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Apple's Work on Robots: What We Know So Far

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:01 am PST by
With the Apple Car canceled, Apple is exploring new markets where it might be able to find new revenue streams, and personal robotics is apparently one area the company is investigating. This guide highlights everything we know about Apple's interest in robotics, and we'll update it with new rumors going forward. The Robot Rumors According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is looking for ...
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When Will Apple Release the iOS 17.5 Beta? [Update: Now Available]

Tuesday April 2, 2024 10:11 am PDT by
With iOS software releases, it is typical for Apple to be constantly iterating. When a new version of iOS comes out, a new iOS beta almost always follows the day after. iOS 17.4 was released on Tuesday, March 5, and no iOS 17.5 beta followed as is typical. So when might Apple provide the first iOS 17.5 beta? It's now been more than three weeks since the launch of iOS 17.4, and pauses like...
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Apple vs. the U.S. Department of Justice: What You Need to Know

Tuesday May 21, 2024 3:58 pm PDT by
On March 21, the United States Justice Department sued Apple for antitrust violations, concluding a multi-year investigation into Apple's business practices. The U.S. government is also pursuing antitrust cases against Google, Amazon, and Meta, as part of an expansive look into the practices of major tech companies. Apple plans to "vigorously defend" against the DoJ's lawsuit, which seeks to ...
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Apple Ring Rumors: What We've Heard About Apple's Work on a Smart Ring

Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:42 pm PST by
There have been several rumors about Apple's work on a finger-worn smart ring, and while there's some mixed information about such a device, it doesn't appear that there is an "iRing" in development at this time. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Ring This guide aggregates what we've heard so far about the potential for an Apple-branded smart ring. Potential Features A February 2024 rumor from El...
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Is 8GB of RAM Enough for a Mac in 2024?

Monday March 11, 2024 7:02 am PDT by
The debate over whether 8GB of RAM is sufficient for a Mac has long been a topic of contention. The controversy goes back to at least 2012, when Apple launched the first MacBook Pro with Retina display, which started with 8GB of RAM. Apple still offers 8GB as the base configuration for its 14-inch MacBook Pro, not to mention its M3 iMac and the latest MacBook Air models. Coupled with the...
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MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: Comparing the Generations

Friday March 8, 2024 8:15 am PST by
Apple's MacBook Air has undergone some major changes in recent years, including the switch to Apple silicon, a complete redesign, and the introduction of a 15-inch model, making it all the more important to consider if now is a good time to upgrade or if an older model will suffice for your needs. Following its latest refresh, Apple discontinued the M1 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ from 2020 and the...
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10 Hidden Messages Features on iPhone

Wednesday March 13, 2024 5:59 am PDT by
If you're an ‌‌iPhone‌‌ user you know how the Messages app works. But when Apple released iOS 17 last year, it introduced an overhauled interface for the Messages app that includes several useful hidden functions and customization options that might not be obvious to the average user. Below, we've collected 10 of our favorite tips that we hope will make your Messages experience more ...
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iOS 17.4 Features: What's New in iOS 17.4

Tuesday March 5, 2024 1:28 pm PST by
Apple today released the iOS 17.4 update that brings some major changes to the iPhone (and the iPad) in Europe. Many of the biggest changes in iOS 17.4 are limited to people in the European Union, but there new additions in the update that are available worldwide. In this article, we've rounded up everything new in iOS 17.4. EU Changes Apple is changing the way the App Store and apps...
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13-Inch vs. 15-Inch MacBook Air Buyer's Guide

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:03 am PST by
The MacBook Air continues to be available in 13- and 15-inch sizes after Apple's latest refresh that added the M3 chip. The 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ offers almost all of the same hardware with a significantly larger display, yet there are still some key differences that are worth considering when purchasing one of the machines. The 13- and 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ models are almost exactly the same in ...
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M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared

Friday November 15, 2024 7:56 am PST by
In 2024, brought the MacBook Air up to date with its M3 chip. The company reworked the lineup and its pricing, phasing out the M1 machine from 2020 and discontinuing the 15-inch M2 ‌MacBook Air‌ introduced in June 2023, so which model should you buy? The 2024 MacBook Air is available in 13.6- and 15.3-inch display sizes just like its predecessor, with the smaller model starting at $1,099 and...
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Apple's 2024 M3 MacBook Air Refresh: What to Expect

Thursday February 29, 2024 1:17 pm PST by
Apple updated the MacBook Pro line with M3 chips late last year, but the MacBook Air has yet to be refreshed with the new hardware. That could change as soon as late March, with rumors suggesting an iPad and Mac-centric event is in the works. We're expecting new versions of the ‌MacBook Air‌, and this guide highlights everything we know about the upcoming machines. Size and Design As of...
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Apple Car History - Where Did Development Go Wrong?

