04-03-25 -

More Apple chips could be made in US thanks to TSMC & Intel joint venture
Apple could benefit from more chip fab availability in the United States in the coming years thanks to a joint venture that will bring TSMC talent to Intel foundries.Apple's A16 is being made in ArizonaThe preliminary agreement between the competi...

04-03-25 -

Apple begins notifying WWDC 2025 invite lottery winners
Developers, it's time to start refreshing your email. Apple has begun notifying the lucky few that get to attend WWDC in person.WWDC 2025. Image source: AppleThe annual Worldwide Developer Conference is held every June, and this year it starts on ...

04-03-25 -

Satechi Qi2 Trio 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad review: A cable-busting marvel
Like a lot of people, I have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and some AirPods — and they all need to be charged. Normally, that means three cables and three AC outlets, but that doesn't have to be the case.Satechi Q2 Trio review: There's something ma...

04-03-25 -

Apple's M2 MacBook Air is down to $749, but stock levels are low
An April MacBook Air sale is in effect, with Best Buy slashing the M2 model with 16GB RAM to $749. But supply is limited, and Amazon has already sold out of its stock.Grab a MacBook Air for $749 while supplies last.You can grab the $749 MacBook Ai...

04-03-25 -

Apple integrates Apple Intelligence-powered Writing Tools into new iWork updates
Apple has updated its iWork suite of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to version 14.4, bringing more Apple Intelligence and other changes and improvements to its productivity software.Pages, Keynote, and Numbers have all received updates. On Thursday, ...

04-03-25 -

Apple & Michigan State University partner to boost US manufacturing skills
Apple and Michigan State University are opening a free manufacturing training academy in Detroit to help U.S. suppliers modernize their operations.Apple ParkOpening in summer 2025 in Detroit's First National Building, the Apple Manufacturing Acade...

04-03-25 -

Apple's fight with Trump's tariffs will shift the cost to customers
Ming-Chi Kuo's Apple commentary is normally fairly insightful, but his latest batch on how Apple can shoulder President Trump's tariff burden is short-sighted, and doesn't make a great deal of sense.Apple CEO Tim CookAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently...

04-03-25 -

How to fax from iPhone with Municorn Fax app
It doesn't matter how smart technology gets in an all-digital world — you're still going to need to fax something at some point. Here's how to fax from iPhone with the Municorn Fax app.Municorn Fax App turns iPhone into a fax machine. Image cred...

04-03-25 -

'RoboCop: Rogue City' set to storm onto Mac on April 30
Become the legendary part-man, part-machine, all-cop hero needed to take back Old Detroit as "RoboCop: Rogue City" heads to Mac at the end of April."RoboCop: Rogue City" out for Mac on April 30RoboCop: Rogue City was initially ...

04-03-25 -

Apple shares hammered after Trump tariff announcement
Apple stock took a huge dive in after-hours trading following the unveiling of new tariffs, and it just got worse when the markets opened.Tim Cook (left) and President TrumpPresident Trump's tariffs have affected every single country that supplies...

04-03-25 -

iPad mini with Samsung OLED screen enters testing ahead of rumored 2026 debut
Apple appears to be testing a Samsung-made OLED display for a future iPad mini, signaling a long-awaited update to the compact tablet lineup.iPad Mini 6A new report aligns with earlier claims that Samsung had begun 8-inch OLED panels tailored for ...

04-03-25 -

How and where Trump's new tariffs affect Apple
President Trump's new tariffs go far beyond China, and hit every nation in the world. Here's how badly Apple has been hit, and where it has been struck globally.Donald Trump's signed tariff plan - Photo credit CNBCIn February 2025, the Bank of Ame...

04-02-25 -

How to customize the log window in Console for macOS
You can customize the macOS Console's log window to change the way it behaves. Here's how to adjust it for your needs.Customizing 's Console log window.macOS's Console app is a utility that allows you to view system-wide logs, crash reports, diagn...

04-02-25 -

Apple security chief found not guilty of bribery charges over firearm permits
Apple security chief Thomas Moyer was accused of bribery after allegedly attempting to donate iPads in return for concealed firearm permits, but has been found not guilty.Apple security chief Thomas Moyer. Image source: LinkedInIt's been an incred...

04-02-25 -

Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney calls Apple a 'gangster-style' business
The hostility of Epic Games CEO towards Apple continues, with Tim Sweeney calling the company a "gangster-style" business that gains revenue from an "illegal practice."Tim Sweeney has called Apple a "gangster-style busines...

04-02-25 -

Apple CEO Tim Cook makes a cool $24 million in serendipitous stock sale
The remainder of Apple CEO Tim Cook's Restricted Stock Units couldn't have vested at a better time, with 108,136 shares sold just before tariffs were announced.Apple's stock is on the way down after the tariff announcementIt's not hard to figure o...

