09-16-24 -

How to compress folders on iPad to save on storage space
Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.Files appCompressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and maki...

09-16-24 -

Don't wait to update: iOS 18 introduces key security fixes
Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.On Monday, Apple released ...

09-16-24 -

Apple releases visionOS 2 with new gestures and Persona changes
Apple has released visionOS 2, the first major upgrade to the operating system powering the Apple Vision Pro.Apple Vision ProMonths after its introduction at WWDC in June and after multiple beta tests, the Apple Vision Pro is finally getting an up...

09-16-24 -

Apple releases updates for iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura, and Sonoma
At the same time as releasing updates for its major operating system releases, Apple is also issuing updates for its previous versions, including iOS and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.An iPhone running iOS 17While the main...

09-16-24 -

macOS Sequoia review: the first macOS with more potential than new features
Apple's macOS Sequoia is chiefly a tale of two halves, with all of the better improvements coming later. But what's here now is good, sometimes even very good, but it definitely doesn't feel like the full picture.Apple's macOS Sequoia with iPhone ...

09-16-24 -

iPadOS 18 review: making iPad better for everyone but the pros
Depending on who you ask, iPadOS 18 is an excellent update that maintains parity with iOS 18, or it's a tragedy that doesn't address pro users' needs. The truth is complicated.iPadOS 18 reviewApple introduced the iPad Pro with M4 weeks ahead of WW...

09-16-24 -

iPadOS 18 arrives with Smart Script and Calculator
Everyone will have to wait a little longer for Apple Intelligence on iPad, but for now, iPadOS 18 has launched with the long-awaited calculator app and new Smart Script handwriting feature.iPadOS 18 is here with Smart Script and CalculatorApple di...

09-16-24 -

watchOS 11 debuts with workout intensity monitoring & better Cycle Tracking
Apple's new watchOS 11 is available for everybody, and brings users a range of new health and fitness features.watchOS introduces new health and fitness featuresThe update introduces more customizable Activity Rings, advanced health monitoring wit...

09-16-24 -

Apple releases iOS 18, but without Apple Intelligence
Apple has finally released iOS 18 to the public, introducing many changes to the interface, but not Apple Intelligence.You can now install iOS 18 to your iPhoneFollowing its June WWDC introduction and months of beta testing, iPhone owners can fina...

09-16-24 -

macOS Sequoia arrives with the promise of Apple Intelligence
After being unveiled at WWDC 2024 and then working its way through rounds of beta versions, macOS Sequoia has now been officially released. It is the new current version and all Macs sold from today onwards will have it preinstalled.Apple has rele...

09-16-24 -

Apple ships tvOS 18 with new screen savers, improved subtitles, and more
Apple's new tvOS 18 has exited beta, and arrived for all users. Here are many of the new features contained within.2022 Apple TV 4K hardwareWhile it's typically true that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS, Apple has b...

09-16-24 -

Get Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 for $2,299 (all-time best price)
Apple's current 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 1TB of storage has been marked down to $2,299, a record low price that's available exclusively to AppleInsider readers.Save $400 on Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro.This MacBook Pro 16-inch offe...

09-16-24 -

Sports app now uses Live Activities to report the latest scores
Apple's latest update to the Sports app adds scores as a Live Activity, letting sports fans see results at a glance on their iPhone's display.Sports for iOSApple Sports lets users see live scores and updates from games played by their favorite tea...

09-16-24 -

Grab Apple AirPods for as low as $89, with deals of up to $250 off
With the announcement of AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max, deals on closeout models have hit a fever pitch. We've rounded up the best picks post-Apple Event, with savings of up to $250 off.Save up to $250 on AirPods today.AirPods prices have dipped...

09-16-24 -

Nanoleaf CEO joins HomeKit Insider to talk latest products & smart home news
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, CEO Gimmy Chu stops by to talk about Nanoleaf's latest products, roundup smart home news, and discuss new releases for the week.HomeKit Insider PodcastGimmy Chu, who's appeared on the HomeKit Insider...

09-16-24 -

FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection & notification
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.Apple Watch sleep apnea notificationsDuring the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple ...

09-16-24 -

AirPods 4 review roundup: noise cancellation is a game changer
Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is.AirPods 4The first review of Apple's new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreeme...

09-16-24 -

'Slow Horses' wins outstanding writing Emmy for Apple TV+
Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)"Slow Horses" has been honored for its ...

