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.
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| 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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| Read more »How To Fix myQ ‘Cannot Connect to Server’ in watchOS 10.4
MyQ users getting “Cannot connect to server” in watchOS 10.4 might think that the usual suspects may be at play for the error, but the answer is quite surprising. My friend recently tried some basic solutions to fix this server connection issue: disabling and enabling Airplane Mode, resetting Wi-Fi networks, etc. While none of these […]
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| Read more »Don’t let a language barrier prevent you from forging new connections with people from different countries and with varying backgrounds. During a limited-time price drop that lasts only through April 16th at 11:59 PM PT only, you can take an extra 20 percent off a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning with code ENJOY20, bringing it down to just $159.99 (reg. $599).
Babbel has 14 languages on its platform and it helps users learn one at a time with a mix of bite-sized lessons, personalized review sessions, and speech-adjustment via speech-recognition technology. It allows you to download lessons for offline use too. Babbel is...
| Read more »How To Install visionOS 1.1.2 on Your Apple Vision Pro
Unsurprisingly, the tech community is divided on the Apple Vision Pro. Some believe it’s an innovative device that can shape the future, while others think it’s just another gimmick. Regardless of your opinions, it’s no secret that the first visionOS versions were buggy. The good news, however, is that Apple quickly addresses these issues. You […]
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| Read more »2024 iPad Pro Likely to Feature OLED Display, hints iPadOS 17.5 Code
The past few months have been all about anticipating the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. The launch has faced numerous delays, and the latest reports hint that we will see the new devices hit shelves during the second week of May. A new report from 9to5Mac says that iPadOS 17.5 beta code strings […]
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| Read more »iMessage Not Syncing on Mac After Sonoma Update? Check These 6 Fixes
I recently updated my MacBook with the new macOS Sonoma version and things haven’t been going well. The iMessage app is not syncing on my iPhone and Mac—it has become a daunting experience overall. Thankfully, I quickly found a few methods that fixed the underlying errors. Here’s everything I did. What To Do if iMessage […]
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| Read more »How To Mute Your Apple Watch Notifications
While Apple Watch alerts are useful, having it unintentionally ring during serious situations, e.g., meetings or classes, will be problematic. There’s a common misconception that putting your iPhone in Silent mode automatically turns off the ringer on all your Apple devices. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Here’s a quick guide on how to mute your […]
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| Read more »9to5Mac’s Zac Hall joins Jeff Benjamin in this week’s episode of Overtime to discuss Visioneers, his new Apple Vision Pro podcast, and his origin story with 9to5Mac.
| Read more »Meta confirmed last month that it plans to launch the official Threads API for developers in June. With the API, developers will be able to create apps and other tools that integrate with the social networking platform. Now the company owned by Mark Zuckerberg has shared more details about what to expect from the Threads API.
| Read more »Apple has been working on new iPads for a long time, since the last time the company introduced new iPads was in October 2022. According to rumors, the next generation is expected to be equipped with OLED displays for the first time – and the first iPadOS 17.5 beta seems to confirm this.
| Read more »The AR/VR device market has always been considered a niche. Even with the launch of the Apple Vision Pro earlier this year, there was no expectation of major changes due to the high price tag of $3,500. However, a new survey by Piper Sandler has revealed that teenagers are using more VR headsets, at least in the US.
| Read more »The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 may have only debuted in September 2023, but the clock is already ticking for the release of their successors. We gather up all the news and rumors that give us some clues about what we might find in the Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 3 and whether there will be a new Apple Watch SE in 2024.
Update 4/9/24: The next Apple Watch could use a new display that would help save battery life.
Will Apple update the Apple Watch in 2024?
Apple will likely update the Apple Watch in 2024 as it has done so every year. We expect to see a new Apple Watch Series 10, a new Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a third-generation Apple Watch SE.
