iOS 18.5 Includes Only a Few Changes So Far Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 18.5 to developers today, and so far the software update includes only a few minor changes. The changes are in the Mail and Settings apps. In the Mail app, you can now easily turn off contact photos directly within […]
Waiting for the Perfect MacBook Pro? 2026 Might Be the Year Apple in October 2024 overhauled its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, adding M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Thunderbolt 5 ports on higher-end models, display changes, and more. That’s quite a lot of updates in one go, but if you think this […]
Read MoreApple is continuing to add support for carrier-based satellite services, with au customers in Japan and One NZ customers in New Zealand now able to use the satellite connectivity offered by those carriers on compatible iPhone models. Both au and One NZ have partnered with SpaceX to provide their customers with Starlink Direct satellite service, […]
Read MoreMoving iPhone production from China to the United States could increase manufacturing costs by up to 90%, analysts at Bank of America warned on Wednesday (via Bloomberg). According to BofA analysts led by Wamsi Mohan, shifting iPhone assembly to America is technically possible, however it would dramatically increase production expenses and create logistical complications. “iPhone […]
Read MoreApple today updated its support document for Apple Maps on the web to add a mention that the feature now works on the iPhone, which appears to be relatively new. A prior version of the support document listed only Macs, iPads, and PCs as being compatible with Apple Maps on the web, but now there […]
Read MoreApple today stopped signing iOS 18.3.2, a week after releasing the iOS 18.4 update. Now that iOS 18.3.2 is not being signed, iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.4 are not able to downgrade to a version of iOS 18.3. It is typical for Apple to stop signing an older version of iOS after […]
Read MoreAhead of when new reciprocal tariffs go into effect on April 9, Apple customers are scrambling to buy devices before prices go up. Multiple Apple employees that spoke to Bloomberg said their stores have been packed with customers “panic-buying” iPhones. “Almost every customer asked me if prices were going to go up soon,” one Apple […]
Read MoreTo lessen the impact from the tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump is putting in place this month, Apple will import more iPhones to the U.S. from India, reports The Wall Street Journal. The 26 percent tariff on goods imported from India will be less of a hit to Apple’s bottom line than the 54 […]
Read MoreIf you’ve recently got one of Apple’s new M4 Macs, or if you’re simply looking to upgrade your desk setup, we have a selection of useful Mac accessories that you might want to take a look at. Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Dock ($400) – Sonnet’s SSD Dock combines ports with added storage. It comes with up […]
Read MoreIf you have an older Apple device that you’ve been considering upgrading, you’re probably wondering how the newly announced tariffs might impact prices going forward, and whether it’s worth buying now before there’s a price hike. Given analyst and economist responses to the tariffs, market panic, and Trump’s stance on the current financial chaos, the […]
Read MoreMultiple iPhone users are reporting problems with CarPlay functionality after updating to iOS 18.4, based on complaints on Reddit and elsewhere. The most widespread issue appears to affect vehicles equipped with CarPlay instrument cluster integration. Some users said that after installing iOS 18.4, CarPlay no longer displays the currently playing song information on their car’s […]
Read MoreApple’s efforts to diversify its supply chain may have been for naught with the Trump administration’s new tariffs that target multiple countries where Apple sources components for its iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple has worked to move some of its manufacturing to countries like India, Vietnam, and Thailand, all of which are facing steep tariffs […]
Read MoreApple’s latest iOS 18.4 software update appears to be causing long-deleted apps to reappear on some users’ iPhones, based on corroborating reports on forums and social media. Several Reddit threads (1,2,3,4) and posts on Apple’s Community Support pages over the last 24 hours are filled with reports from users who, after having updated to iOS […]
Read MoreThe popular iOS game emulator Delta has received a major update that adds online multiplayer functionality for Nintendo DS games. Version 1.7 of the app now allows players to compete against each other in classic DS titles like Mario Kart DS, Bomberman, and Animal Crossing. Nintendo officially shut down the original DS online services back […]
Read MoreIn iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a major change to iPhone’s Mail app with a new Categories feature, which has now been rolled out to iPad and Mac with iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4. Categories automatically sorts your emails into four distinct sections: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. However, while this organizational system aims to […]
Read MoreApple fixed a bug in its Passwords app with December’s iOS 18.2 update that had left users vulnerable to phishing attacks in the three months since the launch of iOS 18. According to an Apple security update spotted by 9to5Mac, the Passwords app was sending unencrypted requests for the logos and icons associated with users’ […]
Read MoreApple today stopped signing iOS 18.3.1, so iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.3.2 are no longer able to downgrade to the prior version of iOS 18. Apple released iOS 18.3.2 on March 10. It is not unusual for Apple to stop signing older versions of iOS after releasing an update. Software that is […]
Read MoreNanoleaf today announced the launch of the PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip, a new desktop lighting option that is designed to make desktop gaming and entertainment more immersive with rainbow lighting effects. The Screen Mirror Lightstrip connects to a computer using USB-C, and it is able to provide real-time dynamic mirroring that matches whatever is on […]
Read MoreNew MacBook Air and Mac Studio users who are expecting one of the machines later this week will need to install a day one software update to upgrade to the latest version of macOS Sequoia. The M4 MacBook Air and M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio models will come with older versions of macOS […]
Read MoreFollowing the launch of the Vision Pro headset last year, Lowe’s hardware stores began offering an in-store Apple Vision Pro experience to try out its 3D “Style Studio” app and experience for kitchen renovation design. Lowe’s made the Vision Pro experience available to customers at select stores in North Carolina, California, and New Jersey, but […]
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