The Worst of WWDC - Apple's biggest missteps on the way to success
WWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops.
WWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops.
Figures for US smartphone sales in January 2024 hit a new low, but Apple's iPhone continues to increasingly dominate the market.
In a report going over the state of malware in 2024, device management firm Jamf says that 9% of mobile users were caught by phishing, while 20% of companies were at risk because of bad smartphone configurations.
According to research performed by Bitdefender, prior to the iOS 17.3 update, a malicious Shortcut could capture sensitive data like photos and send it to an attacker.
Apple is researching whether interchangeable sleeves for the Apple Pencil could give users a choice of controls, sensors, or even extended battery life.
It's not just you — AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon were having issues across a wide swathe of the US, but the issue seems to have been resolved.
Apple TV+ "Killers of the Flower Moon" director Martin Scorsese has been awarded the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear by the Berlin International Film Festival, which also hosted a feature-length discussion with him.
MagSafe chargers free your iPhone from clunky holders with clamps and suction cups, making ESR's Qi2 MagSafe car charger a practical, cost-effective way to bring wireless charging to your car.
Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly, but an App Review mistake that took over a year to catch has forced the developer to adopt in-app purchases and pay Apple's 30% commission.
The new Apple Sports app is an oddly empty experience with a lot of potential, but its minimal interface and emphasis on betting odds may keep people away.
As Apple Vision Pro owners look to customize and safeguard their devices, the launch of accessories has introduced many options to enhance and protect their devices. Here are the best accessories for the headset.
Apple's own Eddy Cue says the new Apple Sports app is designed to get sports fans the information they want in a simple yet intuitive design.
As the MLS season starts, Apple has announced that Season Pass users can watch on Apple Vision Pro — and will soon also get a 3D immersive film of the highlights of 2023's championship games.
It's been three months since Apple launched its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the new M3 Max processor. Let's revisit it to see how it's held up and if it really is "scary fast."
Responding to accusations that it has made minimal effort to allow third-party App Stores in EU, Apple says it focused expressly on complying with the region's new laws while protecting users security.
Apple has announced the release of a new, free Apple Sports app for iOS, which displays real-time scores and statistics for MLS, NBA and more.
Apple is overhauling the cryptographic security of iMessage by introducing a new messaging protocol to thwart advanced computing that has yet to become a feasible threat, and probably won't for years.
Ahead of Apple's proposals for third-party App Stores coming out of beta, firms including Meta and Microsoft are lobbying the EU in the hopes that it will reject the plans.
Apple's iPhone once again dominates the 10 report of best-selling smartphones worldwide, but this time the 2023 figures show it taking all of the top 7 positions.
For nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view.
The SwitchBot K10+ is a small, hard-working robot vacuum that promises to support Matter in a future update. But unless you have the SwitchBot Hub 2, it won't be HomeKit compatible.
All signs point to multiple iPads launching in the first half of 2024, but a new leak has detailed exactly what customers can expect, at least in terms of dimensions.
Two individuals hatched a scheme that involved submitting fake iPhones to Apple for repair in an attempt to get them replaced with real ones — and could be jailed for 20 years for doing so.
A few user-facing updates have appeared in iOS 17.4, including new CarPlay options and an altered Battery Health section.
Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is a favorite because of the large display and elevated performance, but B&H Photo gives fans even more reason to love it, thanks to a sizable discount on a closeout 1TB model.
Apple has updated its expectations for the battery life of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the company saying it will deliver twice the previously-predicted charge cycles.
An executive departure has prompted Apple to swap leadership roles for the team responsible for audio features on Apple hardware.
Purchased films upgraded to 3D by Apple will sometimes only play in 2D on Apple Vision Pro if ownership was imported through Movies Anywhere — and there doesn't appear to be a fix.
A new rumor suggests that Apple will be refreshing its AirPods Max before the year ends — but only to swap out its Lightning port.
The beta testing of visionOS 1.1 continues, with developers using the Apple Vision Pro now able to try out a third build that incorporates more bug fixes than in the previous two versions.
The fourth round of betas for iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4 have been rolled out to developers, still missing Apple Music SharePlay.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided it doesn't want to look into the patent battle between VirnetX and Apple, effectively ending VirnetX's chances of reviving a $503 million verdict.
A new project to improve the processing speed of neural networks on Apple Silicon is potentially able to speed up training on large datasets by up to ten times.
A cinephile has discovered that Apple Vision Pro will show Panavision 70 movies in their correct and very wide screen aspect ratio.
Most road users are wise to be concerned about using the Apple Vision Pro while piloting a self-driving vehicle, but a survey says one in five are open to the idea of endangering other road users.
Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch.
New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.
If you enjoyed receiving your yearly Apple Music Replay, you'll be pleased to know that the music streaming service now provides monthly listening statistics. Here's how to see that data.
Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams has traveled to Taiwan, on a trip to mark the 50th anniversary of Foxconn.
Apple has returned to the pole position in the European smartphone market in the holiday quarter of 2023, with the iPhone overtaking Samsung's hardware shipments.
The rumor mill has fired up again, with a new supply chain report claiming that the "Apple Ring" will arrive sooner, rather than later.
A supply chain report out of Korea claims that Apple Vision Pro engineers have been reassigned to the "iPhone Fold" project to get the job done faster, but the details provided are questionable.
The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android includes screens prompting users to import their playlists from other services, such as Spotify.
There are several reasons why you might want to revert to an older version of macOS than the version currently installed on a Mac. Here's how to do it.
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max processors can now be purchased at a slight discount from Apple's official refurbished store.
Apple never shares exact viewer numbers, but "Masters of the Air" has surpassed the previous unknown record for the most-watched series launch on Apple TV+.
Apple's Beats has become the official consumer audio products partner of MLS, with the personal audio company producing exclusive custom Beats headphones for eight teams.
To celebrate the debut of her newest album, Jennifer Lopez is giving an exclusive Apple Music Live performance on February 21.
India's government says Apple hasn't provided nearly enough information about a hack warning that popped up on iPhones in 2023.
A leaker claims that Apple is discussing what colors to use for the iPhone 16, and has decided against red or green.
A new report is backing up a common rumor that Apple's next Apple Vision Pro may be a year and a half away from release.
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts break down the latest rumors surrounding Apple's rumored smart home display, look at some new trackers, and go hands-on with a Find My-enabled wallet.
Amazon's under-the-radar discount on the M2 Pro Mac mini shaves $150 off the high-end model, matching the lowest price we've seen in 2024. Plus, snap up savings on every other configuration with prices as low as $499.
Apple's decision to introduce RCS support to iMessage sometime in 2024 wasn't caused by pressure from Europe, according to a new report, but instead China may have had more to do with the move.
An app purporting to be for the Rabby Wallet crypto service, is the latest failure for Apple's App Store review team.
Whether you need to save a document for sharing, preserve a webpage, or compile images in a single file, creating a PDF in macOS Sonoma is a breeze. Here's how you can do it.
A new "Shot on iPhone" video has been released by Apple, one showing highlights from Usher's Apple Music Halftime Show from Super Bowl LVIII.
Featuring a bump up in memory and storage, Apple's upgraded M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is $200 off with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S.
Apple has released a new ad spot on Instagram, using Lionel Messi and other footballers to promote the Major League Soccer Season Pass on Apple TV.
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro may get a lot more basketball content to watch using the headset, with the NBA Slam Dunk Contest offering a close look at a camera used to capture the immersive video.
Apple may be the target of a 500 million euro ($538 million) fine from the European Commission, with the regulator expected to impose the charge following its competition probe into how it treats Apple Music's competitors.
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