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Apple unveiled iOS 14 last month at its 2020 WWDC conference and released this latest software version to developers. Today, the Cupertino company is rolling out the public beta version of iOS 14, allowing anyone to test out the company’s next-generation…

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace signed a new endorsement deal from the unlikeliest of sources – Beats by Dre. The Apple subsidiary announced on Twitter along with a photo of Wallace in a Black Lives Matter shirt. Beats said it was “proud” to welcome Wallace…

There are still a lot of open questions about what Apple’s transitions to its own ‘Apple Silicon’ means for its Mac family, and while we already know that there are going to be a few pain points with the transition, another issue some have been curious…

For the United States government, the threat that comes from Chinese-funded social media has concerned politicians and elected officials. In early 2020, we saw several congressional officials promoting bills that would investigate TikTok’s connections to the…

Coronavirus may have closed stores and curbed press events, but it hasn’t slowed the tide of leaked information about the iPhone 12. These leaks often come fast furious ahead of a launch as Apple begins to share details about its upcoming phones with case…

It’s been two weeks since Apple’s big WWDC 2020 keynote where it took the wraps off of iOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur and the rest of its 2020 software lineup, also releasing its first developer previews. So, it’s probably not a big surprise that the…

We’ve been hearing for a while that Apple would finally let users choose their own default apps, and although many noted that iOS 14 will let users change mail and browser defaults, one of the announcements that’s flown a bit more under the radar since…

It’s possible to save hundreds of dollars on products like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads – you just need to know where to look. Apple products rarely go on sale – so when they do, it’s time to strike. Timing is crucial because these deals won’t last…

The iPhone 12 launch is right around the corner, and anticipation for Apple’s newest smartphone is growing. Ahead of the expected launch, Apple reduced the trade-in value of previous-generation iPhones, including more recent models like the iPhone XR and XS.…

Among the many new Apple announcements, one very interesting and impactful revelation has flown under the radar – Apple has a program to help you improve your credit. The tool is called Path to Apple Card, and it was created for a very specific purpose: to…

One of the annual events that many gamers anticipate is the Steam Summer Sale. For two weeks, Steam offers massive discounts on a number of immensely popular games, software, and other accessories. But one of the things that Mac users suffer from is the…

For the most part, the Sign in with Apple feature that Apple introduced in iOS 13 last year has generally been of benefit for most users, providing a private and secure alternative to remembering more passwords or falling back on authentication through more…

There’s a lot of cool stuff coming to iOS 14 this year, ranging from a totally redesigned home screen and widgets to expanded Maps navigation and new privacy features, and we continue to hear about more ways in which Apple is working to improve security and…

Although there’s absolutely no question that Apple will be releasing a lineup of 5G capable iPhones this year, exactly what flavours of 5G technology will be supported still remain something of a mystery, with another recent spate of reports suggesting that…

It’s not been a good time for customers who stream their TV shows instead of subscribing to cable TV. More than one streaming service announced price increases, and these increases can be hefty with some services charging up to 30% more than before. YouTube…

Soon you can catch a movie after shopping for some home goods. According to a report from CNET, Walmart is planning to convert the parking lots at some of its stores into drive-in movie theaters. These movies could start rolling as soon as August in 160…

Apple recently launched an online portal to help Apple Card customers manage their accounts online. This web portal provides card owners with another way of tracking their account besides the iOS Wallet app or directly with card issuer Goldman Sachs. The new…

Amidst recent reports that the iPhone 12 won’t include any accessories this year, it looks like Apple has been sending out multiple surveys to recent iPhone buyers to find out exactly what they do with their USB power adapters. While it’s unclear how…

While many users may not have ever given this much thought, the very nature of a system-wide clipboard means that it’s always been possible for just about any app to read what’s on your clipboard without your knowledge or consent, and in this regard, iOS…

Earlier this year, Apple scored one of its biggest coups ever for its streaming service, making a $70 million deal to bring the landmark Tom Hanks feature film Greyhound to Apple TV+, where it would debut exclusively on the streaming service. The World War II…

Among the slew of new announcements Apple made at its latest WWDC event, it slipped in a very interesting AirPods update. The next version of AirPods Pro software (release date still not announced) will gain technology called “Spatial Audio’ for a 3D sound…

By now it’s all but certain that Apple will be releasing its own augmented reality headset and glasses within the next 2–3 years, with the only questions being more around “when” than “if.” Late last year we heard the most reliable indicator yet of…

While Apple’s new Car Key technology is getting a lot of attention right now, this may be just be another step in the plan to turn your iPhone into a true digital wallet, as a newly discovered series of patent applications suggests. Although Apple’s Wallet…

Perhaps one of the most interesting new features that Apple announced during its iOS 14 unveiling at WWDC last month is something that users won’t even need to wait for iOS 14 to enjoy — at least for those who are willing to buy a new BMW to take…