Instagram today announced the launch of Blend, a new feature that’s designed to allow users to connect to their friends in new ways over DMs. Blend is essentially a shared feed of Reels that combines recommendations that users and their friends might like. To start a Blend with a friend or a group of friends, […]
Read MoreWith iOS 18.4, Apple added support for robot vacuums to HomeKit. There are a few Matter-enabled robot vacuums that can be added to the Home app for use with Siri, including the Deebot X8 Pro Omni from Ecovacs. I’ve been testing the X8 Pro Omni for the last several weeks to see if it’s worth […]
Read MoreApple today released iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, minor updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems that came out last September. iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 come two weeks after the launch of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going […]
Read MoreWhen using macOS Finder in List view, you’ll see the sizes of individual files – but not folders.Instead, folders show a pair of dashes (–) in the Size column. macOS skips calculating folder sizes by default to keep List view performance fast, especially in directories with many nested files. But if you want to keep […]
Read MoreAnthropic, makers of the Claude AI chatbot, are close to launching a new voice assistant to rival OpenAI’s similar option for interacting with ChatGPT, according to Bloomberg. Unless plans change, the new “voice mode” feature could be released as soon as this month – nearly a year after OpenAI began rolling out its own equivalent […]
Read MorePortable multi-device chargers are popular accessories for frequent travelers, offering the ability to keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and in some cases other devices charged up while away from home. Alogic’s recently launched Roam 21,000mAh 6-in-1 Power Bank takes things a step further, pairing all of these chargers with an integrated battery to help […]
Read MoreApple will not be exempt from tariffs after all, with U.S. President Donald Trump working on new semiconductor levies that will likely impact Apple devices, chips from companies like Nvidia, and other electronics. Over the weekend, the U.S. Customers and Border Protection agency shared a long list of electronic devices excluded from the current tariffs, […]
Read MoreChipolo today introduced a series of new Bluetooth-enabled item trackers that are compatible with Apple’s Find My network. Called the Pop, these trackers come in a range of bright colors, including blue, yellow, red, and green, along with black and white. The Chipolo Pop item trackers work with Apple Find My, so you can use […]
Read MoreTo celebrate 10 years of the Apple Watch’s Activity ring feature this month, Apple today revealed a limited-edition “Global Close Your Rings Day” award. Apple wants users to “do something they love, push themselves further, or try something new” with an Apple Watch workout, and share what they did using the hashtag #CloseYourRings. The original […]
Read MoreApple and other electronics manufacturers have received a break from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency sharing a long list of products excluded from the levies last night. iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watch, and other Apple devices will not be subject to the 125 percent tariffs that have been put […]
Read MoreWaiting 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 MoreLes récents droits de douane imposés par l’administration Trump ( avec des hausses atteignant 54 % sur certaines importations chinoises) commencent déjà à faire sentir leur impact sur les géants de la tech, Apple en tête. Le coût de fabrication d’un iPhone 16 Pro 256 Go passerait ainsi de 580 $ à environ 847 $, […]
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 […]
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