Wednesday February 28, 2024 1:19 pm PST by
After spending a decade developing an autonomous car, Apple this week decided it was time to pull an AirPower and shut down the project. The Apple Car is no more, and Apple is no longer planning to release an Apple-branded electric vehicle. The hundreds of engineers and car experts who were working on the vehicle will be laid off or distributed to other teams within Apple, including the AI...
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Apple's 2024 iPad Mini: All the Rumors So Far

Friday March 1, 2024 3:55 pm PST by
Apple's seventh-generation iPad mini is rumored to be launching this year, according to multiple sources. Keep reading to learn what the rumors say we can expect from Apple's small form factor tablet. The current iPad mini was released in September 2021, and includes a 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, an A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel...
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iOS 17.4 Beta: All the New Features

Tuesday February 27, 2024 3:05 pm PST by
Apple is working on a new iOS 17.4 update that brings some major changes to the iPhone (and the iPad) in Europe. Some of the biggest updates are only going to update people in the European Union, but there are also plenty of features in iOS 17.4 that are available worldwide. In this article, we've rounded up everything new so far in iOS 17.4. EU Changes Apple implemented notable...
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Which Apple Watch Models Are Compatible With My iPhone?

Wednesday February 7, 2024 6:18 am PST by
If you're thinking of buying an Apple Watch but you're not sure if your iPhone is compatible with the one you want, you've come to the right place. This article lists each ‌iPhone‌ model and the Apple Watch models that are compatible with each device. ‌iPhone‌ 5 Apple Watch (1st generation) Series 1 Series 2 ‌iPhone‌ 5s Apple Watch (1st generation) Series 1 Series 2 Series...
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Apple Music vs. Spotify Buyer's Guide

Friday February 2, 2024 11:00 pm PST by
Apple Music and Spotify overwhelmingly dominate the music streaming space, but the two services offer surprisingly different experiences despite their competitive pricing, so which is best? While Spotify has been around for longer than ‌Apple Music‌, both services are now very widely adopted. ‌Apple Music‌ and Spotify have similar libraries with over 100 million songs, with features like...
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You Can Use These Bluetooth Accessories With Apple Vision Pro

Friday February 2, 2024 4:44 pm PST by
While the Apple Vision Pro supports Bluetooth, Apple said today in a support document that there is no guarantee that third-party Bluetooth accessories and devices will be compatible. Apple did, however, provide information on what will work for sure. AirPods/Beats All current models of AirPods and Beats headphones are able to connect to the Vision Pro. Apple recommends the AirPods Pro 2...
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What You Need to Know About Traveling With Apple Vision Pro

Friday February 2, 2024 4:04 pm PST by
Traveling is perhaps one of the best uses of the Apple Vision Pro headset, as it can be used on airplanes and has a specific Travel Mode. Apple today published several support documents that provide some important details on traveling with the Vision Pro, activating the built-in Travel Mode, and storing it when it's not in use. How to Travel With Vision Pro The cover that comes with the...
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Vision Pro Not Fitting Well? Here Are Apple's Tips for Improving It

Friday February 2, 2024 3:26 pm PST by
Fit is the most important aspect of the Vision Pro, because if it's not on your head in the right way, it will feel heavy and uncomfortable, plus the displays might look blurry. Apple today published several support documents on getting a good fit with the Vision Pro and what to do if you have light leakage, eye setup issues, and other problems. Selecting a Band There are two bands for the...
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These Are the Gestures Used to Control Vision Pro

Friday February 2, 2024 2:38 pm PST by
With the launch of the Vision Pro, Apple published plenty of support documents and tutorials, including an overview of the gestures used to control the headset. Most people have found the gesture-based control to be intuitive, but for those having difficulty, Apple also has some tips on getting the best experience. Vision Pro Gestures Tap Fingers Together - To select an item on the...