Apple has released new firmware for the AirTags 2, an update of the accessory that helps users keep track of and find items with Apple’s Find My app. It didn’t offer any release notes. Apple introduced the new AirTags in January. The new version has an expanded...
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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Cult of Mac: macOS Tahoe 26.4 brings several new features to Macs. But it also breaks one critical functionality: Time Machine backups. ° From AppleInsider:...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20230029775 A1) involving “methods and systems for manipulating audio properties of objects.” It involves the rumored “RealityPro” head-mounted display. About the patent filing The patent filing generally relates to controlling...
A “friend” of the Apple 3.0 blog has “gone negative” on Apple stock due to the lack of progress and wild hype over the company’s rumored “Apple Car” and augmented reality headset (the so-called “Reality Pro). The entire report is an interesting friend, but I’m...
According to TrendForce, Apple is expected to adopt micro-LED for its consumer electronic products in the close future. The Apple Watch will likely be the first among Apple’s products to feature a micro-LED display, and the adoption is anticipated to occur in...
Apple wants to further improve Bluetooth performance on its various devices. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number 20220353831) for “distributed and synchronized Bluetooth scan across multiple devices for faster Bluetooth.” About the patent filing Bluetooth...
Apple will continue to use modem chips from Qualcomm for next year’s iPhone 15 line-up, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The tech giant was expected to start equipping its smartphone line-up with its custom-build modems in 2023. Apparently, that plan has been delayed...
Apple has been granted another patent (number 11487330 and one of dozens) for an iPhone with a wraparound display. Background of the patent Apple says that, in the last few years, the functionality of portable electronic devices has increased exponentially. Further...
TrendForce finds that the capacity utilization rates of the iPhone production lines in China have climbed back to around 70% as the local outbreaks of COVID are being gradually brought under control. However, returning their capacity utilization rates to the...
Apple’s September quarter revenue for its 2022 financial year rose 8.1% year-over-year to a record high of US$90.1 billion, easily beating Wall Street estimates. A new report from Counterpoint Research says these results showcased the company’s resilience amid...
Monday is Halloween. Here are some macOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps to help celebrate the scary day. For macOS Only you can save them from the hell of haunting this Halloween by keeping the ghosts amused with the one thing they love the most – a good game of pumpkin...
Twelve South’s US$59.99 StayGo mini is a great travel accessory for the iPad or a Mac laptop. Since all Apple’s portables have few ports, this small peripheral offers added functionality. It provides four ports: USB A 2.0, HDMI, USB-C, and headphone out. The...
If you’re looking for a decent screen recorder, but don’t need lots of bells and whistles, check out RecordCast. Plus, it’s free. After a bit of practice, you can capture a screen recording and edit it. No registration or other software is required. You can “grab”...
Sure, the iPhone 13 will almost certainly debut at tomorrow’s “California Streaming” event, but there are still plenty of decent cases for the iPhone 12 line-up, such as those from Casetic. The cases are a little too colorful for a simple man like me, but folks...
I’ve been a user of Security Spy camera recording software for many years. SecuritySpy is software made by bensoftware based in the U.K. In 2017, I voted it as my favorite software product of the year for Apple World Today. Here is my review of SecuritySpy from...
I really enjoy working on my 24-inch iMac (see my review here). But a common complaint is that all-in-one has a dearth of ports. Fair enough. But Satechi’s aluminum USB-C Clamp Hub overcomes this limitation. Every 24-inch iMac features two Thunderbolt ports. The...