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Thursday July 3, 2025. 12:50 PM
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will introduce a new MagSafe magnet layout. Unlike previous iPhones that used a full circular magnet array, the updated layout now features an open ring. The change reflects Apple’s intention to ensure the Apple ...
AirDrop is Apple’s super-handy way to wirelessly share files between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. But if you’re trying to send something from your iPhone to a Windows PC, you’ve probably noticed… it doesn’t work. That’s because AirDrop is exclusive to Apple devices. ...
Apple’s iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 introduce a small but practical feature: your iPhone and iPad can now share login details for captive Wi-Fi networks. If you’ve connected one device to a network that requires a sign-in form, common at hotels, airports, and coffee shops, your ...
Wednesday July 2, 2025. 08:07 PM
Apple is developing a next-generation image sensor that could push the limits of dynamic range in digital imaging. According to a newly published patent, the company is working on a stacked sensor architecture capable of delivering up to 20 stops of dynamic range. This level ...
Apple has moved its foldable iPhone into the prototyping stage, aiming for a commercial launch in the second half of 2026. Development entered the P1 (Prototype 1) phase in June, marking a significant step in Apple’s timeline for bringing a foldable device to market....
ICEBlock, a free app that alerts users to nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, has surged to the top of the App Store’s social networking chart. The spike follows strong criticism from the White House, drawing more attention to a platform designed to...
Customizable folders, a way more powerful Spotlight search, and handy new apps. These have become some of my favorite macOS Tahoe features after using it on my MacBook Pro since its launch earlier this month. It’s a significant update both visually and in terms of...
Apple’s manufacturing shift to India has hit a snag. Foxconn, Apple’s largest iPhone assembler, has pulled back hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians from its Indian factories, Bloomberg reported. The move undercuts Apple’s effort to scale production in India...
A federal jury in Delaware has ordered Apple to pay $110.7 million in damages to Spanish technology company TOT Power Control. The jury found that Apple infringed on a key TOT patent related to 3G wireless communication used in devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Apple...
Searching for some of the best Adobe Lightroom alternatives? Consider me your frugal guide looking to steer you toward the cheaper side of RAW photo editing. With Adobe solely offering an annual plan for the majority of its products, many are looking for alternatives that...
Tuesday July 1, 2025. 08:22 PM
Apple is bringing major updates to the Apple Watch this fall with watchOS 26. Among several changes, such as the new Apple Notes app, Apple Intelligence features, and Control Center upgrades, the most distinctive addition is a new system called hints, built as a companion to ...
Labubus are out of stock almost everywhere. And as if scoring one wasn’t already hard enough, POP MART has been constantly hitting me with an Error 500 during checkout. It usually happens when traffic spikes and the servers can’t handle the load. There are several...
Unlike Windows, macOS blocks most attempts to spoof the MAC address. System Integrity Protection (SIP) locks down low-level changes, and persistent spoofing isn’t natively supported. Although you can disable SIP, that opens your system to risks. A better approach is to use ...
Today, I’m taking a look at Nitro Photo for macOS, a powerful photo and editor manager that’s great for any photographer wanting a cheaper, faster alternative to Adobe Lightroom. Designed with Apple users in mind, Nitro Photo provides a RAW editing and management experience t...
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former senior product design engineer, accusing him of stealing trade secrets related to its Vision Pro headset and taking them to Snap Inc., the maker of Spectacles. The complaint, lodged on June 24 in Santa Clara County Superior Court,...
Apple is under fire in Brazil as the country’s antitrust watchdog, CADE, has formally recommended sanctions against the company. The agency accuses Apple of abusing its dominance in the iOS ecosystem by restricting access to the iPhone’s NFC chip and forcing developers...
Apple is pushing back against a court order stemming from its legal battle with Epic Games, calling the mandated changes to App Store policies “constitutionally offensive.” The company argues that complying with the order would violate its First Amendment rights by...
Google has discontinued its Keep app for Apple Watch, ending support with the latest version 2.2025.26200. The move removes the lightweight note-taking utility from watchOS, even though the app had continued to function despite years without updates. At the same time, Google ...
Chinese display manufacturer BOE is scaling up its OLED production to reclaim a stronger position in Apple’s iPhone supply chain. The company has set up 26 Apple-dedicated OLED module lines at its B11 plant in Chengdu, Sichuan. Eleven of these lines are already in mass produc...
Apple has confirmed that several features planned for iOS 26 will not be available to users in the European Union at launch. The delay stems from ongoing compliance issues with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulatory framework aimed at curbing the power of large...
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