promised. Pixelation shouldn’t even be an issue. That said, extensive troubleshooting sounds tedious when you’re in the middle of something fun. […]
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| Read more »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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| Read more »Are you looking to stretch your shopping dollar further on household necessities, groceries, and tech gadgets? Becoming a Costco Gold Star Member can help you access savings on a plethora of items — and it’s all under one roof.
For only $60, you can get a Costco Gold Star Membership for one year and get a complimentary $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*.
With this deal, you’ll have a full year to peruse the aisles for everyday groceries, household supplies...
| Read more »Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license all the way back in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards.
So far, very few U.S. states actually let you add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. However, there are more states without Wallet support where your iPhone can still become your driver’s license.
| Read more »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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| Read more »Best Emulators for iPhones: iOS Gaming in 2024
With Apple easing restrictions on emulators in the App Store, no doubt iPhone owners are looking for the best ways to play their favorite classic and retro games. While Apple’s new policy means that it may take some time to see the App Store truly flourish, users should know about what’s currently available in terms […]
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| Read more »FCC Fines Major iPhone Carriers $200 Million for Illegally Sharing Location Data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined the four major US mobile carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon – a combined total of nearly $200 million for allegedly sharing customers’ location data without their consent. To be precise: The FCC investigation found that the carriers sold access to this data to “aggregators,” who then resold it […]
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| Read more »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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| Read more »Is It Safe To Watch Free Movies and TV Shows on Soap2Day?
In this guide, we'll help you understand why Soap2Day is not safe to use, and how to remove Soap2Day virus from your Mac and iPhone.
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| Read more »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…
| Read more »Apple Card was launched in 2019 in the US, and although using it with Apple Pay is the best solution, the company provides a physical card made of titanium so that holders can make purchases in stores that don’t accept contactless payments. Interestingly, the first Apple Cards issued are about to expire, and Apple is now shipping new ones to cardholders.
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