Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
Matter is a smart home standard focused on promoting interoperability between the various competing home ecosystems from Apple, Google, and Amazon. A new report says smart speaker support is in the works for Matter, but there’s a big catch regarding what this means for Apple users and the HomePod. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan…
It’s the start of a new year, and many of us are trying to establish new habits. Here’s why recent changes to the Journal and Fitness apps merit you giving Apple’s apps another try. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan Christoffel
Owners of the Kuxiu magnetic charging stands made for recent iPad models complain that their devices are no longer charging after updating to iPadOS 18.3. It is unclear if it is a beta bug.Kuxiu charging stands aren’t charging with iPadOS 18.3 betaSome accessory makers rely on workarounds that aren’t officially supported by Apple, but work…
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A new year is a good opportunity to change passwords that hackers stole because of some company’s lax security. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy
In our hands-on Alogic Apex mouse review, we find it brings premium, Logitech-like performance at a great low price. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: David Snow
It’s nearly the end of the road for the Apple Watch Series 4, which was added to Apple’s public-facing vintage products list today. All aluminum and stainless steel 40mm and 44mm models of the Apple Watch Series 4 are now considered vintage worldwide. Apple considers a device to be vintage once five years have passed…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has slapped Apple with a violation regarding missing safety warnings on AirTags — here’s how Apple’s fixing the problem.Apple’s AirTagOn Thursday, the Office of Compliance and Field Operations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a Notice of Violation to Apple after it noticed some AirTags were…
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Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit, accusing the company of violating user privacy due to recording conversations after accidentally activating Siri.Siri was the target of a privacy-based lawsuitThe preliminary settlement, filed in an Oakland, California federal court on Tuesday, sees Apple proposing a payment of $95 million…
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The Competition Commission of India is reportedly set to announce its finding that Apple has committed antitrust violations with the App Store, and has informed the company.India’s CCI will say it’s found anticompetitive practices with Apple’s App StoreA group called “Together We Fight Society” (TWFS) complained to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2021…
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Apple’s high-performance Mac models, including the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, are expected to get a big upgrade in 2025. Here’s how powerful we expect that they’ll be.Mac Pro, Mac Studio, M4Mac Pro, Mac Studio, M4The Mac upgrade to M4 chips in late 2024 meant updates to half of the Mac range, with only three…
Read More “What speed to expect from M4 Ultra in the 2025 Mac Studio & Mac Pro” »
Amazon is kicking off the year with numerous all-time low prices on Apple Watch Series 10, perfect timing for anyone looking for a smartwatch to help fulfill any New Year’s health and fitness resolutions. You’ll find $70 off both 42mm and 46mm GPS Series 10 models in multiple case colors and band styles, and this…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that Apple has added a warning label to the AirTag’s box that says to keep its coin-cell battery out of reach of children due to the severe risk of injury or death if the battery is ingested. Apple added a corresponding warning symbol inside the AirTag’s…
Read More “Apple Made a Change to the AirTag That You Probably Didn’t Notice” »
In a new settlement, Apple agreed to pay $95 million over complaints that Siri inadvertently recorded users when unintentionally activated. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: David Snow
Apple has announced rare direct discounts on its flagship iPhone models and other products in China, signaling an effort to counter mounting competition and fluctuating consumer demand in one of its largest markets. Between January 4 and January 7, Apple will provide discounts of up to 500 yuan (approximately $68) on the iPhone 16 Pro…
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In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. Below, we outline which U.S. states and territories offer the…
Read More “Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver’s Licenses to These 7 U.S. States” »