July 28, 2012: Apple buys biometrics company AuthenTec, acquiring the technology that will power future authentication and secure payments initiatives. With a price tag of $356 million, the deal gives Apple the right to use AuthenTec hardware, softw…
Lees meerKosovo’s foreign minister Meliza Haradinaj recently wrote to Tim Cook to ask Apple to make changes to Apple Maps to reflect a disputed border with Serbia. Haradinaj’s letter notes that: “The Apple Maps service does not show the Republic or Kosovo in…
Lees meerThere might be more streaming services than ever, but Netflix seems like it’s continuing to maintain momentum in the age of Disney+, HBO+, and others. According to a new report by Sensor Tower, Netflix was the second-most downloaded iOS app in the A…
Lees meerThe iPad mini has a 7.9-inch screen surrounded by bezels. Big ones. So a concept artist drew up some images that show how much smaller this tablet could be with an edge-to-edge display. The result is a device that’s nearly 20% smaller. But Apple mig…
Lees meerIf you’ve already updated to the iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 public betas, you have an opportunity to help ensure they are as stable as can be by the time they roll out to everyone this fall. Found a bug? Report it to Apple to increase the chances of it bei…
Lees meerApple TV+ and Oprah Winfrey on Monday announced a new series to explore racism and other relevant topics. The goal of the The Oprah Conversation is to offer perspective on a range of topics shaping our world, and reveal gripping stories of human con…
Lees meerThe Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable comes at a price that should make even the most devoted Mac fan blink. At $129, it’s at least $50 more than comparable cables. Not everything Apple sells is extraordinarily expensive. But it’s undeniable that the co…
Lees meeriOS 14 gives us the ability to “pin” important contacts and group chats inside the Messages app for the first time. Pinned conversations stay at the top of the list so that they’re always easy to access. Here’s how to use them. Keeping track of your…
Lees meerVMware tech support recommends users of VMware Fusion not install the latest version of macOS, released July 15. The combination inevitably crashes the Mac they’re running on. VMware Fusion makes it easy to run Windows or Linux apps right alongside …
Lees meerIt’s a great time to pick up a 2019 MacBook Pro, with B&H Photo offering up to $500 off 13-inch models. And Cult of Mac can help make yours even more affordable. We pay great prices for used Apple computers (and other Apple devices) — and we make th…
Lees meerAdobe added Refine Edge Brush to Photoshop on iPad on Monday. Already a major feature of the desktop version, it allows users to select the edges of subjects covered in hair or fur, or with other very complex shapes. In addition, the iPadOS version …
Lees meerImages posted to Chinese social media depict what could be the notch and display for the upcoming iPhone 12’s 5.4-inch model. It’s tough to tell too much from the picture. However, if accurate, it contradicts previous reports that Apple could reduce…
Lees meerPick up Apple’s most portable powerhouse at a big discount today. B&H Photo is now offering up to $500 off new 13-inch MacBook Pro units (2019), with a bunch of discounted models to choose from. With a newer 13-inch MacBook Pro now on the market, th…
Lees meerThe U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee testimony from the CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google won’t kick off until Wednesday. But NYU Professor Scott Galloway is giving an advance look at what he thinks the executives could be asked…
Lees meerAmazon is slashing prices on a bunch of the hottest Beats headphones for a limited time only. You can save up to $129.96, with Solo3, Solo Pro, Powerbeats Pro, and new Powerbeats headphones all on sale. Bag yours before the discounts disappear. Save…
Lees meerApple could (possibly) debut its new iMac refresh as soon as this week. But those waiting for the much-rumored iMac redesign and Apple Silicon integration are likely to be waiting for a bit longer. The suggestion that Apple will update the iMac was …
Lees meerApple TV+ picked up two Daytime Emmy awards over the weekend, including “Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Program” for Ghostwriter and “Outstanding Single Camera Editing” for Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10. While two wins is only a f…
Lees meerUpdate: The hearing will now take place on Wednesday, July 29 at midday ET. It can be live-streamed here. Tim Cook’s testimony in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee antitrust investigation has reportedly been postponed, according to CNBC. T…
Lees meerTensions will ramp up between the United States and the Soviet Union in the second season of For All Mankind, a trailer for the Apple Original’s second season suggests. Check it out below. Posted over the weekend, the 70-second trailer — set to the …
Lees meerJuly 26, 2005: Apple debuts the opaque white iBook G4, the last of its laptops to launch under the iBook name. The portable computer adds Apple’s scrolling trackpad for the first time. It also incorporates Bluetooth 2.0 as a standard feature, and be…
Lees meerGoing to the movie theater is out of the question these days. So instead, why not just make every wall into a cinema-ready screen? That’s exactly what you can do with this compact 1080p projector. The PIQO Powerful 1080p Mini Projector throws a mass…
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