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Apple Sports app gets four new features, including Live Activity scheduling

Apple Sports was launched earlier this year as a dedicated app for iPhone users to track sports. It’s received regular updates all year, and today there’s a new version available that adds four key new features. more…

2024-12-16 16:01

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Carpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special

Carpool Karaoke started as a hit segment on James Corden’s late-night show, then later became a multi-season series sans Corden, starting on Apple Music and later moving to Apple TV. Now, it’s returning with an hour-long Christmas special for Apple...

2024-12-16 15:02

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HomeKit exploit used for spyware attacks on iPhones, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International says a security vulnerability in HomeKit was used to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists. The civil rights organization conducted an investigation after Apple notified two of the victims that their device...

2024-12-16 14:57

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These are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year

Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the most popular downloads in your own country. Here are the top apps and games of the year. more…

2024-12-16 14:29

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Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story

Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the . The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official renewal...

2024-12-16 14:13

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Most iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far

A new survey suggests that Apple Intelligence matters to iPhone buyers, but the majority say that the initial features add little to no value. It remains to be seen whether Genmoji and ChatGPT integration will change that view. Things are even worse fo...

2024-12-16 13:54

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Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes

Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep fakes of Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, for example. But while social media has so far been used as ...

2024-12-16 13:22

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Luigi Mangione fake news could have been easily avoided by Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence managed to create a piece of Luigi Mangione fake news last week, thanks to the notification summary feature. It somehow decided that the suspect in the killing of United Health CEO Brian Thompson had shot himself. The mistake, in its...

2024-12-16 12:49

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Review: Netgear RS600 router, testing WiFi 7 performance on iPhone 16

The is one of the first wave of WiFi 7 home routers on the market. While the RS600 is technically marketed as the mid-tier option in Netgear’s lineup, it is more than capable at delivering fast wireless internet across your home. For Apple users, t...

2024-12-16 11:35

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Get ready with the latest beta releases

The beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the lates...

2024-12-16 11:31

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Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My

I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder conn...

2024-12-16 10:04

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These are the best new MacBook deals for the holidays: options as low as $649

With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the cheape...

2024-12-15 19:14

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WSJ: Foldable iPhone on track for 2026; iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than pro models

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more…

2024-12-15 18:45

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WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more…

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WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more…

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iOS 18.2’s new Mail app is nice, but I disabled one of its main features

With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an all new Mail app. It introduced mail categorization, a fresh coat of paint, contact photos/business logos for conversations, a new system for grouping emails, and more. All of that sounded nice when it was unveiled ba...

2024-12-15 17:29

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Gift Guide collection 2024: Get them something they’ll actually want – All of the best gear to unwrap this year

This roundup includes a massive selection of gift guides spanning a wide-range of product categories to give you some wonderful last-minute ideas to ensure everyone gets something they actually want this year. Alongside our extensive lineup of exclusiv...

2024-12-15 14:26

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AirTag 2 to be far more useful, thanks to major improvement in one key area

According to AirTag from up to 3x the distance as the current model. more…

2024-12-15 14:05

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Apple augmented reality glasses aren’t coming anytime soon, sadly

For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now have Apple Vision Pro, which has a number of similarities with potential AR glasses, albeit in a much b...

2024-12-15 13:44

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Apple’s AR smart glasses likely aren’t being released anytime soon, sadly

For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now have Apple Vision Pro, which has a number of similarities with potential AR glasses, albeit in a much b...

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