Concept: Apple’s Contacts app needs a new identity on macOS
One of the controversial changes in macOS Ventura is the new System Settings application, which takes the place of the iconic System Preferences app. Another macOS app overdue for a revamp is Contacts, and a new concept from Basic Apple Guy imagines.....»»
Here are two 1Password features you won’t find in iOS 18’s new Passwords app
Apple has a brand new Passwords app coming in iOS 18. Once users upgrade this fall to the latest OS versions across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Vision Pro, they’ll find the new Passwords app installed. But while Passwords will offer lots of the.....»»
Best Buy slashes Apple"s iPad Air 5 to $399.99, save $200
Best Buy has issued a $200 price cut on multiple iPad Air 5 models, with prices dipping to as low as $399.99.Save $200 on Apple's iPad Air 5.Best Buy is clearing out last-gen iPad Air models to make way for the new iPad Air 6, and that equates to big.....»»
Three Apple internal tools allegedly stolen following June server breach
A threat actor is claiming to have leaked source code for three internal Apple tools, in a supposed breach that Apple has yet to confirm actually happened.Servers in a data centerApple prides itself on being security-focused and being willing to defe.....»»
iPad Pro & iPad Air Users Might Want to Jump on This Apple Pencil Pro Deal
The Apple Pencil Pro has dropped to a record low price and M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 users might want to jump on the offer before it disappears. While it’s not a massive discount, Amazon is selling the Apple Pencil Pro for $119 which is $10 of.....»»
iOS 17.5.1 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 17.5.1 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.5, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.5.1. On the flip side, some iPhone use.....»»
Deals: Apple Pencil Pro all-time low, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro up to $180 off, M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $189 off, more
We have hit the mid-week, and it’s finally time for a solid Amazon all-time low price with today’s Apple Pencil Pro deal – it is now at the best we have tracked in new condition. From there, we move over to the M4 iPad Pro you can use it on wit.....»»
Threat actor claims to have breached Apple, allegedly stealing source code of several internal tools
Notorious threat actor IntelBroker, who previously claimed responsibility for other high-profile data breaches, including those of U.S. government systems in April, allegedly leaked the source code of several internal tools used at Apple via a post o.....»»
One of the best Vision Pro environments is now available as a wallpaper
A standout feature of the Vision Pro is its immersive environments, where you can fully enjoy the device’s VR powers and find yourself in an entirely different place. One of Apple’s most demoed environments is Mount Hood, and now thanks to Basic.....»»
How Apple"s Game Mode is expanding to iOS and iPadOS -- and how to turn it off
Apple is making a bigger drive for people to game on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, but Game Mode can be annoying. Here's what it is, and how to turn it off.The Game Mode indicator in iOS 18The WWDC 2024 keynote was surprisingly game-forward, with multiple an.....»»
When Will Apple Release the Public macOS Sequoia Beta?
Interested in trying the public macOS Sequoia beta on your Mac? Apple hasn’t confirmed a release date but here’s what we expect. When Apple released the first version of the macOS Sequoia beta earlier this month, it pushed the software to.....»»
Smartphone ban in schools backed by governor in Apple’s home state
The possibility of a smartphone ban in schools in Apple’s home state of California looks increasingly likely after Governor Gavin Newsom added his support. The move follows an opinion piece by the US Surgeon General proposing a warning label on.....»»
Thin and light is back in style, and Apple’s M4 iPad Pro is proof it can be done right
Not too long ago, Apple was on a mission to make all of its devices thinner and lighter. This ambition resulted in iPhones that bent, and MacBook Pros that removed pro ports and had a terrible keyboard. In the past few years, Apple has shifted gea.....»»
Your Apple Watch can now control DJI Osmo Mobile gimbals
DJI has released exciting new updates for the and Osmo Mobile SE, making the intelligent smartphone stabilizers compatible with various models for remote control. more….....»»
These are all the Apple products stopping the USB-C dream from becoming reality
Nobody likes a port transition. When Apple moved the iPhone and iPad to Lightning, and the Mac from USB-A to USB-C, it was painful. Most recently, the iPhone 15 line dropped Lightning for USB-C. Each transition makes your old peripherals more or less.....»»
Got an Intel Mac? Here’s the deal so far, and possible future scenarios
If you’ve got an Intel Mac of up to six years old, there was mixed news for most when Apple announced macOS 15 Sequoia. Most Macs that can run macOS 14 can still run this year’s version – but Intel models unsurprisingly won’t get the headline.....»»
Apple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968
We speculated at the time that the decision to withdraw Apple Pay Later was probably driven by a desire to get ahead of upcoming legislation, and a piece today suggests that it’s actually a new interpretation of a very old law. The Truth in Lend.....»»
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon laptop chip is slower than Apple M3 in single-core, and less power efficient
Qualcomm has been touting the performance characteristics of its new Snapdragon X Elite series of ARM chips for a while, which finally debuted this week inside the new Copilot+ PC’s (albeit without the fancy AI Recall feature, which has been delaye.....»»
iPhone PC emulator block called confusing, inconsistent, and probably illegal
Apple’s decision to block iPhone PC emulators has been criticized by developers, who have variously said that it is confusing, inconsistent, and probably illegal. One even said that not even Apple’s own app reviewers appear to understand the c.....»»
Apple offers to help you choose the best Mac, with new online tool
Apple has added a new tool to its website, to help you choose the best Mac for your needs. The tool asks you a number of questions – including your desired maximum spend – and then makes recommendations … more….....»»
Clever macOS malware delivery campaign targets cryptocurrency users
Cryptocurrency users are being targeted with legitimate-looking but fake apps that deliver information-stealing malware instead, Recorded Future’s researchers are warning. The threat actor behind this complex scheme is going after both Windows.....»»