Mac representation at Game Awards caps off a good year for macOS gaming
Gaming on Mac has arguably enjoyed its best year ever, but the promise of more arrivals to the platform could make things even better for Apple-based gamers.Balatro is riding high in Apple Arcade at the momentOnce upon a time, one of the authors of t.....»»
HomePod 18.2 upgrades Siri’s most used feature with one big change
This hasn’t been a great year for the HomePod, but Apple’s finally showing its smart speaker some love. Today’s HomePod 18.2 software update brings a key upgrade to what’s surely the device’s most used Siri feature: Apple Music requests......»»
My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals
At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moder.....»»
Interview: How these developers created 2024’s most celebrated apps
Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing apps and games that “helped users ignite their creativity, achieve new milestones, and cherish everyday moments with family and friends.” I had the chance to spend tim.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 now available, here’s everything that’s new
The next big update for the Mac has arrived. macOS Sequoia 15.2 is now available for all users, bringing the latest Apple Intelligence features and more. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
Apple Vision Pro just got way more useful following visionOS 2.2 release
After several rounds of beta testing, visionOS 2.2 is now the official current software version for Apple Vision Pro. Included with the update is a must-have feature for Mac users. more….....»»
Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to fix these security vulnerabilities
Apple regularly lists resolved vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac after each software update. Right on cue, the company has released an extensive list of which security resolutions are included in today’s iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 soft.....»»
Genmoji and Image Playground arrive with macOS Sequoia 15.2
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.2, which brings with it a raft of Apple Intelligence features, chiefly to do with images, but also adding features to Siri and Mail.The new macOS Sequoia 15.2 introduces Image Playground with Apple IntelligenceAfte.....»»
New visionOS 2.2 brings widescreen Mac to Apple Vision Pro
Apple has publicly released visionOS 2.2 for the Apple Vision Pro, bringing small but significant changes including support for a wider Mac display.Mirroring a Mac's display on an Apple Vision ProFollowing months of beta testing, visionOS 2.2, build.....»»
Apple issues updates for iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura, Sonoma
As part of Apple's operating system update releases, it has also brought out updates for older iPadOS and macOS generations for the public to install.An iMac running an older macOS versionWhile the main focus of software updates is on the latest gene.....»»
2025 M4 MacBook Air leaked in macOS Sequoia 15.2 update & regulatory documents
Rumors of an M4 update to the MacBook Air in 2025 have been boosted, thanks to a leak buried inside Apple's macOS Sequoia 15.2 update.MacBook AirTypically, rumors and leaks are spread online, sourced from third-party manufacturers, analyst prediction.....»»
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised nearly $9,500 in just a couple of days. If you've been too busy punching virtual Nazis to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charit.....»»
iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 updates arrive today with image and emoji generation
Nearly 3 months in, Apple has added most of the initial Intelligence features. Apple has announced that it will be releasing the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 upda.....»»
Day of the Devs reveals 3 surprise sequels ahead of The Game Awards
Day of the Devs 2024: The Game Awards Edition was full of eye-catching indie games, including sequels to Ultimate Chicken Horse, Demon Turf, and more......»»
Astronomers discover magnetic loops around supermassive black hole
NGC 1068 is a well-known, relatively nearby, bright galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center. Despite its status as a popular target for astronomers, however, its accretion disk is obscured by thick clouds of dust and gas. A few light-year.....»»
The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s biggest change may be hidden inside the phone
There's more confirmation that Samsung is making a huge switch on next year's Galaxy Z Flip handset......»»
The latest in poker cheats: Tiny cameras that can see cards as they’re dealt
Several recent schemes were uncovered, so should players everywhere be concerned? Matt Berkey was becoming suspicious. Berkey, a 42-year-old poker pro known for his presence in so.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 coming today with these new features
Apple is releasing a new software update for Macs today, bringing a fresh wave of Apple Intelligence features and more. Here’s everything new in macOS 15.2. more….....»»
Here are the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards
After unveiling the finalists last month, Apple today officially took the wraps off the 2024 App Store Awards winners. This year, the company crowned Kino from Lux Optics as the iPhone App of the Year, Adobe Lightroom as the Mac App of the Year,.....»»
Apple"s iOS 18.2 & macOS Sequoia updates with Genmoji, Image Playground are due today
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.An iPhone running Apple IntelligenceApple provided beta testers with the seco.....»»
Adobe Lightroom, Balatro+ honored in Apple"s App Store Awards
Apple has recognized 17 developers as part of the App Store Awards for 2024, with winning apps sparking creativity and creating everyday moments with others.App Store Awards - Image credit: AppleIn November, Apple released a list of 45 finalists for.....»»