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Google says 1 billion RCS messages are sent daily in the US following iPhone adoption
After a years-long wait, Apple finally added RCS messaging support to the iPhone last year, and that’s resulted in over 1 billion RCS messages being sent every day in the US alone between both Android and iOS devices. more…
2025-05-13 17:56
tvOS 18.5 just gave your Apple TV 4K a new feature for Dolby Atmos
Yesterday Apple released a variety of new software updates including iOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and macOS 15.5. Another fresh update, tvOS 18.5, was originally believed to be without any new features, but now we know it adds an enhancement for Dolby Atmos...
2025-05-13 17:54
Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $154 off, M2 iPad Air $250 off, Find My wallet card $21, more
While some of the major price drops on the latest M4 machines are starting to jump back up, we did spot one of the best prices to date on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air today at $154 off. From there we move over to a deep Amazon all-time low on the 51...
2025-05-13 15:42
Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature
Apple has announced a new Apple Music offering in partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG): Sound Therapy is a unique new feature designed to “help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation, and better sleep.” more…
2025-05-13 15:29
ESPN streaming service will cost $30/month, launch ‘early fall’
Disney has officially announced two of the most important details of its upcoming ESPN flagship streaming service: the name and price. Here’s what’s coming. more…
2025-05-13 15:02
Galaxy S25 Edge: how does it compare to the rumored iPhone 17 Air?
If the latest reports are correct, Apple is just a few months away from announcing its thinnest iPhone ever. The so‑called iPhone 17 Air is expected to be just 5.5 mm thick, feature a 6.6‑inch OLED display, and replace the iPhone 16 Plus in this ...
2025-05-13 14:38
Apple TV+ gets Jude Law and Andrew Garfield as magician duo in new show
Apple just announced a new show in the works starring Jude Law and Andrew Garfield as the famous showmen-magician duo, Sigfried & Roy. Here are all the details on the forthcoming Wild Things series on Apple TV+. more…
2025-05-13 14:21
CarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility features
Apple today previewed a wide array of new accessibility features launching as part of iOS 19 this fall. As part of this broader announcement, Apple also detailed a pair of changes coming to CarPlay. more…
2025-05-13 13:37
iOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac too
iOS and iPadOS 18 were packed full of new features, but one of the most transformative additions for me helped eliminate my motion sickness in the car. Now, that same ‘Vehicle Motion Cues’ feature is coming to the Mac too. more…
2025-05-13 13:33
Will the iPhone 17 Air take off? Samsung’s Galaxy 25 Edge will provide two clues
By this point, we’re fairly sure we know what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air. Consistent reporting suggests that it will be an ultra-slim device, with around half the thickness of existing iPhones. The big unknown is how many people will be willing...
2025-05-13 13:10
Apple teams up with startup Synchron on iPhone brain control technology
In a press release this morning, Apple announced its suite of new accessibility features coming to the iPhone later this year. This includes Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store, a new Magnifier app for Mac, and more. A new report from The W...
2025-05-13 12:45
Apple lays groundwork for iPhone brain control technology
In a press release this morning, Apple announced its suite of new accessibility features coming to the iPhone later this year. This includes Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store, a new Magnifier app for Mac, and more. A new report from The W...
2025-05-13 12:45
PSA: How low-tech safeguards can protect you from hi-tech AI scams
Job offer scams have increased dramatically over the past few years, with the Federal Trade Commission stating that financial losses suffered by victims increased from $90M in 2020 to half a trillion dollars last year … more…
2025-05-13 12:15
Apple unveils iOS 19 accessibility features: Magnifier for Mac, App Store labels, more
Ahead of WWDC kicking off in June, Apple today has officially unveiled this year’s new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. The year’s features come as Apple celebrates 40 years of accessibility innovatio...
2025-05-13 12:00
Hidden fees are now illegal for hotel and concert apps
Good news: Hotel and concert apps and websites can no longer display misleading prices upfront, with hidden fees revealed only when you go to checkout. As of this week, the practice is illegal in the US. Amusingly, one of the biggest offenders – Tick...
2025-05-13 11:19
iPad shipments are up this year, and the pandemic is a key reason
iPad shipments grew 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year, further increasing Apple’s global dominance of the tablet market. Apple now has more than twice the market share of its nearest competitor. The COVID-19 pandemic is now five years...
2025-05-13 10:55
The mystery of disappearing iPhone audio messages
If you have never listened to PJ Vogt’s Search Engine podcast, you are missing out. Vogt is one of the most inquisitive minds out there. He can turn any seemingly inane fact into an intricate story that often leads to unexpected places. Recently, he ...
2025-05-13 02:15
macOS 16 set for major clipboard privacy update, mirroring iOS alerts and adding new controls
Apple has updated the AppKit documentation to inform developers about a significant change coming to the macOS pasteboard, the system-level mechanism for transferring data between applications and Apple devices. Here’s how it’s going to work: more…
2025-05-13 00:49
Apple Card adds limited-time 6% Daily Cash promotion
Apple is launching a limited-time promotion in partnership with Nike. In an email today, the company revealed that Apple Card users can store 6% Daily Cash rewards on purchases at Nike through June 15. more…
2025-05-13 00:10
Five years ago, the Apple Watch might have saved my life
A little more than five years ago, in the early hours of my birthday, no less, I woke up to what I thought was that intense and prolonged alert that the Apple Watch gives you when it’s about to go dead. That wasn’t it. more…
2025-05-12 23:01