Taylor Swift songs have returned to TikTok, after a ten-week gap resulting from a dispute between the short video app and Universal Music. That dispute hasn’t ended, but it appears that Swift has reached an individual agreement with TikTok.
Separately, TikTok has announced plans to use AI to create virtual influencers who will compete with real ones for brand deals …
| Read more »I was recently visiting my parents when I got the dreaded question: I think my Mac has a virus but I thought Macs didn’t get viruses? They were obviously a little concerned and somewhat embarrassed that they could have allowed something to happen to their Mac.
First off: yes, your Mac can get a virus, though it is still somewhat rare. After all, there are far fewer viruses in the wild to attack macOS than Windows, and way more PCs than Macs in the world. But there are Mac attacks in the wild and many of them originate within a web browser.
There are plenty of ways to scan your Mac for viruses and protect it from incoming attacks. Apple even has its own built-in antivirus tech called XProtect that constantly scans for known malware. But even with all that protection, things can get through.
Still, if you’re getting messages...
| Read more »Apple is once again expanding its self-repair program procedures and has expanded the ability for consumers to use parts pairing to fully activate used parts in repairs, provided the parts haven’t been harvested from stolen units. Beginning this fall, the parts-pairing process will maintain an iPhone user’s privacy, security, and safety, while offering consumers more […]
| Read more »Even non-coders probably know how important Python is to the tech ecosystem, but what you may not know is how easy it is to learn — with the right training. The 2024 Python for Software Engineering Bundle is the perfect entry point for self-starters, with a focus on hands-on education.
In these seven online courses you’ll get a quick but thorough introduction to the basics that allows you to grasp operators and object-oriented programming in general...
| Read more »From directory Matthew Vaughn, the new spy thriller movie Argylle is now streaming on Apple TV+, Apple’s streaming service for original TV shows and movies.
The film features a star-studded cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa and more. It’s a twisty action spy narrative which sees author Elly Conway (played by Howard) wrapped up in espionage plot of her own design.
| Read more »Most credit-card and debit-card numbers are a sequence of 16 digits, with the final number in the sequence being a “checksum,” or a calculated number that was once useful in checking that a card number provided was legitimate. Card numbers can easily be stolen in a lot of ways, including thieves obtaining lists of numbers that were issued through people working in the industry, subverting databases, or even hijacking websites and intercepting data.
One technique to reduce the misuse of card numbers entered into websites was developed a number of years ago. “Virtual cards” were intended to bring the advantages of the internet to card numbers, allowing you to use an app or website associated with your credit card to generate a unique card number on the fly. Each number would have its own expiration date and security code, and in many cases you could define how many times it could be used or set a maximum monthly or all-...
| Read more »When you’re in the weeds with a big project, sometimes all you need is a little perspective. The right productivity software can give you that birds-eye view, and Microsoft has one of the best for any project management need.
Project Professional 2021 was made with development teams and project managers in mind, but it can be invaluable to any individual or team who wants to stay on task. Through April 16, lifetime access to this software is only $23.99 (reg. $249) with code ENJOY20.
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| Read more »Google One VPN Service To Discontinue for Apple Users Later This Year
Apple users with Google One subscriptions are in for a change. Google has begun notifying subscribers that the complimentary VPN service offered through Google One will be discontinued later in 2024. This means users who rely on Google One for secure browsing on their iPhones, iPads, and Macs will need to find alternative solutions. It […]
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| Read more »Chrome Users on iOS Can Directly Save Files To Google Drive or Photos From the Web
Have you ever came across a file or a photo on the internet which feels like it belongs to be saved with you only to find out your phone is full on memory, but if you don’t save that file in that moment, it’ll be a distant memory not to be seen again, maybe because […]
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| Read more »Fix ‘Accept Terms & Conditions’ Bug in HomePod Software 17: 2 Solutions
Users are going mental over a bug in HomePod devices. After updating to OS 17, these devices are asking them to accept unexpected terms and conditions. While this issue may be maddening enough to throw an entire entertainment center into the street, the reason for this problem is likely related to owning multiple Apple devices. […]
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| Read more »In a new report today, Bloomberg offered information on what’s next for the Mac with the advent of M4 processors. The details about Apple’s plans for the future of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio specifically stood out to me. Here are the takeaways.
| Read more »Meta’s Facebook Messenger received an important update this week with a great addition for its users. From now on, users can upload HD photos, as well as other larger files. Read on as we detail what’s new in Facebook Messenger.
