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Brand Loyalty Gap Between Apple and Samsung Is Starting to Close

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s dominance in brand loyalty is no longer growing. After hitting a peak of 94% in 2023, the share of iPhone owners who chose another iPhone fell to 89% in 2024 and remained there into 2025. Meanwhile, Samsung has slowly but steadily gained gro…

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Preview Not Working in Finder on macOS 15.5? Here’s How to Fix It

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The Preview pane in Finder provides a quick look at the contents of a file or folder with a small preview image and metadata about the file. It can be especially useful for photographers and video editors who need to quickly sort through files at on…

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How to Switch Regions to Play Fortnite on iPhone

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Want to play Fortnite on your iPhone but can’t find it in the App Store? That’s because Fortnite is currently only available on the App Store in the United States and through the Epic Games Store in the European Union. If you're outside these region…

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This iOS Trick Instantly Made My Lock Screen Look 10x Cooler

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

For years, the iPhone’s home and lock screens stayed pretty much the same, until iOS 14 and iOS 16 shook things up. With iOS 14, users finally got the chance to personalize the home screen by using custom app icons via the Shortcuts app. Then, iOS 1…

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How Stolen iPhones from the West End Up in China’s Tech Markets

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The Feiyang Times building, known locally as the “stolen iPhone building,” has become a key hub in a global supply chain that moves devices from Western streets to China’s tech markets and beyond. On the fourth floor of the Feiyang Times building…

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Get AirPods Pro 2 for $50 Less: Limited Time Amazon Deal

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Here's a deal you won't want to miss. You can currently save $50 on a pair of new AirPods Pro 2 on Amazon. That brings the price down from the regular $249 to just $199. That's pretty great for the value you get, so grab these now for yourself or a …

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Save $350 on a 15-inch M3 Macbook Air (24/512GB) at Amazon

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you need a new laptop, you can currently save $350 on a 15-inch M3 MacBook Air. That means that instead of the regular price of $1699, you can get it for only $1349. This is an unbeatable deal for such a power-packed device offering incredible va…

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Apple Swift Now Runs Things 3 Cloud Sync System

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Things Cloud, the synchronization backbone of the award-winning Things 3 task manager, has undergone a complete rewrite, now powered entirely by Apple’s Swift programming language. Cultured Code, the company behind Things, has transitioned its serve…

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Apple’s SVP Deirdre O’Brien Ranks 67th on Fortune

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail + People, Deirdre O’Brien, has been ranked 67th on Fortune’s 2025 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business. This marks her seventh consecutive appearance on the list, underscoring her enduring influence in …

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5 Best Live Wallpapers for Mac in 2025 (That Don’t Kill Performance)

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A live wallpaper for Mac is also called a dynamic wallpaper. However, it doesn’t continuously change; rather, it transforms in appearance according to the time of day. This has a negligible impact on system performance, so you can enjoy the aestheti…

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Best AirPlay 2 Compatible TVs in 2025

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

AirPlay 2 has become the standard for wireless streaming in the Apple ecosystem. It lets you beam content straight from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your TV, whether it’s a YouTube video, Apple Music playlist, or screen mirroring for presentations. …

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Best PlayStation 2 Emulators for iOS in 2025

woensdag 21 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Do you remember the PlayStation 2? Of course, you do. It’s hard to forget one of the best-selling consoles of all time. You probably spent hours of your childhood playing Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid 3, Shadow of the Colossus, a…

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Fortnite Is Back on App Store For iOS After 5 Years

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Fortnite has returned to Apple’s U.S. App Store after a five-year standoff between Epic Games and Apple. The popular battle royale game is once again available for download on iPhones and iPads, marking a major moment in one of the most closely watc…

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Apple’s New Smartglasses Could Change Focus with a Tap

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has secured a new patent: US12306472B1, that outlines an advanced tunable lens system for future smartglasses. This invention lets users adjust the optical focus of their lenses electronically, without physical movement, by controlling layered…

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Apple’s New Patent Brings Advanced Position Sensors

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has been granted a new utility patent: US12307046B1, detailing advanced position sensors for use in MacBooks, foldable devices, and robotic systems. These sensors aim to improve how devices understand and respond to the movement of their flexi…

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Gemini Live Is Coming to Chrome on macOS

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Google is integrating Gemini and Gemini Live into Chrome on macOS and Windows. The announcement came today during the Google I/O 2025 event, where the company unveiled its next phase of AI-powered browsing. This update embeds Gemini directly int…

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Best Auto Clickers for Mac in 2025

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Finding a good auto clicker on Mac isn’t as straightforward as on Windows. The Mac ecosystem has fewer third-party tools, and its tighter security restrictions make it harder for some apps to work as intended. There are still plenty of options out t…

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Apple to Open AI Models to Developers Ahead of WWDC

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is preparing to give third-party developers access to its proprietary AI models, marking a major shift in how apps can integrate with Apple Intelligence. The company will announce this move at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June…

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Weekly App Finder: Block Spam Call Number Ranges on iPhone

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have all had issues with robocallers at some point. Be it debt collectors or unrequested salespeople, there are days when dozens of unsolicited calls reach our phones. And they all come from different numbers, so blocking one doesn't work for the…

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Google Search app gets “AI mode” on iOS

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Google is rolling out a powerful new AI Mode in its Search app on iOS, aiming to turn everyday queries into intelligent conversations. This move builds on the success of AI Overviews, which have already changed how people interact with Search. The n…

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Apple Confirms WWDC 2025 Schedule: Keynote Set for June 9

dinsdag 20 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has confirmed the full schedule for WWDC 2025. The annual developer event begins June 9 with a live keynote and continues through June 13. This year’s conference will spotlight the next wave of software updates across Apple’s platforms and off…

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