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Apple testing a Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, fluid navigation, more [Video]
In my latest episode of iOS Decoded, 9to5Mac investigates several new unreleased iOS features found in the iOS 18.3 beta that Apple is testing. For instance, a new fluid navigation transitions will make it easier to navigate back in menus, and a new ca...
2025-01-27 17:28
Review: BenQ 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor is a proper Apple Studio Display competitor for $1199
Starting today, BenQ is opening pre-orders for its first 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor. Announced last fall, the BenQ PD2730S is a proper competitor to the $1600+ with the same pixels-per-inch range. I’ve been using the $1200 BenQ 27-inc...
2025-01-27 17:20
Even Realities G1 review: These AR glasses show me what I want Apple to make [Hands-on]
I’ve always been skeptical of AR and VR glasses. The tech is undeniably cool—especially with devices like the Vision Pro absolutely blowing me away —but the bulky, invasive form factors have always made them feel more like toys and demo machines ...
2025-01-27 17:08
Review: These AR glasses show me what I want Apple to make
I’ve always been skeptical of AR and VR glasses. The tech is undeniably cool—especially with devices like the Vision Pro absolutely blowing me away —but the bulky, invasive form factors have always made them feel more like toys and demo machines ...
2025-01-27 17:08
Deals: iPad mini 7 $100 off from $399, most affordable M4 iPad Pro $150 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, more
It was a busy weekend in Apple gear deals and we have even more to highlight today. Firstly, Amazon has brought back the $100 price drops and all-time low pricing across the iPad mini 7 lineup with deals from $399. Those offers also join the return of ...
2025-01-27 16:46
Apple TV+ wins trial that claimed hit thriller was ‘stolen’
Apple TV+ went to trial last week over a lawsuit claiming one of its shows was stolen from another source. After a few days of proceedings, however, the jury delivered a unanimous verdict. more…
2025-01-27 16:40
When will Apple release iOS 18.3?
iOS 18.3 isn’t a groundbreaking update for iPhone users, but it does include several key changes. Here’s when to expect Apple to release iOS 18.3… more…
2025-01-27 16:08
Apple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games
Apple has released a new version of its Sports app for iPhone with three new features. more…
2025-01-27 15:23
Beyond the iPhone 17 Air, would you accept a portless phone to go thinner? [Poll]
We’re expecting the iPhone 17 Air to be Apple’s thinnest ever phone, but with the depth of phones now constrained by the USB-C port, would you go portless to get a thinner iPhone? Chinese Android smartphone maker Oppo has been teasing an ultra-thin...
2025-01-27 14:57
Apple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers
In honor of Black History Month, Apple has unveiled its 2025 Black Unity Collection of wallpapers, watch faces, and watch straps. This year’s set is “inspired by the rhythm of humanity,” according to Apple: more…
2025-01-27 14:15
Judge limits FBI powers to trawl data from Apple and others; Cloudflare privacy flaw
A judge has limited FBI powers to trawl through data obtained from tech giants like Apple, Google, and ISPs under FISA (the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act). Separately, a Cloudflare privacy flaw has been identified in one of Apple’s IT service...
2025-01-27 13:59
China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling
China’s DeepSeek – an AI chatbot intended to rival ChatGPT – is currently the number one download in the App Store, after its performance took US companies by surprise. The Chinese startup appears to be rivalling the performance of OpenAI’s Cha...
2025-01-27 13:11
Leakers clash on whether iPhone SE 4 will have notch or Dynamic Island
One of the big questions about the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is whether the display will have a notch or Dynamic Island. Two leakers have presented clashing views on this, with the latest dummy models appearing to support the notch. The dummy models also gi...
2025-01-27 12:25
PSA: If you buy a new iPhone in the US, you won’t be able to install TikTok on it
Despite the fact that you can still use the service, TikTok is still very much so banned in the United States. President Trump promised to not fine TikTok and its service providers for continuing to run the services, but that’s just a promise. He als...
2025-01-26 23:46
PSA: If you buy a new iPhone in the US, you can’t use TikTok on it
Despite the fact that you can still use the service, TikTok is still very much so banned in the United States. President Trump promised to not fine TikTok and its service providers for continuing to run the services, but that’s just a promise. He als...
2025-01-26 23:46
iOS 18.4 is reportedly releasing in April, here are some rumored features
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning on releasing iOS 18.4 in April. Apple hasn’t started the beta cycle for iOS 18.4 quite yet, but there are a handful of things we can likely expect with iOS 18.4 so far. more…
2025-01-26 20:23
Simplifying Camera Control on iPhone 16 for faster shooting and fewer mistakes
I absolutely love the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16, but the default settings aren’t for me. By default, I find it too slow to activate and too accident prone when taking photos. Fortunately, Apple gives you fairly granular control over Came...
2025-01-26 17:04
It’s time for Apple to rethink its iCloud storage tiers
Apple introduced iCloud back in June 2011, and since then, the free tier of iCloud has remained at 5GB. However, I’m not here to talk about that today. While 5GB of free iCloud is definitely too little for our needs nearly a decade and a half later, ...
2025-01-26 14:49
White House negotiating for Oracle to take control of TikTok, allowing the app to be unbanned
As of now, the Chinese-based TikTok app remains unavailable in the United States App Store on iPhone, as the company failed to sell itself to a US owner, before last week’s ban came into effect. However, there is apparently ongoing negotiations to ge...
2025-01-26 14:13
Belkin SoundForm Isolate review: Noise cancelling headphones for those on a budget
At CES 2025, Belkin began shipping its new headphones. They’re the first wireless headphones with active noise cancellation that Belkin has developed, and they come in at just $60 – making them incredibly affordable over-ear headphones. more…
2025-01-25 23:34