03-06-25 -

Brazil gives Apple 90 days to enable third-party app marketplaces on iOS
Apple has been forced to enable sideloading for iPhone users in Brazil within the next three months or face daily fines for non-compliance.Brazil has ordered Apple to enable sideloading within 90 days or face fines.On Wednesday, Judge Pablo Zuniga...

03-06-25 -

ChatGPT can now directly edit code in Xcode, VS Code, & more on macOS
The ChatGPT app for macOS has been updated with the ability to write code directly into Xcode, which means it competes with Apple's Swift Assist and GitHub Copilot.ChatGPT is available as an app on macOS. Image source: OpenAIThird-party artificial...

03-06-25 -

M1 Max, M2 Max, M4 Max compared - how high-end Apple Silicon has evolved
With every generation, Apple's Max-series chips have pushed the boundaries of performance, and M4 Max in the new Mac Studio delivers the most significant leap yet in performance.Mac StudioApple's custom silicon has evolved dramatically, with each ...

03-06-25 -

Save up to $987 on Apple's 2025 Mac Studio with M4 Max, M3 Ultra
An exclusive discount drops the price on every Mac Studio configuration, from the standard M4 Max model to the M3 Ultra spec with 512GB of RAM.Save on every new 2025 Mac Studio.Prices start at $1,859.07 after the 7% discount at Expercom through th...

03-06-25 -

Game Porting Toolkit is a start, but Apple needs to do more for Mac gaming su...
Apple's Game Porting Toolkit is helpful for developers, former Apple software engineer Nat Brown explains, but it still has a lot of work to do to encourage more games to get made for macOS.An example of gaming on a Mac - Image Credit: AppleNat Br...

03-06-25 -

Apple finally accepts that 64GB is inadequate for iPhones and iPads
For eight years, Apple has sold iPhones starting at 64GB to hit a price point, but Apple Intelligence has made it accept what we all knew already — 128GB is the real minimum.Apple has made 64GB the base storage for all iPhones from the iPhone X ...

03-06-25 -

Get the latest MacBook with this affordable monthly subscription
Let's face it — a new MacBook is expensive. Upgraded offers a smarter way to stay up to date. Instead of paying the full price upfront, you spread the cost over 36 months, with the option to upgrade after 24 payments. Plus, you don't have to wor...

03-06-25 -

Desktop Mac buyer's guide: which Mac to buy in early 2025
Apple's update to the Mac Studio line has shaken up the premium end of its product catalog. Here's the best desktop Mac you should buy for your budget in early 2025.Apple's desktop Mac lineup as of March 2025The March 2025 update of the Mac Studio...

03-06-25 -

CarPlay helps Australian police scan license plates automatically
Police in Australia are expanding their usage of CarPlay on the roads, with the in-car infotainment software now used to display information based on surrounding drivers' license plates.Australian police using CarPlay - Image Credit: Motorola Solu...

03-06-25 -

iPhone fold predicted to launch in late 2026 with no Face ID
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the expected iPhone Fold will lack Face ID, but come with a 7.8-inch crease free display, in late 2026 or early 2027.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsiderRecent rumors claimed that an initial manufacturin...

03-06-25 -

Apple's mmWave C1 modem won't launch until 2026
A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that it will be 2026 before an updated version of the Apple C1 modem with mmWave will enter mass production.Apple's C1 modem — image credit: AppleFor all its power efficiency, the C1 5G modem does la...

03-05-25 -

Keychron K10 Max review: Sturdy all-round mechanical keyboard
The Keychron K10 Max is an incredibly sturdy and versatile wireless mechanical keyboard that is a welcome addition to both Mac and Windows workspaces.Keychron K10 MaxIn 2025, the world of mechanical keyboards is as vast as the Marvel Comics multiv...

03-05-25 -

Tweetbot creators tease Phoenix, a new Bluesky client
Fans of Tweetbot for Twitter and Ivory for Mastodon have reason to get excited all over again as the developers at Tapbots tease a Bluesky client called Phoenix.Phoenix is a new Tapbots app for BlueskyWhen Elon Musk took over Twitter, no one could...

03-05-25 -

Save up to $168 on every new 2025 M4 MacBook Air with these deals
Every 2025 M4 MacBook Air is discounted thanks to exclusive AppleInsider pricing, making it a great way to save on Apple's newest laptop release.Get exclusive discounts on every M4 MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleTo save on the new M4 MacBook Air...

03-05-25 -

Apple says not every Apple Silicon generation will get an Ultra
Apple released the M3 Ultra alongside M4 generation chips — but here's why we probably won't see the M4 Ultra.Image credit: AppleOn Wednesday, Apple announced its new Apple Studio. As anticipated, it launched with an M4 chip — the M4 Max, spec...

03-05-25 -

Apple's extortionate upgrade prices can't stop the MacBook Air being a bargain
Apple will never sell a cheap upgrade to anything, but choices the firm has made about the MacBook Air mean even it can't wring all that much more cash out of buyers.Apple's Build to Order options for the MacBook Air start with a minor processor d...

