The recently-announced Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robotic smart home vacuum and mop is a great tool to automatically clean your house, and works with Siri Shortcuts. Here's a first look.
Built into macOS, iOS, and iPadOS is a handy way to take multiple images and make them into one image, without having to use an image editor. Here's how to use Shortcuts to get it done.
Your Mac spends most of its time waiting for your typing. Use automation to make it work harder while you concentrate on your work instead of finding files and opening apps.
If your car doesn't support CarPlay, you can't find the CarPlay receiver you want, or what you have doesn't support it very well, you can create a reasonable facsimile on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how.
The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar is on borrowed time, but if you find it a handy addition to the notebook, here are potential replacements you can use instead.
Using the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, you can automate common tasks with just a tap. Here are some useful ideas from logging your coffee consumption to starting your workout.
Apple has introduced a new model of MacBook Air at WWDC 2023, with a 15-inch MacBook Air now a larger option for consumers. Here's how the specs differ from the existing 13-inch model.
The first tablet from smartphone producer OnePlus directly takes on the tenth-gen iPad, in what could be a compelling Android alternative to Apple's tablet.
The Fire Max 11 represents Amazon's largest tablet display to date and features an upgraded aluminum body that enhances its premium aesthetics. Here's how the specs and performance compare to the ninth-generation iPad.
Google's new Pixel Tablet is its best attempt to promote large-format Android experience yet, but it still has to take on the well-loved iPad in the market. Here's how the two sets of specs compare.
Dell's 32-inch UltraSharp 6K monitor offers a cheaper alternative to Apple's Pro Display XDR, but while similar in size and resolution, they go after two very different markets. Here's how the specs of the two compare.
StandBy may be Apple's first attempt at a true smart display. With tons of features packed in, we walk you through this new way to turn your iPhone into a smart display when docked.
I got a chance to head to Apple Park for the launch of the Vision Pro headset where I saw how incredible the hardware truly was in person. Here's what I thought.
After years of rumors, Apple has delivered and shipped its professional video editing suite on iPad. While the app is incredibly full-featured, there are some big holes for pro workflows.
We got our hands on an exclusive set of mockup iPhone 15 units — complete with working buttons. Here's how the design changes and features compare to the iPhone 14 lineup.
On this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, Matthew Cassinelli returns to discuss the updates to Shortcuts that arrived in iOS 15.4, a feature wishlist for WWDC, and his new library of 500 free Shortcuts available to download.
From Beats and Siri, to firms you've never heard of, Apple keeps buying companies. Here's what impact that has had on Apple, how long it takes for an acquisition to make its mark with a new Apple feature, and what may be coming next.
Your iPhone has a built-in sleep timer for media playback that can be used with Apple Music and Shortcuts automation to build the perfect bedtime noise machine. Here's how to set it up.
Apple has added a toggle to the Shortcuts app in iOS 15.4 that lets users disable the notifications that run when they trigger a specific Shortcuts automation.
We interview automation expert and previous Apple employee Matthew Cassinelli to discuss the advantages, issues, and integrations of Shortcuts on the macOS Monterey. This interview originally appeared on our weekly AppleInsider podcast, subscribe in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Shortcuts are the fastest way to get a lot done on macOS Monterey, but at first there's little to tell you how to actually run them. Here are all the ways to launch a Shortcut fast.
Mac image editing app Pixelmator Pro 2.2 Carmel has been updated to fully support macOS Monterey, and to take advantage of the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors.
An iOS Shortcut devised by a TikTok content creator is being used to hinder the operation of a Texas anti-abortion website that is urging people to report individuals seeking a procedure.
When iOS 15 and other fall updates arrive, developers will no longer be able to target a handful of Shortcut APIs, notably ones for ride-sharing requests and CarPlay controls.
Here's how to quickly and automatically send a text with your travel time in minutes to a contact of your choice by running a Shortcut on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
When you purchase a new iOS device, most iCloud options are on by default. Here's how to change them if you don't necessarily want to be cloud-connected for everything.
If you use Final Cut Pro on your iPad, you may know you can't migrate a library from your Mac to your tablet. Turns out there is a way to do it, but it's not obvious.
There are a few less obvious features for managing and manipulating your storage devices in the macOS Disk Utility. In the third part of our deep dive into Disk Utility, here's how to find and use them.
In the first part of this series, we looked at how to use Apple's Developer app in preparation for WWDC. Here's how to use the tvOS version on the Apple TV.
Any small external drive can back up your files, but most aren't particularly secure. Kingston's IronKey Vault Privacy 80 SSD, on the other hand, adds a passcode via its touchscreen to protect its contents.
If you're a MacBook user, the Huanuo lap desk could allow you to work comfortably from your couch or bed, providing a convenient alternative to sitting at a traditional desk.
The Baseus Blade 100W Power Bank is a robust and highly informative battery charger, designed to meet the demanding power needs of all your mobile devices.
Monoprice is making portable refrigerators that can charge your devices on the go more affordable with its Pure Outdoors Emperor 25 model, undercutting the competition while striking a good balance between cost and features.
To wireless Rollo printer is the must-have gadget for anyone who frequently ships products — whether just to friends and family or operating a small business.
