MacTech News

As noted by MacRumors, Apple has released a new build of macOS Monterey 12.4 that’s designed for the upcoming M2 Macs: the new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Those are the only Macs the update is compatible with. If you have another model of Mac, you won’t need...

Another day, another lawsuit. A UK consumer champion has launched a £750 million (about US$907 million) lawsuit against Apple over the 2017 iPhone throttling controversy (“Batterygate”) reports The Guardian). Around five years ago, there were over 60 lawsuits in the...

In a note to clients — as noted by AppleInsider — JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee says the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro series is still selling better than past generations of Apple’s handset. He bases this on Wave7 Research data covering U.S. carrier sales trends...

Apple TV+ has announced the premiere dates for “Five Days at Memorial,” a new limited series from Academy Award winner John Ridley and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse, and “Bad Sisters,” the witty and emotional darkly comedic murder mystery from Emmy Award-nominee and...

Tiffany Boone (“Hunters”) is set to star alongside Andre Holland in “The Big Cigar,” the Apple TV+’s limited series that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba, reports Deadline. She’ll play Gwen Fontaine, Huey’s loyal girlfriend....

“Swagger,” the sports drama inspired by NBA star Kevin Durant’s experiences as a kid, is returning for a second season on Apple TV+, reports Deadline. “I’m excited to share more of the beautifully complicated lives of these incredible characters,” said creator,...

Cronometer Software, which makes nutrition tracking software, has launched its Apple Watch app, bringing all its mobile app features to Apple Watch users. This provides users with the ability to monitor and track their health to reach their nutrition and fitness...

In a note to investors — as noted by AppleInsider — JP Morgan lead analyst Samik Chatterjee writes that Apple’s nascent advertising business is in a good place to take advantage of the booming mobile advertising market via Apple Search Ads, though the opportunity is...

On the new episode, the MacVoices Live! panel starts out by commenting on Tim Cook being named to TIME’s list of the most influential people of 2022, and why this seemed to be a surprise to many. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew...

Apple Camp — the free program for children and families — will return to Apple Store locations around the world, with sessions taking place each week from June 20 through August 31.  Now in its 20th year, Apple Camp returns in person with a new two-hour format...

Apple TV+ has picked up “Before,” a limited series starring Billy Crystal, who also will serve as executive producer, reports Deadline. Written by Sarah Thorp (“The Bounty Hunter”) and to be directed by Barry Levinson, Before stars Crystal as Eli, a child...

According to data compiled by the Atlas VPN team, Apple pays five times more for exposing a vulnerability than Samsung. Exploits that allow hackers to perform network attacks without user interaction are usually worth the most in bug bounty.  A bug bounty program...

Sellcell, a site for selling phones online, has released a new report on “Resale Values of the iPhone 6S, IPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.” Apple previewed iOS 16 at the recent Worldwide Developers Conference. It has some nifty new features, but also...

Apple sits on top of the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2022 ranking and is on track to become the first trillion-dollar brand. Here’s what Kantar, a consultancy company, has to say about the tech giant: With a brand value of $947.1 billion, Apple stands...

Apple has released the third public betas of macOS 12.5, iOS 15.6, and iPadOS 15.6. 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 in...

Apple reseller and service provider Simply Mac abruptly shut down its stores on June 9 with many customer devices still inside shuttered stores. However help may be on the way from Apple. In a June 9 letter to employees, obtained by MacRumors from multiple sources,...

Chipmaker Qualcomm has won its fight against a 997 million euro (about US$1.05 billion) fine imposed by European Union (EU) antitrust regulators four years ago, “dealing a major setback to EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s crackdown on Big Tech,” according to...

A federal judge ruled that Apple may have financially benefitted by allowing thieves to steal gift card codes and make purchases in apps where Apple gets a cut of the proceeds, reports Courthouse News. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila dismissed some of the claims...

From Reuters: China’s recent lockdowns to control the spread of COVID-19 have made iPhone assembler Pegatron “emphasize” its expansion in other countries, a senior executive at the Taiwanese firm said on Wednesday. In April, the Taiwan-based company suspended...

Starting this week, Apple will start shipping repaired iPhone 12 models in a new brown box that is 100% plastic free and created with bleach-free paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, according to MacRumors. Until now, all repaired iPhones shipped by...

JumpCloud today announced the findings from its Q2 2022 SME IT Trends Report, “IT Evolution: How IT Is Securing the Next Stage of Small and Medium-Sized (SME) Workplace Models.” Some of the highlights of the report: ° When asked about their device spending over...

Apple is celebrating International Day of Yoga with a new Activity Challenge that will let Apple Watch users earn a new yoga badge and a set of animated yoga stickers. Recognizing its universal appeal, on Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the...

Catalyst has introduced its Total Protection case for AirPods (3rd Generation) and Apple Watch Series 7.  The cases are completely waterproof to 330 feet (100m), made of tough, washable polycarbonate and can be disinfected with EPA approved disinfectants. The...

MacPaw’s SpyBuster,  an anti-spyware tool for macOS, now sports its own Google Chrome extension. The folks at MacPaw say there’s an interactive map inside the extension that allows users to see where personal data is transmitted in real-time for each tab. It’s up...

Philips Projection has launched the Philips Screeneo U4, an ultra-short-throw projector that provides an 80-inch True Full HD picture while positioned as close as 12 inches away.  It’s exclusively available for pre-order at Indiegogo for approximately US$626....

 Satechi, the company that makes some of my favorite tech accessories, will be offering a major sitewide deal for Father’s Day, making it easier to find the perfect gift for tech-savvy or WFH dads! Through June 19, Satechi is offering 20% off sitewide with code...

Adobe has unveiled major updates to Creative Cloud applications Photoshop, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. The upgrades deliver new editing and usability enhancements to Photoshop on the web (beta), leverage Adobe Sensei AI and machine learning to help simplify...

In the first installment of MacVoices: Select Tech, host Chuck Joiner explains what to expect from this new series, and starts off by covering the Anker PowerWave 2-In-1 Wireless Charging Stand and the White Noise app from TMSOFT. MacVoices is an Internet show that...

Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced that the Apple TV app will be the exclusive destination to watch every single live MLS match beginning in 2023.  Apple says this partnership is a historic first for a major professional sports league, and will...

Apple has been granted two more patents for an “Apple Ring.” Number 11,360,587 is for “deployment systems for computer system finger devices.” Patent number 11,360,558 is for “computer systems with finger devices.” About the patents  Of course, electronic devices...