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Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on June 10, and new features have already been rumored for many apps, including Apple Music, Apple Maps, Calculator, Messages, Notes, Safari, and others. Below, we recap iOS 18 rumors on a per-app basis, based on reports from MacRumors, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, and others: … Read more
Studio Display, now on sale at Amazon, is a great external display for Macs. Photo: Apple Amazon launched a bunch of deals Tuesday on Apple gear that includes what looks like a lowest-ever price on Apple Pencil 2. And it matches low prices on AirPods Pro 2, Studio Display and AirTag. This post contains affiliate … Read more
I am, by nature, a skeptic. When something generates a lot of hype, I often reflexively cast doubt on it. Few effects pedals in recent memory have created more buzz than the Mercury X from the audio wizards at Meris, which has built its reputation making high-end guitar pedals. But after using it, I can’t … Read more
Ubisoft today announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be available in the App Store starting June 6 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as iPad Air and iPad Pro models equipped with the M1 chip or newer. Assassin’s Creed Mirage can now be pre-ordered on the App Store. The … Read more
iPhone wake-up alarms are failing. Photo: Cult of Mac/NEOSiAM 2024+ No, you didn’t deactivate the wake-up alarm in your sleep this morning. Apple is aware of a problem that sometimes causes the iPhone’s Clock app to fail to set off alarms. A fix is on the way. Apple working on a fix for iPhone wake-up … Read more
This standard rates masks based on filtration, breathability, and an optional leakage ratio. The CDC has a list of masks here, and it tells which masks pass enough of these criteria to qualify for either of the Workplace Performance labels (as of writing, there are only three that earned the label), but this is all … Read more
Safari will gain a series of AI-powered features and UI enhancements in iOS 18, AppleInsider reports. Safari will apparently receive a range of visual tweaks alongside several new tools to improve the browsing experience, including: An “Intelligent Search” browser assistant tool that leverages Apple’s on-device AI technology to identify key topics and phrases on webpages … Read more
The iPad was the fastest-selling new product line in Apple history. Photo: iPad April 30, 2010: Almost a month after the first-gen iPad went on sale, the first Wi-Fi + 3G iPads arrive in the hands of U.S. customers. The devices ship in boxes identical to the Wi-Fi-only models, but with an additional sticker noting … Read more
Samsung has a battery manufacturing division called Samsung SDI, which makes batteries for products ranging from smartphones to EVs. Earlier today, Samsung SDI announced its financial results for Q1 2024. The company’s sales have fallen despite higher EV business, but the company vows to become a “global top-tier company by 2030.” Samsung SDI profits fall … Read more
Network amplifiers are springing up everywhere these days, and why shouldn’t they be? A single device that facilitates everything from your favorite streaming services to TV content over HDMI ARC is fantastically convenient and shouldn’t be reserved for A/V receivers or powered speakers. For listeners after a versatile, high-quality stereo experience, it can make a … Read more