How To Fix iPhone Screen/Display Flickering on iOS 17: 7 Tips
A few days ago, I reached for my iPhone to check my messages, only to be met with a screen flickering like a strobe light. It was jarring, to say the least. Although I could still use my phone, it was clear something wasn’t right. Screen flickering on iOS 17 can stem from several issues, […]
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| Read more »Apple prioritizes device durability over easier repairs, according to John Ternus, the company's head of hardware engineering, in a recent interview with YouTuber MKBHD. "It's objectively better for the customer to have that reliability," Ternus stated, adding that it is "ultimately better for the planet" due to significantly lower failure rates. Apple tests over 10,000 units of each product before release and incorporates real-world concerns into its testing suite.
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| Read more »Apple’s WWDC keynote is fast approaching, where the company will unveil all its AI features for iOS 18, macOS 15, and more.
I’ve written previously about how Apple has the potential to make AI mass-market with iOS 18 in a way few other companies can. I expect Apple’s presentation to largely focus on AI features that are simple to use and serve existing needs in a more convenient way. There probably won’t be many jaw-dropping moments during the keynote, but rather a lot of nice-to-haves.
However, after seeing what a new third-party autobiography app is doing with AI, I’m convinced Apple could have a blow away moment if it showed off an AI-supercharged Journal app.
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| Read more »Enlarge / Panty liners, hygienic tampons, and sanitary pads. (credit: Getty | LOU BENOIST)
People in the US are starting their menstrual cycles earlier and experiencing more irregularities, both of which raise the risk of a host of health problems later in life, according to an Apple women’s health study looking at data from over 70,000 menstruating iPhone users born between 1950 and 2005.
The mean age of people's first period fell from 12.5 years in participants born between 1950 and 1969 to 11.9 years in participants born between 2000 and 2005, with a...
| Read more »Apple Reveals Rigorous iPhone Durability Testing Process
Apple has offered a rare glimpse into the extensive durability testing its iPhones undergo before they hit the market. Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, shared details on X, revealing the various stages of water resistance testing and the use of specialized robots for drop tests. According to Brownlee, Apple has a dedicated room with […]
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| Read more »If you’ve ever wanted to take an early look at new versions of Apple’s operating systems before they launch, and maybe help shape them in the process, then Apple’s beta program is something you should consider. This initiative allows developers and public beta testers to gain access to the updates before they’re released, so they can help test for bugs and give any new features a thorough workout before they’re unleashed on the general public.
Apple will reveal the details of the next round of operating system updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which kicks off with a keynote on June 10 at 10nam PT. Soon after the keynote closed the first developer betas of...
| Read more »SmartGym for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac is out with a major update today. The new release brings a top-requested feature – tracking multiple equipment lists as well as the ability to personalize weights, give alternative exercise suggestions, a new Summary Screen for Apple Watch, and more.
| Read more »Today Instagram is rolling out a handful of enhancements to its Notes feature, including adding support for likes, mentions, and the ability to post prompts that others can respond to.
| Read more »Apple Notes to Soon Receive AI-Powered Summaries, Audio Transcriptions, More
Apple is readying up to include a wave of updates to its native Notes app with the release of upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15. Cupertino is, notably, prepping up all AI-powered features under the internally dubbed Project “Greymatter” umbrella. According to good folks at AppleInsider, the revamped Notes app will likely include in-app audio […]
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| Read more »Your Thursday edition of the best Apple (and Apple-adjacent gear) deals has arrived. Today we are headlining with the headliner M4 iPad Pros, including new all-time low pricing on the high-end 13-inch 1TB configuration as well as a sizable $365 price drop to secure the banger 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Cellular model at a major discount. From there, we move on to the entry-level M3 MacBook Pro that has now dropped back down to...
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There are smaller high-capacity laptop power banks available, but the Anker Prime 27650mAh is a respectable mixture of power and portability—and is particularly well suited to the 16-inch MacBook Pro that can take advantage of its 140W charging and larger battery capacity.