| Read more »The popular image editing software Pixelmator Pro has just received another update with new features. This time, users are getting the ability to edit text in PDF files, as well as better support for Apple PDF files and new “bento” templates.
| Read more »Your iPhone 15 finally comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable that can charge all of your devices, but you still need a power adapter—something small, portable, reliable, and fast. We’ve got the perfect one for you: Amazon is selling Apple’s 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter for $40, a savings of $19 (when you click the coupon on the page) and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
This power adapter is a little pricey at $59, but for $40 it checks all the boxes: a compact design, downward-facing ports for easy cable management, and folding prongs for extra portability. Either port can deliver 35 watts of juice to your device for charging a MacBook Air or iPad alone...
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Apple has always had a strong preference that only its own parts be used in repairs, but only if they're brand-new. Now, soon after Oregon passed a repair bill forbidding devices from rejecting parts with software locks, or "parts pairing," Apple says it will allow for used Apple parts in future iPhone repairs.
While noting that "pairing" is "critical to preserving the privacy, security, and safety of an iPhone,"...
| Read more »Apple announced big changes to its repair policy today, saying that select iPhone repairs can be completed with used genuine parts for the first time. One controversial repair practice that remains in place, however, is parts pairing.
In a new interview with TechCrunch today, John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, defended the practice as something that “is not evil.”
| Read more »A month ago, we told you about the release of Speedometer 3.0, a new web performance testing benchmark that aims to provide a more fair and representative measure of how a web browser performs at modern web tasks. Unlike earlier versions of Speedometer, which were made more or less by Apple’s WebKit team, version 3.0 is made in a collaboration between Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla with a new governance model to agree upon what tests are important representations of the modern web.
In other words, it’s probably the most “fair” and up-to-date measurement of web browser performance we have right now.
WebKit is the rendering engine used by Safari and provided to Apple developers who wish to use web rendering within their apps. It’s required to be used by every browser on iOS or...
| Read more »Apple plans to make a big splash with its Mac releases this year. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Mac will get an “overhaul” with an M4 chip that is designed with big AI enhancements. Gurman reports that every Mac model will be updated with an M4, which “will come in at least three main varieties.”
Gurman states that the new wave of AI-enhanced Macs could start later this year and continue into 2025. The AI-enhanced M4 rollout begins with the MacBook Pro, the Mac mini, and “iMacs.” In 2025, the MacBook Air is scheduled for the spring, followed by the Mac Studio around WWDC 2025 and the Mac Pro later in the year. “But the company’s plans could change,” said Gurman.
The base M4...
| Read more »Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear implications. Apple News+ adds a new Quartile word puzzle, and the wait for the new iPad Pro continues.
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Apple To Update Mac Lineup With M4 Chips, Focused on AI Performance
Apple is gearing up to refresh its Mac lineup with the introduction of the M4 chips, expected to debut in late 2024. According to a report by Bloomberg, the M4 chips are aimed at enhancing performance for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks, building on the foundation laid by the M3 chips introduced last year. This focus […]
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| Read more »The M2 Max and Ultra Mac Studio were released at WWDC23 last June, and the M3 era of Apple’s System on a Chip started last November. So, with WWDC24 creeping up on us, it’s time to start looking forward to the next Mac Studio.
The rumors will start to increase as June 2024 approaches, and whatever is reported now can change (and likely will) before the new Mac Studio is released. We’ll keep track of what’s being said in this article.
Update 4/11/24: Apple is reportedly testing a Mac Studio with an M3-series chip, as well as an M4 chip.
M3 Mac Studio: Release date
We’ve had two generations of Mac Studio. The first gen (M1 Max and Ultra) was released in March of 2022. The second-gen (M2 Max and Ultra) was revealed at WWDC23 in June 2023. Apple will likely continue with a March...
| Read more »Prior to March 2022, Apple sold two sizes of its iMac desktop computer. The smaller-screened model was more suited to home users due to its less powerful processor, while the larger 27-inch model, with more speed, higher-end features, and high-res display, was meant to be powerful enough for more demanding users.
When Apple introduced the 24-inch iMac in 2021 with a colorful redesign and M1 chip, it was the beginning of the end for the high-end version. First Apple discontinued the iMac Pro, and a year later introduced the Mac Studio with the 27-inch Studio Display in March 2022 and discontinued the 27-inch iMac at the same time.
