Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Tahoe 26.4. iOS 26.4, and iPadOS 26.4. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas...
The 2026 annual meeting of Apple shareholders as held today and has again “predictably gone the board’s way,” reports AppleInsider. Here’s what happened at the gathering: ° Wanda Austin, Tim Cook, Alex Gorsky, Andrea Jung, Art Levinson, Monica Lozano, Ron Sugar,...
The Supreme Court ruling striking down executive tariff exemptions exposes Apple to billions in new import duties on Chinese-manufactured products, “forcing the company to accelerate supply chain diversification and consider consumer price increases across its product...
On May 28, 2014, Apple announced its intention to acquire Beats Electronics for US$3 billion—with $400 million to be paid in Apple stock and the remainder in cash. The acquisition closed on August 1, 2014. Almost nine years later, I see no reason why the tech...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20230049811 A1) for “hinges for folding display devices.” It’s yet another patent/patent filing that hints at future foldable iPhones and/or iPads. In the patent filing Apple notes that a foldable electronic device may have a...
Apple is considering bringing back the 12-inch MacBook, according to a tweet by “yeus1122.” The Sellers Research Group (that’s me) says this ain’t gonna happen. Previous rumors have said such a laptop would sport an M2 or “binned-down” M3 processor. The smaller laptop...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11500890) for “highlighting icons for search results.” The goal is to make it easier to view results following a search for items and preferences on a Mac, iPad, or iPhone. About the patent The patent involves user interfaces...
SellCell, a site for selling used electronics, interviewed over 2500 US iPhone users to find out exactly what their Apple-related purchase intent is in the lead up to Christmas and whether Apple devices feature on Christmas shopping lists in 2022. The survey also...
The update of the iPad Pro was a bit underwhelming. I was anticipating a new Apple Pencil to go along with the upgrade, but that, along with some anticipated features for the tablet, didn’t happen. There were rumors that we could get a new Pencil with such features...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220365598) for “skin-to-skin contact detection.” And it could involve using multiple Apple Watches or ring devices to interact with the rumored “Reality Pro,” an virtual reality/augmented reality headset. About the patent filing...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220368961) for a “radio station provider management system and methods.”It involves efficient parsing, identification, searching, and playback of audio broadcasts from multiple different radio station providers in Apple Music....
Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 11498561) for a “vehicle deceleration system.” About the patent In the patent Apple notes that a human-operated vehicle is subject to conditions consequential to the human operator’s...
My iPhone 13 Pro Max is the only camera I use as it takes fantastic photos and videos. And JOBY’s PodZilla, a modular and flexible tripod, is a must-have accessory for “iPhone-ographers.”I use my Apple smartphone to take lots of family photos and videos, as well as...
I like my Apple Watch Series 7, but it’s not a must-have upgrade if you have a Series 6. However, if you have a Series 5 or earlier, it’s worth a look. I ordered the Apple Watch Series 7 Midnight Aluminum version (45mm) with both GPS and cellular. Though...
I love my blue 24-inch iMac. It’s plenty powerful despite “only” having an M1 processor. Plus, it’s gorgeous to behold. Now my desktop looks even better thanks to Satechi‘s blue colorway for their iMac accessories.The line-up consists of — shown on my desktop —...
Noopl is an iPhone plug-in device designed for those with hearing issues. It helps users reduce background noise and improve hearing in noisy environments. There’s a lot to love about the Noodle, but there are a couple of caveats. About the Noopl Noopl utilizes...
An issue I face is keeping track of my Apple Pencil. Sure, it attaches magnetically (and charges) to the tablet. However, it’s easy for the Pencil to become dislodged. Or it would be without CoverBuddy. This US$49.99 Switheasy protective cover case has a built-in...