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$179.99
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| Read more »Keychron has built a strong reputation for mechanical keyboards over the last seven years and now the company has jumped into the slim keyboard market. The new B1 and B6 Pro Ultra-Slim models come in Apple’s Magic Keyboard style with some added features and an affordable price.
| Read more »The monitor might be the most important part of your Mac’s setup–after all, you can’t use any desktop computer without one and even the 16-inch MacBook screen can be extended to an external display twice that size. Because you’ll spend a lot of time looking at it, you’ll want to invest wisely. Not only will you want a monitor that provides a pleasing experience, but the quality of the images on the screen can also affect your work.
However, picking a new monitor can be daunting. Not only are there many manufacturers to choose from, but there are also lots of sizes, resolutions, and features to consider–and when we say lots, we mean lots. We’re here to help guide you while you shop, and we have some tips on what to look for in a monitor.
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| Read more »Getting an AirTag set up is super easy, but figuring out how to secure them to something like a bag or a zipper is a different discussion. Thankfully, this gorgeous leather loop from Apple is only $8 right now, down from $39, the best price we’ve ever seen and the perfect companion for your AirTaf.
Made out of red, tanned leather, this Apple AirTag case is simply gorgeous. Even more, it’s elegant no matter what you attach it to. This beautiful case will keep your AirTag tightly in place. Just loop the leather around whatever you want to hook it to, such as your backpack, and slip the AirTag through the cutout.
AirTags are super useful to have. These button-shaped devices will keep track of any of your personal items, such as your bags or keys. There are so many uses for AirTags that we’...
| Read more »Arc Search revolutionizes web browsing, Apple might borrow the idea
Arc Search is one of the most innovative apps on the market right now. It’s a new browser app aiming to revolutionize how we search the web by utilizing AI. Arc Search browses the web for you and provides a summary of its findings. When you enter a search term, Arc simply scrapes the top […]
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| Read more »Apple has placed a job ad for a senior Android engineer, in a signal that its walled garden strategy may soon have to change. The new recruit will work on an Apple TV app for Google’s mobile platform.
The ad, which inexplicably calls the platform “android” with a lower-case A in three out of five instances, says the Apple TV app team “is looking for a proactive, hardworking and experienced senior android [sic] engineer to lead the development of fun new features, and to help build an application used by millions to watch and discover tv [sic] and sports.”
There has technically been an Android TV+ app before now–the Chromecast version of the service runs on Android...
| Read more »A new report says that iOS 18 Siri features will include a better contextual understanding of things like people, companies, events, and locations.
A new ‘catch-up’ feature is also said to be included in the AI feature-set, where you can ask Siri to bring you up to speed on notifications you’ve received while away from your phone …
| Read more »Copilot in Microsoft Word for Mac Will Greet You With AI Summary When You Open a Document
According to Microsoft's roadmap, Copilot in Word for Mac will soon provide an AI summary when you open a new document.
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| Read more »Hands-on reviews of the new Vision Pro Marvel app What if…? are in, and are best described as mixed.
One reviewer said that it was “maybe the best hour I’ve spent on the device since I got it,” while another described it as a “flimsy” and “meh” experience. Both, however, were upbeat about the future potential …
| Read more »Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them.
It’s the latest development in the company’s protections for teens, after anti-grooming blocks and nudity blurring introduced earlier in the year …
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| Read more »Japan’s Individual Number Card – also known as My Number Card – is coming to Apple Wallet, a first for official identity documents outside of the US.
The country clearly expects residents to take some time to get used to the idea: It’s being announced around a year ahead of its rollout next spring …
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If you are looking for a screen for your MacBook or Mac mini, the overall package of the Dell U2723QE is well put together. This monitor is well-equipped, has an excellent picture, and is very bright. Its highlight is the built-in hub that not only brings a total of six USB ports but also an ethernet port. Thanks to the 90-watt charging power, the screen becomes a docking station–and it’s at a nice price.
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$549.99
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... | Read more »This might seem like a good time to buy a new iPhone. Apple’s got boosted trade-in values for the next couple of weeks, and there are plenty of spring carrier deals still going on. Plus rumors about the iPhone 16 coming this fall make it sound like a relatively minor upgrade, while the iPhone 17 late in 2025 seems more like a big overhaul (perhaps even a seismic shift, iPhone X-style).
