04-25-24 -

Congo Accuses Apple of Obtaining Minerals Illegally; Say Macs, iPhones Staine...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused Apple of using minerals obtained via illegal means from the eastern region of the country, where violence, child labor, and other human rights violations are rampant. The DRC's lawyers say that Ap...

04-25-24 -

WhatsApp Finally Rolls Out Passkeys Support for iPhones
Meta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp is stepping up security for iPhone users with the introduction of passkeys, per a recent announcement on X. More importantly, it comes hot on the heels of Android debut around six months ago, and now...

04-24-24 -

Boom3D Review: Is It a Good Audio Enhancement App for Mac?
Whether you listen to music, watch movies, or play games on your computer, optimal sound quality is essential for a good listening experience. You can change numerous settings in streaming apps and on your Mac, but for advanced configuration, cons...

04-24-24 -

NordVPN for Mac Review: Is It Safe To Use?
VPNs offer several benefits, like protecting your IP address for increased online privacy and bypassing geo-restrictions. But with so many options available, choosing the right one can be difficult. That's why I've put together this comprehensive ...

04-24-24 -

iPhone Speaker Not Working After iOS 17 Update? 6 Fixes
Your iPhone speaker was working fine until recently, but after updating to iOS 17, you can't hear media audio or ringer alerts anymore. Is this a serious hardware problem or just a confusing software glitch? Based on the Apple Support Community, i...

04-24-24 -

iPhone Activation Market Share Dips To Lowest in Six Years, per Report
iPhone’s activation market share has dipped to the lowest in the last six years in the U.S., which is a concerning sign, as per a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). It also means that if the iPhone is losing, its ...

04-24-24 -

Apple AirTag Helps California Man Recover His Stolen BMW
Apple AirTags are indeed a nifty product, especially when you habitually miss things around. In one such instance, the AirTag and dash cam footage helped a California resident recover his stolen BMW, according to a report from NBC.  The man...

04-24-24 -

Google Chrome for iOS to Restrict Parcel Tracking Feature to U.S. Users
Would Google still be Google if a new feature isn't exclusive to the US? Being a Pixel 8 owner in India (yes, I write for The Mac Observer), I have experienced what it takes to be a Google customer who ...

04-24-24 -

Telegram CEO Takes Shot at Apple, Claims Download Numbers Unaffected After Ch...
Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging app Telegram, said Apple's removal of Telegram from the Chinese App Store last week did not affect the app's download numbers in China. Instead, Durov criticized Apple's app store policies, calling them a "walled...

04-23-24 -

How To Fix Mac Recovery Assistant With No Wi-Fi Menu
Mac Recovery Assistant is a built-in tool that appears when you set up Macs for the first time—you'll see it on brand-new and used (but fully erased) devices alike. It lets you restore Time Machine backups, repair internal storage systems, and r...

04-23-24 -

Apple Rolls Out visionOS 1.2 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple has rolled out the third beta update of the upcoming visionOS 1.2 to developers, following the second beta update released last week. Interestingly, the visionOS 1.2 public update may roll out in early May if everything goes according to sch...

04-23-24 -

Apple Releases Third Betas of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5
Apple has rolled out the third beta updates for upcoming iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5 to developers, coming hot on the heels of the second beta updates, which Cupertino had rolled out last week. The third beta updates for iOS 17....

04-23-24 -

iPad Could Finally Get the Much Needed Calculator App with iPadOS 18
iPads are no doubt one of the best tablets available in the market, but they do come with a catch: there's no official calculator app on iPads. While you can always turn to the App Store for third-party alternatives, the lack of an official opti...

04-23-24 -

Apple Adds8 Suppliers in China; Why? 50% India-Made iPhonesNot Good Enough
Despite ongoing efforts to spread production across Asia, especially India, the tech giant recently added eight new suppliers in China.  China remains the undisputed kingpin in Apple's manufacturing network. According to a recent ana...

04-23-24 -

Apple Announces Special Event for May 7 To Unveil New iPads
Apple has teased a special event called “Let Loose” for May 7. It’s an online event and will begin at 7 AM PT on World Athletics Day. Besides showcasing an Apple Pencil, the teaser doesn’t go into much detail to reveal what to expect from ...

04-23-24 -

Apples FineWoven Accessories Might Continue to Live On
It has been a year since Apple launched a new lineup of FineWoven cases. The cases have taken a flak from users right from the beginning. Apple’s FineWoven case is plagued with complaints about durability. Recent rumours claimed that Apple will ...

04-23-24 -

After losing the top spot internationally, iPhone sales drop by 1/5th in Chin...
Apple saw a huge decline in iPhone sales in China during the first quarter of 2024. According to Counterpoint Research, sales fell 19% compared to the same period in 2023, which makes the company's weakest performance in the country since the star...

