News Archives for 06/2021

How to batch rename files in macOS

If you have to collect a number of files in the same folder, but want to title them in a more orderly fashion, you need to learn how to master renaming files in macOS.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Apple's iPhone came out 17 years ago and changed the world

Compared to today's iPhone 15 Pro and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 16 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 17 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

What Apple Watch you need to run watchOS 8

Not all Apple Watches can run Apple's latest watchOS 8, find out which ones are compatible with the latest operating system release.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

What you need to run iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

After a long beta test period, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 have launched. Here's which iPhones and iPads can run the new operating system updates.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple TV+ orders series adaptation of 'City on Fire'

Apple on Wednesday announced a series order for "City on Fire," an adaptation of the novel by Garth Risk Hallberg set to debut on Apple TV+.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Apple declares 12-inch MacBook from 2015 a vintage product

Apple has added the very first 12-inch MacBook to be released to its list of vintage and obsolete products, limiting the support options that owners have.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple now offers Mac OS X Lion, Mac OS X Mountain Lion for free

Users still hanging on to older Macs no longer have to pay $20 for their Mac OS X download thanks to new Apple support documents.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

World Wide Web source code NFT sells at auction for $5.4 million

Sir Tim Berners-Lee's original source code for the World Wide Web, represented as a non-fungible token (NFT), has sold at auction for $5.4 million.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple TV+ comedy 'Trying' trailer features behind the scenes chats with cast

A new trailer from the cast of Apple TV+ comedy "Trying" gives audiences a sneak peek into the characters and the actors who play them.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

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Spotify considering a move into live virtual and in-person events

Spotify is reportedly mulling an expansion into both virtual and live concert events, potentially improving its relationship with artists and adding a new revenue source for the music streaming platform.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple seeds first public betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8

Apple promised that it would release public betas of its forthcoming operating systems in July, and versions for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 have arrived one day early.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Robinhood ordered to pay $70M for 'significant harm' to consumers

A financial industry regulator has ordered Robinhood to pay $70 million for "systemic supervisory failures" and causing "significant harm" to consumers.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple releases new build of iOS 15, iPadOS 15 developer beta 2

Less than a week after the second developer betas went out, Apple has released a new build of that beta for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 for testing.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple Watch Series 6 ban sought by medical device manufacturer Masimo

Medical technology company Masimo is escalating its legal battle with Apple, filing a complaint that seeks an import ban on Apple Watch models.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Today's best Apple deals: M1 MacBook Pro $160 off w/ AppleCare, $899 MacBook Air, new Siri Remote $50

July savings are in effect now on the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air — and even the new 2021 Siri remote for the Apple TV.

Christine McKee | 3 years ago

iPhone 12 range sells over 100 million, two months faster than iPhone 11

New research claims that the long-predicted iPhone "super cycle" has arrived, resulting in the iPhone 12 family selling over 100 million units since release.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple will announce third quarter earnings on July 27

Apple has announced that it will report and discuss earnings results for the company's third fiscal quarter of 2021 on Tuesday, July 27.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple adds four LG smartphones to its trade-in program

LG announced it is exiting the smartphone business in July, and Apple is incentivizing customers to switch to iPhone with new additions to its trade-in program.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

How to back up your Automator creations before macOS Monterey ships

Since Apple is introducing Shortcuts to macOS Monterey in the fall, it may be worth backing up all of your Automator workflows before it lands. Here's how to make a copy of your automations.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Satechi's new Mac mini hub gives you more storage options with an SSD enclosure

Give your Mac mini more storage and easy port access with Satechi's new Type C Stand & Hub, featuring an SSD enclosure.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Google, Microsoft cease six-year truce on legal disputes

The 2015 deal that saw Microsoft and Google agree not to sue each other has not been renewed, potentially because Microsoft appears to have escaped the US government's Big Tech legislation plans.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple expands 5G mmWave component suppliers for wide international 'iPhone 13' roll-out

Apple has reportedly now selected five separate component suppliers to allow the forthcoming "iPhone 13" range to include the faster mmWave 5G in more territories.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple to launch 10.9-inch OLED iPad Air in 2022, iPad Pro in 2023

A new report backs up previous claims that Apple is planning to release its first OLED iPad in 2022, but appears to say that the iPad Pro range will get the new screens in 2023.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Man credits Apple Watch Fall Detection for saving his life

A North Carolina man's life was saved when, unknown to him, his Apple Watch detected him falling, and called emergency services automatically.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple's in-store pickup option now available in mainland China

Apple on Wednesday announced an expansion to its retail operations in mainland China, offering customers the option of placing an order online and picking it up at a brick-and-mortar Apple Store location.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

'AirPods Pro 2' to debut in 2022, Kuo says

Apple is expected to launch a successor to its popular AirPods Pro headphone sometime in 2022, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Apple to adopt hybrid work model despite worker pleas for more flexibility

Apple will move forward with plans to hold in-office work hours starting in September despite some employees' pleas for a more flexible arrangement.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

LifeProof debuts sustainably made NEXT with MagSafe case for iPhone 12

Case maker LifeProof on Tuesday announced a new addition to its NEXT lineup of phone accessories, debuting a MagSafe-compatible case for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 mini.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago