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Apple withdraws HomePod 18.1 beta 2 after reports of bricking

The latest beta test version of HomePod 18.1 has been withdrawn by Apple after multiple reports have surfaced of the devices crashing after install.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Compared: Aqara U50 vs U100 vs U200 - Good, better, best in Apple Home security

Aqara has three Apple Home smart locks with Home Key support, but they address different needs depending on required security and protocols. Here's how they compare.

Logitech goes after Stream Deck with MX Creative Console

Logitech is expanding its line of digital creator peripherals with the MX Creative Console, a Stream Deck-like setup for Mac to help in imaging and video production workflows.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Future Apple Vision Pro could help the injured avoid medication addiction

Apple is researching how the use of mixed reality in the Apple Vision Pro may provide pain relief for injuries.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Apple Music Classical adds thousands of booklets to album listings

Apple Music Classical's new version 2.0 adds a new Recently Added section as well as thousands of album booklets.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro compared — Going Pro in 2024

Apple's standard and Pro tiers of iPhones are more different than they've ever been. This is what you should consider when choosing between an iPhone 16 or an iPhone 16 Pro.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Tim Cook says iPhone launches are an 'out-of-body experience'

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined late night host Jimmy Fallon for a walk and talk on the day the iPhone 16 range came out.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Cellular Apple Watch buyers call out Verizon's maddening activation block

Apple Watch owners can't activate their cell plans through Verizon — unless they bought the device from the carrier, or complain at length.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to use Disk Jockey for retro emulation on your Mac

Disk Jockey is an app that allows you to create disk image files for a variety of retro computers and emulators. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

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iOS 18.1 developer beta 5: New Control Center toggles, options, and more

The fifth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is now available for all with updates to the Control Center customization and Camera Control.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago

Amazon issues first-ever AirPods 4 price cut

The AirPods 4 price drop is the first double-digit discount on the 2024 earbuds release.

Christine McKee | 2 months ago

How to use a VPN to access international marketplaces

There is a world of online shopping sites with different goods and services available from the ones here. All of these sites can be unlocked with the best VPN for iPhone apps.

David Schloss | 2 months ago

Apple's fifth round of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 developer betas have arrived

Apple is continuing to shake down Apple Intelligence in the developer betas, with fifth builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available alongside second builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple adds nine Macs to its obsolete devices list

Nine Macs from 2015 and 2016 are now officially classified as obsolete, meaning Apple will not service them — while another three hang on under the label of vintage.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Finally a UWB lock, a Matter ice maker, & more smart home gear on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest smart home news including the world's first Ultra-Wideband smart lock, a new Matter ice maker, and more.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 months ago

Grab Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for $1,199, the lowest price ever

A fresh M3 MacBook Pro price war has erupted between Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and Adorama, delivering prices as low as $1,199.

Christine McKee | 2 months ago

Shazam rolls out support for Apple Music Haptics in iOS 18

Popular music recognition app Shazam has released an update integrating the new Music Haptics accessibility feature.

Amber Neely | 2 months ago

Cameras on iPhone 16 Pro Max are fourth-best in the world

The camera system in the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the fourth-best of its kind in the world, but it manages to top the list when it comes to video capabilities.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Touch screen issues hit iPhone 16 Pro and older models

In what appears to be an iOS 18 bug, users of iPhones including the iPhone 16 Pro are reporting touches and taps not being recognized.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

YouTuber adapts hidden first-gen HomePod debug port to carry USB audio

A repair specialist on YouTube specializing in HomePod and other Apple device remediation has discovered that the debug port on the bottom of first-gen HomePods can be adapted to be used as a direct speaker for Mac.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

In with the new, out with the old: Apple discontinues the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 13

It's still possible to get a new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max from retailers if you hurry, but Apple has officially discontinued both 2023 models, as well as the iPhone 13 and other products as part of its annual streamlining.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Deals: Amazon slashes new Apple Watch Ultra 2 styles to $749

Amazon is getting in on the Apple Watch deals action ahead of Fall Prime Day by knocking $50 off new 2024 Apple Watch Ultra 2 styles.

Christine McKee | 2 months ago

Repair site praises new iPhone 16 line as the most repairable yet

The traditional teardown by repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16 lineup the highest repairability score of any previous iPhone, thanks to three key changes in the design and internals that make it easier to access components.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

iOS 18's slow rollout will phase in Apple Intelligence over the next six months

Apple will be rolling out Apple Intelligence features to qualifying iPhones as quickly as it can, with as many as three updates before year's end. Some major components, including big changes to Siri, may have to wait until early 2025.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Apple executives celebrate, reflect on the first decade of the Apple Watch

In a new interview, a trio of Apple executives reflect on the Apple Watch Series 10 and how some of its original innovations came from influences outside the company.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

RCS-enhanced iMessage in iOS 18 still has security issues when adding Android users

Apple's adoption of the RCS protocol in iOS 18 has improved communications in iMessage between users of iPhones and Android, but some security issues remain. Apple and Google are working together to fix them.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Protests at Apple Stores in multiple cities mar iPhone 16 launch

Demonstrators in a dozen cities in the US and other countries took advantage of the publicity of the iPhone 16 launch to call for a boycott of Apple products. The protests included some current and former Apple employees.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Apple has a list of everything you need to repair the iPhone 16

Apple has posted a guide covering what tools you need to replace the iPhone 16 battery, and a list of other items needed to conduct wider repairs.

Amber Neely | 2 months ago

iPhone 16 Pro hands on: All the new titanium colors

It's 2024 iPhone launch day, and we got our hands on all the new iPhone 16 Pro colors to compare. Here's what they're like outside of Apple's pristine marketing images.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 months ago