The iPod touch should have been Apple’s ultimate entry-level device

Welcome to our weekly collection of all the Apple news you missed this week, in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read …

Is there a way to check the serial number of my MacBook motherboard that shipped with my MacBook, with the Macbook's serial number?

Is there a way to check the serial number of my MacBook motherboard that shipped with my MacBook if I have the machine serial number? I'd like to check if a 3rd-party repair shop swapped out my motherboard. (so I can't be sure that the …

Need to buy a MacBook Pro with a French Canadian keyboard but I don't live in Canada

I live in Japan and I need to buy a new MacBook Pro with a French Canadian keyboard (physical, not just changing the keyboard layout in the OS). The option of a French Canadian keyboard is only available on the Canadian Apple website, i…

Why is Software Update offering RC version of Command Line Tools for Xcode and how do I prevent this in the future?

As of yesterday, I'm seeing a software update notification for Command Line Tools for Xcode version 13.4. I have Xcode and the Command Line Tools for Xcode installed on my machine, but am using Xcode Version 13.3.1. I originally install…

Why is Software Update offering RC version of Command Line Tools for Xcode and how do I prevent this in the future?

As of yesterday, I'm seeing a software update notification for Command Line Tools for Xcode version 13.4. However, Xcode 13.4 (and its Command Line Tools) is only currently out as a Release Candidate (RC) as shown here: https://develop…

Why is Software Update offering RC version of Command Line Tools for Xcode and how do I prevent this in the future?

As of yesterday, I'm seeing a software update notification for Command Line Tools for Xcode version 13.4. I have Xcode and the Command Line Tools for Xcode installed on my machine, but am using Xcode Version 13.3.1. I originally install…

Apple is preparing the iPhone for a world without Lightning

Just a few days after noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple will likely dump the Lightning port in 2023, a new report claims that USB-C phones are already being tested. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has begun testing iPho…

How can I see the NPU cores?

NPU cores don't show up in system information or Activity Monitor. Is there a way to see their utilization -- something like nvidia-smi or nv-top?

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A cheaper Apple TV could be coming in time for the holidays

The current Apple TV 4K has only been on shelves for about a year, but a new report says Apple may be planning to launch a new model before the end of the year. A tweet by the unverified account of Ming-Chi Kuo on Friday brings some long-awaite…

The best deals on everything Apple sells: Macs, iPads, AirPods and more!

The holiday shopping frenzy may be over, but we keep a check on the best Apple deals throughout the year. If you’re looking to gift Apple products this January, or even looking to buy for yourself, we’ve scoured the web for the best prices on ever…

How to Link an Android Phone to a Windows 10 PC With Microsoft Phone Link

What Is an ALR Projector Screen and Why Would You Want One?

How to Type the Upside-down Exclamation Point ¡ on iPhone & iPad

The upside-down exclamation point is frequently used in some languages, and if you’re on an iPhone or iPad you may be wondering how to type the inverted exclamation point on the virtual keyboard. Like most things on iPhone and iPad, it’s simple, at …

The M1 Mac mini is $129 off and in stock at Amazon right now

It’s getting harder and harder to find new Macs, but Amazon has a great deal on one that’s in stock: The 256GB Mac mini is $570 when a $99 automatic discount is applied at checkout. That matches the lowest price we’ve ever seen.  The M1 Mac min…

How to Fix “App Is Damaged and Can’t Be Opened” on Mac

Google Wallet on Android Wants to Replace Your Real Wallet

Wyze Now Lets You Turn Cameras Into Home Security Systems

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The iPod touch is rapidly selling out all over the world

If you had hoped to buy an iPod touch before Apple sent the iPod to the great Apple Store in the sky we’re afraid to say you’re probably too late. Apple only announced on Tuesday that the iPod touch was discontinued and would only be sold while su…

How to Install Free HEVC Codecs on Windows 11 (for H.265 Video)