Apple talks up its privacy initiatives every chance it gets. But no-one does privacy quite like encrypted mobile messaging app Signal. In its latest iOS app update, Signal automatically blurs out faces in pictures to better anonymize images. If one …
Lees meerPittsburgh Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit AirPods and lightning charging cables over the weekend. The unauthorized knockoffs were part of a much larger collection of thousands of counterfeit goods — including…
Lees meerGoing online means exposing ourselves to malware, data thieves and other threats to our security and anonymity. So maybe it’s not a surprise that more and more people are using virtual private networks (VPNs) to encrypt and mask their online activit…
Lees meerApple seemingly hasn’t abandoned its possible plans for an “Apple Prime” service that combines all its subscriptions into one single package. In a report published late Wednesday, 9to5Mac discovered references in the iOS 13.5.5 beta code to a “bundl…
Lees meerJune 4, 1997: Mac clone-maker Power Computing hits its high point — but it’s also the beginning of the end. Power Computing’s boss reaches an agreement with Apple CEO Gil Amelio concerning the forthcoming Mac OS 8. The deal allows the company to sta…
Lees meerApple might not be selling the 15-inch MacBook Pro anymore, but Woot is — and at stellar discounts. Pick up your 2019 model, refurbished by Apple and backed by a one-year warranty, for as little as $1,579.99 today only. Last year’s 15-inch MacBook P…
Lees meerAs America reels from the killing of George Floyd and its aftermath, Apple CEO Tim Cook has penned an open letter sharing his thoughts. In the letter he implores people to “stand together” and acknowledge the reality of racism and “deeply rooted dis…
Lees meerZoom had another stellar month in the App Store as people worked from home during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a new report by Sensor Tower, published Thursday, Zoom received 94.6 million installs on iOS and Android last month. That is up …
Lees meerApple has reportedly hired away Amazon executive Jim DeLorenzo to head up sports for its Apple TV+ streaming video service. DeLorenzo joined Amazon to “run sports” in 2016, says Recode‘s Peter Kafka, who reported the move on Twitter Wednesday. DeLor…
Lees meerAdonit Note-UVC is certainly a product for its time. While this stylus lets you take handwritten notes on a range of iPad and iPad Pro models, the standout feature is a pair of ultraviolet lamps that kill the germs and bacteria on your tablet screen…
Lees meerA concept artist apparently noticed that the iPhone camera hump keeps getting larger and larger, and designed a device that runs with that idea. Louis Berger’s Mosaic is a removable triple-lens camera hump that can function independently. iPhone min…
Lees meerApple on Wednesday gave developers their very first look at watchOS 6.2.8. When it moves past the beta stage, this will take squash some bugs. It’s not yet known if there will be any new features. This beta version will not be released to the public…
Lees meerNeed an Apple Watch band that can tackle anything you throw at it? Pick up one from Carterjett. They offer ultra-rugged designs and excellent build quality, and they’re available for as little as $24.99. Apple’s official Watch bands aren’t cheap, so…
Lees meerApple must defend in court bullish statements made by CEO Tim Cook and other executives about 2018 iPhone demand. iPhone sales were actually slowing at the time, leading to a drop in the company’s share price. A judge ruled Tuesday that a shareholde…
Lees meerThe Walgreens drugstore chain offers a nice bonus for new users of Apple’s credit card. Sign up for an Apple Card, spend $50 or more at Walgreens in the first 30 days, and get $50 in Daily Cash. The Apple Card sign up page says: “Starting June 1, ge…
Lees meerApple recently brought a bunch of awesome new fonts to macOS, but they’re not enabled by default. Here’s how to download them for free so that you can enjoy them inside almost any Mac app. Because these fonts aren’t activated automatically in macOS,…
Lees meerIf you really have to associate with Windows users, there might come a time when you need to send them a Pages document they’ll want to open in Microsoft Word. Here’s how to ensure your file is Word-friendly. Files you save from within Pages use the…
Lees meerApple’s next iPad Pro could be one of the most exciting iPad refreshes in ages — with 5G cellular, an A14X processor, and mini-LED display, according to increasingly reliable Apple tipsters L0vetodream and @choco-bit (Yes, despite the odd Twitter ha…
Lees meerThe terrific 10.2-inch iPad is finally back in stock on Amazon and available at its lowest prices to date. You can save $79.01 on the most affordable 32GB model, which is now just $249.99. The 128GB model is down $99.01. We would recommend the 10.2-…
Lees meerEve Cam, a smart camera made exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, is available for pre-order starting today. It will ship later this month beginning Tuesday, June 23. The $149.95 smart camera offers a simple way for users to keep an eye on th…
Lees meerIt’s hard to stay productive these days, so it’s a great time to get tools that can help us get more done quickly. If you use a Mac, this bundle of 11 apps featuring Parallels Desktop 15 that’ll boost your productivity. From desktop optimization to …
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