Month: January 2025

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Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming three weeks after Apple released the first betas. iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software update. There…

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The new LG UltraFine 6K Display — the first Thunderbolt 5 monitor with 6K resolution — looks perfect for M4 Pro and Max Mac users. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: David Snow

Apple this week began selling refurbished iPhone 15 models for the first time in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, offering the prior-generation iPhones at a discount for the first time since their 2023 launch. The iPhone 15 is available in the above countries with a 15% discount compared to the equivalent brand new models. Currently…

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In a bid to reinvigorate PC sales, Dell should’ve put a lot of thought into how it rebrands its PCs. Instead, it ripped off the iPhone’s Pro and Pro Max naming conventions.Dell Pro 14 Premium beside an iPhone 16 Pro Max – Image Credit: Dell, AppleWhile a company can use brand names for its products…

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Setapp and CleanMyMac developer MacPaw has launched a new device management solution for small to medium-sized businesses, providing tools to manage fleets of Macs.Managing multiple Macs in a business — image credit: MacPawMacPaw is best known for its Setapp bundle of chiefly Mac apps, although in Europe it is working to introduce an iOS equivalent…

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There are plenty of third-party apps that will create automated lighting scenes with Philips Hue products, but a report that the company will be launching this feature in the official app has today been confirmed. Users will be able to request AI-generated scenes using either voice or text, with the company citing the example “Give…

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We’re now little more than a week away from Severance season 2, and fans of the show have two things to celebrate today: strong reviews for the new season, plus the arrival of an official Severance podcast. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan Christoffel

Govee has just unveiled their latest innovation at CES 2025: the Mini Panel Lights. These compact, customizable lights are designed to transform any space with vibrant colors and intelligent features. And the best part is, they support Matter! Here’s what you need to know. more… Go to Source Author: Fernando Silva

Writing at Six Colors, veteran tech writer Jason Snell thinks Apple’s plan to address the Apple Intelligence summaries mess doesn’t go far enough, and has three suggestions for the company. The post follows a series of embarrassing mistakes in attempted summaries of news stories, which have variously claimed that Luigi Mangione shot himself, announced the…

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While some parents treat their kids to an Apple Watch, the Pinwheel Watch aims to offer an interesting alternative. The $160 cellular smartwatch combines strong parental controls with a kid-friendly AI chatbot. Unlike the real thing, the Pinwheel includes a camera, with the company promising that video calling will be coming later this year ……

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Never be without power again with the mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra. This versatile device acts as a wall adapter and a 10,000mAh power bank. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy

In iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a way for users to select their preferred default apps for iPhone. Apple initially promised that the feature would be coming to the European Union, but it is actually available worldwide. The Freedom to Choose – Why It Matters The freedom to choose default apps on iPhone represents a marked…

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Nvidia is expanding its GeForce Now game streaming service to more platforms, including the Meta Quest 3 and 3S, Pico, and, yes, even the Apple Vision Pro.GeForce Now coming soon to Apple Vision Pro On Tuesday, Nvidia announced that those with select VR headset models will soon be able to stream games directly to their…

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Vision Pro has a lot of potential as a gaming device, but that potential has mostly been untapped so far. Today, an NVIDIA announcement is one of the first signs of change on the way. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan Christoffel