But if you want our advice, we think you should still wait. WWDC is less than 2 weeks away and it’s almost certain to provide critical information...
| Read more »If you love controlling home accessories via your iPhone, you’re going to like Apple’s upcoming iOS 17.6 update. After examining a recent public code repository, the discovery of implementation source code for Matter, an Apple-backed smart home standard has been found. Matter is also open source, hence its public-facing code repository. The changes reference new […]
| Read more »Apple Releases Firmware Update 67F for AirPods Pro 2
Apple released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2. The new firmware version is 67F, and it’s available for both Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro 2. Apple rarely provides detailed information on what’s included in the AirPods firmware updates. This update is not an exception, as the official release notes […]
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| Read more »Apple may have found a way to process AI data while retaining a measure of user privacy. While the company will use WWDC to unveil its AI strategy within its operating systems, The Information has cited a method that Apple intends to employ confidential computing techniques, which will enable “black box processing”. Typically, cloud services […]
| Read more »Apple and OpenAI reportedly finalize the deal to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18
One of the biggest dramas in the tech industry has recently gained a new chapter. After months of negotiation, Apple has reportedly finalized a deal with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT functionality into iOS 18 and other operating systems. The specifics of the alleged agreement are still unknown. Sources believe Apple will announce the new deal […]
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| Read more »You may use the Notes app as a catchall for all kinds of scraps of thoughts, lists, long entries, shared financial details with family members, and much more. Apple lets you sync note entries across all your iCloud-linked devices to give you the broadest access to them. However, having access in more places can also make it easier to delete a note accidentally or not consider that it will be deleted everywhere. Or, you may have removed an entry and want to recover it.
Here’s how to find recently deleted notes, and make a last-ditch effort using Time Machine for older lost ones.
How to recover a deleted note
As in most of Apple’s library-based apps, Notes offers a Recently Deleted folder that acts as a “you may change your mind” holding area for about 30 days. When you delete an item, it winds up in this folder. You may not use folders in Notes routinely. Here’s how to find them:
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off with a keynote on June 10. We’ve heard rumors and reports about what Apple may do at its event, and we were wondering, what do you, the readers of Macworld and the listeners of this podcast, think? For this week’s show, we went to social media and asked for your thoughts on WWDC, and we talked about your hot takes on the show.
This is episode 886 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.
| Read more »Even with all the gaming innovations available, sometimes classic games are more fun. If you want to relive your childhood gaming nostalgia, you can do it with the My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro Video Game Console.
This Atari console comes ...
| Read more »5 Solutions if Text From iPad to Android Is Not Working
Trying to send a text from your iPad to an Android only to discover it’s not working can feel incredibly confusing, especially when you’re used to seamless messaging within the Apple ecosystem. Like most users, you might be quick to place the blame on your iPad. However, due to how Apple handles messaging services, your […]
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| Read more »Apple Seeks Android Engineers to Finally Bring Apple TV+ on Androids
Apple is reportedly developing a TV and sports app for Android, which means that the company is finally bringing, or at least planning, its TV+ service to Google’s platform. The job listing, linked below, mentions developing “fun new features” and an “application used by millions to watch and discover TV and sports.” This makes it […]
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| Read more »Just a few days ago, Apple released Tap to Pay on iPhone for users in Canada and Japan. And the company seems to be really committed to pushing the feature around the world, as it has just been launched in Italy.
| Read more »We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about Apple negotiating with OpenAI to use its GPT technology in iOS 18. Now a report from The Information has revealed that discussions have been going on since mid-2023, and Microsoft is worried about this deal between the two companies since it also relies on OpenAI.
| Read more »We’re less than two weeks away from WWDC 2024, another edition of Apple’s annual conference for developers. And although the main focus of the event is software, Apple has just launched a special playlist on Apple Music to promote WWDC 2024 with summer songs.
| Read more »Apple is finally bringing the Apple TV app to Android phones and tablets, as reported by Bloomberg. The company is in the process of hiring engineers to help lead the effort and build out the software. Previously, the company has made an app for the Android smart TV platform, but not Android itself.
Until now, the go-to answer for what should Android phone users do if they want to watch Apple TV+ shows, or enjoy MLS Season Pass, was to use the web experience at tv.apple.com. But obviously, a native app is much more compelling and could support features like offline downloads.
