iOS

AppleCare+ just got more expensive — here’s how much more you’ll pay now
Apple is in the midst of squeezing more money out of AppleCare+ warranties. In addition to discontinuing most paid upfront plans, Apple is also increasing the cost of AppleCare+ subscriptions for all iPhones. more…
2025-02-04 18:00
Apple limits AppleCare+ one-time payment options, prioritizes subscriptions
Apple has just made some changes to its AppleCare+ program. As hinted over the weekend by Mark Gurman, Apple is discontinuing upfront payment options for AppleCare+ in stores and on devices, offering monthly or annual subscriptions only unless you buy ...
2025-02-04 17:29
Nomad just launched an accessory I have never seen before
In today’s Apple accessory landscape, it seems to be getting harder and harder to make a product that has not been made before. There are so many brands, so much competition and only so many types of accessories that are needed. But all that competit...
2025-02-04 17:00
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 from $530, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPad Air $110 off, M4 iMac, more
While we are still tracking a new all-time low price on AirPods 4 at $100, as well as a solid drop on AirPods Pro 2 at $170, today we are turning back to the MacBooks, iPads, and Ultra 2. First up, we spotted a sweet refurbished offer on the Natural Ti...
2025-02-04 16:42
Netflix says its polarizing new release practice is ‘creator-driven’
Netflix has long championed the binge model of TV releases, dropping full seasons all at once. Recently though, split-seasons have become more common. Now, Netflix’s content head has explained why. more…
2025-02-04 15:54
Apple confirms ‘Invites’ feature coming to iCloud+, here’s how it will work
The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned much more about how the new app and service will work. Read on for d...
2025-02-04 15:48
Apple confirms ‘Invites’ app and iCloud+ feature, here’s how it works [U]
Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store. The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned muc...
2025-02-04 15:48
Apple confirms ‘Invites’ app and iCloud+ feature, here’s how it works [Video]
Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store. The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned muc...
2025-02-04 15:48
I’d love to see the MacBook Air copy these four Zenbook features
After I commented on the ASUS Zenbook A14 not only emulating the look of the MacBook Air, but exceeding its specs in several respects, I got the chance to spend some time using the machine. While I’m certainly not going to be making the switch from m...
2025-02-04 15:48
Twitterrific team launches new ‘Tapestry’ iPhone app for Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, more
The Iconfactory, makers of the now-discontinued Twitterrific app, have today launched the spiritual successor to their Twitter client. Tapestry pulls together feeds from Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, YouTube, and more into a single timeline. more…
2025-02-04 15:04
For $5, Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant will check your contracts before you sign them
Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant has long had the ability to summarize documents for you, but it now claims to be able to help you make sense of contracts – and catch discrepancies between them … more…
2025-02-04 14:32
Grubhub security breach exposed customer and driver data, says company
A Grubhub security breach has exposed personal data for both customers and drivers, says the company, after an “incident” involving a third-party contractor. The company has not revealed the exact scale of the security fail, but has admitted that t...
2025-02-04 13:38
Spotify had its first ever profitable year; may have been assisted by Apple U-turn
Spotify achieved its first full year of profitability since launching in 2008. The company has previously had occasional profitable quarters, but consistently lost money each year. Apple may have played a role in the company’s turnaround, thanks to a...
2025-02-04 13:21
Meta says its future AI models could have ‘catastrophic outcomes’
A Meta policy document describes the company’s fears that it could accidentally develop an AI model which would lead to “catastrophic outcomes.” It describes its plans to prevent the release of such models, but admits that it may not be able to d...
2025-02-04 12:47
How China saved Apple from bankruptcy but now holds the company hostage
An upcoming book Apple in China promises to tell the story of how a seemingly smart idea back in 1996 now leaves the company hostage to the whims of an authoritarian regime. Subtitled “the capture of the world’s greatest company,” the book featur...
2025-02-04 12:07
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.Once you have obtained your license: Si...
Hello Developer: February 2025
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.Read the full article
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.Bears Gratitude is a warm and welcoming title developed by the Australian husband-and-wife team of Isuru Wanasinghe and Nayomi Hettiarachchi.Journaling app...
WhatsApp will soon let users schedule events right from private chats
WhatsApp currently offers a feature that helps users plan events from group chats. Soon, this feature will be expanded to private chats as well, giving WhatsApp users more flexibility to create and manage their appointments. more…
2025-02-04 03:22
Apple stops signing iOS 18.2.1, blocking downgrade from iOS 18.3
A week after releasing iOS 18.3 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.2.1. For users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if their iPhone or iPad is already running a newer version. more…
2025-02-03 23:29