Apple has confirmed that developers can now release unlisted apps on iPhone, iPad and Mac that cannot be found without a direct link. Unlisted apps — which do not appear in App Store search results, categories, recommendations, or other listings — w…
Lees meerJanuary 30, 1995: Apple Computer launches the Newton MessagePad 120, the first truly great device in an unfairly maligned product line. Coming 18 months after the original Newton MessagePad, the upgraded PDA packs more power — and truly shines once …
Lees meerIf you always wanted to learn another language, now’s the time to do it. Not only is the start of the new year the perfect time to invest in yourself, but right now is your last chance to grab a lifetime all-language subscription to the award-winnin…
Lees meerJanuary 29, 1990: Apple CEO John Sculley appoints Michael H. Spindler as the company’s new chief operating officer. Nicknamed “The Diesel” on account of his work ethic, Spindler’s new job continues his upward trajectory at Apple. Three years later, …
Lees meerThis week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Will Apple blow our minds (and our wallets) with a devastating blitz of new hardware in 2022? Signs point to yes. This week we’re discussing the latest rumors about new Apple gear coming this year — and trying not…
Lees meerA good PDF editor is a tool you need whether you’re in school, at work or just trying to tweak something you downloaded. PDF Expert is an award-winning Mac app that lets you use PDFs as easily as if they were Pages docs. Sound promising? If so, you …
Lees meerThere are strangers in the house on this week’s Servant, the Apple TV+ show about the absurd goings on in a Philadelphia townhouse. Writer Tony Basgallop and director/producer M. Night Shyamalan continue to reap rich rewards from showing what it loo…
Lees meerJanuary 28, 1978: Apple Computer occupies its first custom-built office, giving the company a bespoke business center to house its growing operations. A full 15 years before One Infinite Loop, and almost 40 before Apple Park’s stunning “spaceship” l…
Lees meerThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration worked out a compromise that will let AT&T and Verizon deploy their new C-band 5G near airports without it interfering with instruments on airplanes. While that’s good news for iPhone users who want fast cell…
Lees meerApple TV+’s newest comedy The Afterparty is a lifeless, listless and laughless murder mystery in seven parts told by dozens of narrators. The premise is novel: Each episode, the first three of which premiere Friday, parodies a different storytelling…
Lees meerApple moved more smartphones during the holiday 2021 quarter than any competitor. It outsold Samsung, its nearest competitor, by over 20%. That said, the number of iPhones that shipped during Q4 2021 was down a bit year over year. iPhone in the Q4 2…
Lees meerThis week the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America recognized Apple TV+ content with a pile of award nominations — five in the DGA Awards and four in the PGA Awards, both set to take place in March. DGA Awards nominations fo…
Lees meerFor the first time ever, Apple TV+ has offered the first episode of an Apple Original series — the crime comedy The Afterparty — on YouTube, where you can watch it in full for free. That’s a promotional angle we haven’t seen before from the Cupertin…
Lees meerSoon you’ll be able use an emoji to show that your battery is low. Or that you’re melting, are feeling ambivalent or patriotic, or getting teary-eyed. This is because the crop of fresh emoji approved in fall 2021 will debut when iOS 15.4 does. Then …
Lees meerOn Fridays it’s fun to focus on computer setups with entertaining features whenever possible. Sometimes it’s seriously vintage gear. Or it could be wacky decor. Once in a while, an exotic location pops up. Today we found one where a brand new M1 Pro…
Lees meeriOS and iPadOS 15 bring a number of big improvements to FaceTime — including voice isolation and the ability to blur your background during video calls like you can on Zoom and other video calling platforms. We’ll show you how to enable the backgrou…
Lees meerSick of losing your iPhone under all the clutter on your desk? Laut’s gorgeous Free Stand ensures your smartphone is always easy to see so you don’t miss another notification. It’s also great for hands-free FaceTime calls. The Free Stand is made fro…
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Lees meerApple this week rolled out its first tvOS 15.4 beta for Apple TV, which brings an improved video player with a built-in “Up Next” queue. The update also allows users to connect to captive Wi-Fi networks for the first time. The changes come after App…
Lees meerApple on Thursday rolled out its first iOS 15.4 beta adding the ability to use Face ID with a mask for the first time. Since then, tests carried out by developers have uncovered some additional (and important) tidbits. Here’s what you need to know. …
Lees meerApple’s new iOS 15.4 beta eliminates a bug that prevents third-party apps from using iPhone 13 Pro’s super-smooth ProMotion feature. Until now, apps not made by Apple have been restricted to a 60Hz refresh rate on the company’s newest flagship smart…
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