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There's a new year upon us, with 2025 capping off a quarter-century of the modern Apple and its definitive role in personal computing innovation. In particular, 2025 marks 25 years of Apple's intuitive experience that turns elements of hardware and software…

Alongside its famously gorgeous landscape and cityscape screensavers, Apple TV 4K set top boxes now feature animated Snoopy screensavers. Here's how to get them onto your Mac.You can get Apple TV 4K's Snoopy screensavers onto your MacSince Apple TV acquired…

Big tech CEOs, including Tim Cook, have taken to social media to offer congratulations to President Trump, and to restate a commitment to contributing to growth, innovation, and jobs in the United States.Apple Park. Image source: AppleThe cycle of praise,…

The M4 Mac mini came with a surprise — a slotted and upgradeable SSD. Here's how to install one, get it running, and what to expect for speed.An upgrade SSD on top of the M4 Mac miniMac mini upgradeability has varied over the years. The 2012 and before…

A reliable leaker has shared a new image that suggests the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature Apple's Dynamic Island.Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 ProOn Monday, Evan Blass told X followers that the iPad Air would get an M3 upgrade, rather than the alleged M4…

Apple CEO Tim Cook and many other big tech CEOs have been spotted at one of Monday's inauguration events that heralds Donald Trump becoming President of the United States for the second time.Tim Cook at St. John's Church - Image Credit: BBCThe United States…

Best Buy's holiday MacBook Air sale delivers prices as low as $749, but the featured deal ends today and inventory is limited.Grab a MacBook Air for $749 today only.The entire MacBook Air line is on sale this Monday, with Best Buy's $749 M2 MacBook Air 13-inch…

Canon's new "Live Switcher Mobile" app turns your iPhone or iPad into a multi-device streaming setup — and it's currently limited to Apple devices only.Live Switcher Mobile comes to iPhone and iPadOn Monday, Canon announced that it has launched a new app…

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about more straggling CES news, Apple TV rumors, GM's CarPlay issues, and lay out Apple's 2025 smart home roadmap.HomeKit Insider PodcastEven though CES 2025 wrapped already, there has been lingering…

A prolific and generally accurate leaker is predicting that the next iPad Air will use the M3 chip, countering rumors of a jump up to the M4 chip.The base of an iPad Air displayApple is anticipated to launch an update to the iPad Air in the spring, with a…

Arvada Police in Colorado have turned to AirTags to cut down on the number of cars being stolen in the city in the latest example of how useful the $30 devices are.Apple AirTags (right) and Tile Trackers (left) are being given away to Colorado residents who…

Incoming President Trump says he has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed the company to a greatly increased investment in the US.Tim Cook (left) with Donald Trump in a meeting during the latter's first presidential termAhead of the…

Apple's reported development of an oxide LCD panel for the MacBook Air is another sign that the OLED MacBook Air is still a long way from becoming a reality.MacBook AirApple often updates the display technologies in its hardware, improving them in various ways…

The priority sorting of emails in Apple Mail for iOS will come to the Mac in an update expected around April. Here's what's coming, and whether it'll be useful.Apple Intelligence mail categorization is coming to the MacOne of the most successful elements of…

Even as the future of TikTok remains unclear, Meta has rushed out an alternative to CapCut while Apple continues to do nothing to promote Clips eight years after its debut.Apple's Clips app is a fun tool, but not quite a CapCut replacementThere's a lot of back…

Last-minute changes to the location of the 47th presidential inauguration ceremony may have foiled plans by the public to watch the event in person, but here's how to catch the whole event as it's broadcast and streamed live.The US Capitol building. Image…

Evidence continues to trickle in that hit Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" will return for a fourth season.'Ted Lasso' star Nick Mohammed has dropped a hint about the show's return.The latest hint comes from former cast member Nick Mohammed, who played assistant…

A TikTok ban in the US that's been in the works for years started early on Saturday with the company locking down US users — but the entire saga remains more about politics than national security.TikTokAs of January 19, 2025, TikTok is no longer accessible…

China-based social media site TikTok has returned from a one-day hiatus in the US, following assurances from the incoming Trump administration that it will face no penalties for restoring service to its US users now.The ban on TikTok in the US turned out to…

Ahead of an anticipated powerful new release, inventory of the current iPhone SE is dropping at retail outlets, according to a new report.The fourth-gen iPhone SE will be based on the iPhone 14, with upgraded internals.Apple is expected to launch a revamped…

Apple's Chief Financial Officer, Kevan Parekh, has testified at a UK trial, disputing claims by the prosecution that the company has a 75 percent profit margin on its App Store for iPhone and iPad.Apple CFO Kevan Parekh. Image credit: AppleThe seven-week trial…

Amazon has issued limited-time 15-inch MacBook Air deals this weekend, with 512GB models falling to as low as $1,249.Amazon shaves $250 off multiple 15-inch MacBook Air models.Save $250 on two popular 15-inch MacBook Air configurations today at Amazon, with…

From a potential TikTok ban to blocked content, it has never been more important to take back control of the web with Surfshark VPN for Mac and iPhone to unblock websites.Get around the TikTok ban with Surfshark VPN. Image credit: SurfsharkThere are a lot of…

The Asus ProArt Display might be the Studio Display alternative you've been waiting for with a 5K 27-inch matte display that's still sharp.Asus ProArt Display 5K reviewApple has spoiled me with its crystal-clear Retina displays from iPhone to iMac. The monitor…

OK Go's latest music video for "A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" uses 64 iPhones and an awful lot of planning and effort.iPhones in the music video for 'A Stone Only Rolls Downhill' - Image Credit: OK GoOK Go is a band known for coming up with unique music videos,…

Apple may not have donated directly, but CEO Tim Cook joined other big tech companies in donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, and senators have concerns about corruption.Apple didn't donate to the inauguration directly. Image source: AppleIt's…

Amazon's AirPods Max sale delivers a $100 discount on the latest USB-C model, reflecting the lowest price on record as the retailer engages in a weekend price war with Best Buy.Get Apple's latest AirPods Max with USB-C for $449.99.Save $100 on Apple's latest…

As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, Apple continues to rally support for victims by prompting users for donations, as well as streaming the upcoming LA wildfire relief concert.Apple prompts users to donate to Southern California fire relief…

Apple has finally introduced the Apple Store in India, which now provides users with customization options and the ability to buy from Apple directly via the app.Apple Store app - Image Credit: AppleApple has been quickly expanding its presence in India, both…

Apple could add vapor chamber heat sinks to the iPhone 17 to help it run cooler and faster for longer.iPhone 16 Pro doesn't have vapor chambers. iPhone 17 might. A limiting factor for mobile devices is thermal management, as cooling the heat-generating chips…