The best smart home tech at CES 2025
We've completed our trek across the vast halls of CES 2025 to round up the best smart home devices for Apple users. From robot vacuums to pocketable projectors, here's what we've found.
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Budget Apple Vision Pro could be slimmer and brighter
Apple is still deciding on the displays for its expected lower-cost Apple Vision Pro, but is close to settling on a lower resolution screen that is brighter and also thinner than in the current headset.
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Apple Watch users may get a Ten Year Celebration activity challenge
Code within the new iOS 18.2 beta suggests that Apple is planning to acknowledge the decade anniversary of the Apple Watch with a new activity achievement.
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The G916X is a flashy but effective low-profile mechanical keyboard for performance and RGB enthusiasts.
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Apple Pay officially launches in Paraguay
Paraguay has become the latest country to support Apple Pay, according to a recent blog post from Mastercard. Here's what you need to know.
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Apple News Live Activities for tracking election results now live on iPhone
If you're not feeling plugged in enough during the 2024 election, Apple News has a way to get up-to-the-second results on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch through Live Activities.
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EU might fine Apple for failure to comply with DMA, for real this time
The European Union's Digital Markets Act may lead to the first fine against Apple after repeated failed attempts to comply with the word and spirit of the law.
Apple Stores in three U.S. cities will change locations on November 9
Apple Stores in three U.S. cities will move to new temporary locations on November 9, possibly due to renovations. Here's what you need to know.
M4 24-inch iMac vs M3 24-inch iMac compared — Apple's iconic Mac gets a speed boost
Apple's refreshed M4 24-inch iMac sports a fast chip, but that isn't the only reason to upgrade. Here's how the hot new model compares to the year-old M3 iMac that it replaces.
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Best Buy slashes M3 MacBook Pros to as low as $1,099, save up to $600
Best Buy is clearing out remaining M3 MacBook Pro inventory for the holidays, with savings up to $600 off a variety of models.
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Apple Watch & Apple Vision Pro fabrics may get embedded medical sensors
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Why free VPNs aren't always safe to use
A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.
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There are already Thunderbolt 5 devices & cables for Apple's new pro Macs
Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac models now have Thunderbolt 5 support. Here are what docks and accessories you can buy now to get the most out of the new high-speed connection.
Hands on with Apple's new $70 Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable
Apple has introduced a new Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable to coincide with the addition of the new IO to its latest Macs. We picked one up and wanted to also compare it to Apple's last-gen Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable.
Andrew O'Hara
Sketchy rumor says iPad Air, iMac, and Studio Display could be updated to 90Hz
A rumor with no solid background claims that the current 60Hz displays on devices such as the iPad Air and iMac will be replaced by 90Hz ones on future releases.
Apple offers Indonesia token investment to lift iPhone ban
Following Indonesia's ban of the iPhone 16 because Apple has not invested enough in the country, the company has reportedly offered $10 million.
B&H launches holiday deals on Apple with discounts up to $600 off
The official holiday 2024 sale at B&H provides bargain hunters with steep savings on MacBooks, desktop Macs, podcasting gear and more.
How to edit PDFs on a Mac using Preview & third-party apps
Editing PDFs on a Mac is simple, thanks to the built-in tools in macOS and various third-party apps. Here's how to get started, whether you're making quick annotations or detailed modifications.
Andrew Orr
Review: Hohem iSteady MT2 Camera/Smartphone Gimbal Kit
If you've ever used a smartphone gimbal before, the Hohem iSteady MT2 is a more solid — and professional-grade — handheld gimbal camera mount that enables smooth motion, AI tracking, and digital control for your iPhone, DSLR, or other cameras.
Charles Martin
Apple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claims
Apple is reportedly using an internal study to gauge interest in smart glasses as the company continues to develop its own Apple Glass, an eventual successor to Apple Vision Pro.
New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 2: Additional settings for ChatGPT, Camera Control, and more
iOS 18.2 has received its second developer beta, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the software update and the changes it includes.
Developers can begin work on an app intent system that will make Siri smarter in 2025
Apple's latest betas for iOS 18.2 and the rest support developer testing of the new app intent system that will ultimately make Siri more contextually aware in a later release.
Masimo's claims falter as Apple defends smartwatch designs in court
Apple and Masimo's patent and trade secret dispute has intensified through lawsuits as Apple defends its innovations and Masimo's claims are rejected in court.
Apple Intelligence feature testing continues in a fresh beta round
Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, alongside the first rounds of tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, and visionOS 2.2.
How to use a VPN to get the best travel deals
If you're looking for the best deals for travel, you can unlock them with the best VPN for iPhone apps.
David Schloss
Apple's 2024 M4 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for just $1,499
Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is already on sale, with preorder discounts knocking triple digits off the new release in addition to savings on three years of AppleCare.
European regulators evaluate iPadOS changes for compliance with Digital Markets Act
Antitrust regulators in the European Union are set to judge whether or not Apple has done enough to bring its iPad operating system under compliance with rules outlined in the Digital Markets Act.
Amber Neely
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — everything you need to know
Thunderbolt 5 has arrived, and Apple has adopted it on some of its new Mac models. Here's what has changed in Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4.
Apple TV gains watch list, Apple hides Thread radios, and more new products on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's continued use of hidden Thread radios, Apple TV's new watch list feature, and more new smart home products launching.
M4 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: A portable speed boost
Months after a debut on the iPad Pro, Apple has finally moved the M4 to the MacBook Pro. Here's what's different in the base 14-inch MacBook Pro between the M3 and M4 versions.
How to install App Store apps on an external SSD
Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it.
My Apple Watch-fueled fitness journey — how hardware and software are helping me fix my health
My health is something that I haven't always done a great job of protecting. That changes now thanks to an Apple Watch Series 10 and a swathe of supporting software and hardware.
Can Apple innovate if iPhone remains the biggest slice of its revenues?
Every year, complaints come from the usual suspects demanding to know when Apple will innovate, and specifically when it will launch a new, even more popular form factor than iPhone. Does "innovation" require iPhone to fail as a product?
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MacBook Pro line could get a major redesign in 2026 for 20th anniversary
Apple will update the current MacBook Pro again in 2025, but those waiting for a significant redesign may have to wait a little longer.
Apple Vision Pro rumored to get M5 in 2025, but lower cost model is delayed
Apple Vision Pro may get an M5 upgrade in 2025, but the expected lower-price headset has been delayed, and may offload processing to the iPhone to cut costs.
iOS 18.2 with Image Playground and Visual Intelligence expected in early December
A new report suggests that the actual launch date for iOS 18.2 will be the first week of December, featuring new graphics tools including Image Playground and Genmoji.
Apple launches rear camera repair program for some iPhone 14 Plus models
Apple has determined that "a very small percentage" of iPhone 14 Plus units have a rear camera issue, and has launched a repair program to fix it.
Apple TV+ subscribers to get last games in MLS season pass for free
Apple has dropped the price of the 2024 Major League Soccer season pass from $14.99 to free for Apple TV+ subscribers, or $9.99 for non-subscribers.
A new project is trying to preserve click-wheel iPod games
Gaming on the iPod barely predates the iPhone's arrival in 2007, but fans have launched a project to be sure they can still play the games into the future.
Apple still suppresses employees discussing pay equity, says Labor Board
The US National Labor Relations Board is again accusing Apple management of illegally deterring employee discussions of pay and bias issues, part of a general anti-union campaign by the iPhone maker.
Berkshire Hathaway continues dumping AAPL to build up cash reserves
Financial firm Berkshire Hathway has spent a year reducing its shares of AAPL stock, which once took up half of chairman Warren Buffett's entire portfolio.
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