04-23-24 -

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Finally Feature Full Apple Music Integration
Ray-Ban Meta glasses users can now play Apple Music without having to touch their phone. Popular eyewear brand Ray-Ban and Meta launched the successor to the Ray-Ban Stories in 2023. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses look very similar to that first mode...

04-23-24 -

5 Ways To Fix an iPhone SE That Keeps Restarting
Does your iPhone SE keep restarting every few minutes? Troubleshooting can be tricky when your device keeps turning off, but don’t send it in for repairs yet. Here are five ways to get your iPhone back to normal. Why Is My iPhone SE in a Rest...

04-23-24 -

Emulation on iOS: What to Know About Retro Gaming on iPhone
What a time to be alive: emulation has officially arrived on iOS. This means iPad and iPhone owners can enjoy a variety of virtual game consoles directly on their device and Apple is totally cool with it. As exciting as this may be, there is a lot...

04-22-24 -

How To Enable Pop-Ups on Mac in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
Knowing how to enable and disable pop-ups on a Mac can be useful for several reasons. While you might need them for interactive website functions like login forms and notification alerts, you might want to turn them off if they become intrusive. H...

04-22-24 -

Ecosia Launches a Cross-Platform Browser on Earth Day
Ecosia, the search engine that uses a percentage of its search ad revenue to support tree-planting projects, has released a new cross-platform browser on Earth Day.  In an effort to provide users with a more environmentally friendly op...

04-22-24 -

Ukraine Asks Apple To Withdraw Gambling Apps From the App Store
It's been more than two years since the Russian-Ukrainian war started. Well, technically, it started over a decade ago, but its latest and most impactful part started more than two years ago, in February 2022.  After these tough times, Ukraine...

04-22-24 -

iPhone 16 to Feature Capacitive Buttons With Haptic Feedback
The iPhone 16 buttons won't be mechanical, and will feature a haptic system similar to the iPhone SE's Touch ID, according to a report. Prior to the announcement of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, there was a lot of speculation about Apple replacin...

04-22-24 -

Apple Watch Users With WatchOS 10 Reportedly Facing Extreme Battery Life and ...
Apple Watch users are reporting significantly reduced battery life after updating to watchOS 10, with some models draining as quickly as 4-5 hours. The issue appears to be affecting users across various Apple Watch models, including Series 4, 5, 7...

04-22-24 -

Apple Watch Users With WatchOS 10 Reportedly Facing Extreme Battery Life and ...
Apple Watch users are reporting significantly reduced battery life after updating to watchOS 10, with some models draining as quickly as 4-5 hours. The issue appears to be affecting users across various Apple Watch models, including Series 4, 5, 7...

04-22-24 -

Customers Are Losing Interest in Apple Vision Pro Ahead of International Launch
People seem to be losing interest in Apple Vision Pro, Apple's mixed reality headset. The company announced it during WWDC 2023, and it became available in the United States in February of this year. Since then, people could go in-store to try a d...

04-22-24 -

Google Chromes Quick Delete Feature Will Soon Be Available on iOS
Google Chrome seems to be working on expanding the “quick delete” feature for iOS users. The quick delete feature is already available on Android, allowing you to delete all browsing data from the last 15 minutes. A flag named "Quick D...

04-22-24 -

Accessory Maker is Already Selling Cases for the Much Rumored 12.9 iPad Air
Rumors about the imminent launch of new iPads have been swirling, mainly because it’s been a while since Apple last updated its iPad lineup. One of the most talked-about rumors is the introduction of a larger iPad Air for the first time, and som...

04-21-24 -

Apple Halts Production of FineWoven Accessories Amid Criticism Over Poor Dura...
When Apple launched the iPhone 15 in September last year, they introduced a new material for their accessories: FineWoven. Apple decided not to use leather in their products, so they replaced it with this synthetic material made of "durable m...

04-21-24 -

Apple To Skip M3 Mac mini to Launch M4 Version
The Mac mini is Apple's entry-level computer. It's a compact device, with a wide range of ports, discreet, quiet, and it's well priced. It's true that you have to connect it to a display, and it comes without a mouse and keyboard, but in the end i...

04-21-24 -

LeBron James Leaks New Beats Pill Speaker
In 2014, Apple acquired the audio company Beats for 3 billion dollars. It is to date the largest amount of money ever spent by Apple on an acquisition of this kind. Since then, the company has launched several products, the latest being the Beats ...

04-21-24 -

iPhone 16 Pro Camera: Four Improvements Coming This Year
If all goes according to schedule, Apple will launch the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro in September. It doesn't look like these models will be groundbreaking. Rather, it seems that the important thing this year will be the software we'll see at ...

