Apple seems to be reviving plans to build a $1 billion data center in Athenry, Ireland. It looked like the project was dead after Apple said in 2018 that “delays in the approval process” forced it to make other plans. But the company has now submitt…
Lees meerBig upgrades for the MacBook Pro and iPad mini are still on track for a 2021 release. A new entry-level iPad, aimed primarily at students, will also appear this year, according to a new report. Apple is said to be fully focused on new iPhone and App…
Lees meerApple’s next-generation iPhone lineup will pack an improved Ultra Wide camera with autofocus, according to one reliable analyst. The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max models are expected to get the upgrade first. Unlike the Wide and Telephoto cameras ins…
Lees meerSomeday, Apple could make tablets as large as the biggest MacBooks. The company is reportedly investigating making super size iPad models with displays larger than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to a reliable source for insider info. “I’m told th…
Lees meerJune 27, 1997: The last day of another disappointing quarter brings an end to CEO Gil Amelio’s 500 days running Apple. The $56 million quarterly loss contributes to an overall deficit of $1.6 billion during Amelio’s reign. The slump effectively wipe…
Lees meerEveryone needs a solid virtual private network. We spend more time online than ever, and using a VPN is the secret to keeping your private data protected, your online banking secure, and staying protected from hackers — especially when using public …
Lees meerNothing screams summer more than sweet, sticky popsicles. And Casetify, a purveyor of durable and vibrant cases, just launched a Color Pop line that will make your iPhone look like a popsicle — but without the mess. If you want a pop of color for yo…
Lees meerI’m too terrified to put the iOS 15 beta on my iPhone. Luckily, Cult of Mac writer Ed Hardy isn’t afraid to sacrifice his smartphone’s stability — and maybe his sanity. He’s been selflessly testing the next-gen operating system to evaluate the chang…
Lees meerJune 26, 2008: Apple sends an email to developers, calling for software to be distributed in the forthcoming App Store. Devs around the world greet the news with excitement. They hurry to submit their apps and get in on the looming App Store gold ru…
Lees meerThere are two universal truths in life: 1) We will always want the latest iPhone, no matter how perfectly fine the one we currently have is. And 2) You can never have enough chargers. Never underestimate the luxury of always having your devices char…
Lees meerWhen iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 finds their way to the masses in the fall, one upgrade may be easy to miss. Hotspot connections made from iPhones and iPads will feature the stronger WPA3 security protocol, making those mini networks more secure and harder…
Lees meerLorne Michaels’ parody/homage to musicals will soon leap onto Apple TV+. Schmigadoon! is loaded with big names singing and dancing, and it’ll premier on July 16. Apple released the hilarious first trailer for the series. Watch it now. To be clear, t…
Lees meerScott Landon relives the worst trauma of his childhood on this week’s episode of Lisey’s Story, the Stephen King miniseries on Apple TV+. It’s his turn to go back to the foundational horrors that propel him. And what he finds is ugly indeed. Lisey’s…
Lees meerIf you love your Logitech mouse as much as I do, you probably hate jamming it unceremoniously into your suitcase. So undignified! And yet, if you’re like me, you likely depend on your mouse. For me, it’s crucial if I want to remain comfortable and a…
Lees meerApple TV+ has another hagiographic documentary for you, and this one proves just as insubstantial as its last aimless doc. It’s called Who Are You, Charlie Brown?, and it premieres today on Apple’s streaming service. Unfortunately, if you were hopin…
Lees meerElago, based in San Diego, has added two sleek aluminum MagSafe-compatible iPhone charging stands to the Cult of Mac Store. What’s great about them? They make it easy to keep using your favorite gadget while it rapidly charges, sitting upright on th…
Lees meeriPadOS 15 lets applications request more than the usual amount of RAM. This removes a limitation in iOS 14 that kept apps from taking full advantage of the 2021 iPad Pro models with more RAM than any of their predecessors. The iPadOS version that’s …
Lees meerIf you remember your early iPhone 1 being a speed demon compared to today’s models then you’re in for a real surprise. A head-to-head comparison between the 2007 iPhone and the 2020 version shows just how pokey the original one was at even basic tas…
Lees meerTwitter announced via tweet the other day it has updated its iOS app to allow users to quickly and easily share tweets to their Instagram Stories. It’s now nearly a one-click operation, but not quite. Naturally, users have always been able to take a…
Lees meerSure, it may be overstating things to call Redditor gnophy a former “Mac hater.” After all, he only said he used to be “anti-Mac” and he “couldn’t get along with the OS.” Well, good news for Apple. He’s finally been assimilated. And it only took man…
Lees meerOn Thursday, the Opera browser released a major update for Mac, Windows, and Linux, known as “R5.” Its top new features include a popout functionality for video calls, shareable pinboards and four added streaming music services. Opera announced the …
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