Apple Music and iTunes are typically pretty stable. But like with any piece of software, things can go awry occasionally. One notable example that appears to be fairly common is missing iTunes artwork. Every now and then, you may open up Music on your iPhone or iTunes on your computer and notice that some of […]
With Apple starting to rely more and more on cloud storage, Macs are beginning to come with less and less storage space built-in. While upgrading your storage has dropped in price recently, it can still be expensive upgrading your computer’s internal storage. Often, people end up walking away from the Apple Store with the wrong […]
Duplicate songs on iTunes are annoying. Not only do they take up space and clutter up your library, but there’s really no good reason why you’d want to keep them around. This may not be a problem for many people, but when it is a problem, it can be tough to fix. That’s especially true […]
The era of Dark Mode is here. macOS has it, iOS is probably getting it, and a slew of third-party developers are introducing Dark Mode into their own apps. Many developers are adding dark mode to their apps every day and a lot of apps already have some sort of darker or night time theme. […]
Apple is beginning to talk more about security and that’s great – security concerns about our data and how it’s being used continue to grow, and Apple isn’t immune to these issues. Apple computers can get malware, and iPhones can be hacked – as we’ve seen only recently. But let’s talk about what, specifically, Apple […]
Apple has officially canceled AirPower. That’s probably a good thing for Apple users. Of course, AirPower’s death is undoubtedly disappointing to those who were excited about it. Apple is probably disappointed about it, too — especially since the decision appears to have been made very recently. AirPower, built to Apple’s standards, would have provided a […]
Recently Apple launched a new 10.5-inch iPad Air and a fifth-generation iPad mini. They’re both great devices with up-to-date specs, Apple Pencil support, laminated displays and the iPad Air even has a Smart Connector for keyboard support; however, bringing back the iPad Air into the lineup means that Apple now has four iPads for sale. […]
If you drop an iPhone XS Max and a Samsung Galaxy S10+, which device is more likely to survive? A popular YouTuber set out to answer that question. YouTube channel PhoneBuff recently pitted the latest-and-greatest flagships from both Apple and Samsung in a drop test. The YouTuber dropped both flagships in four separate and methodical […]
Apple is preparing to shut down the standalone version of Texture in the wake of launching its Apple News+ subscription service. Texture has begun warning customers that it will officially close its standalone platform for all users by the end of May. The company’s site prominently says that “Texture is ending” and recommends that users […]
A new leak is seemingly corroborating previous rumors that Apple is going to go with a square camera bump for its triple-lens iPhone this year. The leak itself is allegedly a manufacturing schematic which was posted to Slashleaks on Thursday. While the image itself doesn’t indicate which device it may be, the leaker identified the […]
Apple has officially canceled its long-awaited wireless charging mat. Yes, after being missing for more than a year, AirPower is dead. Tech Crunch reports Dan Riccio, Apple Senior Vice President of Hardware and Engineering said in an email statement that “After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have […]
If you’re thinking about picking up a new iPhone, it may be a smart choice to hold off for a year or two – if you can. There’s one very good reason to wait, and it’s all about 5G. 5G is a new wireless standard that’s likely to change how data is sent to and […]
Sometimes, you just need more battery power now. In these cases, charging can seem maddeningly slow. Well, you may not be able to buy a new charger right away, but there are plenty of things you can do to help your iPhone charge more quickly. Here are a few tips worth a try. Continue reading […]
Now that Apple’s second-generation AirPods have actually started landing in peoples’ hands, iFixit has grabbed a pair and done its usual comprehensive teardown of Apple’s latest wireless earbuds, discovering that while the new AirPods may look the same on the outside, there have been some noteworthy changes to the internals. iFixit begins with the measurements, […]
Apple’s new Apple Card was the sole physical product that the company announced at its media event earlier this week — an aesthetically gorgeous titanium credit card that acts as a close companion to Apple Pay and the iOS Wallet app, and essentially feels like the culmination of something Apple has been aiming for ever […]
Since its surprise unveiling of Apple Arcade earlier this week, Apple has wasted little time in starting to promote the service both to users and developers. The App Store editorial team has already published story Introducing Apple Arcade, highlighting the service, but not telling us too much we don’t already know. For example, Apple tells […]
Your iPhone is your constant companion. You take it with you everywhere you go, keeping it in pockets or bags without a second thought. But there are actually a handful of places that you may want to keep your iPhone out of. From locations that could damage your device to locations that may adversely affect […]