But the story doesn’t end there. Ever since it was retired, there have been rumors that Apple has plans to introduce a new version of the iMac Pro that would also mark the return of the 27-inch iMac–although it could have an even bigger screen, perhaps 32-inches! In this article, we’ll...
| Read more »Apple’s Intel Mac Pro was introduced in 2019 and since then Apple has transitioned every other Mac to its own chip architecture, starting with the M1 in November 2020 followed by the M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, then the M2 in June 2022, and M2 Pro and M2 Max in January 2023. The Mac Pro, which was still using an aging Intel processor, was looking very dated.
Finally, four years after the 2019 model was unveiled, Apple introduced a Mac Pro with Apple silicon inside at WWDC in June 2023. The new Mac Pro features the M2 Ultra combining the performance of Apple’s most powerful chip with the versatility of PCIe expansion. The Mac Studio has also been updated with the same M2 Ultra chip. Read our review of the Mac Studio with M2 Max...
| Read more »Apple’s M3 chip has been available since the end of October 2023. It features in the MacBook Pro M3 and iMac, and was recently added to the MacBook Air, but it is still absent from the Mac mini. How long will we have to wait for Apple to roll out the M3 to the rest of the range? Or will Apple skip it and decide to release a new Mac mini with an M4 chip?
This article is designed to help you figure out what’s happening with the M3 and M3 Pro versions of the Mac mini–or if Apple skips the M3 series and goes straight to M4. We’ve gathered all the information from rumors and reports in one spot and will provide insight as to what’s feasible and what’s not.
We’ll update this article whenever new information becomes available.
Update 4/11/24: The Mac mini could be updated with an M4 chip later this year.
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| Read more »Apple, aiming to boost sluggish computer sales, is preparing to overhaul its entire Mac line with a new family of in-house processors designed to highlight AI. Bloomberg News: The company, which released its first Macs with M3 chips five months ago, is already nearing production of the next generation -- the M4 processor -- according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new chip will come in at least three main varieties, and Apple is looking to update every Mac model with it, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven't been announced.
The new Macs are underway at a critical time. After peaking in 2022, Mac sales fell 27% in the last fiscal year, which ended in September. In the holiday period, revenue from the computer line was flat. Apple attempted to breathe new life into the Mac business with an M3-focused launch event last October, but those chips didn't bring major performance improvements over the M2 from the prior year. Apple...
| Read more »Bitwarden Brings Passkeys to iOS on Latest Beta
Bitwarden is one of the most widely used password managers in the world. It has millions of users and is open source, so many trust its service to store data as sensitive as passwords. Now, Bitwarden has gone a step further and launched a passkey manager option on iOS. However, it’s only available as a […]
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| Read more »Apple is planning a major overhaul to its Mac lineup with the advent of the M4 family of chips. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning a “new family of in-house processors designed to highlight artificial intelligence.”
| Read more »With an in-ear design, AirPods Pro can become dirty more quickly than AirPods. But cleaning them is easy enough when you know what to avoid and what tools are best. Read on for how to clean AirPods Pro and the charging case with step-by-step do’s and don’ts.
| Read more »Apple has posted an account of a team using the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (and iPhone 15 Pro Max) during The Speed Project, an unofficial, unsanctioned relay race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas. Adam Engst wonders how well the technology really worked.
| Read more »Apple is finally making it easier for users to repair their iPhones with used parts. From a report: In an update on Thursday, the company announced that this fall, owners of "select" iPhone models will be able to repair their devices with used, genuine parts while retaining full functionality. When repairing a phone, Apple requires iPhone users to go through a process called parts pairing, which makes them match the serial number of their device to that of a new part sold by Apple. If a user replaced a part with an aftermarket or used component, the iPhone would display pesky notifications saying that Apple isn't able to verify the newly installed piece. In the case of Face ID and Touch ID sensors, the part might not work at all. This change should do away with these notifications for used parts, as Apple says "calibration for genuine Apple parts, new or used, will happen on device after the part is installed." It also means users and repair shops will no longer have to provide the...
| Read more »Through the end of the day, you can save $550 on 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro to headline today’s best Apple deals. The latest 10.9-inch iPad starts from $349 ahead of a potential refresh this fall, and Satechi’s Dock5 charging station powers your entire Apple everyday carry with a rare discount to $49. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »Apple on Wednesday alerted certain users in 92 countries that they may have been the target of spyware. As reported by TechCrunch, the email that was sent said, “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-.”