03-05-25 -

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro buyer's guide: which to buy in early 2025
Apple's update to the MacBook Air line has changed part of the entire MacBook lineup, and what consumers should buy. Here's which model you should buy for any budget, in early 2025.MacBook Air and MacBook ProApple's ecosystem is constructed in a w...

03-05-25 -

New M4 MacBook Air fixes the line's biggest problem
The new M4 MacBook Air fixes what's been a key problem with the line, and now supports up to two external monitors — and do so without the limitations of the previous M3 edition.Using two external displays plus the MacBook Air's own screenThe ne...

03-05-25 -

Apple's M3 Ultra unlocks next-level power for AI, graphics & 3D rendering
Apple's M3 Ultra is its most powerful chip yet, delivering speed, advanced AI capabilities, and efficiency. Here's how it breaks down.Mac StudioThe M3 Ultra is built using Apple's UltraFusion architecture, which links two M3 Max dies over 10,000 h...

03-05-25 -

MacBook Air update arrives with lower starting price & M4 performance boost
Apple has updated the MacBook Air line with a new lower starting price, plus the 13-inch and 15-inch models given a bump in performance thanks to the inclusion of the M4 chip.New blue color in M4 MacBook Air, photo credit AppleArriving after many ...

03-05-25 -

Mac Studio gets an update to M4 Max or M3 Ultra
Apple's update to the Mac Studio has arrived, bringing with it the performance of the M4 Max as well as the new M3 Ultra chip to provide desktop Mac users even more processing power.M4 Mac Studio - Image Credit: AppleThe Mac Studio was last update...

03-05-25 -

Apple TV+ show is bought by another streamer for the first time
"Suspicion" has become the first ever Apple TV+ drama to be sold on to another broadcaster, with ITVX buying it for the UK.Uma Thurman plays a prominent businesswoman whose son is kidnapped in action thriller "Suspicion."Apple ...

03-04-25 -

Nimble Valet 3-in-1 Wireless Charger review: One charger for all your daily gear
The Nimble Valet 3-in-1 charger adds a bit of upscale touch to your counter or nightstand while charging your daily gear at the fastest possible wireless speeds.Nimble Valet 3-in-1 Wireless Charger review: A unique, stylish, and eco-friendly way t...

03-04-25 -

Save $50 on Apple's new M3 iPad Air with Best Buy Total
The first M3 iPad Air deal is here, with Best Buy knocking $50 off the new 2025 iPad Air for Total members.Save $50 on the brand-new iPad Air.To take advantage of the savings, head over to Best Buy. If you're an existing Total member or willing to...

03-04-25 -

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' to finally debut in March for Mac
Following a series of delays, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to finally debut on March 20 across platforms including Mac and iPad.Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on March 20 for Mac, PC, and consoles.Assassin's Creed Shadows takes ...

03-04-25 -

iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer's guide: which iPad to buy in early 2025
Apple's March iPad lineup changes introduces a new entry-level model and updates the iPad Air. Here's which iPad is best in early 2025, at any price point.Apple's iPad family, as of March 2025Like other products in the Apple ecosystem, the iPad fa...

03-04-25 -

Apple goes to court to fight UK demand for iCloud encryption backdoor
Apple is taking the UK government to court over efforts to force the company to weaken iCloud encryption.iCloud security is on the lineThe case, filed under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), seeks to compel Apple to create a backdoor that would ...

03-04-25 -

Ben Stiller tried to get Barack Obama on 'Severance'
In a new appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Ben Stiller tells the story of how he tried to get former President Barack Obama to do voice work on the season two premiere of "Severance." But, let me be clear — he didn't take St...

03-04-25 -

Updated Mac Studio with M4 could launch with new MacBook Air
Alongside the new iPad Air and the expected new MacBook Air, a new report says Apple may also release an upgraded Mac Studio.The current Mac StudioTim Cook teased online that there was "something in the air," before the new iPad Air was ...

03-04-25 -

Apple's new iPad updates are not dramatic, but don't need to be
There's very little new in the new iPad Air, and the new base iPad has less than expected. Despite that, both are excellent devices and exactly what they need to be.The new iPad Air and new Magic Keyboard — image credit: AppleIn 2024, the iPad A...

03-04-25 -

New M4 MacBook Air could debut on Wednesday
Apple is expected to upgrade its MacBook Air on Wednesday, though like with the iPad Air and new iPad, the update will probably be just a spec bump.MacBook Air M3On Tuesday, Apple introduced the new M3 iPad Air. It also announced a new base-model ...

03-04-25 -

Hermes Apple Watch band lineup expands with bold colors & classic designs
Luxury meets versatility in the latest Apple Watch Hermes band collection, featuring fresh hues and refined craftsmanship.New Hermes bandsThe company has introduced a new color to its premium Apple Watch Hermes lineup — Bleu Hydra En Mer. The n...

03-04-25 -

Beats works with Sandy Liang for limited edition Beats Solo 4 with a bow
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has partnered with New York designer Sandy Liang to create a limited-edition version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones.Beats Solo 4's Sandy Liang crossover - Image Credit: BeatsThe partnership with Liang leans on the des...

