Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
Thunderbolt 5 has arrived, and Apple has adopted it on some of its new Mac models. Here’s what has changed in Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4.Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — USB Type-C continues to be used.As a connectivity technology, Thunderbolt is deeply associated with Apple, due to its usage in Macs and then, later,…
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On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple’s continued use of hidden Thread radios, Apple TV’s new watch list feature, and more new smart home products launching.HomeKit Insider PodcastRecently, Apple launched tvOS 18.1 which didn’t contain many user-facing feature. One seems to have flown under the radar though.With this update, the…
Months after a debut on the iPad Pro, Apple has finally moved the M4 to the MacBook Pro. Here’s what’s different in the base 14-inch MacBook Pro between the M3 and M4 versions.M4 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M3 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]Apple’s regularly scheduled update to the MacBook Pro lineup has happened again, but this…
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Apple’s macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn’t tell you this, so here’s how to do it.A Samsung T9 external SSD attached to a MacBook Pro and with a Mac App Store logoEven with the latest Macs all…
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My health is something that I haven’t always done a great job of protecting. That changes now thanks to an Apple Watch Series 10 and a swathe of supporting software and hardware.The Apple Watch Series 10 is a huge part of my fitness journey.Apple has long made a play that it’s as much a health…
Apple has released a pair of new videos highlighting Apple Intelligence’s capabilities, this time in the office. Prior videos have focused on the iPhone 16, but the MacBook Pro is highlighted here—fitting for the new workplace focus. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan Christoffel
The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default web browser, allow alternative app stores, and support accessory ecosystems “like headphones and smart pens”,…
There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a small but growing community committed to keeping the dream alive. Elite Obsolete…
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On November 4, 1997, Apple unveils a deal to add a mini “store within a store” in CompUSA outlets. It’s a dry run for today’s Apple stores. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Luke Dormehl
Satechi and MacRumors have partnered up this week to help kickstart your holiday shopping, with an exclusive 30 percent sitewide discount for our readers. This sale is available only on Satechi’s website and has no exclusions, and it will run through this Friday, November 8. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these…
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iPad shipments grew only slightly last quarter, despite the release of new high-end and mid-range tablets in the spring. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy
iPadOS is now under formal scrutiny by the European Commission to determine whether it complies with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The announcement by the European Commission marks the next step in its regulatory oversight of Apple, following the iPadOS designation as a “gatekeeper” platform in April 2024. The classification was part of a…
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Apple’s fall 2024 Mac announcements have included new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models, all of which debuted with variants of Apple’s M4 chip. Apple intends to update the rest of its Mac lineup with M4 series processors over the next 12 months, which will make it the first time that Apple has used…
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Every year, complaints come from the usual suspects demanding to know when Apple will innovate, and specifically when it will launch a new, even more popular form factor than iPhone. Does “innovation” require iPhone to fail as a product?Can Apple innovate?Based on criticism, it might seem that for Apple to “innovate,” it must get rid…
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If you’re concerned about hearing loss and own AirPods Pro 2, Apple in iOS 18.1 offers a convenient new clinical-grade hearing test that’s easy to use. Here’s everything you need to know about checking your hearing health with this new feature. Note that Apple’s Hearing Test feature is not available in all regions, likely due…
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