Apple’s message specifically points out that this is a targeted attack on specific users, not a widespread one on the masses. “This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do,” the email states. “Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning–...
| Read more »Apple just published a new Press Release:
| Read more »VPN services can give you online privacy, unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, Max, and Prime, and allow you to access websites that aren’t available in your region. They are also an essential tool if you have a MacBook and want to securely connect to open Wi-Fi networks in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. We can help you find the cheapest VPN to suit your needs.
Choosing which VPN service to subscribe to can be difficult and this is compounded by the fact that there are so many offers and discounts. That’s where we come in. All of the services you’ll find below are ones we’d use ourselves – and we do so daily.
Read How to use a VPN on a Mac for more information, and if you still aren’t sure why you need a VPN read:...
| Read more »Apple Will Allow Used Parts for Repairs, and Thieves Won’t Like It
Two years ago, Apple launched its “Self Service Repair Program“. A website where users and independent stores could order parts and tools to repair Apple products on their own. Now, the Cupertino-based company will expand it to allow repairs with used parts… and avoid thieves in the process. This option will be available from iPhone […]
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| Read more »Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. From a report: The company said it sent the alerts to individuals in 92 nations at 12pm Pacific Time Wednesday. The notification, which TechCrunch has seen, did not disclose the attackers' identities or the countries where users received notifications.
"Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-," it wrote in the warning to affected customers. "This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do. Although it's never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning -- please take it seriously," Apple added in the text.
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| Read more »It’s not uncommon for younger music fans to create their own song mixes for social media posts, especially on TikTok. The problem is that artists don’t get paid for these unofficial mixes, and that’s something an upcoming Spotify song remixing feature aims to (kinda) change …
| Read more »Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall.
| Read more »DuckDuckGo started life as a privacy-first search engine before adding a web browser, email protection and more, and the company has now announced its first ever paid subscription: DuckDuckGo PrivacyPro.
This bundles an open-source VPN service with personal information removal and identify theft restoration for $9.99 per month …
| Read more »iPhone SE 4 Just Leaked: You’ll Want One, and It’s Launching in 2025
Apple announced the first iPhone SE in March 2016 to appeal to those looking to buy an iPhone without a big budget. The company has since then released three versions, and it’s just a few months away from presenting the next one. The idea is quite simple: a chassis that packs parts from older models […]
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| Read more »A serious bug known to affect the two most recent Apple Watch models is more widespread than previously thought, Apple has admitted in a memo to authorized repair companies. As well as the Series 9 and Ultra 2 launched in late 2023, it also affects three models from previous years: the Series 7, Series 8, and Ultra 1.
Back in February, an apparently leaked internal memo revealed that Apple was aware of a screen problem with its newest smartwatches which the company referred to as “false touches.” Despite Apple’s somewhat mild description of the issue, customers reported that it could cause the screen to jump around or behave erratically without any input, and coined the term “ghost touches.”
This week, Twitter/X user...
| Read more »Google Photos Is Bringing Magic Editor to iPhones & iPads Soon
This year seems lucky for iPhone users with a bunch of AI features prepping to debut with iOS 18, and now Google has announced that it will bring its latest AI-powered photo editing to all Google Photos iOS users, for no extra cost. Per the announcement, Google is making it available across Android and iOS […]
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| Read more »Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager.
The safety measure is designed to protect against three problems, including the growing problem of ‘sextortion’ on the platform …
| Read more »If your Apple Watch is experiencing an ongoing “false touch” or “ghost touch” issue, you’re not alone. The issue is ongoing, wherein the device registers a touch even if the display hasn’t been tapped by the user. Apple first referenced this problem in a memo sent to Authorized Service Providers in February. At the time, […]
| Read more »The new iPhone 16 won’t be here until September, but we already know a lot about it. More than the new chip, slimmer bezels, and better cameras, the most anticipated feature of each year’s iPhones is the new colors Apple has in store. Here’s what we know so far about what’s coming this year.
iPhone 15: Will there be a new mid-cycle color?
For the past several years, Apple has introduced a new iPhone color midway through the cycle to boost sales and interest a bit before the next model arrives in the fall. Here are the most recent examples of this:
The judge due to hear the Apple antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice has recused himself, meaning that he will no longer preside over the case.