Apple has a pretty set release schedule when it comes to the Apple Watch range. Usually, the new devices are announced at the September events (alongside the new iPhones). The new Watch models then go on sale soon after. The only...
| Read more »This year’s Apple Watch Series 10 could offer a notable improvement in battery life. A new supply chain report this week says that the Apple Watch Series 10 will use a new display technology that lowers power consumption and improves efficiency. In turn, this could improve battery life across the board.
| Read more »BLUETTI, a pioneering provider of renewable energy storage systems, is expanding its Solar+ program to three new states – California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. This comprehensive one-stop solution aims to simplify the transition to solar power for homeowners, offering a seamless path to energy independence and reduced utility bills.
| Read more »Upgrading your HomeKit lifestyle with a smart garage door is one of the best changes you can make. For a long time, MyQ was an easy recommendation for people looking to easily turn their existing garage door into a HomeKit garage door. Chamberlin, the company behind the MyQ platform, discontinued its HomeKit accessory last year and recently even further cracked down on access to the MyQ platform.
Thankfully, there are other ways to bring HomeKit capability to your garage door without too much work. Here are some of my favorites…
| Read more »You don’t need to own an Apple Vision Pro to appreciate it. Just having competition from the high end is pushing Meta to improve its mainstream mixed reality headset.
Meta Quest 3 hit the market last year for $499. That’s $3000 shy of Vision Pro, but with the same goal of colorized passthrough for mixed reality. The only problem was that Meta’s version of passthrough was hardly comparable to Apple’s. My own evaluation is that Meta Quest 3 passthrough is usable but not convincing.
That appears to be changing now. In a Quest software update called v64, Meta says that it has improved passthrough quality for the . Here’s a summary from the release notes:
| Read more »Following moves of other tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, Apple is reportedly set to open a new office space in a Miami suburb. This won’t be the first corporate space for Apple in the city, but it will be larger than the existing office.
| Read more »We're seeing a boom in journaling apps as safer, easier ways to ease us back into posting everything online. From a report: Last year, Apple released a journal app with iOS 17. Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer just unveiled a photo app called Shine, which is made to share photos and memories with a select group of people. Today, Retro -- a startup that we called "the new Instagram" -- is launching a feature called Journals within the app, which lets you record both photos and notes for a select group of people.
As a lifelong journaler, it's hard to forget that I already have an intimate, safe space to record my life and share memories. It is a notebook. I don't have to worry about marketers selling my information, because it's not accessible. What if creating a safe space all of your own means just getting off the internet altogether? Most of these apps are based on the central premise that most of us would rather talk to family or close friends than with a pretty stranger...
| Read more »A new iPad Pro is coming, and it’s been described as the biggest refresh since 2018. With these improvements, however, will reportedly come a price increase. How much more expensive will the new iPad Pro models be, and how much of an increase would be too much? Here’s everything we know.
| Read more »Apple has released visionOS 1.1.2 to fix a few bugs, but the frustratingly opaque release notes don’t give us any idea what was fixed. No operating systems for other devices (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS) appear to have been updated at the same time, so whatever was wrong seems to be specific to the Apple Vision Pro. The visionOS 1.2 developer beta got an update today as well, likely to include the same unspecified bug fixes.
Apple’s release notes follow the boilerplate “unspecified bug fix” template:
This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/HT201222
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| Read more »Sennheiser is finally shipping its . These new and even more unique true wireless earbuds were first revealed at CES 2024 back in January, and now just in time for spring, are actually available for purchase for $329.95 at both and B&H.
| Read more »Apple updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. It kept the Home button and small form factor that appeals to some, but the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received by the masses, with many looking forward to the next generation and reviewers hoping Apple was planning a more radical overhaul of the device.
Right on cue, rumors are now starting to appear about what that might look like. In this article we’ve gathered together everything we know so far, and what we can reasonably speculate, about the iPhone SE 4.
Update 04/09/24: We’ve added some specs and details from the latest rumors about the iPhone SE 4, which is estimated to launch in the spring of 2025.
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| Read more »Apple has officially started beta testing iOS 17.5 with developers and public beta users. The update brings a handful of new features and changes, and is expected to be released sometime next month. Head below for everything we know right now.
| Read more »Apple has released a new software update for Apple Vision Pro. visionOS 1.1.2 is now available. According to the release notes, visionOS 1.1.2 focuses on bug fixes.
Apple is also testing visionOS 1.2 for Apple Vision Pro users on the beta release cycle. A new build of visionOS 1.2 has also been released today.
