Apple has started sending out shipping notifications to those who pre-ordered HomePod mini units since it was announced. Here’s what fans should know about the device.
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Why You Should Stop Using This ‘Dangerous’ WhatsApp Setting On Your iPhone
Nowhere is this more evident than for new iPhone 12 users right now. When you come to move your WhatsApp account from your old device to your new one, you’ll be directed to use WhatsApp’s iCloud …
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MacOS Big Sur: Apple’s new M1 chip will make apps run faster and smoother
At a virtual event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled new Macs that run on its new M1 chip for Macs, which will bring major improvements to app performance on its new operating system, MacOS Big Sur. With …
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Big Sur telling Apple what app you’ve opened isn’t a security or privacy issue
After a problem on Thursday, Apple’s app security measures have come under fire for reporting back what users are running on their Mac. But, the privacy concerns of bad actors potentially monitoring …
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I bought an iPhone 12 in person at the Apple Store – here’s different it felt
I finally have an iPhone 12 in hand, but I’ve never experienced an Apple Store launch spectacle quite like this, and I’ve been covering these long lines for TechRadar since the iPhone 5S and the …
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App Store graphic revives wild speculation about touchscreen Mac
Apple has downplayed rumors of a touchscreen Mac, but a new macOS Big Sur graphic on the App Store has revived rumors that such a device could be coming.
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What happened during the troubled Big Sur launch, and why Apple can’t let it happen again
Apple’s Big Sur update needed to go smoothly, and instead it caused disruption worldwide even for users who weren’t trying to download it.
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How it felt to buy an iPhone 12 in person at the Apple Store during a pandemic
I finally have an iPhone 12 in hand, but I’ve never experienced an Apple Store launch spectacle quite like this, and I’ve been covering these long lines for TechRadar since the iPhone 5S and the …
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Israeli Military Launches Radical New WhatsApp Alternative
IDF, the Israeli military, has launched a new messenger that replicates WhatsApp’s features but puts its security to shame. Unlike other such military platforms, IDF’s “operational chat” has been …
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Apple server issue caused app install, macOS update failures, runtime problems
For a few hours on Friday, a problem with an Apple certificate checking function was causing apps to hang on launch, and as good portion of the macOS Big Sur update failures.
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Best Amazon Black Friday 2020 deals you can get now: AirPods Pro, Beats Solo 3, Apple Watch, cheap TVs, SanDisk price cuts
Some awesome Black Friday deals are already available. Black Friday is still two weeks off, and… oh, wait, no it isn’t. Feels like it’s happening pretty much the entire month of November. Sure, …
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Apple Black Friday 2020 deals available now: $194 AirPods Pro, $850 Intel MacBook Air, $260 Apple Watch SE
Black Friday deals on Apple products are already underway. Here are the best ones we’ve found so far. While Black Friday officially falls on Nov. 27 this year, plenty of stores are getting a head …
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Apple Black Friday 2020 deals available now: Save $55 on AirPods Pro, $49 on Apple Watch SE and more
Black Friday deals on Apple products are already underway. Here are the best ones we’ve found so far. While Black Friday officially falls on Nov. 27 this year, plenty of stores are getting a head …
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Online Apple Store experiencing issues, unavailable for some
Apple appears to be in the midst of outages and issues affecting several of its services, with the company’s System Status webpage confirming problems with iMessage and macOS Software Updates, and use …
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The new video app from Phil Libin that started as a joke made me fall in love with Zoom again. Here’s how to use ‘mmhmm.’
An app to jazz up your Zoom, Google Meet video calls.
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Apple M1 MacBooks vs. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Which company does ARM best?
Apple is not alone in its journey to bring its own custom ARM-based chipset to its MacBook devices. Microsoft went there first. So, how do the two compare?
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Apple’s M1 Mac chip levels up video and music apps
With Apple’s introduction of its new M1 chip, the company is giving a few Mac apps a makeover to take advantage of the new technology. Apple users can expect updated versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion, …
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