Judge Michael E. Farbiarz yesterday filed paperwork stating that his recusal is “necessary” under Code of Conduct rules …
| Read more »WhatsApp Testing a Feature To Share Status to Instagram Stories on iPhones
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature that allows users to share their WhatsApp status updates directly to their Instagram Stories. This feature is currently under development and has been spotted in beta testing for both Android and iOS versions of the app. Similar to how users can share Instagram Stories to […]
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| Read more »When I was a kid, the first personal computer I ever saw showed up in an elementary school classroom one day and changed my life. But in the early days of the computer, they were expensive and impractical–yet somehow also on the cutting edge and pointing toward the future. Computers were more than a decade away from becoming ubiquitous.
Things were different in the 1970s, I guess. (But yes, they were as colorful as you imagine–but much smellier.) Today, we are so tech-savvy as a society that we’ve forgotten what it’s like to be on the ground floor of a barely feasible product category. And yet, that’s just where we are with the Apple Vision Pro and similar products.
I’m not declaring that the Vision Pro has a special destiny because there’s no way to know that. But I do feel comfortable suggesting that those who are declaring it a dead end and a failed product might want to consider how foolish it would have been...
| Read more »Apple is alerting users to a new instance of an identified mercenary spyware attack on the iPhone. Possible victims have been sent an email from Apple describing how the attack could “remotely compromise the iPhone”. Victims are being notified in India and 91 additional countries, via Reuters.
Mercenary attacks of this nature typically cost millions of dollars, and are often useless once discovered by security researchers and patched by iOS security updates. They are often believed to be state-sponsored, due to the high cost of development to craft such complex and sophisticated attacks. However, in a notable change of language, Apple no longer says this explicitly in its threat notifications.
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| Read more »Unlock the full potential of your Xbox Series X or S with the Bionik Pro Kit+, a curated bundle designed to enhance your gaming sessions like never before. It features a selection of essential gaming accessories, making it an upgrade for any gamer looking to optimize their setup for performance, comfort, and convenience. Get this bundle for just $39.99 (reg. $89) for a limited time.
This kit includes a CLR-50 over-ear gaming headset, which offers comfort and the...
| Read more »Safari Is Now 60% Faster Than Before, and Apple Wants To Improve It Even More
Safari is the default browser on all Apple devices. It was first introduced in 2003, and since then it has become an essential app on our devices. Apple engineers work every day to make it better. In fact, today they have confirmed that in the last six months they have made it 60% faster. A […]
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| Read more »How To Disable Adobe Genuine Service Alert on Mac: 3 Methods
Knowing how to disable the Adobe Genuine Services Alert on a Mac can be useful in certain situations. However, it would be best if you considered talking to Adobe support. Nonetheless, I had a friend who needed help removing this alert due to an error they were experiencing, and getting it done was surprisingly simple. […]
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| Read more »“Batterygate” Strikes Again: Canadian Users Could Receive $150 From Apple
“Batterygate” refers to one of the most well-known scandals affecting Apple’s reputation. A few years ago it was settled in the United States, and now, it has reached Canada. Users of some iPhone models in this country can claim up to $150 Canadian from Apple. The accusation against Apple is based on the fact that […]
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| Read more »Apple chipmaker TSMC is apparently on track toward manufacturing its 2nm and 1.4nm chips, which could be found in future generations of Apple silicon-based products. The manufacturing time frames for mass production of 2nm and 1.4nm chips have now apparently been determined: Trial production of the 2nm node will begin at in the second half […]
| Read more »We’re seeing almost every corner of the tech sector adopt artificial intelligence at an alarming rate, and the best way to find your way around in this world is to know how it works. That’s the aim of the Ultimate AI & Automation Developer Bundle, a series of programming courses with a focus on harnessing the power of ChatGPT and other, more specialized tools.
Yes, you’ll find instruction here on basic programming languages like Python, Java, and...
| Read more »Apple Alerts iPhone Users in 92 Countries About Spyware Attacks, Yet to Name the Countries
Apple has issued threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries. The alerts warn users that they may be targeted by a complex spyware attack known as “mercenary spyware.” These attacks are said to be different from common malware, which are designed to specifically attack on individual devices and often target journalists, politicians, or even […]
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| Read more »How To Fix Sony BRAVIA TV Remote Not Working on Apple TV
Is your Sony BRAVIA TV remote not working on Apple TV? The same thing happened to me recently. What made troubleshooting so difficult was that I had to sift through several potential causes, from HDMI-CEC bugs to brand compatibility issues. I wasted hours tinkering with my devices. To help you get back to your shows […]
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| Read more »How to Fix All Ghost Touch Issues on Your Apple Watch
In this guide, we will help you fix "Ghost Touch", "Phantom Touch", and "False Touch" issues on your Apple Watch.