03-04-25 -

Four colors addded to iPhone 16 Silicone Case with MagSafe collection
Spring into the new season by snagging one of the four new colors of Apple's new MagSafe-compatible iPhone 16 Silicone Cases.Apple's new cases in periwinkle, peony, aquamarine, and tangerineAs part of its spring refresh, Apple has updated its Phon...

03-04-25 -

Apple releases new Smart Folio alongside new iPad
A new collection of color-matched Smart Folios has been launched alongside Apple's brand-new base-model iPad.Apple's new iPad Folio lineup in Sky, White, Watermelon, and LemonadeOn Tuesday, Apple updated its base-model, 11-inch iPad with the A16 c...

03-04-25 -

New iPad Air gets revamped, lower-cost Magic Keyboard
Alongside the new iPad Air, Apple has launched an updated Magic Keyboard which adds function keys, and costs $30 less than before.The new iPad Air Magic Keyboard with larger trackpad plus function keys — image credit: AppleFollowing Tim Cook's t...

03-04-25 -

iPad updated with A16 chip, still lacks Apple Intelligence
Sneaking in underneath the new iPad Air, Apple also updated the iPad, adding more storage and the A16 for the same starting price as the previous model.2024 new iPad 10th generationIn almost an afterthought, Apple also boosted the iPad. Apple is s...

03-04-25 -

Apple updates iPad Air with faster M3 processor
Apple has launched an update to the iPad Air, retaining the same design and updating the processor to the powerful M3.Apple iPad Air - Image Credit: AppleThe new iPad Air, the sixth-generation model, has been introduced by Apple. The midway point ...

03-04-25 -

MagSafe does connect to the iPhone 16e, but incredibly badly
Despite the iPhone 16e getting loud criticism for not including MagSafe, in real-world testing, MagSafe chargers can barely attach to it magnetically.iPhone 16e - Image Credit: AppleBe clear about this from the start — it is a curiosity, it is n...

03-04-25 -

iPhone 16e teardown reveals it's as easily repaired as the iPhone 16
A teardown of the new iPhone 16e shows Apple has adopted repair-friendly practices for the model, with images also giving a close look at Apple's new C1 modem.A clip protects a cable during an iPhone 16e teardown - Image Credit: iFixitIt is custom...

03-04-25 -

Don't expect cheaper iCloud storage as Apple wins another monopoly lawsuit
Another lawsuit alleging that Apple uses its monopoly powers to force users to pay more for iCloud storage has been dismissed.Apple's iCloud promo — image credit: AppleIt's now 14 years that Apple has been giving users just 5GB free iCloud stora...

03-03-25 -

Jackery 2000 Explorer review: Power when you need it
The Jackery Explorer 2000 provides an emergency power option that's extremely handy during a power cut. It's also portable enough for off-grid trips, if you can manage the weight.Jackery Explorer 2000We live in an age where electronics, peripheral...

03-03-25 -

New in iOS 18.4 beta 2: Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Vision Pr...
The second developer beta of iOS 18.4 brings Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro, and introduces an Apple Vision Pro app along with new Emoji characters.Apple has released the second developer beta of iOS 18.4.On Monday, Apple released iOS 18...

03-03-25 -

Fingerprints and splatters: New emoji arrive in iOS 18.4 developer beta
Apple has included a number of new emoji in the iOS 18.4 developer beta, with characters proposed by the Unicode Consortium in May 2024 finally making their way for use in Messages.The seven new emoji in the iOS 18.4 developer betaApple's second d...

03-03-25 -

iPhone chip maker TSMC plans $100 billion US investment
Apple's iPhone processor supplier TSMC is reportedly about to announce a further $100 billion investment in the United States.TSMC investing $100 billion in the USFollowing Apple's announcement of a $500 billion for US manufacturing — even if th...

03-03-25 -

iOS 18.4 and others arrive for second beta testing round
Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for the current generation, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The new beta round follows after the fir...

03-03-25 -

MLB 'Friday Night Baseball' returns to Apple TV+ on March 28
Apple TV+ is bringing Major League Baseball's Friday Night Baseball back for a fourth season, with weekly doubleheaders returning from March 28.MLB Friday Night Baseball - Image Credit: Apple"Friday Night Baseball" is the season-long ser...

03-03-25 -

Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green, Eve dimmer, & Alexa+ on HomeKit Insider
On this episode special episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we record on-location in Charleston to talk with Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green.HomeKit Insider PodcastIn the news, it was uncovered that iOS 18.4 includes support for Matter sm...

03-03-25 -

iPhone buyer's guide early 2025: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget.The iPhone 16 rangeWhen Apple updates its main iPhone releases, it causes massive changes to the overa...

03-03-25 -

Amazon is clearing out MacBook Air & iPad Pro inventory with bonus coupons
Amazon's Apple deals are heating up this March, with MacBook Air and M4 iPad Pro models eligible for instant rebates and coupon savings.Grab deals on MacBook Air & iPad Pro devices at Amazon - Image credit: AppleThe M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of...