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Apple acquires device management firm Fleetsmith

Apple has acquired Fleetsmith, the enterprise device management company announced on Wednesday.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple adds new battery tools in macOS Big Sur, kills Network Utility

Apple's macOS Big Sur update introduces new battery usage tools and brings back battery life time estimates, but deprecates the Network Utility tool.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

The Mac startup chime is making a return in macOS Big Sur

Apple is officially bringing back the Mac startup chime with macOS Big Sur, four years after removing it in a previous version of the operating system.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Beyond Rosetta 2 for Intel apps, 'Apple Silicon' Macs will run iPhone, iPad apps natively

Apple isn't just allowing for Intel apps to run after a modification at install, but additionally, Apple's shift to its own proprietary silicon will allow Macs to run iOS and iPadOS apps natively.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

How to play games on an Apple Silicon Mac

Apple is ditching Intel and transitioning its Macs to Apple Silicon. While that may impact games and gamers on macOS, here are some ways that allow you to play your favorites during and after the switch.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple in-store Mac trade-in program officially launches in U.S., Canada

Mac owners can now take their devices to their preferred Apple Store to receive credit toward a new purchase or to cash it out for an Apple gift card.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

Twitch Studio livestreaming software arrives on Mac in beta

Twitch has launched its Twitch Studio broadcasting software for macOS in beta, nearly eight months after debuting on PC.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

ElevationHub brings USB-A & SD card reader to Apple's USB-C charger

Elevation Lab's new ElevationHub brings some cord management and some additional connectivity to Apple's USB-C power adapter.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

How to delete apps on an iMac

It is famously easier to delete an app on a Mac than on a PC, but there are different ways to do it, and there are still problems to watch out for. Plus there's the curious case of the apps you can never delete.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

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Apple leaker suggests 12-inch MacBook refresh could be first ARM Mac

A prolific Apple leaker, has shared some thoughts on how, when, and why Apple will switch its Macs to first-party ARM chips.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Ten years of Apple technology shifts made the ARM Mac possible

Apple's transition to Macs with proprietary ARM chips may soon be officially acknowledged, but there have been clear and definite signs of the switch for years.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple, NeXT veteran Joanna Hoffman calls today's technology leaders 'remarkably ignorant'

Former Apple, NeXT, and General Magic marketer says Facebook is "peddling in an addictive drug called anger," and many modern tech firms are "flawed," or "devious."

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple files nine new iPhones, one Mac with international regulators

An international regulator is showing nine as yet unannounced Apple iPhone models, assumed to be variants of the "iPhone 12" range due later in 2020, and one new Mac.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple drives NASDAQ to all-time high on ARM Mac rumors

Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple all closed out at their highest stock value ever., with the quartet pushing NASDAQ to a new record high.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple to launch in-store Mac trade-in program in U.S., Canada

Apple plans to launch a Mac trade-in program at retail locations in the U.S. and Canada in June, according to a report on Tuesday.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

How ARM has already saved Apple - twice

Apple may be transitioning to ARM processors in the Mac soon, but the company has been closely connected to ARM in multiple ways for thirty years — and those connections contributed to why Apple survived the dark days in its history.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

iMac with 'iPad Pro design language' plus T2 chip could debut at WWDC

An updated iMac with the first redesign in years, plus upgraded internals could debut at Apple's WWDC 2020 event in June.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Review: SteelSeries Nimbus+ is the ideal Apple gaming controller for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple TV

SteelSeries new Nimbus+ is the ideal iPhone game controller, designed from the ground up for all of Apple's platforms with several Apple-specific features including a Home button, an iPhone mount, and a Lightning port.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

iPad sales predicted to slump in 2020 amid wider PC and tablet market dip

New data from market research firm Canalys points to a severe drop in PC and tablet sales over the course of 2020 due to an economic recession fueled by the ongoing coronavirus.