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Apple working on re-engineered and smaller Mac Pro

4 weeks ago

Apple working on re-engineered and smaller Mac Pro

The Mac Pro is a large desktop machine — but if a report published on Monday is true, Apple could be reducing its size by as much as half in a future model.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 weeks ago

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Apple releases watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 release candidates to developers for testing

4 weeks ago

Apple releases watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 release candidates to developers for testing

Apple has released the fifth beta of watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 to developers with the pair intended to be what the company will release to the general public if all goes well.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 weeks ago

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Apple's 'One More Thing' event invite has an AR Easter egg

4 weeks ago

Apple's 'One More Thing' event invite has an AR Easter egg

Continuing a trend, the "One More Thing" Apple Silicon event web page hides an AR object, and looks similar to a MacBook opening its display.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 weeks ago

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Apple TV app will be on next-gen Xbox at launch

4 weeks ago

Apple TV app will be on next-gen Xbox at launch

Microsoft on Monday confirmed that the Apple TV app is coming to the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles in November.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 weeks ago

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Review: Infinacore Pandora Portable Power is a compact battery pack fit for your everyday carry

1 month ago

Review: Infinacore Pandora Portable Power is a compact battery pack fit for your everyday carry

The Infinacore Pandora Portable Power (P3) battery pack is a portable power source, wireless charging puck, and multi-port wall adapter rolled into one.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Corsair acquires EpocCam app that turns an iPhone into a Mac webcam

1 month ago

Corsair acquires EpocCam app that turns an iPhone into a Mac webcam

EpocCam is a two-part app that turns your iPhone into a webcam, and it has been acquired by Corsair to bolster its content creator product portfolio.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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iPhone 12 camera module cannot be replaced by third-party repair technicians

1 month ago

iPhone 12 camera module cannot be replaced by third-party repair technicians

The iPhone 12 family introduces another repair obstacle that could limit third-party repairs even further with a new authorization step in changing out camera modules.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Developers can now be notified when a user changes their subscription status

1 month ago

Developers can now be notified when a user changes their subscription status

Apple has changed its App Store subscription notification system to offer developers more granularity and control when a user changes their subscription status.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Cook 'optimistic' about iPhone 12 after 'tremendously positive' reviews

1 month ago

Cook 'optimistic' about iPhone 12 after 'tremendously positive' reviews

During Apple's fourth quarter earnings call, CEO Tim Cook remarked that the iPhone 12 was doing well, and the company is "very optimistic" about the next few weeks.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple One bundles launching October 30, Fitness+ 'this quarter'

1 month ago

Apple One bundles launching October 30, Fitness+ 'this quarter'

Apple will launch the Apple One subscription bundle on October 30, with Fitness+ launching later in the quarter, according to Apple's CFO Luca Maestri.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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macOS 11.0.1 beta files hint at three unreleased Macs

1 month ago

macOS 11.0.1 beta files hint at three unreleased Macs

Three distinct Mac models are hinted at in placeholder files in the macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta, which suggests a possible 2020 release for those models.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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The real story behind MagSafe, USB-C PD, and why you need a 20W AC charger

1 month ago

The real story behind MagSafe, USB-C PD, and why you need a 20W AC charger

If you want to charge your iPhone 12 using MagSafe, Apple recommends using certain 20W AC adapters — and they don't need to come from Apple, despite what you may have heard. We explain what the requirements are, and why an older 18W adapter just won't cut it.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple debuts 'Doug Unplugs' trailer for Apple TV+

1 month ago

Apple debuts 'Doug Unplugs' trailer for Apple TV+

The trailer for "Doug Unplugs" introduces you to the robot boy looking to learn about the world the old fashioned way, coming to Apple TV+ on November 13.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Unannounced 2020 16-inch MacBook Pro referenced in Boot Camp update

1 month ago

Unannounced 2020 16-inch MacBook Pro referenced in Boot Camp update

Apple referenced an unreleased 2020 16-inch MacBook Pro in its Boot Camp Windows driver update, although the reference could be a case of mistaken identity.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Amazon glitch removes Apple Card as payment method [u]

1 month ago

Amazon glitch removes Apple Card as payment method [u]

In an apparent technical glitch, Apple Card users have discovered that Amazon has removed the card from available payment options, and it cannot be added again.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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'AirTags' announcement predicted for November Apple Silicon event

1 month ago

'AirTags' announcement predicted for November Apple Silicon event

Apple's long-rumored "AirTags" could be announced at an expected Apple Silicon event in November and ship before the end of the year, according to a known leaker.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Zagg announces two new iPad keyboards and a 'Pro' stylus

1 month ago

Zagg announces two new iPad keyboards and a 'Pro' stylus

Apple accessory maker Zagg on Thursday released a new stylus, a keyboard with a detachable case, and a keyboard-folio case for various iPad models.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple reportedly pursuing Sony displays for 'Apple Glass' headset in 2022

1 month ago

Apple reportedly pursuing Sony displays for 'Apple Glass' headset in 2022

Apple has reportedly asked Sony to supply half-inch microOLED displays for "Apple Glass," which could be launched in the first-half of 2022.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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The Apple TV app is coming to PlayStation consoles [u]

1 month ago

The Apple TV app is coming to PlayStation consoles [u]

Sony confirmed that the Apple TV app is coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles in November.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple issues fourth iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2 public betas

1 month ago

Apple issues fourth iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2 public betas

Apple has released the fourth public betas for iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 a day after releasing developer versions of the same beta.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple releases HomePod software update 14.1 with Intercom

1 month ago

Apple releases HomePod software update 14.1 with Intercom

Apple released the first HomePod software update based on iOS 14 on Tuesday, with version 14.1 bringing support for the HomePod mini and Intercom.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 with bug fixes & iPhone 12 support

1 month ago

Apple releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 with bug fixes & iPhone 12 support

Just as the iPhone 12 is shipping to customers, Apple released the iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 updates with support for the latest devices and some bug fixes.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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iPhone 12 lineup pricing identical across carriers after blowback over $30 difference

1 month ago

iPhone 12 lineup pricing identical across carriers after blowback over $30 difference

The Apple Store originally listed any iPhone 12 model not made for Verizon or AT&T as $30 more expensive, but on pre-order day prices are the same across all models.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Hyundai will include wireless CarPlay in the 2021 Santa Fe

1 month ago

Hyundai will include wireless CarPlay in the 2021 Santa Fe

Hyundai says that wireless CarPlay is coming to the 2021 Santa Fe, allowing drivers to connect an iPhone to the car's infotainment system without the need for a Lightning cable.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max about 20% faster than iPhone 11 Pro

1 month ago

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max about 20% faster than iPhone 11 Pro

Preliminary benchmark scores for the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max have shown up on Geekbench with about a 20% speed improvement over the previous generation.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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