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| Read more »A new non-destructive teardown published today offers an incredible look inside Apple Vision Pro. Created using an industrial CT scanner, the images give us a look at the precise engineering that went into cramming all the cameras, sensors, and other technology inside Vision Pro.
| Read more »Want to go further with your Apple Watch health features or revisit important metrics you haven’t tracked in a while? Follow along for a look at 7 valuable ways you can check and improve heart health with Apple Watch.
| Read more »The chance to score Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for just $849 is headlining today’s best deals. It comes joined by official iPhone 15 MagSafe clear cases starting from $28 as well as a deep discount on this cellular Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel style at $197 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »It’s typically Windows computers that get all the news headlines for attracting computer viruses, which can mean it’s all too easy to forget that Macs are vulnerable to malware, too. Our pick of the best Mac antivirus software will help keep you and your Mac or MacBook safe from whatever rogue software comes your way.
Macs have traditionally been a far less tempting target for malware writers, leading some to believe that Macs don’t even need antivirus, but their increasing popularity means they’re not immune from viruses and other types of malware. Virus researchers at AV-Test reported 1968 new Mac malware versions for October 2023, which is a drop in the ocean compared to the 3,957,566 new pests on the Windows platform, but evidence nonetheless that viruses can be a threat to Mac users.
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| Read more »Late last year the messaging app Beeper raised the ire of Apple when it found a way to recreate Apple's infamous "blue bubble" messaging on Android. Apple later hobbled Beeper, but it's not an entirely unhappy ending: The startup has been acquired in a deal valued at $125 million. From a report: Founded three years ago, Beeper is being snapped up by Automattic, the respected parent company of WordPress, the blogging and content management platform, as well as Tumblr, which it acquired in 2019. Beeper cofounder Eric Migicovsky said that the company will continue to exist as a stand-alone product within Automattic, and that all of Beeper's 27 employees -- who, like Automattic's employees, are entirely remote -- will be absorbed into the larger entity.
Exact financial terms of the acquisition weren't disclosed. According to Migicovsky, Beeper will be part of Automattic's broader strategy to offer more messaging features. Automattic first invested in Beeper in 2022, and late...
| Read more »When Samsung released its first Galaxy Fold back in 2019, there was a ton of excitement, which was quickly tempered when people got a chance to try it out. Even after the early wrinkles were ironed out, one major flaw was still evident: the crease. Samsung has worked to lessen it over the years, but it’s still something of an eyesore–and a new report claims Apple is facing the same issue with its folding iPad.
The difference is Apple won’t ship its folding iPad until it can remove the crease entirely. According to...
| Read more »Enlarge / Beeper's new apps are now available, without waitlist, across nearly all mobile and desktop platforms.
Beeper, the multinetwork messaging app that recently gave up on trying to engineer around Apple's walled-off iMessage service, has been acquired by Automattic, the company behind WordPress. It is now open to everyone and has a completely revamped Android app.
All of Beeper's workers will join Automattic and will continue operating as an independent team, according to a press release. Eric Migicovsky, creator of the...
| Read more »Apple released the M3 MacBook Air about a month ago, and it’s a great laptop. But so was the laptop it replaced, the M2 MacBook Air, and we thought that it wasn’t going to be long before deals for the M2 laptop popped up. That time has finally come.
Amazon is offering a couple of great prices on the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air:
The next Apple Watch is supposed to be the Series 10, or, if Apple’s nomenclature pattern holds, the Apple Watch Series X. With past X products (OS X, iPhone X), Apple made drastic changes that put those products in a better position for the future. It remains to be seen whether Apple will do the same for the Apple Watch Series X, but we’re starting to get glimpses of what’s in store.
The latest comes from The Elec with a report that the next Apple Watch could use a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED display. This technology applies oxide to...
| Read more »Today, during a live-stream event, Jamf delivered some new product announcements designed to meet the news of IT teams looking for help with security and compliance concerns as they manage their Apple fleet of Macs, iPads, iPhones, and more.
| Read more »Automattic, the company that operates WordPress.com, has acquired Beeper. As you may recall, Beeper is the company that briefly brought iMessage to Android, much to the chagrin of Apple. The move comes as Automattic aims to become an all-in-one solution for cross-platform messaging.
| Read more »Today, Apple has published a new Newsroom post looking at the benefits of its Vision Pro in the workplace. Last weekend, I published my thoughts on the impact of Apple Vision Pro in the short and long term in the workplace. Apple’s Newsroom post looks at how different companies are creating new enterprise experiences that leverage spatial computing to customize workspaces, collaborate on designs, deliver specialized training, and guide fieldwork in some exciting ways.
