{$lblSkipToContent|ucfirst}

Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi Drive India’s Tablet Market to 15% Growth in Q1 2025

vrijdag 16 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

India’s tablet market posted a strong 15% year-on-year growth in Q1 2025, with Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi leading the charge. Premium devices and 5G connectivity drove demand, reflecting a shift in consumer preference toward high-performance and fut…

Lees meer

Apple Patent Suggests Future Devices Could Use Mid-Air-Gestures

vrijdag 16 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

According to a new patent application, Apple wants to teach your devices to read mid-air gestures. Apple’s latest patent filing replaces cameras with tiny radio sensors. Two Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) sensors sit beside each antenna insid…

Lees meer

Huawei HarmonyOS PC Boots Faster Than macOS

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Huawei's new HarmonyOS PC is setting benchmarks with its lightning-fast startup, outperforming both macOS and Windows. In early tests, HarmonyOS PC powers up in just one second—or less—offering immediate usability with no lag between pressing the po…

Lees meer

Apple Debuts CarPlay Ultra Without Phasing Out Existing CarPlay

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple officially launched CarPlay Ultra, its next-generation in-car infotainment platform, marking a new phase for iPhone integration in vehicles. The system debuts exclusively in new Aston Martin models across the U.S. and Canada, offering deeper v…

Lees meer

Apple Just Won’t Approve Fortnite, While iOS Offers Fake Games

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple continues to stall Fortnite’s return to the App Store even as blatant knockoffs remain publicly available. The delay has reignited frustration among fans and industry leaders, who now point to fake versions of Fortnite clones riddled with ads …

Lees meer

iOS 18.5 Brings Satellite Support to iPhone 13

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has extended satellite connectivity to the iPhone 13 lineup with the release of iOS 18.5, allowing users to access carrier-supported satellite services for the first time. Until now, this feature was exclusive to iPhone 14 and newer models. Th…

Lees meer

Patreon Already Supports iOS Third-Party Payments

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Patreon has officially updated its iOS app to support third-party payments, taking full advantage of the recent court ruling in Epic Games v. Apple. The decision struck down Apple’s longstanding control over in-app purchases, opening a path for plat…

Lees meer

iOS App Confirms Grok 3.5 Is Imminent

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

New evidence from the Grok iOS app confirms that Grok 3.5 is on the verge of release. Configuration files now list “grok_3_5” alongside previous models like “grok_3_2” and the current public release, “grok_3_1.” The updated files also include a new …

Lees meer

Microsoft Ad: Windows 11 ARM PCs Faster Than MacBook (macOS)

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Microsoft’s latest marketing push for “Copilot+ PCs” revives a year-old claim that the newest Snapdragon X Elite, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 and Ryzen AI laptops are “up to 58 percent faster” than Apple’s M3-based MacBook Air in Cinebench 2024 multi-…

Lees meer

iOS 18.5 is Causing Major Issues on iPhone

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released iOS 18.5 this week. And if you judged it by the official notes, you’d think the big deal was a new “Pride Harmony” wallpaper. But users who installed the update are talking about something else entirely: bugs, overheating, broken feat…

Lees meer

Foxconn Wins Approval for New Apple Chip Plant in India

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Foxconn has secured approval from the Indian government to build a new semiconductor assembly and testing plant in Uttar Pradesh, expanding its footprint in India amid Apple's growing shift away from China. The $433 million project is a joint ventur…

Lees meer

Apple Is Playing Dirty To Retain App Store Payments

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple faces renewed criticism for using scare tactics against developers who adopt third-party payment systems in the EU. Forced by the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to allow external purchases, Apple now displays warning labels on such apps. The warnin…

Lees meer

Can I Install Windows 11 24H2 on a MacBook Without TPM? How To Do It

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

To install Windows 11 24H2 on a MacBook without TPM, you need to first install Windows 10 using Boot Camp Assistant, then upgrade to Windows 11 through a workaround that bypasses TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM checks. Since Macs lack TPM chips and Boot C…

Lees meer

1.5 Years with the Apple Watch Series 9: Is It Time to Upgrade?

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

I’ve spent quite a bit of time with the Apple Watch Series 9, and today I want to discuss whether it’s time to upgrade. Look, I know there’s nothing more exciting than getting to open a brand new Apple product. The company is the trendsetter when it…

Lees meer

iPad Charging Slowly? Check These 6 Causes and Solutions

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

One of the major selling points of large phones is bigger batteries. For tablets, that's an order of magnitude truer. However, that much power requires chargers up to the task. If you have noticed your iPad has been charging slowly lately, check the…

Lees meer

Weekly App Finder: Cut and Paste in Finder With Command X

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

When moving/cutting files, pictures, text, or basically anything, Windows users have the Control + X shortcut. Linux distributions work just the same. In macOS, you can use Command + X to cut text and images, too, but not with files in Finder. Well,…

Lees meer

Apple’s Foldable iPhone May Include Hole-Punch Display

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s first foldable iPhone may feature a hole-punch camera on its external display, according to recent leaks from a source within its supply chain. The internal screen will reportedly use under-display camera technology, while Touch ID will retu…

Lees meer

Apple Watch 2025 Pride Edition Band Now Available In Stores

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

As part of its annual celebration of Pride Month in June, Apple has released the 2025 Pride Edition Sport Band for Apple Watch, now available at Apple Store locations across the U.S. and select international markets. Apple introduced the new ban…

Lees meer

Trump Disapproves of Apple Shifting Its Production to India

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Apple’s decision to expand its manufacturing operations in India, saying he told CEO Tim Cook to stop building products there and focus on US-based production. Speaking during a state visit to Qatar, Tru…

Lees meer

Fix “Unknown Part” Error After Updating to iOS 18/18.5

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

After an update, it's not uncommon to go digging through our devices, searching for new features. In some cases, though, you may find unpleasant surprises. Some users reported finding an "Unknown Part" warning after updating their iPhones to iOS 18.…

Lees meer

Apple Developer App Updates With WWDC 2025 iMessage Stickers

donderdag 15 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has updated its Developer app ahead of WWDC 2025, and while the app itself remains mostly unchanged for now, one noticeable addition stands out: a fresh set of animated iMessage stickers tied to this year’s conference. The update, version 1…

Lees meer

Internet - WiFi • e-mail • Software • Hardware • Reparatie • (Geheugen - SSD) Upgrades • Advies • Netwerken • Routers • Beheer op afstand (Teamviewer) • Onderhoud (Online Backup's) • Data Recovery • OSX Server • Synology NAS • Bootcamp - Parallels - VMWare

• 20 jaar ervaring •