A young English mother is sounding the alarm about fake iPhones after she was scammed when buying a second-hand device on a reselling app. Georgina Ambrose-Rourke, 23, recently spotted an iPhone XS on Facebook Marketplace, according to The Liverpool Echo. It seemed like a great deal — listed at about $800 U.S. dollars. She contacted […]
A secretive Apple repair program may prove that the company is preparing for an era in which “right to repair” legislation becomes law. The so-called “Apple Genuine Parts Repair” program was detailed in an internal presentation from April 2018 that was unearthed by Motherboard. It appears to essentially give third-party repair shops better access to […]
An ex-Apple software engineer is accusing one of Apple’s new services of violating the company’s own App Store developer guidelines. Dave DeLong, who worked at Apple for seven years, tweeted a complaint earlier this week about the new Apple News+ sign-up screen. Specifically, DeLong said doesn’t contain any privacy policy or support page links and […]
Earlier this week, Apple took the wraps off its new TV app that will be used to support the Apple Channels and Apple TV+ services launching later this year. While it was a given that the new app will be coming out for iOS and tvOS devices, Apple had one more surprise up its sleeve: […]
While Apple’s News+ Magazine service seems to be off to a solid start, we’ve certainly seem some evidence that Apple is still working on the actual technology behind it. Only hours after the service debuted, developers found some pretty big security holes in terms of content protection, and now users have raised concerns about a […]
Although Apple’s big iOS and tvOS releases came earlier this week, the corresponding watchOS update lagged a couple of days behind. Released yesterday, watchOS 5.2 is for the most part a minor release, adding support for new iOS 12.2 features like Apple News+ and Apple’s second-generation AirPods, but it also heralds Apple’s first expansion of […]
Verizon is set to debut a new free app that will help subscribers block spam and robocalls by the end of the week. The carrier already offers a robocall-blocking application called Call Filter, but it costs $2.99 a month. The upcoming app will offer a free alternative to that premium subscription for Verizon customers, a […]
You can now try out the updated and overhauled TV app on iOS and tvOS, just a few days after Apple first announced the platform. To be clear, the TV app isn’t officially out yet. But the updated application has been included in the first beta versions of iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3, which were […]
We’re officially in the era of the wireless headphones – but with so many options on the market, it can be tough to know which ones to pick. While AirPods are the top dog of the sector, they’re not for everyone. It’s true that AirPods don’t fit into everyone’s ears properly, they may not stay […]
Apple has officially acknowledged that users could still experience issues with the third-generation butterfly keyboards in newer Mac notebooks. In a statement to The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern, an Apple spokesperson said the company is aware that “a small number of users are having issues with their third-generation butterfly keyboard and for that we […]
When Apple unveiled its flagship wearable five years ago, there was no doubt that the company was putting more of an emphasis on fashion and design than it ever had before. With the Apple Watch, the company that had always led the technology industry in design and aesthetics appeared to also be poised to turn […]
One of the slightly more mysterious services Apple announced earlier this week was Apple Arcade, a gaming subscription service that promises to offer users access to a collection of exclusive game titles for a flat monthly fee, with no other hidden costs like in-app purchases. While Apple showed off several of the game developers and […]
Over the past few months, Apple has been dramatically breaking with the long-standing tradition of keepings its own services inside its own walled garden — a trend that began almost 20 years ago with the iPod and the iTunes Store and has continued with almost all of its products and services for years, including the App […]
The International Trade Commission made two separate rulings in the ongoing Apple and Qualcomm patent battle. And they both came to very different conclusions. In the first of the two rulings, an ITC judge ruled that Apple had indeed infringed on a Qualcomm patent with the iPhone lineup. More specifically, the ruling — made by […]
Apple on Monday officially debuted the Apple Card. It’s an Apple-branded credit card issued with Goldman Sachs. And it may just look an extremely attractive option for anyone looking for a new credit card. But should you get the Apple Card? Like any credit card, that’ll depend on your specific circumstances. Continue reading to learn […]
Apple this week unveiled and launched its new premium news subscription service dubbed Apple News+. The platform is a big boost to the Apple News app and sports a number of features and plenty of content. Here’s everything you need to know about signing up for (and using) Apple News+ on your iPhone, iPad, iPod […]Apple News+ is here. The premium digital subscription, which is currently available as a one-month free trial for Apple users, allows you to access content from a wide range of magazines and other news publishers. But what specific magazines, digital subscriptions, and print newspapers are included in the $9.99-a-month fee? Here’s every known contributor we […]
