ZAGG’s US$79.99 powerstation plus — available now at ZAGG.com, apple.com, and, soon, in Apple retail stores — is an extremely handy accessory for frequent travelers who use certain Apple devices. Those devices include iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, …
Lees meerApple has released tvOS 16.1.1 update for the new third-generation Apple TV 4K. It fixes an issue that could cause the Apple TV to be unable to install apps. tvOS 16.1.1 for the third gen Apple TV 4K can be downloaded by going to the Settings app …
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Lees meerApple has filed for a patent (number 11500538) for a “keyless keyboard with force sensing and haptic feedback” for Macs, iPads, and perhaps even standalone keyboards for use with desktops. About the patent Traditional computing input devices, such a…
Lees meerAssurant — a global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases — has revealed an approximated $970 million was returned to U.S. consumers in the third quarter of 2022 through mobile device trade-in and up…
Lees meerThe $49.99 vArmor, which I’ve tested with the iPhone 14 Pro Max, is a rugged case that Vena claims exceeds the military drop-test standard to protect from an unexpected drop or impact. The folks at Vena say its Dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU with…
Lees meerAs the World Cup kicks off, hosts Brendan Hunt, actor and co-creator of the multi-Emmy Award-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, and Rebecca Lowe, NBC Sports host, will follow the tournament on After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe, a…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11496723) for “automatically capturing a moment.” It involves being able to capture pics or videos with your iPhone’s camera — even if it means doing so virtually. About the patent Today’s electronic devices p…
Lees meerApple has released macOS Ventura 13.0.1. It’s a maintenance release that fixes two security vulnerabilities. According to Apple, the glitches were: “A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution” and “AA r…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11494160) for “methods and systems for manipulating audio properties of objects.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality device. About the patent The patent generally rel…
Lees meerApple recently announced that it’s increasing the monthly price of a subscription to Apple TV+ from US$4.99 to $6.99. This 40% price hike is the first time the streamer has raised its price since launching in 2019. The platform’s $4.99 sticker price…
Lees meerSome folks (including me) think that Apple is getting greedier. As noted by 9to5Mac, two developers and security researchers who identify themselves as “Mysk” have raised privacy concerns about the App Store getting more ads. More specifically, the …
Lees meerApple has filed for a patent (number 11488352) for “modeling a geographical space for a computer-generated reality experience.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/mixed reality headset. About the patent filing In the paten…
Lees meerLet the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 11490397) for “power saving for pedestrian user equipment in vehicular communication systems.” Background of the patent The patent relates to wireless devices, and more partic…
Lees meerIn his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is working on a project to simplify the “Hey Siri” trigger phrase to just “Siri.” He says the company has been working on the change for several months and—if all goes to plan—h…
Lees meerEve Systems has announced compatibility with Matter for three of its Thread-enabled smart home products. The latest models of the smart plug Eve Energy (U.S. & Canada, Europe, U.K., and Australia), the contact sensor Eve Door & Window and the motio…
Lees meerApple wants to further improve Bluetooth performance on its various devices. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number 20220353831) for “distributed and synchronized Bluetooth scan across multiple devices for faster Bluetooth.” About the patent …
Lees meerNew research enabled by CareEvolution’s research platform indicates commercially available wearable devices such as the Apple Watch show promise for monitoring and forecasting population changes in COVID-19 activity and infection rates up to 12 days…
Lees meerAs noted by Vox’s Recode, US Senator Elizabeth Warren penned the country’s top antitrust enforcers — Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and Jonathan Kanter, who heads up the antitrust division of the Department of Justice — asking th…
Lees meerThe Pixelmator Team has released Pixelmator Pro 3.1, an update of its image editor designed exclusively for the Mac. The new version adds macOS Ventura and AVIF image support. Pixelmator Pro 3.1 also sports faster document opening experience, a new …
Lees meerTwelve South has debuted the HoverBar Tower, a “tower of power” for workouts and hands-free iPad use. It launches today as an Apple retail exclusive. The HoverBar Tower is an US$129.99 flexible floor stand for the iPad that’s designed for use with A…
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