iOS 16 Home Screen master class: 85 tips, tricks, and hidden features – do you know them all?
52m By Jeff BenjaminIf you’ve been an iPhone user for any significant amount of time, chances are you’re well-versed in managing the iOS Home Screen. Seasoned veterans have no-doubt adopted best practices for managing Home Screen apps icons, interfacing with the App Library,…Apple changing App Store prices in the UK and several other countries
Fri 5:31pm By Filipe EspósitoApple announced on Friday that it will soon change App Store prices in multiple countries, including Colombia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The price increases will take effect on both App Store apps and in-app purchases starting in February.…Watch iFixit tear down the new MacBook Pro and test Apple’s official repair guides
Fri 3:59pm By Filipe EspósitoiFixit is well known for taking apart just about every new Apple product, as the company specializes in providing guides to third-party repairs. However, this time, iFixit decided to test the official Apple repair guides by taking apart the new 2023 MacBook…iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a ‘game changer’ by search and…
Fri 3:31pm By Chance MillerApple debuted its new Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone 14 users back in November, and we’ve already seen multiple stories about the feature being used in the real world. A new story out of Canada today offers another example of Emergency SOS…Hands-on: iPad Pro wireless charging isn’t built-in yet, but MagEZ makes it possible
Fri 2:06pm By Fernando SilvaAs an iPad Pro enthusiast, I have always dreamed of a scenario where I can magnetically throw my iPad on a stand and have it just begin wirelessly charging, just as MagSafe does for iOS devices. The M2 iPad Pro was rumored to bring some version of Apple’s…HomeKit Weekly: Kasa EP40A sports double outdoor outlets with long-range Wi-Fi connectivity
Fri 2:00pm By Bradley ChambersTP-Link is one of those brands that when you run across one of their product lines, you know you can count on it. I’ve used their in my home for as long as I can remember, and it’s as rock solid as you’d imagine. They’ve quietly been building out…Satechi launches Pro Hub Slim for M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro and M2 MacBook Air
Fri 1:47pm By Michael PotuckAfter the M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro launched in late 2021 with the return of more I/O, Satechi launched its and Max to offer even more connectivity. Now the company has debuted its Pro Hub Slim to offer just the connectivity you need for MacBook Pro and Air in a…iOS 17 development in full swing, but don’t pay attention to this bogus rumor
Fri 11:58am By Chance MillerRight on cue, Apple is ramping up development of iOS 17 and its other new updates coming this year. Apple has pushed updates to some of its open-source documentation referencing iOS 17, while the software version is also increasingly popping up in 9to5Mac’s…Deals: Apple’s M2 iPad Pro from $1,299, Midnight Apple Watch Series 7 $329, more
Fri 11:55am By Justin KahnFriday has now arrived, and we have been tracking some big-time Apple gear deals this week headlined by the M2 iPad Pro. Price drops on both the 11- and 12.9-inch models are alive and kicking with new all-time lows starting from $1,299 in various…Here are the security keys Apple recommends for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Fri 11:26am By Michael PotuckThe main new feature that arrived with iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 is support for physical security keys. For those that want to take security up a notch, you’ll need to pick up at least two hardware keys, but which ones to choose? Here are the security keys…Apple wants everyone to create ‘Reality Pro’ headset apps using Siri, internal demos focused on…
Fri 10:45am By Chance MillerWhile it’s widely been reported that Apple’s upcoming Reality Pro headset will have an App Store with third-party apps, Apple may have more ambitious plans. According to The Information, Apple wants to allow “people who don’t know computer code” to…Apple Watch is now the ‘official wearable’ of the World Surf League, its first such endorsement
Fri 10:13am By Chance MillerThe Apple Watch is set to make a splash throughout the World Surf League’s season this year. The WSL has announced that the Apple Watch is now “the official wearable equipment” of the league, and there’s a new WSL Surfer app that will “provide…Apple Arcade games for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV [New: Squiggle Drop]
Fri 9:06am By Michael PotuckApple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games.…M2 Pro and M2 Max benchmarked against every other current Apple Silicon chip
Fri 8:31am By Ben LovejoyThe new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are so powerful that most reviewers said that they are actually overkill for most Mac owners, even most of those doing video work.…Activation Lock is a great feature, but needs a rethink as 2020 Macs are turned into landfill
