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Apple Notes recently got a power user feature I’ve long wanted
Apple Notes gained a variety of great features in iOS 18 last fall, like collapsible sections, color highlighting, audio recording with transcripts, and more. But I recently discovered one more change that answers one of my long-time feature requests, ...
2025-02-03 21:48
Gemini 2.0 Flash rolling out to Gemini app on Android, iOS
Following Thursday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash is now appearing in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.  more…
2025-02-03 21:33
This AirTag 2 feature could have the biggest impact for Apple and you
Four years after the first AirTag debuted, Apple is planning to ship its successor later this year. When AirTag 2 arrives, it will include one feature in particular that could have the biggest impact—for both Apple and users. more…
2025-02-03 20:21
Apple forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA
Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launching the App Store in 2008, Apple’s policy has been to prevent apps expli...
2025-02-03 19:53
Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U]
Both Apple and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney have provided responses below… Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launc...
2025-02-03 19:53
Fitness+ adds hours of Kendrick Lamar themed workouts to celebrate Super Bowl LIX
Apple announced a few months ago that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime show on February 6th. Last night at the Grammys, Kendrick Lamar was able to add an additional five Grammys to his now total of 22! Given hi...
2025-02-03 19:45
MagSafe Monday: Lisen’s ultra-slim 0.3’’ MagSafe battery is the product Apple should have launched alongside the iPhone 16
Apple released a single version of its MagSafe battery a few years ago but was never upgraded or replaced. It eventually was removed for sale. It was a great product, and I wish it had stayed around. It was never designed to be the biggest battery, but...
2025-02-03 19:00
Apple has re-released iOS 18.3 for an older iPhone model
Have an iPhone 11? Apple just released a new build of last week’s iOS 18.3 software update just for you. iOS 18.3 build 22D64 is now available for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The five-year-old model received the same update to iO...
2025-02-03 18:38
Apple Calendar’s ‘Confetti’ could offer three advantages over competitors
Apple is reportedly about to launch a new iCloud-based service, codenamed Confetti, that’s tied to the iOS 18.3 Calendar app. Here are three advantages Apple’s offering could provide over its competition. more…
2025-02-03 18:15
Deals: AirPods 4 $100 all-time low, AirPods Pro 2 $170, MacBook Pro $210 off, Apple Studio Displays, more
After a steady string of iPad mini, M2 iPad Air, and M4 iPad Pro deals to kick the year off, we are now seeing our first chances to save big on the latest AirPods releases. Amazon has now dropped the AirPods 4 down to a new $100 all-time low there whil...
2025-02-03 16:51
YouTube removing ‘Guest’ profile from TV apps, but the mode is still there
YouTube appears to be removing the “Guest” profile from its TV apps, starting on Apple TV and Roku. more…
2025-02-03 16:44
New iPhone buyers actually do care about Apple Intelligence
Apple positioned the iPhone 16 as the first model “built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence.” But until the company shared iPhone sales numbers, we didn’t know whether customers would care or not. Now, the answer seems clear. more…
2025-02-03 16:03
This canceled Apple TV+ series is getting new life on the stage
Apple TV+ is over five years old now, and in its early days series were rarely canceled—but that’s started to change. The cancellation I’ve been most disappointed by is Schmigadoon!, but now it seems the show is getting new life thanks to a stage...
2025-02-03 15:09
Apple explains why it requires New Orleans music students to learn coding
New Orleans music students attending the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) are required to learn coding as part of their curriculum, due to a collaboration with Apple. Another mandatory course at the music school – no matter which primary instr...
2025-02-03 14:41
Apple-supported New Orleans music students required to learn coding
New Orleans music students attending the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) are required to learn coding as part of their curriculum, as part of a collaboration with Apple. Another mandatory course at the music school – no matter which primary i...
2025-02-03 14:41
Apple Music announces special promo for new subscribers: get six months for $2.99
Apple Music has today officially announced a special promotional offer for new subscribers. For a limited time, new subscribers can get six months of Apple Music for just $2.99. That’s a big saving compared to the regular price of $10.99 per month. A...
2025-02-03 14:14
Apple gets tax break in India, a boost to iPhone production
Apple is benefiting from a new tax break in India, which will make it cheaper to assemble iPhones in the country. The change was announced by the government on Saturday. We first learned about the plans last month, which are expected to be worth at lea...
2025-02-03 14:09
Zero-click WhatsApp spyware targeted 90 journalists, says Meta
A zero-click WhatsApp spyware attack was made against 90 journalists and other “civil society members,” said Meta, which managed to detect the incident. A zero-click attack means that victims don’t need to tap on a link or take any action in orde...
2025-02-03 13:50
Apple Music Replay 2025 playlist now available
The new Replay playlist is now available on Apple Music. Users are noticing today that the Replay 2025 playlist is now showing up in their libraries. Apple Music Replay continuously aggregates your top songs, albums, and artists. The playlist updates t...
2025-02-03 13:24
Microsoft Defender VPN on Mac and iPhone will stop working on Feb 28
If you’re using the Microsoft Defender VPN on Mac or iPhone as part of your Microsoft 365 subscription, there’s bad news. The company has revealed in a support document that the privacy feature will cease to work at the end of this month … more…
2025-02-03 13:21