There’s a line I like to use a lot when I’m responding to people who expect Apple to release low-cost products that appeal to the widest swath of the masses: “Apple’s never going to be the low-price leader.” While people frequently complain about …
Lees meerThe orientation lock is an easily overlooked option in iOS/iPadOS Control Center that lets you prevent apps from rotating their view when your device detects it’s turned a corner. This can be useful when viewing a video, reading a book, or engagin…
Lees meerPrior to macOS Ventura, macOS has a wake, sleep, startup, and shutdown scheduling tool built in, located in System Preferences > Energy Saver, or if you are on a MacBook, System Preferences > Battery. If you wanted to switch on a schedule so t…
Lees meerLongtime MacBook users have it really good right now. On top of the historic performance that Apple laptops offer, the company brought back several features that users longed for, including an SD card reader, MagSafe on MacBooks, and the startup c…
Lees meerThere are a lot of different reasons why you might want to use your MacBook with the lid closed. You might want to plug into an external display and move your MacBook out of the way to free up space on your desk (although you could always use bot…
Lees meerIf you spend hours typing each day, it’s important to find the keyboard that suits your needs – whether that’s a mechanical keyboard that provides satisfying tactile feedback or a keyboard packed with media controls and macOS shortcuts. There are …
Lees meerAfter announcing its big yearly operating system update in its WWDC keynote on June 6, and following months of beta testing, Apple made iOS 16 available to be installed on iPhones on September 12, 2022, followed by iPadOS 16.1 on October 24. But w…
Lees meerIt’s never been easy to upgrade the storage in Macs, so it’s always a good idea to buy an external drive to provide extra storage for all your work files, photos, videos and games. And, of course, you should always have an external drive available…
Lees meerAs we approach the end of the year, most of the biggest releases from Apple are in our rearview mirror: the major yearly operating systems, iPhones and iPads, AirPods, and Macs have all been released. Or have they? November may yet see the reve…
Lees meerRemember Apple’s China problem? If you don’t recall, it was a huge problem. In early 2021, savvy sleuths noticed that iPhone sales were up a ridiculous 155 percent in January, then up a recursively ridiculous 320 percent in February. Great news…
Lees meerAfter a flurry of Apple releases that saw a new Apple TV 4K, M2 iPad Pros, 10th-gen iPad, iOS 16.1, and macOS Ventura in the span of a week, we were expecting new Macs to arrive any day now. Now it looks like we might need to wait a lot longer. …
Lees meerApple updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. But the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received, with many looking forward to t…
Lees meerWith the full release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 in the rearview mirror, Apple has moved on to testing the next release. With iOS and iPadOS 16.2, we can expect the new Freeform app along with continual improvements to Stage Manger on the iPad (l…
Lees meerAt a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsNew support for Apple SiliconNew artistic effectsGuided Edits to help newcomersConsMany tools are very complexExpensiveOur VerdictThe modest selection of new features is a little disappointing, but support for Apple …
Lees meerThe holiday shopping season isn’t quite here yet, but fear not deal hunters, you can still save big on Apple gear. Whether you’re looking to gift an Apple product or just pick one up for yourself, we’ve scoured the web for the best prices on every…
Lees meerJust days after Apple pushed iOS 16.1 with a patch for a critical security flaw, Google has issues an emergency security update for Chrome for Mac that patches its own high-security flaw. Google warns that it is aware of reports that an exploit…
Lees meerAfter a flurry of Apple releases that saw a new Apple TV 4K, M2 iPad Pros, 10th-gen iPad, iOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura in the space of a week, we were expecting new Macs to arrive any day now. Now it looks like we might need to wait a lot longer. …
Lees meerAt a glanceExpert's Rating ProsRugged designCustomizable Action ButtonExcellent battery lifeConsBulkier than previous modelsAction Button sometimes triggers by accidentOur VerdictThis is an excellent smartwatch for hikers and extreme athletes, and…
Lees meerStorage shortage is a reality for many iPhone owners: whether the culprit is apps, music, Messages or (most commonly) photos and videos, most of us have run out of space at a key moment. Perhaps just as you are trying to update the operating syste…
Lees meerThe iPhone (or iPad) might be the camera you always have with you, but many people still carry a snapshot or higher-end standalone camera for other reasons: compactness, interchangeable or zoom lenses, or easier control of picture-taking options. …
Lees meerWelcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if…
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