Fri 7:46am By Ben LovejoyActivation Lock is condemning even 2020 Macs to a future as spare parts and landfill, by making it impossible for them to be restored to use.…Jason Segel and Harrison Ford star in Shrinking, now streaming on Apple TV+
Fri 4:33am By Benjamin MayoJason Segel and Harrison Ford star in a new half-hour dramedy called Shrinking, streaming now on Apple TV+. The series revolves around a therapist who ignores the usual rules of practice and decides to give raw, honest, advice to his clients.…Apple expanding China’s website warnings for users in Hong Kong
Thu 8:40pm By Filipe EspósitoApple’s Safari web browser has some filters to prevent users from accessing malicious websites, referred to as the “Fraudulent Website Warning.” In the United States and other countries, this warning is powered by the Google Safe Browsing service.…TikTok now lets users receive direct messages from everyone, just like Instagram
Thu 6:46pm By Filipe EspósitoTikTok is essentially a video platform. But with the number of users growing every day combined with increasing competition from other apps, it’s no surprise that TikTok has been working on catching up with other social networks in more ways. And TikTok’s…How to reset your MacBook or Mac desktop before selling or giving it away
Thu 4:57pm By Michael PotuckIf you’re ready to sell, trade in, or give away your Mac or wipe it for another reason there are different steps to the process depending on what Mac you have and what version of macOS you’re on. Notably, macOS Ventura and Monterey include a handy modern…Review: UGREEN’s 100W DigiNest Pro GaN II power station conveniently solves charging woes
Thu 4:13pm By 9to5ToysWith a move on the horizon, I’ve been figuring out just what combination of chargers and power strips were going to help me streamine the family room setup. UGREEN’s recent DigiNest Pro has tapped in just in time to save the day, delivering seven ports for…9to5Mac Happy Hour 418: M2 MacBook Pro reviews, iPhone 15 design, Apple AR headset software details
Thu 3:27pm By Zac HallBenjamin and Zac discuss a change to Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch, Apple’s newest TV+ ad, and reviewers have gotten a chance to go hands-on with the new M2 MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Plus, there’s new rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro chassis redesign and…SwitchBuddy for iOS updated with upcoming games and release countdown widgets
Thu 3:17pm By Michael PotuckNintendo Switch companion app SwitchBuddy has been a handy way to transfer screenshots/videos and keep up with Switch news on iPhone. Now the app has received a major update with a new Games section to track upcoming releases complete with countdown widgets.…Spotify currently down for many users; second outage in two weeks
Thu 2:18pm By Chance MillerUpdate: Spotify has said: “Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it. Thanks for your reports!”…These are the best CarPlay apps for EV owners
Thu 1:48pm By Chance MillerAs the adoption of electric vehicles has grown, so has the availability of EV-specific apps for CarPlay. There are a number of excellent CarPlay apps that help take your EV experience to the next level, including planning trips, finding chargers, and more.…Things for iPhone, iPad, Mac gets Apple Shortcuts boost with 9 new actions
Thu 1:03pm By Michael PotuckAward-winning productivity app Things is out with a valuable update today for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The latest release sees an Apple Shortcuts upgrade that brings a lot more power and efficiency to the app.…Kuo: Apple halts work on its custom Wi-Fi chip to prioritize 3nm Apple Silicon engineering
Thu 12:39pm By Chance MillerApple is halting the development of its own custom Wi-Fi chip in an effort to direct more attention to Apple Silicon processors. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the “slowdown of processor upgrades” is a concern for Apple. Therefore, it wants to devote more…9to5Mac Daily: January 26, 2023 – Bad news for the new MacBook Pro
Thu 12:25pm By Seth KurkowskiListen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.…Deals: Apple Studio Display $299 off, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard $300, M1 iMac, more
Thu 11:54am By Rikka AltlandIt’s Thursday, and we have a fresh batch of discounts now live across the Apple sphere. Kicking things off is a new all-time low on the Apple Studio Display, which lands at $1,300 following a $299 discount. That’s alongside a chance to save $49 on…Poll: What is the best front-facing camera solution for the iPad?
Thu 10:54am By Fernando SilvaIn 2018, Apple redesigned the iPad Pro, and customers, including myself, were in awe of this beautiful piece of hardware. It was the first time Apple left the classic, Steve Jobs envisioned-designed, and gave us something completely different. A…Pegasus spyware defended by NSO’s CEO, as researcher compares it to a nuclear weapon
Thu 10:28am By Ben LovejoyPegasus spyware – a zero-click way of remotely hacking an iPhone, and gaining access to all the personal data stored on it – has been defended by the company’s CEO. NSO chief exec said that the company had made “mistakes” in selling it to repressive…
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