If you’re one of the 1.3 billion people using Facebook Messenger, then a powerful new campaign from WhatsApp as well as comments from Facebook itself should convince you it’s time to leave. Meanwhile, …
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Today’s best deals on iOS + Mac apps: Cultist Simulator, more
Now is the time to dive into the best deals on Mac and iOS apps right now. This morning’s Apple hardware deals include the new M1 MacBook Air alongside today’s new drama and comedy sale for $ 8, but …
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Apple’s next macOS Big Sur update should make iPad apps look less awkward on the Mac
Apple just yesterday released its latest update for macOS Big Sur with improved Bluetooth reliability and a handful of bug fixes. And today, it’s rolling out the first beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3, …
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Apple’s updated App Store guidelines clarify positions on recent controversies
This isn’t the only change to the App Store Review Guidelines, of course. Among other things, Apple “clarified the prohibition of promoting certain substances.” The guidelines state that apps should …
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How to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone using the Watch app
To pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone, you’ll need to have the latest version of iOS installed on your iPhone.
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Apple Stops Signing iOS 14.3 Following iOS 14.4 Release
Following the release of iOS 14.4 on January 26, Apple has stopped signing iOS 14.3, the prior version of iOS 14. With the software no longer …
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iOS 14.5 Beta includes support for PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers
News Highlights: iOS 14.5 Beta includes support for PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers The latest release of iOS 14, version 14.5, has entered beta and …
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iOS 14.4’s HomePod proximity notifications driving you nuts? Here’s how to turn them off
With the introduction of iOS 14.4, Apple added new features for HomePod mini owners that make it easier to handoff music or podcast playback from your iPhone to it. Devices with the U1 chip have …
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Apple increases production of iPhone and iPad outside China
Apple is ramping up the production of iPhones, iPads, Macs and other products outside China, Nikkei Asia has learned, in a sign that the tech giant is continuing to accelerate its production …
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Deep Learning Spreads
Deep learning represents a growing slice of all of these markets, and many others. “It’s already being used for facial recognition in the iPhoneX and for natural language processing, and it’s being …
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Apple updates App Store guidelines with tracking opt-in requirement and more
In a post to its portal for developers, Apple has outlined a number of new changes to its App Store Review Guidelines—including the requirement that developers request user opt-in to track users with …
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Apple Card Family Sharing is coming to iOS 14
Apple Card Family Sharing is coming to iOS 14 Evidence of the new feature was found in the first developer beta for iOS 14.5. Handing out …
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Apple tests new way to unlock an iPhone without removing a face mask
Some iPhone users will soon be able to unlock their smartphones without needing to remove their face masks in public. There’s just one catch: it requires an additional Apple device.
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Apple Now Selling Refurbished iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max Models
Apple today began offering refurbished versions of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, marking the first time that the 2019 …
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Apple Fitness Plus is a no-brainer for Apple Watch users
Apple’s $10-a-month subscription service for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV makes it easy to start working out anywhere using your Apple Watch.
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Best Apple AirPods deals right now: AirPods Pro for $190, AirPods with wired charging case for $120
Can’t afford the $549 AirPods Max? The AirPods Pro are just $200 right now, and the standard AirPods with a wired charging case are $120.
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iOS 11 is now available on iPhones and iPads
Apple’s latest mobile operating system iOS 11 is now available as a free download. The redesigned software packs in big changes and minor tweaks, some you may never even see. The update is …
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