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| Read more »Long after the project was cancelled for undisclosed reasons, Apple’s unreleased AirPower charger remains a fascinating glimpse of how things could have been. And even now, we’re learning new things about the product and its capabilities.
A short video clip posted to Twitter/X on Sunday suggests, in fact, that it could successfully charge an Apple Watch. An Apple Watch Series 4 is placed on a prototype of the AirPower charger, and begins to charge.
Prototype Apple AirPower with 16 coils (PROTO1) charging a Prototype Apple Watch Series 4 (DVT). It’s amazing that Apple...
| Read more »An Apple research paper describes how the company has been developing Ferret-UI, a generative AI system specifically designed to be able to make sense of app screens.
The paper is somewhat vague about the potential applications of this – likely deliberately so – but the most exciting possibility would be to power a much more advanced Siri …
| Read more »Audio-recording workflow app brings a new audio capture backend and various improvements. ($64 new, free update, 37.1 MB, macOS 14+)
| Read more »If you’re a professional photographer or designer you need editing software that provides precision and control over your images, as well as support for editing RAW files and multi-layer editing tools.
The popularity of selfies and smartphone photography in recent years has given rise to dozens of affordable photo-editing programs aimed at amateur photographers. While these free (or low-cost) apps are great for people who simply want to smarten up their selfies or holiday snaps, they may not offer the features pro photographers need to edit photos.
If you want to edit your photos like a pro – or you are a pro photographer, designer, web developer, graphic artist or other creative professional, then you may wish to consider one of these pro photo editors.
If you don’t quite consider yourself a pro, or you are just looking for a free or really cheap Photoshop alternative then check out our round up of...
| Read more »A new leak today claims to offer details on iPhone 16 battery sizes. According to this sketchy rumor, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature larger batteries than their iPhone 15 counterparts. The iPhone 16 Plus, however, will reportedly take a step back…
| Read more »Subscription creep – the term given to increases in subscription fees after someone has signed up – hit a full two-thirds of US consumers in the past year.
Some of the increases were steep ones, and others imposed with little notice …
| Read more »We first heard last year that former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were working on some kind of AI hardware project. It was later reported that Tang Tan, Apple’s chief iPhone and Apple Watch designer, was also joining the project.
A report now suggests that the pair are now seeking a billion dollars in funding, and are in talks with a venture capital firm founded by Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs …
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Unfortunately, Total Defense has a few issues, including long initial scan and the failure to remove some malware. With some bug fixes it could be better.
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$39.99 for 3 Macs, 1 year
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| Read more »The Vision Pro is an odd duck. (What else would you do with an odd duck than strap it to your face?)
It’s a device that’s largely defined by its experiences, from spatial computing to immersive video and memories. But Apple hasn’t exactly bombarded Vision Pro owners with them, and the few that have arrived lately have been hit-and-miss.
Major League Baseball shipped an update to its visionOS app just in time for opening day and it hit for the cycle, if by “hitting for the cycle” you mean striking out swinging, striking out looking and grounding into a triple play. (These are all baseball terms. Feel free to look them up if you’re confused.) Many of the snazzy features it demoed at the Vision Pro unveiling were missing and if you close the main navigation window while watching a game video, all the windows close. Hopefully, it at least made a happy “bleep-bloop” sort of noise. Reviewers were unclear about this....
| Read more »It was a long pandemic, but Apple and the larger industry have gotten back to pre-pandemic levels, complete with substantial year-over-year growth. According to 9to5Mac, an IDC report released yesterday on global shipments for Q1 2024 showed that while Apple still doesn’t lead for volume, it did come in number one for YoY growth. IDC […]
| Read more »TSMC is about to get a hefty chunk of funding from the United States government. The United States Commerce Department on Monday announced that it will be allocating a $6.6 billion subsidy to chip manufacturer TSMC for the advancement of semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. TSMC will also receive $5 billion in loans and be […]
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SurfShark is a great VPN option that’s as easy to use as the best of them, while maintaining security across an unlimited number of devices – something we don’t see often. As with the likes of NordVPN, it leans heavily on two-year pricing, which can be problematic when VPN legislation and privacy protocols can regularly wax and wane.
