What to Know About Apple Allowing Game Emulators in the App Store

What to Know About Apple Allowing Game Emulators in the App Store

Apple updated its App Review Guidelines this month to allow “retro game console emulator apps” on the App Store for the iPhone and other devices. Below, we outline everything to know about these emulators and available options so far. This information is up to date as of April 2024, but Apple’s policies could change over … Read more

Modern MacBook and vintage displays make retro-cool setup

Modern MacBook and vintage displays make retro-cool setup

Multi-display computer setups with asymmetrical placements — aka, screens oriented in landscape and portrait orientations — are so popular that even vintage Apple displays are getting in the action. Today’s featured rig uses a modern MacBook and vintage displays. A M1 Pro MacBook Pro from 2021 drives a Cinema Display and Thunderbolt Display from many … Read more

Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of macOS 14.5

Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of macOS 14.5

Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its launch. The public beta comes two weeks after Apple released the first public beta. Beta testers can opt-in through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Under … Read more

For All Mankind spinoff Star City announced as show is renewed

For All Mankind spinoff Star City announced as show is renewed

Apple TV+ renewed its hit alternative-history sci-fi show For All Mankind Wednesday for a fifth season and, while it was at it, threw in a whole new spinoff series. For All Mankind spinoff Star City will delve further into secrets of the Soviet space program. Apple TV+ renews For All Mankind and spins off new … Read more

AltStore PAL Alternative App Marketplace Launches on iPhone in EU

AltStore PAL Alternative App Marketplace Launches on iPhone in EU

One of the first alternative app marketplaces went live in the European Union today, with developer Riley Testut introducing AltStore PAL, a version of his AltStore that can be accessed in EU countries. AltStore PAL is an open-source app that is designed to distribute apps from independent developers. At launch, it features two apps, including … Read more

WhatsApp rolls out Chat Filters to help you tame your inbox

WhatsApp rolls out Chat Filters to help you tame your inbox

Chat Filters will make managing your WhatsApp inbox a lot easier. Photo: WhatsApp WhatsApp is rolling out Chat Filters to make it easier to follow up on unread conversations. These filters allow you to swiftly go through your inbox based on unread messages or group conversations. As WhatsApp has grown in popularity, so has the … Read more

Sony’s TV Lineup 2024: New TVs, New Direction

Sony’s TV Lineup 2024: New TVs, New Direction

“It’s time to reintroduce HDR,” according to Sony’s chief distinguished engineer, Toshiyuki Ogura, who has been working with and developing HDR (high dynamic range) technology since its inception. Speaking at Sony’s home theater spring showcase in March, Ogura was referring in part to the company’s latest LED TV tech, which Sony hopes will help reshape … Read more

AirPods Pro 2 Available for $189 Plus More Deals on Headphones and Earbuds

AirPods Pro 2 Available for 9 Plus More Deals on Headphones and Earbuds

Amazon and Best Buy today are discounting a variety of audio devices, including products from Apple, JBL, Samsung, Beats, Sony, Google, and more. The headliner of the sale is Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C for $189.00 at Amazon, down from $249.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a … Read more

Apple clean energy use tripled since 2020

Apple clean energy use tripled since 2020

Apple said Wednesday it has tripled its use of clean energy since 2020, among other benchmarks of progress toward its goal to reach carbon neutrality across its supply chain by 2030. “Clean energy and water are foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of … Read more