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Early Docker build demonstrates incoming Apple Silicon support

4 hours ago

Early Docker build demonstrates incoming Apple Silicon support

The virtualization software Docker is getting closer to being usable by developers on an Apple Silicon Mac, with an early version of the tool confirmed as being able to run on the new chip architecture.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 hours ago

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Apple Fitness+ instructors promote video workouts before launch

6 hours ago

Apple Fitness+ instructors promote video workouts before launch

Instructors for Apple's soon-to-launch Fitness subscription have prompted the service on Instagram, with posts to their personal accounts showing what they will look like while recording workouts for subscribers.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 hours ago

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Apple Watch credited with detecting heart problem in Ohio resident

7 hours ago

Apple Watch credited with detecting heart problem in Ohio resident

The Apple Watch has been credited with saving another life, with one Ohio resident warned of having a high resting heart rate, which was found to be an atrial flutter.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 hours ago

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How to use the Photos Retouch tool in macOS Big Sur

23 hours ago

How to use the Photos Retouch tool in macOS Big Sur

As part of its changes to the Photos app in macOS Big Sur, Apple has improved the Retouch tool. Here's how to get to grips with the editing feature to improve your images.

By Malcolm Owen | 23 hours ago

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How to edit video in Photos for macOS Big Sur

1 day ago

How to edit video in Photos for macOS Big Sur

Photos for macOS Big Sur can now make more changes to videos, including applying filters and other adjustments. Here's how to get started with the new additions.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple-produced ad for LumiHealth promotes Singapore health initiative

1 day ago

Apple-produced ad for LumiHealth promotes Singapore health initiative

An Apple-produced ad spot has been released for LumiHealth, an Apple Watch-based initiative between Apple and the government of Singapore to encourage citizens to foster healthier habits.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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How to use Guides, Indoor Maps, and Look Around in Maps with macOS Big Sur

5 days ago

How to use Guides, Indoor Maps, and Look Around in Maps with macOS Big Sur

The new Apple Maps experience in macOS Big Sur borrows heavily from what was available in iOS version. Here's how to take advantage of the Look Around, Guides, and Indoor Maps features.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Apple highlights warm developer reaction to App Store Small Business Program

5 days ago

Apple highlights warm developer reaction to App Store Small Business Program

Apple is highlighting developers who are pleased with the recently-introduced App Store Small Business Program, one that stands to cut the standard 30% commission for App Store sales to 15% for many developers.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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M1 Mac mini can drive six displays with peripherals - but you shouldn't bother

5 days ago

M1 Mac mini can drive six displays with peripherals - but you shouldn't bother

A YouTuber has improvised a solution to have up to six monitors on a single M1 Mac mini, but most users should probably stick to what the unit supports natively.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Apple Silicon M1 Mac mini review - speed today and a promise of more later

5 days ago

Apple Silicon M1 Mac mini review - speed today and a promise of more later

Apple's Apple Silicon M1 Mac mini is here, and it keeps nearly everything you liked about the last Intel Mac mini, making it an excellent machine for those new to the Mac.

By Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Apple Car may automatically tint windows for better safety and privacy

5 days ago

Apple Car may automatically tint windows for better safety and privacy

The Apple Car could have an intelligent window tinting system that uses liquid crystal technology to block sunlight and other people from looking inside the vehicle, one that could automatically engage to provide a level of privacy.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Apple researching real-time LiDAR surface tracking, other tech to record touch sensations

5 days ago

Apple researching real-time LiDAR surface tracking, other tech to record touch sensations

Apple's augmented reality headset or a future iPhone could use light from a display to track the movement of nearly any surface, while finger devices may be able to provide detail to the system about what kind of objects a user may be touching.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Apple App Store Connect holiday shutdown is from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27

6 days ago

Apple App Store Connect holiday shutdown is from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27

Apple has warned developers of its annual App Store Connect downtime, a period when the App Store closes to new app submissions and updates for some of the holiday period.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

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Review: Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max is a lot of smartphone, and not for everybody

6 days ago

Review: Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max is a lot of smartphone, and not for everybody

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is more than just the largest model in the 2020 iPhone collection, with the super-sized smartphone boasting better battery life and even camera specifications that improve on what the iPhone 12 offers.

By Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

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Apple provides instructions to erase and restore unresponsive M1 Macs

6 days ago

Apple provides instructions to erase and restore unresponsive M1 Macs

Apple has released two sets of instructions to perform an erase and restore on an Apple Silicon Mac or MacBook, roughly a week after users encountered issues performing a similar procedure intended for Intel-based Macs.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

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Apple unloads seven more 'Doug Unplugs' trailers

6 days ago

Apple unloads seven more 'Doug Unplugs' trailers

Apple has released seven trailers for "Doug Unplugs," with each showing the kind of learning experiences younger viewers can enjoy in the Apple TV+ animation.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

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Pegatron prepares $150M investment into production in India

6 days ago

Pegatron prepares $150M investment into production in India

Apple assembly partner Pegatron's board may have given the all-clear to invest $150 million into its first production facilities in India, an operation that could be used for iPhone production in late 2021.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

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Apple Silicon M1 Mac detection of Thunderbolt 3 eGPU gives hope for future support

1 week ago

Apple Silicon M1 Mac detection of Thunderbolt 3 eGPU gives hope for future support

The lack of support for external GPUs in Apple Silicon M1 Macs may only be temporary, as a connected eGPU is still detected, but doesn't do anything.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Original iPhone SE, iPhone 6S could be left behind in iOS 15

1 week ago

Original iPhone SE, iPhone 6S could be left behind in iOS 15

Not all devices that run iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 may be able to use iOS 15, a report claims, with Apple planning to end operating system updates for the iPhone 6 series and the original iPhone SE in its major 2021 update.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Cable companies offered brandable Apple TV remote alternative

1 week ago

Cable companies offered brandable Apple TV remote alternative

Universal Electronics is offering its own version of an easy-to-use "button-style" remote control for the Apple TV, one it hopes to sell to cable companies to be included as part of a streaming video package.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Teardown shows iPhone 12 Pro Max's enlarged camera module

1 week ago

Teardown shows iPhone 12 Pro Max's enlarged camera module

The latest teardown of the iPhone 12 Pro Max has revealed just how different the camera system is to the one used in the iPhone 12 Pro, with the physically larger sensor and OIS mechanism resulting in a much bigger camera module package.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Awkwafina, Glenn Close join Apple TV+ drama 'Swan Song'

1 week ago

Awkwafina, Glenn Close join Apple TV+ drama 'Swan Song'

Awkwafina and Glenn Close are joining the production of the Apple TV film "Swan Song," a drama that already has Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris onboard.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Apple updates Windows Migration Assistant for macOS Big Sur

1 week ago

Apple updates Windows Migration Assistant for macOS Big Sur

Apple has released an update for its Windows Migration Assistant, enabling the tool to help users transfer from a Windows PC to a Mac that's running macOS Big Sur.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Apple issues second beta of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3 to developers

1 week ago

Apple issues second beta of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3 to developers

Apple has moved onto a new generation of betas, with the second developer builds of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 now available for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Nomad launches fitness-oriented Sport Strap for Apple Watch

1 week ago

Nomad launches fitness-oriented Sport Strap for Apple Watch

Nomad has launched a new Apple Watch band titled the Sport Strap, a minimalist band that combines a sporty aesthetic with a custom Pin and Tuck Closure mechanism.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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