[ad_1] Your HomePod is a lot more than a simple speaker — it’s a whole computer. And like any computer it has an operating system that needs occasional updates. Here’s how to make sure your Apple smart speaker has the software version released on Tuesday. Version 17.4 makes it easier to play media by learning … Read more
[ad_1] March 10, 2004: Apple sends out a survey to select Apple customers, claiming that it is considering relaunching the Newton MessagePad. “We need to determine why the Apple Newton was not a commercial success and whether there is an interest in re-launching a new version of the Newton,” Apple’s survey says. “Your comments will … Read more
[ad_1] Are AirTags waterproof? Keeping liquids out of our electronics isn’t always easy. Especially when it’s something we take with us everywhere, like our AirTags. Those with Apple’s handle little item tracker, or anyone thinking about getting one, might ask the questions: Can AirTags be submerged in water? Can AirTags go through the wash? Can … Read more
[ad_1] Anyone criticizing Apple Vision Pro as a Meta Quest at seven times the price misses the profound difference between the two headsets. Apple made an augmented reality device, while Meta focused on virtual reality. And the basic distinction between the two is that AR is the future of computing while VR will always be … Read more
[ad_1] Save an extra 20% on this foldable, wireless charging station. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Need a compact travel charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and more? This Foldable Wireless Magnetic Charging Station does the trick, with its two MagSafe-compatible charging pads and integrated adapters. Through March 10, this nifty charging option is only $17.59 … Read more
[ad_1] A flurry of iPhone market outlook reports shows Apple’s juggernaut handset is still the top-seller in Japan while slipping to fourth place in China so far in 2024. And that comes as Apple lowers component shipment targets for the year amid supply chain challenges, pointing to a possibly down year. Reports: iPhone market outlook … Read more
[ad_1] Apple’s Translate app is a great resource for those with wanderlust. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The Translate app built into your iPhone is a hidden gem if you’re traveling abroad. It gives you the ability to download languages in advance, so you don’t have to worry about a dodgy cell connection. The … Read more
[ad_1] Midnight is a film adaptation of a classic by the Father of Manga. Photo: Apple Osamu Tezuka’s Midnight manga gets adapted to live action in the latest “Shot on iPhone” project. It’s an action film about a mysterious late-night taxi driver. Apple also released a “making of” video to show how the movie was … Read more
[ad_1] Some people love peace and quiet. Others love mechanical keyboards. That clackety-clacking noise is the very sound of productivity, isn’t it? The feel of the keys. The way you can practically make a lifelong hobby out of customizing a “hot swappable” model with different keycaps, switches and more. Today’s Mac Studio and Studio Display … Read more
[ad_1] It just became a lot easier to read along with a podcast, or pull an interesting quote out of one. The Apple Podcasts app now automatically generates transcripts for series and episodes. Here’s how to find and read these transcripts in the iPhone Podcasts app. Every episode on Apple Podcasts will get a transcript … Read more