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From $2.39 per month (basic Surfshark Starter 2-year plan); Monthly plans range from $15.45 to $17.95, depending on which features you opt for.
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... | Read more »Coding careers aren’t always the easiest to get into, but the path just got a lot smoother this spring. For a limited time, beginners can get their hands on a lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 along with 15 full coding courses and certification training, all for less than $55.
MS Visual Studio Pro is, of course, one of the most trusted platforms for programming, with cross-platform support and time-saving features like Intellicode. And with the courses in this bundle, you’ll be able to jump in feet first. In these engaging video lessons, you can learn essential languages like Python, C++ and Javascript, then study for top industry certifications.
From April 8 through 16, use the coupon code ENJOY20 to get...
| Read more »As the adoption of electric vehicles has grown, so has the availability of EV-specific apps for CarPlay. There are a number of excellent CarPlay apps that help take your EV experience to the next level, including planning trips, finding chargers, and more. Read on for the growing list of CarPlay apps that every EV owner should check out.
| Read more »The social network X (formerly Twitter) introduced support for passkeys earlier this year. However, the new option was only available to iOS users based in the US. As of today, X is making passkey login available globally.
| Read more »Apple’s AirPower was canceled in 2019 and never saw the light of day. However, a few people have got their hands on prototype units – some of them partially functional. Now, thanks to an Apple prototype collector, we can take a look at an AirPower prototype recharging an Apple Watch for the first time.
| Read more »Jony Ive, the former Apple designer. (credit: Gary Cohen)
Former Apple design lead Jony Ive and current OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are seeking funding for a new company that will produce an "artificial intelligence-powered personal device," according to The Information's sources, who are said to be familiar with the plans.
The exact nature of the device is unknown, but it will not look anything like a smartphone, according to the sources. We first heard tell of this venture in the fall of 2023, but The Information's story reveals that talks are moving forward to get the company off the ground.
Ive and Altman hope to raise at least $1 billion for the new company. The complete list of potential...
| Read more »IDC is out with a fresh report today on global PC shipments for Q1 2024. While Apple still doesn’t lead for volume, it did come in number one for YoY growth. Here’s how Mac shipments, market share, and growth stacked up against Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more.
| Read more »The current iPad range is one of the most populated we’ve seen. It includes two iterations of the standard iPad, the iPad mini, the iPad Air, and the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, so there’s plenty to choose from. It seems Apple isn’t stopping there, though; rumors suggest it could be adding an even larger iPad Pro to the line-up. Here’s everything we know about the next-generation iPad Pro.
Update April 8: The latest intel says the iPad Pro will probably ship the week of May 6.
2024 iPad Pro release date: When will the M3 iPad Pro arrive?
Following no iPad updates at all in 2023, it looks like there will be a new iPad Pro in 2024. With the last update to the range being in October 2022, and iPad Pro launches tending to happen every 18 months, a spring 2024 update is nearly a certainty.
For some clues as to when Apple could launch the new iPad Pro, we normally look...
| Read more »The iPad Air was last updated in March 2022 and the latest rumors strongly suggest that the arrival of a new model (or two!) could be coming soon. Here’s all we know so far about the 6th generation iPad Air. The most recent Apple event took place on October 30, but there were no new iPads at that event, but we expect one in early 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the new model.
Update April 8: Another report says the new iPad Air will likely arrive in May.
2024 iPad Air release date: When will the new model arrive?
Apple’s event on October 30 saw the company only launch new Macs, and 2023 passed without a single iPad update for the first time since Apple’s late CEO and founder Steve Jobs introduced the category in 2010....
| Read more »For about as long as anyone can remember, people have been trying to use the impressive power and always-in-your-pocket traits of iPhones to play games for old consoles like GameBoy. Emulating the functions of the chips in old consoles is perfectly legal, but distributing the games themselves (usually called “ROMs”) is often not as they are protected by copyright.
Apple has never allowed these apps in the App Store, though. So those making retro console emulators for iPhone have had to make their apps available via sideloading on jailbroken iPhones (a big security risk, and increasingly difficult besides) or sometimes even by hiding their emulator within an innocuous app like a calculator.
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