Both of Apple’s latest laptops — the M2 MacBook Air and the M2 MacBook Pro — run on the same powerful new chip. With only a $100 difference between the two, what exactly sets them apart? Does the new MacBook Pro live up to its “pro” name, or is the…
Lees meerMac is not the preferred platform for most gamers, but Metal 3 in macOS Ventura shows Apple hasn’t given up. And iPadOS 16 is getting support for a wider range of game controllers. These are just a couple of gaming features Apple is bringing to Mac …
Lees meerThe WWDC 2022 keynote was a blizzard of features and exciting announcements. As in past years, I ended up with two pages of drawings in my notebook. I sketched out the biggest new features coming to iOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9. And then ther…
Lees meerEverything old is new again, eventually. Music from the 1990s. Fashion from the 1980s. Facial hair from the 1970s. And now floppy disks, an important storage medium from the closing decades of the last century. They’ve returned in the form of an App…
Lees meerApple showcased an impressive lineup of improvements to Focus modes at WWDC22 Monday. They include Focus-linked custom Lock Screens, set-up suggestions, new filters and more. The upgrades should provide users with customized ways to cut down on dist…
Lees meerFolks noticed Monday that the new iOS 16 beta for developers contains a tantalizing clue about an unknown, unreleased HomePod. Could it be a new version of the discontinued large HomePod Apple dropped in favor of the better-selling HomePod mini? Unr…
Lees meerThe Lightning port’s days are numbered. The EU government has settled on a plan that will require all new phones and tablets to have a USB-C port, including iPhone. But is seems Apple saw the writing on the wall and is already getting ready to switc…
Lees meerFollowing the WWDC 2022 opening keynote Monday, Apple honored exceptional apps and games via the 2022 Apple Design Awards. In the ceremony, the company selected iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS app nominees that “demonstrated outstanding technical achi…
Lees meerJune 7, 1993: Apple debuts the PowerBook 180c, a solid upgrade that brings a world of dazzling colors to the company’s laptop line. The 180c’s big improvement over the grayscale PowerBook 180, which launched the previous October, is its active-matri…
Lees meerAnyone with an eye on the newly announced MacBook Air or 13-inch MacBook Pro should be aware that they have a limitation: each supports only a single external monitor. It seems that’s all the Apple M2 processor can handle. But the same is true for M…
Lees meerWhether you primarily use the internet for casual browsing or work remotely full-time, you have data that needs protection. Unfortunately, even your simple browsing data is worth something to companies and trackers. And without the proper equipment,…
Lees meerApple is further improving the camera experience on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro series in iOS 16 with the addition of foreground blur in portrait photos and improved Cinematic mode. The enhancements will be exclusive to Apple’s 2021 iPhone lineu…
Lees meerReputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple’s AR/VR headset will only start shipping in Q2 2023 as its development has been affected by the lockdown in China. The company could announce the product at a special media event in January next ye…
Lees meerCredit to Apple: The company managed to sneak some real surprises past the leakers and tipsters. Several reveals during Monday’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote came as a shock to everyone. There’s a new MacBook no one was expecting, a way t…
Lees meerIf passwords are the bane of your life, Apple’s got some good news. The company just introduced Passkeys, a new biometric system that can’t be phished, stolen or compromised. “We’ve helped create a next-generation credential that’s more secure, easi…
Lees meerThe iPhone’s Dictation feature that lets you enter text just by speaking gets even simpler in the upcoming iOS 16 by combining voice and text input. And it won’t even be necessary to enter punctuation. The phone will handle that on its own. iPhone D…
Lees meerYour Mac might be able to do a lot more than what you’re using it for. You might already be browsing and working, but it can do so much more if you have apps that put your hardware to use. The Complete Utility Pro Lifetime Mac Bundle is a nine-app d…
Lees meerAmong the many new products and features Apple showcased at WWDC22 came news of a revamped Home app for the HomeKit smart-home platform. Arriving with iOS 16 later this year, the app is rebuilt from the ground up. Apple said it will be more efficien…
Lees meerWith iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, their latest camera continuity feature upgrades your video calls by bringing the camera in your iPhone to the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerWhile the new MacBook Air dominated speculation about Apple hardware launches leading up to WWDC22, another powerful M2 machine slipped in a side door at the event. Against expectations, Apple rolled out the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with the powe…
Lees meerApple just unveiled an ambitious new update to CarPlay that powers the entire instrument cluster. Highlighted at the WWDC22 keynote on Monday, the new CarPlay goes way beyond music and maps and dives deep into a car’s controls and user interface. Ne…
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