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Ever sat and listened to your significant other’s alarm go off, while they were in the shower? Wished you could turn it off without having to go find it? If that person is part of your Family Sharing group, you can. Using Siri on your device, you can stop an…

With WWDC22 arriving in two weeks, Apple has already begun to notify winners of this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Applicants may check their status via Apple’s website.…

Today Apple has lifted the veil on plans to bring its Today at Apple Creative Studios initiative to more young creatives from underrepresented communities around the world. This expanded program offers career-building mentorships, training and resources across…

Thanks to technology improvements, the iPhone 14 Pro could feature an always-on display. The necessary technology to offer this feature without killing the smartphone’s battery is already here, but Apple needs to adopt it. One well-connected display analyst…

Apple Music has now joined Waze in its growing community of streaming services that operate within the app. Users can now seamlessly integrate both services, allowing them to keep their eyes on the road and drive safely.…

Solving homelessness can be a difficult challenge, even when the one trying to solve the problem is a massive tech giant. Apple has been looking to clear a large homeless encampment from its property since last year, yet the tech giant didn’t simply kick…

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 is slated to run from June 6 to June 10. The Cupertino-based company has shared the full program for the event. WWDC 2022 will run as a hybrid conference, with a limited number of developers invited to attend…

June is Pride month, and Apple typically shows its support of the global LGBTQ+ community with special Watch bands and faces. This year is no different, and the Cupertino-based company has announced the latest releases. They include a new Apple Watch face…

A Formula 1 driver tracked down thieves who stole his AirPods. Using the Find My app, he was able to find the whereabouts of the thieves. Eventually, he chased after the thieves and recovered his stolen items.…

There have been rumors that Apple is finally ditching the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will start mass production of the AirPods 2 Pro in 2Q22. In addition, he claims it will still use the Lightning port.…

For the new iPhone 14 series, reports are stating that Apple is looking to ditch a company in China and replace them with LG Innotek from South Korea as a supplier for front-facing cameras.…

A visitor to Disney World is claiming that she is a victim of credit card fraud in excess of $40,000 after she dropped her Apple Watch on a ride at Disney World.…

Ted Lasso fans may need to lasso their expectations, as reports indicate season 3 may be sitting on the bench until the end of the year…

The introduction of the Apple AirTag opened a Pandora’s box of unintended and undesirable consequences. Criminals began using them to track their victims, and so did stalkers. A leading provider of advanced wireless security tools has a solution. It has…

Apple is asking a court to prevent further patent infringement claims from someone who seems to be a Face ID patent troll.…

Electronic Arts has been looking for a buyer for some time. The video game industry has experienced a wave of consolidation. EA CEO Andrew Wilson apparently wants to see the publisher become part of something bigger. Discussions surrounding acquisition by…

There are Apple aficionados who collect bits and pieces of Apple’s past. The same is true for many other historical people and companies. Dated early enough, and especially signed, collectors treasue the most seemingly insignificant memento. A tidy…

Much of the time, I love the convenience Siri offers me. I simply have to invoke the voice assistant, and Siri will quickly do what I ask. Whether it’s reading off a text message I’ve just received, calling one of my shortcuts, or turning my lights on or…

The Indian government's cybersecurity agency has issued a warning about severe vulnerabilities in Apple Watch devices, iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The government warned that hackers might exploit these vulnerabilities. So it suggested that Indian users update…

Apple's manufacturing hub may have to be relocated outside of China. The Cupertino-based company informed its contract manufacturing partners that it plans to expand manufacturing and is looking for possible alternative areas. Apple cited the anti-Covid policy…

Since Apple discontinued its Wi-Fi router, the AirPort, many have hoped and pleaded for Apple to resurrect the device. Recent filings with the FCC suggest the Cupertino-based company may be working to do just that. Apple recently applied to the FCC for…

If the EU has its way, developers may soon have open access to Apple software and hardware. The European Union is continuing to move ahead with legislation that looks to heavily regulate tech companies such as Apple. The EU plans to force “gatekeepers” to…

Apple Music has an often overlooked featured known as “Essentials Anniversaries,” and today it is highlighting Radiohead’s OK Computer. The album will soon be celebrating its 25th anniversary.…

With Godzilla making its return to theaters again with the 2021 hit Godzilla VS Kong, the King of the Monsters is now looking to stomp its way through streaming as well. In January, Apple TV+ announced a live-action Godzilla series is in development.…

Apple supplier BOE is waiting for approval from Apple to begin manufacturing OLED panels for the soon-to-arrive iPhone 14 series. A discovery shows that the company was making design changes before receiving approval from Apple.…

An unusual eSIM bug has plagued a number of T-Mobile customers. It seems that the issue randomly causes deactivations for both iMessage and FaceTime. Faced with no other way to reactivate the services, customers are forced to switch to physical SIM cards.…

Apple has stopped accepting credit and debit card payments for app purchases and subscriptions made by users in India. The company's change its policy comes to adhere to new banking laws set to take effect starting June 1, 2022.…

Audi announced Apple Music integration into select 2022 and newer vehicle models. Apple Music subscribers will soon be able to access their subscription from the Audi infotainment system The feature will be available via a software update and will not need a…

The Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) is a wireless portable charger for iPhone 13/12. Featuring 5000mAh of power at a 7.5W charging speed, the Anker 622 is built for use. It comes in a variety of colors, from Dolomite White, Interstellar Gray, Buds Green,…

FaceTime is a great way to have a quick video chat, or to be with someone when you can’t actually be there. What you might not know is that there’s more you can do with the app than just have a boring video call. Here are five tips, ranging from super…