How to run apps outside system security policies in macOS Sequoia

The System Settings app in macOS Sequoia Security policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here’s how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases. Apple’s macOS is one of the most secure operating systems in the world. Even so, no operating system […]

Craig Federighi says Siri won’t become sentient, but it’ll get better

Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1. Image credit: Apple Apple head of software Craig Federighi was asked about Siri and Apple Intelligence, and while he couldn’t discuss the future, he was sure Siri was never going to become some kind of sentient pal. Apple Intelligence will launch alongside iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia […]

Apple quietly releases second visionOS 2.1 RC to developers

Apple releases visionOS 2.1 RC 2 The visionOS 2.1 release candidate has been updated just one day after its release with a fix for Apple Music. Apple Intelligence is set to launch with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 on or around October 28, so Apple is gearing up for those operating system […]

Apple reportedly working on new game-focused App Store

Apple allegedly working on game focused App Store Apple is allegedly working on an entirely new App Store-type application made specifically for games, in an effort to make its products more appealing to gamers. Currently, iPhone games can only be downloaded from the existing App Store, or through Apple Arcade, which is the company’s subscription-only […]

iPhone users can try AT&T via eSIM free for 30 days

AT&T offering a free trial via eSIM. Image credit: AT&T AT&T has a new offer for iPhone XR and newer owners that want to try a new carrier. Get a 30-day free trial with unlimited talk & text, 100GB of data, and more. If you’re tired of dropped calls and spotty internet service, it may […]

New firmware available for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max

Apple has released a new firmware for select AirPods models. Apple has released new firmware for older AirPods models, but there isn’t any information about what is contained in the update. Tuesday’s firmware update increases the build number to 6F21, up from the previous version which was 6A326. It is only compatible with the original […]

Apple Card failures could cost Goldman Sachs over $50M

Goldman Sachs could be forced to pay tens of millions of dollars in fines by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, over the way it handled complaints about Apple Card and other credit cards. Goldman Sachs is keen to get out of its arrangement with Apple for Apple Card, which could cost it millions. But, before […]

Apple exec surprises no one with hype about future iPhones

Render of a possible future — and slimmer — iPhone Apple’s John Ternus is enthused about the iPhone 17 and beyond, with him saying in a leaked memo that the company is working on most ambitious lineup the company has ever worked on. Here’s why. Even Tim Cook has noticed he’s over used the line, […]

TSMC alerts U.S. to possible AI chip sanctions breach

Dies on wafers – Image credit: TSMC TSMC has advised the U.S. that there was an attempt by Huawei to violate sanctions against China restricting the export of AI chips to China, as the probe that could affect Apple chip production rolls on. The United States introduced controls in 2022 that severely restricts any exports […]

iPad mini review roundup: Internal but needed changes

The first reviews for the new iPad mini are out, and the general consensus is that it’s a relatively safe update that depends on Apple Intelligence to be worthwhile. Apple’s update to the iPad mini introduces relatively few changes to the form. It is practically the definition of a spec-bump update, with the main change […]