A recent report by CIRP reveals that Apple Music is the preferred music streaming service for Apple device buyers in the US. The report, which analyzed data over a 12-month period ending in March 2024, found that 40% of iPhone, iPad, and Mac owners …
Lees meerFor years, iPhones have been known for receiving software updates for a longer period compared to most Android phones. Previously, Apple had never announced how many years of software support they would be providing for their devices. However, wi…
Lees meermacOS Sonoma 14 came with a lot of exciting new features, but there have also been some widespread update bugs, particularly with its Bluetooth functionality. It's essential for connecting wireless devices and using different Apple services (e.g. Ai…
Lees meerHas your Mac's default search engine unexpectedly switched to Bing? This might be caused by the Bing Redirect Virus, a type of malware that alters your browser settings. It's important to address it promptly as it compromises your privacy, exposing …
Lees meerPip Boy is one of the most recognizable video game characters, and if you're a big Fallout fan, it's worth looking at some of the ways you can integrate it into your Apple Watch. You'll find several Apple Watch faces available. While you'll need to …
Lees meerWhen Apple first launched its futuristic Vision Pro, the biggest, number-one hurdle it was facing was that there weren't that many apps that supported Vision Pro's visionOS system. Spotify and Netflix were among the first to seemingly hesitant about…
Lees meerA major vulnerability in Apple's Screen Time parental controls is finally getting addressed. This bug allowed users to bypass restrictions and access inappropriate content on iPhones and iPads. The security flaw involved a simple trick: entering …
Lees meerApple is reportedly negotiating with China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier, to launch its streaming service Apple TV+ in China. This move will give Apple TV+ access to a massive audience – over 200 million Chinese mobile users. Not jus…
Lees meerApple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024) event will set the stage for everything to expect from the upcoming software upgrades, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and more. Of course, the heart of all these updates will be AI…
Lees meerMicrosoft has announced plans to introduce "OneNote Copilot" for Mac users, according to the company's Microsoft 365 roadmap update. The upcoming addition, listed with Feature ID 397097, can help ease the process of capturing thoughts and ideas o…
Lees meerIt's not always easy to use Instagram on an iPad. While other Meta apps like Facebook and Facebook Messenger are optimized for tablets, Instagram is, while downloadable, only optimized for an iPhone. If you're a Threads user, you'll similarly find u…
Lees meerNetflix has announced it will no longer support the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Apple TV models. In an email sent to some subscribers this week, Netflix confirmed it’s “sunsetting support” for these Apple TV models from July 31st, 2024. In the email (via…
Lees meerApple is set to announce iOS 18 at the upcoming WWDC 24 and give Siri its biggest upgrade in years. According to reports, Apple's virtual assistant will become more capable than ever by fully utilizing new AI features. Now, we may have found som…
Lees meerSeveral user reports emerged over the last two weeks, claiming that pictures deleted years ago were suddenly appearing in the Photos library, troubling Apple. However, Apple quickly acknowledged the bug and as promised, pushed separate iOS 17.5.1 an…
Lees meerAfter updating my iPhone to the latest iOS 17 release, all of my saved contacts went missing. This was both confusing and alarming, especially since I hadn't backed them up anywhere else. Despite my best efforts to configure various device settings,…
Lees meerThe global smartphone market grew in the first quarter of 2024, with shipments reaching 296.9 million units, a 6% increase year-over-year. However, leadership changed as Samsung dethroned Apple to become the world's leading smartphone vendor. Sam…
Lees meerJustin Long, the face from Apple's "Get a Mac" commercials, is back in the spotlight, this time promoting Windows on ARM PCs for Qualcomm. The 30-second skit features Long being bombarded by macOS notifications and pop-up windows, leading him to sea…
Lees meerThe Google Chrome development team is testing a new feature to make switching between devices smoother, particularly for iPhone users. According to a Chromium Gerrit CL (change list), accessed independently by The Mac Observer, Google is working …
Lees meerApple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are set to feature the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone. According to multiple sources, including leaker Ice Universe, the bezels could measure as thin as 1.2mm for the iPhone 16 Pro and 1.15mm for the …
Lees meerWith Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) now just a week away from kicking off, we are coming across more information regarding what to expect. One such claim comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who now expects no hardware launches during…
Lees meerThere are few things more annoying than seeing the "Could Not Activate Cellular Data Networks" error on your iPhone. Given there can be a variety of reasons cellular isn't working and you're likely to be frustrated that you may still receive calls, …
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