04-02-25 -

Blowout deal: Snag an M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,499 while supplies last
Closeout deals on last-gen MacBook Pro models are available as April starts strong, with M3 Pro models falling to as low as $1,499.Save up to $1,700 on MacBook Pros.Save $600 on the standard M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro at B&H and Best Buy today...

04-02-25 -

Trump's solution to the TikTok predicament is 'TikTok America'
After delaying a US-imposed ban on TikTok earlier this year, the Trump Administration has a new plan to keep the wildly popular short-form video platform in the US.TikTok on a smartphoneThe yet-unannounced plan would be to create a new company, ca...

04-02-25 -

New in iOS 18.5: Show and hide contact photos directly from the Mail app
The first developer beta of iOS 18.5 introduces a new option for the Mail app, along with a few other quality-of-life improvements.iOS 18.5 features changes to the Mail app.On Tuesday, following the public release of iOS 18.4, Apple rolled out the...

04-02-25 -

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs hit every one of Apple's international manuf...
Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" has become a potentially expensive event for Apple, as tariffs are applied against imports from every foreign country in the Apple supply chain.Tim Cook [left] with President Donald Trump at a Ma...

04-02-25 -

Apple restarts last developer beta cycle before WWDC with iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5
Following the release of iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and other updates to the public, Apple has started up a new round of developer betas for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5.Examples of Apple Intelligence at ...

04-02-25 -

$5 billion class action suit over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false p...
A new lawsuit demanding $5 billion in damages because of alleged false advertising over Apple Books lacks the understanding that digital books are licensed and not owned.Apple BooksApple famously faced and lost a "very ugly" lawsuit in t...

04-02-25 -

Apple still wants an iPhone without physical buttons, but it won't happen soon
A new rumor says that Apple has not forgotten the idea of solid-state buttons for the iPhone, but there are a number of issues to solve before it can happen.Render of a possible iPhone with solid-state buttonsBefore the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro...

04-02-25 -

iPhone Fold won't be an iPad or iPhone killer
The iPhone Fold is coming, and plenty of folks are ready to herald it as the new king of gadgets — but it isn't going to dethrone any of Apple's current lineup any time soon.Renders of a possible iPhone foldNone of you are going to be surprised,...

04-02-25 -

AirPods Max firmware pulled before users could get new features
Apple appears to have pulled a major firmware update for the USB-C AirPods Max, and it's not entirely clear why.AirPods MaxApple appears to have pulled a major firmware update for the new USB-C AirPods Max after users began reporting that the upda...

04-02-25 -

iOS 18.4 appears to be restoring deleted apps and installing new ones
Since the release of iOS 18.4, an unknown number of users are reporting the appearance of apps on their iPhones that they either previously deleted — or have never installed.Apple's iOS 18.4 is allegedly installing apps users deleted before, or ...

04-02-25 -

Trump admin poaches Apple attorney for NLRB, future of labor complaints in doubt
The National Labor Relations Board has indefinitely postponed two complaint cases against Apple, after the Trump administration hired an Apple lawyer away to be the lead attorney for the watchdog.The NLRB has indefinitely postponed two cases again...

04-02-25 -

Save $100 on Apple's iPad mini 7 at Amazon, now discounted to $399
April iPad mini 7 deals have arrived, with the tablet dipping to $399 at Amazon.Save $100 on Apple's iPad mini 7 - Image credit: AppleMarking the return of the best price we've seen on the iPad mini 7, Amazon has dropped the 128GB Wi-Fi model to $...

04-01-25 -

How to stop Spotlight hogging disk space on macOS
Spotlight in macOS stores some of its indices and search data on your Startup Disk. Here's how to minimize Spotlight using disk space.Here's how to reduce Spotlight's disk space use in macOS Sequoia.Spotlight is Apple's file indexing technology, w...

04-01-25 -

Aurzen ZIP Projector review: Bringing the mobile to the big screen
The Aurzen ZIP is a pocketable tri-fold projector that makes it easier than ever to bring big-screen entertainment on the go.Aurzen ZIP Projector reviewThere's a lot of tech that has benefited from miniaturization and foldability over the years. I...

04-01-25 -

Mastercard may be in for a fight to stay Apple Card network provider
There's been a quiet battle between banks to be the next Apple Card issuer as Goldman Sachs moves on, but another battle is brewing between networks to take over from Mastercard.Apple Card could go with Visa for payment networkApple is set to move...

04-01-25 -

OWC Thunderbolt docks for Mac have dropped to record low prices, from $149.99
Two popular OWC Thunderbolt dock options are eligible for exclusive deals knocking up to $110 off. Pair them with your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to connect peripherals with ease.Get exclusive coupon savings on OWC Thunderbolt docks - Image credit...

04-01-25 -

Apple has just rereleased watchOS 11.4 to the public
It looks like you can finally update your Apple Watch to watchOS 11.4.watchOS 11.4 has been reissued Apple had released watchOS 11.4 briefly on Monday, before quickly pulling it down — roughly two minutes after it went live. Now, it seems as tho...