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| Read more »Apple Drops Safari Technology Preview 192 With New Features and Bug Squashes
Apple is rolling out a new Safari Technology Preview 192 update for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura. Of course, it comes hot on the heels of the previous Safari Technology Preview 198 which was released last month and packed similar bug fixes and performance enhancements. These Safari Technology Preview updates generally let developers and anyone […]
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| Read more »Apple has once again acknowledged an ongoing “false touch” problem affecting Apple Watch users. Oftentimes referred to as “ghost touches,” this issue causes the Apple Watch to act as if the display is being tapped, even when it isn’t.
| Read more »Apple’s WebKit team has published a new blog post this week detailing how they’ve made significant upgrades to Safari’s performance over the last several months. The improvements come following the debut of Speedometer 3.0 in March, described as a “major step forward in making the web faster for all.”
| Read more »Every year, Apple announces the new version of iOS at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. It then enters a beta testing period (first for developers only, then for the public) before being released in September, around the time the new iPhones go on sale.
We don’t expect the process or timeline to change this year, but that’s about the only thing we can count on being the same as years past. When it comes to iOS 18 itself—its features and changes—the rumors and leaks point to what might be one of the most consequential iPhone software updates in years.
What follows is a summary of rumors and leaks, but bear in mind that the final product may not quite resemble what you read here. Information about upcoming Apple products is often unreliable, and even when it’s accurate, plans change. That said, this is what we think we know so far.
Updated April 10: The latest iOS 18 rumors...
| Read more »Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire.d
Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what projects actors, directors, and producers are involved in.
We’ve divided this list in two: Coming Soon is a list of shows for which Apple has given an official release date or release window, and Further Out compiles content that is still in production or perhaps haven’t even begun yet.
Updated 04/10/23: Several shows and films...
| Read more »macOS 15 Will Focus On Stability: Here’s What We Know About It
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is only two months away. The company will hold its main event on June 10, and the anticipation couldn’t be stronger within the community. Artificial intelligence, spatial computing, visionOS, and other operating systems will receive major updates. It’s not clear what to expect from macOS 15. However, insiders and leakers […]
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| Read more »We’ve seen some Apple Retail Stores seeking to unionize in recent years, especially after a store in Maryland became the first in the US to vote to unionize. Now the staff at Apple Short Hills in New Jersey has also petitioned to unionize.
| Read more »Anker is taking another stab at the hybrid power bank that turns into a USB-C charger when plugged into the wall. Its new 30W Power Bank Fusion goes one step further by pairing thewith a built-in USB-C cable.
| Read more »While the iPhone 16 won’t feature any dramatic design changes, Apple is allegedly planning to shake up the color choices. According to a new rumor today, the iPhone 16 will be available in two additional colors compared to the iPhone 15 lineup.
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| Read more »It probably won’t surprise anyone that the iPhone 16 will have some minor differences from the iPhone 15. Slimmer bezels, a slightly different arrangement of cameras on the back, a new processor, and so on. Now, a pair of new rumors gives us some possible insight into other changes from last year’s iPhone.
First, we have a leaker from Chinese social media site Weibo with an unproved track record who claims to have battery figures for this year’s iPhone 16 models (compared to the iPhone 15 lineup):
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Smaller web browsers are gaining traction in the European Union after the Digital Markets Act (DMA) started requiring designated gatekeepers like Google and Apple to make it easier to switch default web browsers on devices.
Previously, tech giants were able to lock users into setting their own browsers as defaults—or at least make it complicated to update the defaults—offering the majority of users their own browsing services for free while collecting data used for ad-targeting. This, the EU feared, kept users from switching to defaults that...
| Read more »Following the addition of crosswords in iOS 17, Apple News+ is expanding its catalog of games as part of iOS 17.5. Starting with iOS 17.5, there is a new game called “Quartiles” available in the News app, which prompts players to select from a grid of tiles to form words.
| Read more »Like macOS Ventura, Sonoma comes with System Settings as the replacement for System Preferences. With that, the Mac System Report isn’t where it used to be. Here’s how to find it to get all the fine details of your Mac.