09-15-24 -

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus may have been the bestsellers in debut weekend
Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple's ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus....

09-15-24 -

iOS 18 Repair Assistant forces parts pairing for users
Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.Scenarios such as repla...

09-15-24 -

Apple jacking up prices on post-AppleCare iPhone battery replacements
Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.The new metal casing for the iPhone 16 Pro batteries could increase servicing costs. [X/KosumiSan] The new cost of an out-of-...

09-15-24 -

Crime blotter: iPhone thefts from children, and AirTags to the rescue
In the latest Apple crime roundup, the owner of a North Carolina cell phone store has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, one woman tracks down thieves with an AirTag, while another is accused of stealing her children's iPhones.Man i...

09-14-24 -

A new auction has a classic Apple II cassette tape signed by Steve Jobs
Another signed Apple Computer Company check, along with a cassette tape autographed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, are up for auction.Rare Apple items for auction, autographed by Steve Jobs.The event is being hosted online by RR Auction's Remarka...

09-13-24 -

'Flappy Bird' resurrection is likely a ploy to push crypto
"Flappy Bird" was slated to relaunch in 2024 after more than ten years of absence from the App Store — but there are signs that it's just a crypto Ponzi scheme.Image generated with Bing Image CreatorOn Thursday, a group of alleged &quo...

09-13-24 -

Now patched macOS Calendar exploit let hackers steal data from iCloud
A security researcher has detailed an old hack in macOS that gave hackers full access to a user's iCloud, needing only a calendar invite to succeed.Even Apple's Calendar app can be vulnerableIn 2022, security researcher Mikko Kenttala discovered a...

09-13-24 -

Apple still has a lot of new hardware to release before the end of 2024
Apple's iPhone 16 "Glowtime" event may be over, but there's still time left in the year for more product launches. Here's what Apple is expected to reveal before the end of 2024.Apple's remaining potential launches for 2024As usual for A...

09-13-24 -

Best Buy drops M3 MacBook Pro to record low $1,199 with Plus
After making headlines at $1,299, Best Buy has gone one step further by knocking another $100 off Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for My Best Buy Plus members.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M3 MacBook Pro.The deal, which drops the M3 14-inch MacBook...

09-13-24 -

Apple files to stop NSO Group lawsuit over fears of data leaks
Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good.NSO GroupIn 2021, Apple filed a lawsuit against NSI Group, makers of spyware including the infamous Peg...

09-13-24 -

Hands on with Apple's silicone cases for iPhone 16
Apple's new silicone cases for iPhone 16 come in eight colors and feature a unique covering for the new camera control button. Here's what they look like, and how they work.Apple's new iPhone 16 case lineupApple's usual case strategy has been to r...

09-13-24 -

Camera Control, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch, and AirPods, on the AppleInsider ...
Finally, it's all here — or at least the announcement is. As we wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, here's what is getting us excited about this year's launches.Tim Cook at the "It's Glowtime" event, p...

09-13-24 -

Alternative iPad app stores are coming on September 16
European iPad owners will be able to download iPadOS apps from third-party app storefronts, starting September 16.App Store ConnectIn the European Union, iPhone users can purchase and download apps from third-party stores, such as the Epic Games S...

09-13-24 -

iPhone 16 Pro Max sees shipping date slip just minutes after preorders start
Following the start of preorders for the iPhone 16 range, the earliest shipping date for the iPhone 16 Pro Max has already slipped back a week.Apple's iPhone 16 Pro MaxAs preorders opened around the world, the shipping dates for all iPhone 16 mode...

09-13-24 -

Save up to $1,000 when you preorder Apple's iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhon...
Wireless carriers are competing for your business with incentives offering up to $1,000 off when you preorder the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.Save up to $1,000 on Apple's iPhone 16 range.Preorders opened early Fr...

09-13-24 -

Preorders for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro have begun
After about a three-hour downtime, the Apple Store is back online and preorders have started for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.Apple's iPhone 16 Pro rangeWhile the Apple Watch Series 10 preorders began on the day of the "It's Glowtime"...

09-13-24 -

These are the best iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max cases you can snag rig...
Protect your new iPhone 16 Pro or your new iPhone 16 Pro Max with our favorite cases available for purchase now.The best cases for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro MaxTo ensure your new iPhone is well-protected, we have compiled a comprehensive lis...