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| Read more »Apple is seeking a senior engineer to help build a television and sports app for Android, a sign the company is finally bringing its TV+ service to the rival smartphone platform. From a report: In a job listing published in recent days, Apple said it's looking for someone to lead the development of "fun new features" and "help build an application used by millions to watch and discover TV and sports." The move suggests that the company is looking to gain market share in video streaming -- and is setting aside its rivalry with Android in order to chase additional users. It's rare for Apple to develop software for Google's Android, which competes with its iOS platform. The TV+ service, launched in 2019, is Apple's answer to Netflix or Disney+, and the company has spent heavily on feeding it with original content.
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| Read more »Apple is out with its latest ad for the and Apple Pencil Pro. The new spot features three different animators’ takes on the same green screen footage in a side-by-side video. Check it out below.
| Read more »Major new release for network traffic management utility brings a bevy of new features. ($59 new, free update, 36.1 MB, macOS 14+)
| Read more »Badges app icons in macOS Spotlight search results for easier identification. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)
| Read more »Bug fix update for the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 93.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
| Read more »The AirPods Max are easily among the best-sounding high-end Bluetooth headphones you can buy. We even reviewed them a while back, giving them 4/5 stars. The main reason they didn’t get more stars was the price, as we believe they are wildly expensive.
This refurbished pair, however, can end up saving you over $200....
| Read more »Apple News Gains 60% Users in Last 4 Years, 3-4 Times Compared to Major Publishers Like NYT
Apple News is emerging as an important channel for news platforms struggling to monetize their work, according to a new report. The service, available on iPhones and other Apple devices, offers subscriptions for $12.99 per month or as part of a bundled Apple One package. The report shows a big rise in Apple News adoption […]
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| Read more »You probably know Halide, the pro camera app for iPhone. Who makes the Halide of video apps though? Turns out, it’s the makers of Halide themselves. Lux, the studio behind Halide, is launching their first pro video app for iPhone, called Kino. It’s a joy to use, with a design and user experience that matches the quality of the iPhone hardware.
| Read more »Your mid-week lineup of the best deals on Apple gear joins ongoing offers on the new M2 iPad Air and the M4 iPad Pro. First up, Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro now up to $350 off in various configurations. Next, we have AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C MagSafe case at one of the best prices of the year with a Geek Squad certification joining up to 44% off Apple’s iPhone 15 Silicone cases and a big-time deal on Level’s Apple Home Key Smart Lock+. Everything is waiting...
| Read more »As tech has matured over the years, every yearly update is more nuanced. The differences and upgrades are very incremental for most products today. So, the question of “Should you buy the budget version of something new or the old version of something premium?” is getting harder to answer. The current iPad lineup, specifically the new M2 iPad Air, is a great example of this. Should you buy a brand new M2 iPad Air or find a ? Let’s see if we can answer this.
| Read more »After a report on what Apple users do with their old iPads, analytics firm CIRP has released a study about how Apple News+ subscriptions in the US are growing compared to major publishers like the NYT, WSJ, and WP. Here’s what CIRP found.
| Read more »Ever wonder how Apple tests its iPhones for dust, water, drop protection, and more? Apple invited MKBHD to check out its special laboratories with custom machines for durability testing as well as talk with Apple’s chief of hardware John Ternus. Check out the fascinating Apple lab footage to see how it all works.
| Read more »Apple Begins iPhone 16 Display Production, Pro Max Delayed
With the new line of iPhones just a few months away, Apple is already putting the necessary pieces together. The Cupertino giant has reportedly approved the mass production of displays for most of the upcoming iPhone 16 variants. According to the South Korean publication The Elec, Apple has given its three main suppliers – Samsung, […]
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| Read more »The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 is the latest iteration of a product the company has been offering for around a decade now.
The battery case claims to extend the battery life of an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max by 50% – but in my testing, did better than that …
| Read more »At WWDC, Apple will unveil its AI strategy as part of iOS 18 and its other operating system announcements. As previously reported by Bloomberg and others, the company plans to exploit a combination of on-device and server processing.
