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Apple has released security updates for macOS Monterey and Big Sur. They’re available as a free software update. You can download the updates by going to System Preferences > Software Update.

Beacon has launched its new Beacon PRO+ mobile app. The new app is custom-designed for iPhone and Android devices and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of contractors who spend their days on-the-go. With the new app, contractors can streamline everyday tasks...

Apple has introduced Safari 16.1. The update is included with iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, and ‌macOS Ventura. However, the upgraded web browser is also available on macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur via this standalone updater. To update Safari on the Mac: From the Apple...

Apple has released iTunes 12.12.6 for Windows, adding support for the new iPad Pro and iPad and addressing security vulnerabilities. iTunes for Windows can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or from Apple’s website. As Apple notes, with iTunes for Windows, you can...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites.  ° From The Information: The bond market’s historic sell-off this year, in response to rising interest rates, has been disastrous for retirees...

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iPadOS 16 is now available for installation on compatible iPads.  It’s a free software update. Among other things it boasts new collaboration features in Safari, the Weather app, pro features including Reference Mode and Display Zoom, and an entirely new...

Apple has released iOS 16.1. It can be downloaded on compatible iPhones with going to Settings > General > Software Update.  Here’s what the update entails, according to Apple’s release notes:  This update introduces iCloud Shared Photo Library making...

Apple has rolled out watchOS 9.1. Apple Watch owners can download the update by opening up the Apple Watch app on their iPhone and going to General > Software Update.  To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least a 50% battery charge....

Well, we knew it was bound to happen, didn’t we? And according to 9to5Mac, Apple is today increasing the prices of its Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One bundle. With Apple One you get Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, News+, and Fitness+. It’s...

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220335938) for “techniques for communication between a hub device and multiple endpoints.” It involves using an Apple device such as a HomePod mini as a HomeKit smart home control hub. Background of the patent HomeKit is the...

As noted in a press release, the European Union has given final approval to legislation that will force tech companies like Apple to switch to USB-C across their devices.  The common charger directive means that in 2024, a USB-C port will become mandatory for...

As noted by AppleInsider, Apple has finally started to pay App Store developers from the Small Developer Assistance Fund, an US$100 million cash pool set up as part of a class-action settlement. The settlement between Apple and developers was approved by U.S. District...

Capcom says the Mac version of survival horror game Resident Evil Village is set to launch on Friday, October 28 on the Mac App Store. You’ll need a Mac running an Apple Silicon (the “M” series of processors) to play it. Resident Evil Village is a 2021 survival horror...

Apple’s head of hardware design, Evans Hankey, is leaving the tech giant maker three years after taking the job, although she’ll stay on board for at least another six months, reports Bloomberg. Hankey was named to the post in 2019 to replace Jony Ive, the company’s...

In India, Samsung, Apple and OnePlus are the most preferred smartphone brands for the next purchase, reports Counterpoint Research. About half of India’s smartphone owners plan to purchase their next smartphone within a year, according to the research group’s annual...

Level Home has announced the Level Lock+, the next generation of its line of smart lock products. Available only at Apple, Level Lock+ integrates Apple’s home keys technology, allowing owners to securely lock and unlock their homes by simply tapping their iPhone...

Demand for the “aggressively discounted” iPhone 13 outstripped the latest iPhone 14 in the third quarter of 2022 in India, according to Canalys. Still, Apple doesn’t rank in the top five of the country’s smartphone vendors. Canalys says India’s smartphone shipments in...

Grab your hoverboard and strap on your self-lacing Nikes, because today is Back to the Future Day. October 21 is the date Marty McFly originally travels to the past and sets in motion the events of the film classic (and its two sequels) Product designer Ben Vessey’s...

The third season of “Ghostwriters” is now serving up scares on Apple TV+. The Emmy Award-winning kids and family series is a reimagining of the hit early nineties series from Sesame Workshop. Here’s how season three of ‘Ghostwriters’ is described: When a ghost haunts...

In the Messages app in iPadOS 16, you can get together with friends to watch the latest episode of your favorite show or listen to a new song in real time using SharePlay.  On an iPhone that meets the minimum system requirements, you can start a Messages...

Apple sued medical technology company Masimo Corp in Delaware federal court on Thursday, accusing its new W1 line of smartwatches of infringing several Apple Watch patents, reports Reuters. The two lawsuits said Masimo copied Apple’s technology while seeking bans on...

The second season of the “Acapulco,” a bilingual comedy, debuts today on Apple TV+. The Spanish and English-language series, which currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, stars an international cast led by SAG Award winner Eugenio Derbez. “Acapulco”...

“Raymond and Ray,” a move starring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke, debuts today on Apple TV+. About ‘Raymond and Ray’ Here’s how “Raymond and Ray” is described: “Raymond and Ray” follows half-brothers Raymond (played by Ewan McGregor) and Ray (played by Ethan Hawke)...

As noted by MacRumors, the iOS 15.7.1 Release Candidate made available earlier this week appears to prevent Face ID from working on at least some iPhones. According to user reports across Reddit and Twitter. Affected devices include iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites.  ° From 9toMac: The first-ever Apple Store strike took place in Australia on Tuesday, with additional working restrictions imposed by staff...

Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve for iPad. Optimized for MultiTouch technology and Apple Pencil, the app features support for cut and color pages providing access to DaVinci’s award winning image technology, color finishing tools and latest HDR...

Apple has posted another release candidate (RC) version of macOS 13 Ventura to developers. The operating system is set to debut for all users on Monday, Oct. 24. A release candidate (RC), also known as “going silver”, is a beta version with potential to be a stable...

Starting October 24, Apple Fitness+, Apple’s fitness and wellness service, will be available for iPhone users to subscribe to and enjoy, even if they don’t have an Apple Watch. With iOS 16.1, Fitness+ will be fully integrated with the Fitness app and located in the...

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