With iOS 18, loving your iPhone is a real chore
It’s fair to say that iOS 18 is more highly customizable than any prior release. The big personalized lock screen update of iOS 16 definitely let us add some personality to our iPhones, but that’s nothing compared to the freedom to fiddle afforded in iOS 18. Unfortunately, that means you’re going to have to do […]
RCS for Business Messaging, various bug fixes
iOS 18.1 introduces RCS support for Business Messaging, fixes an issue affecting iPhone 16 Pro units. The iOS 18.1 update introduces support for a new RCS messaging feature and fixes a known issue affecting devices in the iPhone 16 range. Here’s what you need to know about the release. On Monday, Apple made the release […]
Tim Cook continues to kick it with Nike almost 20 years later
Tim Cook’s custom-made sneakers from May’s iPad Pro launch – Image source: Apple via Hypebeast Apple CEO Tim Cook has been on Nike’s board for almost 20 years, and now he has to help guide the major sports brand through some stormy weather. Like Apple, Tim Cook has a long relationship with Nike. The Apple […]
Apple Magic accessories could soon get USB-C upgrade
Magic accessories could finally get USB-C Apple’s slow transition to USB-C is inching closer to an end with the imminent release of a new Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and Magic Keyboard, which were referenced in the iOS 18.1 RC. The Mac, iPad, iPhone, and even AirPods have all moved away from legacy ports […]
Best Apple deals: October 2024
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 everything from Macs to MacBooks, iPads to iPhones, Apple Watches to Apple TVs, and more. If you are wondering if Apple has sales, prepare to be disappointed. Apple rarely discounts its […]
iOS 18.1 beta: latest version and new features
Typically, Apple would start testing the x.1 version of a new iOS release right after the main release. We expected the iOS 18 beta to continue through the summer until its release in September, followed immediately by the iOS 18.1 beta. Then, iOS 18.1 would be released in October, and 18.2 beta testing would begin, […]
macOS Beta: How to download and install Sequoia 15.1 release candidate
The latest version of macOS–Sequoia–arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public. In this article, we’ll explain what’s […]
One of the world’s largest book publishers adds AI warnings to its books – Computerworld
To make generative AI tools (genAI) work as well as possible, tech companies have chosen to train their large language models (LLMs) on large amounts of text, even though doing so could run afoul of copyright laws. Most recently, book publisher Penguin Random House has chosen to include a warning in its books stating the […]
The Apple Watch Series 10 just hit a new all-time low price
The Apple Watch Series 10 may just have landed, but we’re already seeing steady discounts. And today it’s lower than ever: , a savings of $26 off its $399 MSRP. We’ll admit that it’s not a huge discount, but it’s the best we’ve seen. If you read our Apple Watch Series 10 review, one thing […]
Apple issues release candidates for iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1
Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. As Apple Intelligence gets closer to public availability, the first release candidates of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 are now available. The first release candidates of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1 arrive after the seventh build, which landed on […]