04-01-25 -

Future Apple Vision Pro headsets could get an Action Button
Apple is researching how to best add a touch-sensitive component that a user can customize to the Apple Vision Pro, that is very much like the Action Button on the iPhone.Detail from the patent showing a top down view of one possible location for ...

04-01-25 -

Apple's App Store used to host free VPN apps with ties to China military
The App Store hosted a number of VPN apps with ties to a Chinese military-affiliated company sanctioned by the US, with millions of downloads between them all.An iPhone on a Chinese flagUsers are often warned of the dangers of the Internet, with p...

04-01-25 -

2025 Mac Studio review: One clear purchase choice for most buyers
Apple's 2025 Mac Studio brings with it the latest Apple Silicon chips and a few more changes that power users will love. One model is a must-buy, and the other is still excellent — but very clearly not for everybody.The Mac Studio takes its usua...

04-01-25 -

Find My finally works in South Korea
Apple has now officially confirmed that its iOS Find My feature has been enabled in South Korea, following years of public demand.Find My working in South Korea — image credit: AppleJust about the only place in the world where you couldn't use F...

03-31-25 -

Nuphy Kick75 Keyboard review: Hybrid profile keyboard is a work in progress
The Kick75 is a colorful hybrid profile keyboard that lowers the threshold for keyboard customization.Nuphy Kick75 Keyboard reviewPeople often have to choose between a low-profile and high-profile keyboard, while the Kick75 provides a "why no...

03-31-25 -

iPhone XS & iPhone XR may not be supported on iOS 19
A new rumor suggests Apple will cut support for three iPhone models in iOS 19, which contradicts a previous rumor.iOS 19 will be announced during WWDC 2025Apple has a lot of iPhone models available in the world, and many of them still get regular ...

03-31-25 -

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 receive new firmware update
A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2.On Monday, following the public release of i...

03-31-25 -

Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4 introduces key security fixes
Apple's iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates contain multiple fixes designed to keep your data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.iOS 18.4 features major security fixes that keep your data safe.On Mon...

03-31-25 -

Apple Watch Series 10 almost had a new health sensor
An alleged prototype of the Apple Watch Series 10 has a brand new sensor that may have been intended for blood sugar monitoring.An alleged Apple Watch Series 10 prototype's sensor - Image Credit: X/@StellaFudgeThe Apple Watch Series 10 was a relat...

03-31-25 -

Apple hasn't forgotten about some older iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions
At the same time as updating its current operating systems, Apple has issued a few updates for older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here's what else got updates on Monday.iOS 17 running on an iPhoneOn Monday, Apple released its updates for th...

03-31-25 -

watchOS 11.4 was briefly available, and was pulled by Apple [u]
It's time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has just rolled out watchOS 11.4 to the public.Apple has released watchOS 11.4The only notable feature in watchOS 11.4 is a brand new "Break Through Silent Mode" option in Sound & Haptic...

03-31-25 -

tvOS 18.4 brings Matter support for vacuums, lossless audio, and more to Appl...
Apple has rolled out a few new features in tvOS 18.4, bringing some new smart home support, expanded audio features, and even changed up some of the Apple TV app interface.Apple TV 4KUnlike Apple's other operating systems, tvOS usually doesn't get...

03-31-25 -

iPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweaks
Apple has released iPadOS 18.4 to the public, with the update bringing with it Apple Intelligence upgrades as well as an update Mail app, among other improvements.M3 iPad AirApple's beta-testing cycle for iPadOS 18.4 took four cycles before the in...

03-31-25 -

Apple Intelligence now available on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4
Apple released visionOS 2.4 on Monday with Apple Intelligence features on Apple Vision Pro, including Writing Tools, Priority Notifications, and Image Playground.Apple Vision Pro gets Apple Intelligence in visionOS 2.4Nine months after Apple revea...

03-31-25 -

iOS 18.4 lands with more Apple Intelligence, Apple Vision Pro app
Apple has finalized and released its update for iOS 18.4, adding more Apple Intelligence changes alongside a new Apple Vision Pro app, CarPlay, Shortcuts tweaks, and a bunch of new emoji.An iPhone running iOS 18Following a beta testing cycle invol...

03-31-25 -

macOS Sequoia 15.4 arrives with Apple Mail categories, password timers, and more
Apple has now publicly released macOS Sequoia 15.4 with a number of key improvements to Apple Mail and Passwords, alongside bringing Apple Intelligence to EU users for the first time.Automatic categorization comes to Apple Mail for the MacIt's thr...

03-31-25 -

Plex app facelift finally arrives for iPhone streamers
Plex has rolled out its new mobile experience, giving iPhone users an updated app for streaming content from their home server.Plex's new UI for iPhone - Image Credit: PlexAvailable to some users in preview since November 2024, the new iOS app exp...