However, processing of user data on Apple’s server infrastructures raises privacy concerns, especially when Apple has been touting on-device approach for so many years. Today, The Information explains Apple has what it thinks is a solution to provide rich AI processing abilities in its cloud while maintaining strict privacy standards.
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| Read more »Alongside the launch of the last month, Apple’s Beats brand also announced a very intriguing new Beats Solo Buds product. The company has now confirmed that Beats Solo Buds, with their remarkable 18 hours of battery life, will be available for order on June 18 for $79.99 and launch on June 20.
| Read more »Carrot Weather 6.0 is here with a range of new features and improvements. The default new design features a “garden that grows over time,” line charts have arrived for hourly and daily forecasts, weather news is integrated from around the world, and more.
| Read more »The controversial practice of parts pairing has been banned in right to repair legislation in Colorado, following a similar ban in Oregon back in March.
Apple has come under fire on a number of fronts for the practice, which can make it difficult or even impossible to carry out repairs using parts cannibalised from scrapped devices …
| Read more »Capturing a screen recording on your Mac is valuable for a variety of scenarios. There are handy third-party apps to help with this, but Apple offers a free built-in option with macOS. Follow along for several ways to screen record on Mac.
| Read more »Will there be a fourth season of Ted Lasso? As we approach the one-year anniversary of the season three finale, we still don’t have a definitive answer on whether the final episode was also the series finale.
However, Nick Mohammed, the actor who portrays Nate, just dropped a tease that would be too cruel if it were a red herring. While promoting the , the actor appears to suggest there’s more story to tell.
| Read more »Apple today unveils the trailer for its next big cinema release, Wolfs starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. The (intentionally awkward grammatically spelled) Wolfs sees the duo in an action comedy where two professional fixers are assigned to the same job.
The pair are forced to work together in a series of events that neither expected. The film is hitting theaters on September 20, and will later stream exclusively on Apple TV+. Watch the trailer below …
| Read more »While we wait for Apple to unveil all the new features for iPhones and AirPods in iOS 18, Apple hasn’t stopped pushing out smaller updates to its current software. Last week we got iOS 17.5.1 and this week there’s a new AirPods Pro firmware update.
As usual, we don’t know exactly what the update does, only that it includes “bug fixes and other improvements” and it’s important enough to release two weeks before...
| Read more »WWDC 24 Schedule Highlights: Keynote, Labs, and More
Apple is preparing for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. WWDC 2024 is set to kick off on June 10 and will start with the main keynote, followed by developer sessions, labs, and more. This highly anticipated annual event will take place both virtually and at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The keynote, scheduled […]
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| Read more »The Internet Archive, best known for its Wayback Machine, says that it has been under a sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack for several days. The non-profit says that it is in contact with the attackers, though their motivation is as yet unclear …
| Read more »It looks like the next Apple antitrust battle will take place in India, as the country prepares its own competition law, which is closely modelled on Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). We learned last week that Japan is also close to implementing its own version of the DMA.
It’s the DMA which has required Apple to permit third-party App Stores, as well as give iPhone users a proactive choice of web browser …
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| Read more »The Apple Store TRX, the company’s first ever retail store in Malaysia, has been one of the worst-kept secrets in Kuala Lumpur – but is now finally official.
Apple has revealed that the store opens at 10am on June 22, and is offering wallpaper to celebrate the funky design …
| Read more »Plans for the rollout of the next-gen CarPlay don’t seem to be going too well. Despite Porsche being announced as one of the first companies in line to support it, the company has implied that its first hybrid Porsche 911 won’t include it.
The German sports car maker says that the $164k 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will see CarPlay “integrated more deeply into the vehicle,” but went on to imply that this doesn’t mean it will be the next-generation experience Apple first announced almost two years ago …
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The Logitech Wave Keys is a good keyboard with a generous stroke and familiar clicking sounds. The keyboard connects easily to the Mac via Bluetooth and has a whole range of additional function keys as well as additional labeling on the number keys. The padded tray relieves strain on the wrists when typing. The keyboard uses AAA and does a good job of using power efficiently.