| Read more »TSMC’s 2nm Process Chips on Track, Setting Stage for iPhone 17 Pro Line
The past few days must have been quite challenging for Taiwan, as the nation was recently hit by an earthquake — the largest in 25 years — which also disrupted TSMC’s fab. However, despite hurdles, Apple’s major chipmaker, Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), seems to be on track with 2nm process chips. According to a […]
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| Read more »Apple Now Assembles 1 in 7 of Iphones in India, Numbers Only To Increase
Apple has significantly increased its iPhone production in India, assembling $14 billion worth of devices in the last fiscal year. This shows a doubling of production from the previous year and also shows that Apple is accelerating efforts to diversify its manufacturing base beyond China, where, let’s be honest, it hasn’t been performing the best, […]
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| Read more »We’re halfway through the work week and all of today’s best deals are headlined by the first discount in months on Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini. Now starting from $549, the savings carry over to a pair of rare price cuts on Apple’s Space Black Magic Keyboard with Touch ID at $49 off and Magic Mouse from $68. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »AI To Revolutionize iOS 18: Safari Will Implement a New Intelligent Browsing Assistant
Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, and something massive about it just leaked. It looks like artificial intelligence will be one of the main topics at the event. Furthermore, Apple could discuss how to implement AI to enhance its software. Safari could be one of the first apps to […]
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| Read more »New Rumor Throws Cold Water on Mid-Cycle iPhone 15 Color
Apple usually takes wraps off a new color every mid-cycle or during the spring, but that seems unlikely to happen with the current iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, as per the latest rumor. The rumor comes from Chinese tipster Instant Digital on Weibo, who believes there will be no mid-cycle iPhone 15 color variant, contradicting […]
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| Read more »According to a report by DigiTimes (subscription required), chip maker TSMC is on schedule with its 2nm manufacturing process, which could mean that Apple will start using 2nm chips as soon as next year.
TSMC may be able to start trial runs of 2nm later this year, with small production runs following that, and larger production starting later in 2025. The timing seems to indicate that the A19 processor in the 2025 iPhone Pro would be the first 2nm chip. That could be followed by a 2nm M4 chip in the MacBook Pro and iMac, and maybe any other Mac if it did not get an M3 upgrade (the Mac mini, in particular).
DigiTimes also reports that TSMC is already working on the production process after 2nm, which...
| Read more »One of Vision Pro’s most exciting capabilities, to me personally, is the ability to display multiple Mac monitors in virtual form. Viture One XR glasses have now gained that same capability.
When I first tested the glasses, I noted that while they could act as a Mac monitor, they were limited to a single monitor – this this has now changed …
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| Read more »Dramatically rising streaming prices have lead to an increase in video piracy, and major Hollywood studios are now asking Congress to pass a new law to address it.
The exact same law, in fact, that it tried and failed to get passed in 2012, after major websites went dark in protest …
| Read more »iPhone 16 to launch in Seven Beautiful New Colors
Apple is only five months away from announcing the new iPhone 16. We still don’t know many details about these devices, although there is one that has just been leaked: colors. It’s always one of the most controversial choices every year, but Apple won’t disappoint this time according to a recent leak. An anonymous Weibo […]
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| Read more »Following an apparent delay due to production difficulties, Apple’s much-anticipated iPad refresh is now expected to take place in early May. And the odds on the announcements including a new iPad Pro with an OLED display just got a lot better, thanks to the discovery of giveaway code in the latest iPadOS beta.
As first spotted by 9to5Mac, the beta of iPadOS 17.5 contains references to both unreleased iPads and new display firmware. There are four identifiers that don’t match any currently known models:
Apple chipmaker TSMC appears to be on track with its work on a 2nm chip destined for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in 2025 – as well as for the 1.4nm chips beyond that.
A new supply-chain report said TSMC has faced two challenges, but indications are that neither of them will significantly impact on its production schedule …
| Read more »iOS 18 is rumored to include a number of new artificial intelligence features spread across the entire operating system. A new rumor today suggests that one of those features could be “Safari browsing assistant.”
As for what that means, we are left to speculation for now…
| Read more »One of the changes Apple had to make to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) was to present customers with a list of iPhone web browsers during setup, and to choose the one they want. Browsers must be listed in random order, so that Safari isn’t highlighted.
We’d previously seen some indication that the new antitrust law was proving effective, and a new report today says this is true for six leading browser companies …
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| Read more »Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered,
The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees, data caps, and other misleading marketing of broadband packages – and takes effect today. You can see below full details of the information which must be provided …
| Read more »A new report says that one in seven iPhones are now made in India – pointing to a significant acceleration in Apple’s work to reduce its dependence on China.