We all know Siri – she’s been around for years, and with each version of iOS we’ve seen great improvements to what she can do. Siri is available on almost every new Apple product – from the iPhone and Apple Watch to the new AirPods. And now, with Apple’s Siri Shortcuts app, Siri can do […]
Apple’s Beats brand has quietly taken a back seat lately, with most of the hype around Apple’s AirPods wireless earphones that finally received an update last week with long-awaited wireless charging and “Hey Siri” support. However, Apple hasn’t been sitting still with Beats headphones either, and a report last week suggested that a Beats version […]
Apple’s new Premium News+ Service offers hundreds of magazines for a single monthly subscription, but it appears that strong copy protection is not among the benefits Apple has offered its partners. While many expected that the magazine service would take advantage of Apple’s FairPlay Digital Rights Management — the same technology used for iBooks, Movies, […]
Apple’s new credit card hasn’t even seen the light of day yet, and Apple is already changing the terms of its Apple Pay Cash service — quite possibly to drive adoption of the new Apple Card. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has provided the first hint that the Apple Card will eventually make it outside of the […]
Newer iPhones support Qi wireless charging, but unfortunately, they don’t come with a wireless charger. Unless you’d like to wait for AirPower, your best bet is to opt for a high-quality third-party wireless charger today. There are a plethora of wireless chargers on the market. Some of them are premium-tier, while others are cheaper but […]Newer iPhones support Qi wireless charging, but unfortunately, they don’t come with a wireless charger. Unless you’d like to wait for AirPower, your best bet is to opt for a high-quality third-party wireless charger today. There are a plethora of wireless chargers on the market. Some of them are premium-tier, while others are cheaper but […]
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Apple on Monday held a special media event titled “It’s Show Time.” But unlike Apple’s other keynotes, the event wasn’t focused on new hardware or software updates. Instead, it was all about Apple’s services — and it was a big day for that sector of the company’s business. The Cupertino tech giant announced several major […]
We were expecting major news and TV announcement from today’s Apple events. But until very recently, we had little idea about another Apple Services venture: games. Apple on Monday announced Apple Arcade, a new gaming subscription service tailor-made for iOS, macOS and tvOS. It’s similar to other cloud-based gaming subscriptions, but also fundamentally different. The […]
iOS 12.2 is a point release update jam-packed with exciting new features and enhancements. iOS 12.2 supports Apple’s new premium Apple News+ magazine and newspaper subscription service, adds the ability for Siri to play videos from an iOS device to an Apple TV, as well as includes Down Time enhancements, Safari security improvements, and much […]
Apple on Monday officially took the wraps off of its first-party original content service alongside a broader reimagining of the Apple TV app. Apple TV+ Apple has been working with a variety of top-tier talent in Hollywood to create original content. And on Monday, Apple showed off the first tease of those efforts. The first-party […]
Apple News is getting a big upgrade with the introduction of a premium subscription that will allow access to magazines, newspapers and digital news outlets. The service, dubbed Apple News+, will allow users unlimited access to more than 300 magazines for a single monthly fee. There’s a slew of publications across various topics, including entertainment, […]
Apple has announced the company’s new credit card called Apple Card, which will integrate perfectly with the Wallet app for iPhone and is scheduled for an official launch this summer. Apple Card offers many benefits over traditional cards like budget monitoring, easy interest calculations and the ability to chat with the credit issuer (Goldman Sachs […]
At this point most of the agenda for Apple’s media event being held later today is pretty well known. We’re expecting to see Apple unveil its long-awaited video streaming service, a premium news and magazine service, and very likely announce its new partnership with Goldman Sachs for an Apple Pay branded credit card. Although it […]
While the New York Times CEO is warning publishers to steer clear of Apple’s News service, the Wall Street Journal appears to be much more enthusiastic in embracing the new service, which is expected to be announced at Apple’s media event later today. In a report over the weekend, The Wall Street Journal confirmed earlier […]
With only a few hours to go before Apple unveils its new video service, we’re still seeing new information surfacing on exactly what Apple is going to announce later today and what form it will take. The Wall Street Journal has published a detailed look at what it expects to see from Apple’s event, challenging […]