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$59.99
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| Read more »Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.5, Prevents Downgrade From iOS 17.5.1
Apple has stopped signing iOS 17.5 today, which means users can no longer downgrade to this version from iOS 17.5.1. It’s a routine move by Apple to encourage users to stay on the most up-to-date software. Apple usually stops signing older iOS versions two weeks after a new one comes out. However, the development discontinued […]
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| Read more »Apple Announces Finalists of the 2024 Apple Design Awards Ahead of WWDC Event
Apple revealed the finalists for the 2024 Apple Design Awards on May 28th. The awards program recognizes excellence in app and game design across various categories. This year’s iteration introduces a new category: Spatial Computing, apps specifically designed for Apple’s Vision Pro. Held annually during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the Design Awards celebrate innovation, […]
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| Read more »Technology improvements are a bit like going to a movie or a magic show: you want to be wowed, but it works best when you don’t see what’s going on behind the scenes. You don’t want to know about the trapdoor, or the strings holding people up as they soar through the air, even if it gives some appreciation for the difficulty of the production, it robs it of some of its power and awe.
Apple ends up having to ride this line a lot. At the root of its ethos has been the desire to provide technology that feels magical and amazing to its customers. With every year that goes by and every new device that comes out, Apple wants to boast about its impressive new functionality, but some of its biggest technological breakthroughs happen at a level that is totally invisible to its users.
It’s cases like that where the company has the difficult task of impressing how advanced some of these technologies are without belaboring...
| Read more »You may start seeing MacBook Pro notebooks with OLED in 2026. Per a supply chain report, the display technology could arrive for Apple’s flagship notebook in roughly two years’ time. The report includes the iPad Pro, which the report says will triple demand for OLED screens in tablets, and going forward, will influence competitors’ strategies […]
| Read more »If you’re eager to learn this summer, Apple has just posted the full details as to its 2024 Worldwide Developers conference, which is set to take place from June 10 to June 14. Apple has stated that the standard keynote address will be held on June 10 at 10 AM Pacific Time. Apple is expected […]
| Read more »Everybody needs their charging options to be efficient, but who says they have to be boring? The smart, neo-industrial design of this transparent power bank gives you the best of both worlds: quick, high-capacity backup power in a package that’s a real conversation starter.
The aluminum frame has a durable tempered glass surface that allows you to see the inner workings of the 5,000mAh battery. The surface can withstand drops of up to 1 meter, and it has anti-scratch and...
| Read more »The hype is real when it comes to AI, but not all AI assistants are created equal. If you need equal parts quantity and quality, Scribbyo is a reliable option for producing content that goes far beyond simple blog posts and can be highly tailored to your needs.
The real attraction of this AI tool is its interface, which lets you quickly and precisely define what you need and what kind of audience you want to target.
You can use one of 50 templates to create posts, images, or captions on the fly or use the chatbot to “...
| Read more »Copilot is a chatbot based on OpenAI’s GPT-4 developed by Microsoft. It has been integrated into many Microsoft products, including Office and Bing. And now, even Telegram users can take advantage of Copilot through a bot that works right from the messaging app.
| Read more »What To Do if Your iPhone Is Stuck on White Screen: Key Tips
Imagine reaching for your iPhone to send a quick text or capture a funny moment, only to be greeted by a blinding white screen. No icons, no lock screen, no response — just an unsettling white void. This scary situation, often called the “White Screen of Death (WSOD),” makes your device unusable. You can’t access […]
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| Read more »Fix “No Active Device Used for Your Location”: 6 Top Ways
Various apps rely on your location settings to function, from daily essentials like Maps and Weather to more critical tools like Find My and Emergency SOS. I keep it enabled almost 24/7 for this reason. Just imagine my panic when a stubborn error saying “No Active Device Used for Your Location” popped up on my […]
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| Read more »How To Save a TikTok Video to Gallery on iPhone (2024 Guide)
Found a video on TikTok that you want to save to Photos? iPhone sandbox apps, so they don’t interact with each other without your permission. However, you can still freely download videos from social media. These can then be shared with friends, uploaded to third-party editors, or simply kept for personal enjoyment. Here’s what to […]
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| Read more »AI is everywhere. Tech companies not talking about AI are hard to find. When compared to players leading in this space like OpenAI and Google, Apple is generally seen as being “behind.”