09-13-24 -

The best cases you can get for your iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
If you're buying an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, you'll want to keep your new device safe — that means acquiring a case. Here are our best picks for cases you can purchase for your iPhone right now.Best cases for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 ProAs is...

09-13-24 -

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 compared - the iPhone for the rest of us
Apple's latest edition of the iPhone 16 has the A18 upgrade for Apple Intelligence, as well as Camera Control. Here's what else is different compared to the iPhone 15.iPhone 16 and Plus [left], iPhone 15 and Plus [right]Apple's September 9 special...

09-13-24 -

Online Apple Store is down ahead of the iPhone 16 preorders
Three hours ahead of preorders opening for the iPhone 16 range, AirPods, and black Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple has taken down its store.Apple Store noticeTypically Apple posts a notice saying something to the effect that it's making changes to the ...

09-12-24 -

Apple is updating its iCloud terms and conditions on September 16
Apple has sent out a notification to some Mac users to agree to new iCloud Terms and Conditions, four days before they are supposed to apply. Here's what's new.Apple's early iCloud T's&C's notification in macOSMac users have started to receive...

09-12-24 -

FDA approves AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the AirPods Pro 2 to get the announced clinical-grade hearing aid features in a future software update.AirPods Pro 2During Apple's "Glowtime" special event, a software update for the AirP...

09-12-24 -

J.D. Vance shouldn't open his mouth about Apple if he doesn't have a clue
Prospective Republican vice president nominee J.D. Vance attacked Apple with accusations of the iPhone maker using Chinese slave labor. Unsurprisingly, he's incredibly wrong, and a five-minute Google search would have made that clear.Republican VP...

09-12-24 -

'Flappy Bird' to soar onto App Store after decade-long hiatus
"Flappy Bird" fans have spent more than ten years trying to bring it back to mobile phones — and now the eponymous hero will return in 2024.'Flappy Bird' to return to iPhone in 2024Flappy Bird was a wildly popular game that first hit t...

09-12-24 -

A unique attack could steal your passwords from Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro's eye-tracking technology offers a new way to interact with typing, but hackers are already exploiting it to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.Apple Vision ProNew technologies always co...

09-12-24 -

Ikea adds Matter support to Dirigera hub, for real this time
Two years after the Dirigera hub was announced with the promise of being Matter-compatible, Ikea is finally releasing non-beta firmware to facilitate this.Ikea's Dirigera smart home hubBack in 2022, Ikea announced the Dirigera home hub that would ...

09-12-24 -

Best portable power stations for winter camping from Bluetti
Bring the comforts of home with you on your winter camping trip with Bluetti B300K, AC200, and PV350, which can power everything you might need from heating pads to lights for a days-long adventure.Bluetti B300K powering your RV lifeWhether you sp...

09-12-24 -

Craig Federighi talks about the challenges behind keeping Apple Intelligence ...
Apple had to achieve what Craig Federighi says were breakthroughs so that Apple Intelligence could use large language models in the cloud while still protecting users' privacy. Here's what Apple did.Craig FederighiDuring the "It's Glowtime&qu...

09-12-24 -

Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 - comparing the biggest wearables
The Apple Watch Series 10 unexpectedly can have the largest screen of any Apple Watch model. Here's how it and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 compares, for when you decide to upgrade.Apple Watch Series 10 [left], Apple Watch Ultra 2 [right]The Apple Watc...

09-12-24 -

Apple speeds up iPhone 16 USB-C charging with 45W upgrade
With the right AC adapter and cable, the iPhone 16 will recharge much faster over USB-C than the iPhone 15, with all 2024 models able to charge at up to 45 Watts.iPhone 16During Monday's "Glowtime" Apple Event, it was revealed that the M...

09-12-24 -

iOS 18 has over 250 new features and updates, says Apple
Apple has published what it says is a full list of the new and updated features coming in both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.Left: iPadOS 18. Right; iOS 18Ahead of the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on September 16, 2024, Apple has published two PDF docum...

09-12-24 -

Get a Sam's Club membership for just $15 & snag deals on AirTags, iPads & Hom...
A Sam's Club membership is now available with a standout deal for new members. Get a 1-year membership for just $15, within a buck of the lowest price on record.This Sam's Club membership deal for $15 is a top offer.Typically priced at $50, this $...