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10 Best Wallpapers for iPhone and Mac in 2025

zondag 30 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Picking a new Home Screen should be easy, right? It is, until you realize you’re still undecided even after wasting 20 minutes scrolling through your Photos app. You want wallpapers that look good, feels fresh, and actually makes your iPhone and Mac…

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Apple Donates to Support Relief Efforts After Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake

zondag 30 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed condolences to those impacted by the recent earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. In a social media post, he said that Apple is giving support to relief efforts on the ground. The company has not disclosed the amount o…

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Apple Invests $1 Billion in AI Hardware to Improve Siri and Compete in the AI Race

zondag 30 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is making big investments in artificial intelligence to catch up with competitors like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, who have made strides in generative AI and large language models. Despite being an early player in AI with Siri's launch in 2…

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Apple’s M5 iPad Pro Nears Launch, Plans Even Better Version for 2027

zondag 30 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is preparing to release its next-generation iPad Pro, which is set to have the M5 chip. The new models, called J817, J818, J820, and J821, are currently in late testing and are on track for production in the second half of 2025. These devices …

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Apple MacBook Pro Redesign in 2026 to Feature OLED Display and Thinner Build

zondag 30 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Mark Gurman has shared updates on Apple’s plans for its MacBook Pro lineup and silicon upgrades. The MacBook Pro is set to get the M5 chip later this year, likely around the same time of year as the M4 chip in 2024 and the M3 in 2023. The new chip i…

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iOS 19, macOS 16 Will Bring Big Changes Beyond Just a New Look

zondag 30 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is reportedly planning a big redesign for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, according to Mark Gurman. The updates are said to bring major changes to both the look and functionality of the software. Internally, the project is called "Solarium," …

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Samsung May Beat Apple to 2nm A20 Chips in 2026

zaterdag 29 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Samsung may take the lead over Apple in the race to bring 2nm chipsets to smartphones. Reports say that Samsung's Exynos 2600, built on its 2nm fabrication process, could arrive with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. On the other hand, Apple's 2n…

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iOS 19 vs. iOS 7: Comparing Apple’s Most Dramatic Design Changes

zaterdag 29 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Arriving in June 2025, iOS 19 is speculated to be the biggest design overhaul since iOS 7. With sky-high expectations, it would be interesting to see how iOS 19 stacks up against its predecessors. Also, let's explore how much iOS has changed over th…

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Nugget 5.0 iOS Delivers Video-Based/Animated Wallpapers, but There’s a Catch

zaterdag 29 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A new application known as Nugget allows you to use animated/video-based wallpapers on your iOS device along with a variety of other customization options. In the battle between Android and Apple, those on the dark side (Android's) have always shown…

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M5 MacBook Pro: Everything We Know About the Next-Gen Mac

zaterdag 29 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

With Mac recently completing the transition to M4, Apple began mass-producing the M5 chips earlier this year. Since then, rumors that the MacBook Pro will be the first to sport the new chipset have been making rounds online. With a potential rollout…

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Why Every Vision Pro Competitor Looks Like an Apple Clone

zaterdag 29 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s Vision Pro may not have been the first mixed-reality headset, but it certainly set the standard for what it should look like. Ever since it debuted, nearly every competitor has released or teased a headset that looks eerily similar to Apple'…

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5 Features iOS 18.4 Won’t Have

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

While you can't please everybody, apparently it's quite possible to upset everybody. Half of the iOS 18 users hate the OS for its instability and lack of novelties — besides Apple Intelligence. The other half was actually eager for Apple Intelligenc…

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Vivo Vision vs. Apple Vision Pro: A Side-by-Side Comparison

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

China's Vivo just unveiled its first-ever mixed-reality headset: the Vivo Vision. The name and overall design closely mirror the Apple Vision Pro that was released in June 2023, making it look like a near replica. Also, Vivo adopted Apple's terminol…

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What Happens to Third-Party App Icons in iOS 19’s Circular UI?

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

iOS 19 is rumored to replace the familiar squircles with circular app icons, raising concerns about how third-party app icons will adapt. At a glance, it might seem like a minor aesthetic shift, but it's not. Many in the community would agree with m…

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What Comes After iOS 18.4? Expected Features and Release Timeline

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple just dropped the iOS 18.4 RC, with the stable release expected in April. But you’re probably already looking ahead to iOS 18.5. Normally, this late in the iOS cycle, you'd focus on the iOS 19 preview coming this summer. However, Apple has been…

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Could Apple Ever Make a Retro Mac Like the Lumon Terminal Pro?

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has added the Lumon Terminal Pro, a fictional computer from Severance, to its Mac lineup on the official website. It features a retro-futuristic design with thick bezels, a blue keyboard, and a trackball for navigation. Although it appears alo…

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More Than Recipes: 5 Best Apps for Foodies on iOS

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

There’s no denying that technology plays a major role in your life, even when it comes to food. Whether you want to lose weight, eat healthier, or explore new recipes, there’s an app for that. I’ve put together a list of my top 5 apps, including som…

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How to Set WhatsApp as Your iPhone’s Default Calling and Messaging App

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

With iOS 18.2, you can now set third-party apps as the default for calls and messages on your iPhone. WhatsApp has just released an update to support this feature, allowing you to make it your default app for calls and texts. When you tap a phone…

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10 Alternative Wallpapers to the Viral Light Switch One

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Remember the viral light switch wallpaper that made rounds online a few months ago? Surprisingly, it’s still trending. While I agree that it’s a fun little trick, it gets old (and boring) pretty fast. And, honestly, there are plenty of other ways to…

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Apple Really Needs To Get Its Product Color Confusion Sorted Out

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has a long tradition of releasing colorful devices. The company's first logo (if you don't count the "Newton badge" from 1976), in fact, was a rainbow-colored apple. The clamshell iBook and the original iMac are, to this day, iconic products d…

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Can iOS 18.4’s Visual Intelligence Compete With Google Lens?

vrijdag 28 maart 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s iOS 18.4 introduces an upgraded Visual Intelligence feature, aiming to challenge Google Lens. While Google Lens has been a dominant force, Apple’s latest iteration integrates ChatGPT for deeper insights. But does it match up in real-world us…

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