But despite AI being everywhere, in many ways it’s also still a fringe technology for the average person. It’s not truly mainstream. Sure it’s accessible to anyone with access to the web, but the number of people actually using services like ChatGPT is still relatively small compared to the total population of users with a smartphone or computer.
This is why next month’s WWDC presents Apple with tremendous opportunity. iOS 18 has the potential to truly bring AI to the masses.
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| Read more »Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.
If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round, but there are also some time-limited special events to grab, too. Here’s a list of all the activity achievements for the Apple Watch and how to unlock them.
Updated 05/28/23: The next limited activity badge you can get is on June 5 for Global Running Day.
Standard achievements
Most of the achievements can be earned year-round. If you open the Activity app on your...
| Read more »It seems like there’s a LEGO set for everything these days, as the popularity of LEGO continues to cross generational divides. There are LEGO sets for all kinds of popular movies, video games, and iconic locations, but if you’re looking for an Apple-themed LEGO set, you’re out of luck.
LEGO user @legotruman hopes to change that, as they have collaborated with @2A2A to create a LEGO Apple Store. And it’s a thing of beauty.
| Read more »As we reported earlier this year, Owlchemy Studios announced that it would be bringing its popular VR game “Job Simulator” to Apple Vision Pro in 2024. The game, which consists of performing tasks as if you were in a real-world job, is now officially available on the visionOS App Store.
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| Read more »How To Recover Deleted Call History on iPhone: Top Ways
For those looking to recover deleted call history from an iPhone, I don’t have the best news in the world. There is no direct way to recover deleted calls on your device, unfortunately, so accomplishing this task takes a little bit of creativity. Since having an accurate record of call logs can be extremely important […]
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| Read more »AirPods firmware updates. Where do they come from? What do they do? We don’t need the answers to those questions to tell you that updated firmware was just released.
The newly pushed AirPods Pro (2nd generation) firmware is labeled version 6.5.7 (6F7) and belongs to the same build train. It’s available for both the Lightning and USB-C version of AirPods Pro 2.
| Read more »With its recent $10 price cut, the 10th-gen iPad is Apple’s best tablet value ever, with a modern design and display for just $349. However, a sale like this makes it easy to recommend: Amazon is selling the 10th-gen iPad with 64GB of storage for $300 when you apply the coupon on the page, a savings of $49, and the first time we’ve seen this iPad dip this low.
The 10th-gen iPad has a similar design to the iPad Air, with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display and a flat-edge design with an aluminum back, USB-C, 12MP wide camera, landscape 12MP ultra-wide selfie cam with Center Stage...
| Read more »Apple has revealed the next Apple Watch Activity Challenge: Running Day. Here are all the details on how to earn this special award on June 5 along with some exclusive stickers.
| Read more »How To Fix iPhone Stuck on Hello Screen After Update (iOS 17 Guide)
For the most part, you can download and install iPhone updates without a hitch, but major issues, like your device getting stuck on the “Hello” screen, aren’t impossible. This is especially alarming because it renders your device completely unusable. It appears on brand-new and newly reset iPhones — all functions will be unavailable until you […]
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| Read more »The iOS Shortcuts app offers countless ways to make automations. One handy option is to create an iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut that can be valuable for a number of use cases. Here’s how it works and what you can do with it.
| Read more »WWDC 24 is just around the corner and in preparing for the big event, Apple is promoting a new “Get ready” list in its Developer app. Here’s what you can do to get organized for this year’s WWDC.
| Read more »Today alongside confirming the details for WWDC 2024’s keynote and other offerings, Apple has announced its Apple Design Award finalists for the year.
As per tradition, Apple annually recognizes some of the best apps on the App Store across a variety of categories. The finalists this year consist of 42 apps and games across a total of seven categories, with three apps and three games in each category. Brand new this year: a Spatial Computing category highlighting six Vision Pro apps.
| Read more »Today less than two weeks out from the June 10 start of WWDC, Apple has detailed what developers and other observers can expect out of its annual conference this year, which is expected to bring a host of news centered around AI.
| Read more »Apple is preparing to launch its second Beats Pill product since acquiring the audio brand nearly a decade ago. After being bought by Apple in 2014, introduced the Beats Pill+ that sold from 2015 to 2020. While it was discontinued without a replacement in sight, the forthcoming Beats Pill has been showing up everywhere from celebrity sightings to regulatory listings.