Apple’s reliance on China as its key manufacturing hub has been placing the company in an increasingly vulnerable position …
| Read more »I love s, and if you love HomeKit, it’s a vendor you’ll want to follow. They make incredibly easy-to-use and reliable smart home products at prices that won’t empty your bank account. They’ve released a new motion and light sensor called the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2.
| Read more »Lumafield, a company that makes industrial CT and X-ray scanning software and equipment for designers, has a fascinating blog post and YouTube video comparing the internal structures of the Apple Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest Pro. The catch is that these aren’t your everyday “took them all apart” teardowns, but rather comparisons of high-resolution industrial CT scans. You get a good sense, especially in the YouTube video, of how these products were arranged and designed differently....
| Read more »I’ve long been a user of the 2019 Intel Mac Pro. I firmly believe it is one of the best, most upgradable products Apple has ever released. And even with a new M2 Ultra-equipped Mac Pro on the market, I’m not giving up my 2019 Mac Pro just yet.
To be clear, I’m not recommending that you go buy this discontinued product. Generally, most users should not consider an Intel Mac Pro—or Apple silicon Mac Pro for that matter. A Mac Studio with the M2 Ultra can do what’s needed in most key areas. The newly-minted MacBook Pro with an M3 Max is an absolute performance champion that’s power efficient and priced right.
I simply appreciate...
| Read more »A change to Apple’s App Store rules has reversed an old rule that has historically prohibited emulators on the iPhone and iPad. The rule has altered a prohibition on apps that run external code, which has led to a de facto ban on console and classic game emulators. Specifically, Apple is now allowing “software that […]
| Read more »It may be a minor update, but if you’re a Vision Pro user, it could come in handy. Apple on Tuesday released visionOS 1.1.2, a minor update to the wearable device’s operating system. The update, according to Apple’s release notes, introduces unspecified bug fixes and is recommended for all users. The company has also released […]
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I was recently chatting with someone about what it was like in the early days of Apple’s second act with the iPod, and I mentioned that Mac users had the ultimate flex against PC users: no viruses and no malware. This was when PC users could get a virus from simply breathing in the wrong direction. The general argument from the mainstream at the time was that once Macs became popular, they’d be filled with viruses as well. The Mac became popular (especially at work), and the mass virus attacks never arrived. So that begs the question of 2024: Do you need malware protection on macOS...
| Read more »How much difference does a powerful operating system make? Ask anyone who’s trying to operate without one. Whether you’ve been waiting to upgrade your current PC or start a new one on the right foot, there’s never been a better time.
If you have a Windows device that could use a boost, now may be the perfect time to upgrade your OS. Microsoft’s most up-to-date OS, Windows 11 Pro, is now on sale for only $31.99 with code ENJOY20 through April 16.
Windows 11 Pro offers a user-friendly experience for increased multi-tasking. For...
| Read more »If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure, but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN.
Using a VPN essentially makes you invisible on the web–your data is encrypted, your IP address is hidden, and you can even make it look like you are surfing from another country. This latter reason is the key motive many people using a VPN have: they want to access services that are locked to a particular region, such as accessing U.S. Netflix from the U.K or...
| Read more »Some Vision Pro Users Are Blaming the AR/VR Headset for Causing Health Issues
Apple Vision Pro has now been available in the U.S. for quite a few months, and some owners have come out to share their experiences alleging that the top-dollar AR/VR headset is causing health issues such as headaches, neck issues, and black eyes. It’s not surprising considering the initial reviews of Vision Pro, where some […]
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| Read more »[Solved] Apple Watch Typing Passcode on Its Own
An Apple Watch typing a passcode on its own may lead users to think the device is possessed, there is actually quite a reasonable explanation. While a friend of mine recently tried to perform an exorcism on their Apple Watch Ultra because it was acting so strange, I did some sleuthing online and found an […]
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| Read more »iPhone and Apple Watch Are Hot Favorites Among Teens, but VR Headsets Are Slowly Gaining Popularity
A Piper Sandler’s biannual teen study indicates that teenagers are still strongly in favor of the iPhone over Android. 85% of teenagers surveyed own an iPhone, and 86% say they’ll get one as their next smartphone. Even while the iPhone is still the most popular smartphone among teenagers, the percentage of teens who own one […]
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| Read more »Planning To Buy the New OLED iPad Pro? We Have Bad News
If rumors are true, there are only a few weeks left until Apple announces the new iPad Air and iPad Pro. Many people are waiting for their launch in order to get their hands on one of them. Especially the Pro model. But there is a catch: its price. We expect the new OLED iPad […]
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