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Setapp Mobile launches its EU app storefront in open beta

MacPaw has rolled out Setapp Mobile in the EU as an open beta, providing its users with an all-you-can-eat alternative App Store.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple wants to add a flashlight to future Apple Watches

Forget the little light you get from the Apple Watch screen, Apple is researching how to get a brighter external one fitted to a Watch band.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

macOS Sequoia backs five USB-C port Mac mini rumors

Rumors about the next Mac mini are continuing to flow, with another backing up previous claims that the new model will have five USB-C ports.

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Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How Apple Watch sleep apnea detection works in watchOS 11

Following FDA approval, Apple will shortly launch its sleep apnea detection feature for the Apple Watch, and has now published a health paper detailing its development and verification.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Time Bandits cancelled by Apple TV+

Apple TV+ time-travelling fantasy has run out of time — Taika Waititi's "Time Bandits" will not return for a second season.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to compress folders on iPad to save on storage space

Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

Don't wait to update: iOS 18 introduces key security fixes

Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago

Apple releases visionOS 2 with new gestures and Persona changes

Apple has released visionOS 2, the first major upgrade to the operating system powering the Apple Vision Pro.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple releases updates for iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura, and Sonoma

At the same time as releasing updates for its major operating system releases, Apple is also issuing updates for its previous versions, including iOS and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura 13.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

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macOS Sequoia review: the first macOS with more potential than new features

Apple's macOS Sequoia is chiefly a tale of two halves, with all of the better improvements coming later. But what's here now is good, sometimes even very good, but it definitely doesn't feel like the full picture.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

iPadOS 18 review: making iPad better for everyone but the pros

Depending on who you ask, iPadOS 18 is an excellent update that maintains parity with iOS 18, or it's a tragedy that doesn't address pro users' needs. The truth is complicated.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

iPadOS 18 arrives with Smart Script and Calculator

Everyone will have to wait a little longer for Apple Intelligence on iPad, but for now, iPadOS 18 has launched with the long-awaited calculator app and new Smart Script handwriting feature.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

watchOS 11 debuts with workout intensity monitoring & better Cycle Tracking

Apple's new watchOS 11 is available for everybody, and brings users a range of new health and fitness features.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

Apple releases iOS 18, but without Apple Intelligence

Apple has finally released iOS 18 to the public, introducing many changes to the interface, but not Apple Intelligence.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

macOS Sequoia arrives with the promise of Apple Intelligence

After being unveiled at WWDC 2024 and then working its way through rounds of beta versions, macOS Sequoia has now been officially released. It is the new current version and all Macs sold from today onwards will have it preinstalled.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Apple ships tvOS 18 with new screen savers, improved subtitles, and more

Apple's new tvOS 18 has exited beta, and arrived for all users. Here are many of the new features contained within.

Amber Neely | 2 months ago

Sports app now uses Live Activities to report the latest scores

Apple's latest update to the Sports app adds scores as a Live Activity, letting sports fans see results at a glance on their iPhone's display.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Grab Apple AirPods for as low as $89, with deals of up to $250 off

With the announcement of AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max, deals on closeout models have hit a fever pitch. We've rounded up the best picks post-Apple Event, with savings of up to $250 off.

Christine McKee | 2 months ago

Nanoleaf CEO joins HomeKit Insider to talk latest products & smart home news

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, CEO Gimmy Chu stops by to talk about Nanoleaf's latest products, roundup smart home news, and discuss new releases for the week.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 months ago

FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection & notification

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

AirPods 4 review roundup: noise cancellation is a game changer

Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

'Slow Horses' wins outstanding writing Emmy for Apple TV+

Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus may have been the bestsellers in debut weekend

Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple's ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

iOS 18 Repair Assistant forces parts pairing for users

Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Apple jacking up prices on post-AppleCare iPhone battery replacements

Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Crime blotter: iPhone thefts from children, and AirTags to the rescue

In the latest Apple crime roundup, the owner of a North Carolina cell phone store has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, one woman tracks down thieves with an AirTag, while another is accused of stealing her children's iPhones.

Stephen Silver | 2 months ago

A new auction has a classic Apple II cassette tape signed by Steve Jobs

Another signed Apple Computer Company check, along with a cassette tape autographed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, are up for auction.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Best portable power stations for winter camping from Bluetti

Bring the comforts of home with you on your winter camping trip with Bluetti B300K, AC200, and PV350, which can power everything you might need from heating pads to lights for a days-long adventure.

'Flappy Bird' resurrection is likely a ploy to push crypto

"Flappy Bird" was slated to relaunch in 2024 after more than ten years of absence from the App Store — but there are signs that it's just a crypto Ponzi scheme.

Amber Neely | 2 months ago