04-21-24 -

How To Use Delta Emulator and Play Nintendo Games on iOS
Gamers, your time is here: the Delta emulator app is now available for iOS, and with it arrives a wealth of emulation and features. This expansive app hosts an impressive selection of classic video game consoles, providing the ability to play thou...

04-20-24 -

Apple Vision Pro Used During Surgery to Assist Doctor in Brazil
Apple announced Vision Pro during WWDC23, and later launched it in the U.S. in February 2024. Furthermore, Tim Cook recently confirmed their arrival in China, and rumors suggest a launch in other countries such as Canada, France or the UK by the e...

04-20-24 -

M4 MacBook Pro Lineup: Heres What We Know
Since Apple announced in 2020 its transition to in-house computer chips, the company has already launched three generations. This year we expect to see the fourth: the M4 series. According to some reports, Apple will unveil the first Macs with thi...

04-19-24 -

Tap-To-Pay Coming Soon to Europe: Regulators To Approve Apples Plan Next Month
One of the steps Apple took in Europe to avoid further antitrust investigations was to make its NFC chips open to third parties. Apple did this with the release of iOS 17.4. This is something that isn't available in any other country in the world....

04-19-24 -

Emulator for PlayStation, Wii, SEGA Genesis, and More Coming to the App Store...
A few days ago Apple announced a change in the App Store policies to allow developers to submit emulators. Something that used to be unthinkable is now a reality. And the best thing is that many studios and developers are already working on it. Th...

04-19-24 -

Cops Can Make You Unlock Your iPhone, but Theres a Catch
Can cops force you to unlock your phone? Well, it depends on how you lock it. If you use a password or passcode to lock your device, police can’t make you unlock it. However, if you use biometrics such as Face ID or Touch ID, police can force yo...

04-19-24 -

Apple to overhaul Calculator on macOS 15 with Math Notes, real-time currency ...
The Calculator app is one of the most fundamental ones in macOS. Although there's still no version for iPad, it seems that Apple continues to focus on improving it in its other operating systems. According to AppleInsider, the company is reportedl...

04-19-24 -

3 Ways To Delete Favorite Songs Playlist on Apple Music
Apple Music automatically compiles all your Favorite Songs in a single playlist, which you can’t delete from your library. Most people are indifferent to it. If you regularly use Music, however, you might feel annoyed that the app suggests it so...

04-19-24 -

Remember Tim Cook Staring Down Mother Nature at iPhone 15 Launch? Its Paying Off
Apple released its 2024 Environmental Progress Report this week. The report shows progress towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030. The report comes after a memorable scene during the iPhone 15 launch, dur...

04-19-24 -

Apples Alternative App Store Implementation Sparks Developer Backlash
The arrival of AltStore, the first officially sanctioned third-party app store in the European Union, has been met with a wave of criticism directed not at AltStore itself, but at Apple's implementation of the system. Developers are expressing fru...

04-19-24 -

Fix: AirPods Pro 2 Connected to Samsung TV With No Sound
Is there no sound coming from your AirPods Pro 2 despite having a stable Bluetooth connection with your Samsung TV? Troubleshooting two devices at once is tedious. If you just want to zone out and watch your shows, follow these solutions—they ad...

04-19-24 -

Best Buy Envision App for Apple Vision Pro Lets You Shop Using Augmented Reality
Online shopping has been available for nearly half a century, but it saw a major spike during the pandemic across the world. Of course, it’s sometimes tough to rely on e-commerce because you can’t see the products in person, but with augmented...

04-19-24 -

Yet Another Leak Hints at HomePod with LCD Display
Rumors suggest that Apple is revamping its HomePod speaker with a proper touchscreen LCD display. A leaked image on X from Apple product collector Kosutami shows a component that appears to be the top part of the new HomePod, featuring a large cur...

04-19-24 -

Apple Forced to Pull WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store
Apple has taken down Meta-owned popular apps, WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China, citing government orders, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Apple explains that it did so to comply with China’s internet regul...

04-18-24 -

Upcoming 12.9-Inch iPad Air Might Have Same Screen as the Current Larger iPad...
The upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air, scheduled to launch alongside the 2024 iPad Pro in the second week of May, could ditch LCD in favor of a new mini-LED display, according to a new report. The report, shared by analyst Ross Young, who is genera...

04-18-24 -

A New App Signals at Apple Vision Pros Imminent Launch in China
The release of a 3D shopping app specifically made for the headset by a major retailer suggests that the Apple Vision Pro will soon be available in China. As of right now, the Apple Vision Pro is exclusive to the US, but the rumor mill suggests...

04-18-24 -

Apple Cut a Deal to Scrap Usable iPhones That Later Found New Homes in Asia
Whenever you’re on the hunt for a new iPhone (while owning one), you have many offers, including an option to trade in your current phone for a discount while purchasing another. Have you ever wondered what happens to these iPhones? The thing...