Apple’s HomeView will initially ship with six-month-old software, according to AppleDB. When setting up the HomeView, users will be prompted to update to HomeView software version 27.2, notes MacRumors. The initial orders of the device should begin arriving on...
Germany’s digital minister, Karsten Wildberger, has confirmed that members of the Bundestag and the federal government received warnings from Apple that their iPhones may have been targeted by spyware, reports Euronews. He said there had been “a notification from...
When the check engine light appears on your dashboard, it can be difficult to know what is happening under the hood. The warning may indicate anything from a loose gas cap to a problem involving an oxygen sensor, ignition system, or emissions component. Instead of...
Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230112859 A1) for “class assistant using contact suggestion.” The goal is for the iPhone and Siri to be even more efficient at helping users call folks on their contact lists. About the patent filing The patent filing...
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Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230115250 A1) for “user interfaces for providing live video” in its Keynote presentation app. About the patent filing Obviously, a presentation may have numerous slides, among which a presenter can switch while presenting....
If/when Apple introduces a foldable iPhone, it may sport features to protect its screen when it’s dropped. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number US 20230079485 A1) for a “self-retracting display device and techniques for protecting screen using drop...
Phishing scams targeting Apple users appear to be on the rise again, with many folks receiving emails purporting to come from “iCloud Support” “that are veiled attempts to trick users into giving up their passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal information,”...
In a new Macworld article that you really should read, Jason Snell says that the Mac and the iPad are on a collision course, and something needs to change. He doesn’t think that Apple should necessarily merge macOS and iPadOS but that users might be better...
A study by Counterpoint Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) finds “subtle and yet meaningful iPhone ownership differences between men and women.” In short, male customers tend to buy more expensive, premium iPhones. CIRP sorted its sample data into male and female...
Apple is testing AI (artificial intelligence) features (think ChatGPT) that could eventually come to Siri, the company’s “virtual digital assistant,” according to The New York Times (a subscription is required to read the article). Apple engineers, including members...
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup is almost certain to replace Lighting ports with USB-C this fall launch with USB-C when it arrives in the fall to comply with a European Union (EU) law. But there could be complications. The EU — political and economic union of...
If you just need to charge an iPhone and AirPods, the Courant MAG: 2 Essentials is an elegant (and MagSafe compatible) solution, though, at US$100, it’s not an impulse buy. That said, its sleek design will appeal to many folks. And it’s a breeze to use. You just...
By Dustin Darnell The US$59.95 mophie powerstation offers great portable power with USB-C fast charge — and it’s reasonably priced. It sports two USB-C ports that each support up to 24W. The powerstation comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable. The power level is indicated...
The latest generation of the Apple TV 4K isn’t for everyone, but folks like me who are invested in the Apple ecosystem will certainly like it. The newest version isn’t a revolutionary product, but a solid evolutionary product thanks to the inclusion of an A15 Bionic...