Seeing the unreleased Beats Pill is an effective tease, but it doesn’t tell us what’s different this time around aside from an apparent integrated lanyard for toting it. However, 9to5Mac has learned through sources what features and specifications will accompany the new Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker when it officially launches.
| Read more »What To Do if ‘Ready for Repair’ in Find My Is Not Going Away
Although the Ready for Repair feature is a useful addition to iOS 17.5, having the message repeatedly appear in Find My — even after you fix your device — is undeniably annoying. You can still use your iPhone despite this erroneous message, but it’s understandable to want to resolve it. Luckily, this issue is usually […]
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| Read more »The new iPad Pro is Apple’s first large-screen device to use OLED tech, but. according to a new report, the rest of Apple’s high-end big-screen devices won’t be far behind. According to a market analyst Omdia, Apple is “highly likely” to replace the mini-LED displays in the MacBook Pro with OLED screens as soon as 2026.
The report explains that Apple is a key contributor to the growth of demand for OLED displays, fueled by production for the new iPad Pro. However, while the iPad Air and iPad mini will eventually get OLED displays, Omdia says the surge in demand isn’t limited to iPads and iPhones and extends to Apple’s other devices as well:
Apple is highly...
| Read more »The new Apple Find My-equipped Nomad Tracking Card is making its worldwide debut today. I have talked on end about these slim card-style wallet trackers in the past, posted on social about how much I love them, and now one of our favorite Apple accessory brands is entering the space for the first time. It will be available for purchase directly from the official Nomad site at any time now, but be sure to head below for more details and some of our early hands-on impressions of the new Nomad Apple Find My Tracking Card.
| Read more »While there are still a number of hangover Memorial Day Apple deals floating around in our massive roundup you’ll find right here, some new offers have popped up this morning as well. First up, we have a straight up $50 price drop on Apple’s new 13-inch M2 iPad Air with 256GB of memory joined by the Alpine Loop Apple Watch Ultra 2 configurations dropping to $714 shipped. But if Apple’s more high-end gear isn’t for you right now, the...
| Read more »Apple’s M3-series MacBook Pro was released in the fall of 2023, but Apple has seemingly put the laptop on a more frequent update cycle, with reports of an M4 MacBook Pro hitting the rumor mill.
We’ll see more rumors between now and the M4 MacBook Pro release. This article will keep track of what’s being reported, as well as offer a perspective based on Apple’s current lineup.
Updated May 28, 2024: Apple may use OLED technology for the MacBook Pro display but not until 2026.
MacBook Pro M4: Release date
Apple has yet to make a big impression in the AI market, which is sizzling hot right now. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on April 11, Apple wants to make a big splash with the M4 chip, which will have big AI enhancements and Apple wants...
| Read more »If there’s something I hate a lot nowadays, it is seeing the battery life draining away, as I know for sure I won’t be able to reach my charger before it all shuts off. One thing that can help is the Baseus for MagSafe Portable Charger, which is available at a fantastic price of $27, down from its usual price of $46. This compact charger will ensure your phone stays powered up wherever you are.
The Baseus charger has a powerful magnetic suction that effortlessly attaches to your iPhone. Designed specifically for iPhones, it won’t block your camera lens and fits snugly with a width of 2.77 inches and a thickness of 0.72 inches. It’s small enough...
| Read more »Apple’s AirPods Max launched all the way back in 2020, and the product has received zero updates in its four years on the market. Now, with competitors like the Sonos Ace entering the headphone scene, many shoppers are wondering if Apple has a new AirPods Max 2 model in the works.
Here’s what the latest reporting says about when to expect the new AirPods Max 2.
| Read more »When Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro and iPad Air at its Let Loose event in early May, the most notable change was the new location for the front camera. Following the 10th-gen iPad’s lead, Apple finally moved the camera to the longer “landscape” edge, making FaceTime calls much more natural when docked.
However, while the camera placement is an obvious nod to users favoring the iPad as a landscape device, Apple didn’t change the orientation of the Apple logo on the back of the device, which is the same as it has been since the original iPad launched in 2010. However, a new report from French-language site...
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