Apple yesterday debuted new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, and review units are in the hands of members of the media.Many iPhone X users have been wondering if the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case will work with the older model given that the two devices are nearly identical in design, but the answer is no.iMore's Rene Ritchie tested the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case on an iPhone X and while the case physically fits on the iPhone X, it does not charge.The speaker… - 12 mins ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:48pm -
Well-known producer, writer, and show creator Jason Katims has departed Universal TV after inking a multi-year deal with Apple, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Under the exclusive deal, which kicks off this summer, Katims will create content for Apple under his True Jack Productions banner.Katims has been responsible for many high-profile television shows, including "Parenthood," "Friday Night Lights," "Roswell," "Rise," and "About a Boy."He will continue to work on "Away" and "S… - 33 mins ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:27pm -
Wirecutter's Nick Guy has obtained early access to Apple's new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, and he has shared some notable details and photos about the cases on his Twitter account.Most notably, Guy notes the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max cases each have 1,369 mAh battery capacities, making them the lowest-mAh Smart Battery Cases ever released. Apple's older battery cases for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 have capacities of 1,877 mAh and 2,365 mAh respectively. See up… - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:59pm -
Sprint today announced that customers can now chat directly with its support representatives using Apple Business Chat.Sprint customers can use Apple Business Chat to message an agent, learn about Sprint plans, and more at any time of the day or night, according to the carrier. Customers can start, stop, and resume conversations at any time.Apple Business Chat launched in iOS 11.3 in March 2018, enabling iPhone and iPad users to ask for information, schedule appointments, make purchase… - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:37pm -
Apple is in talks with at least three private Medicare plans in regards to subsidizing the Apple Watch for people over the age of 65. The news comes from a report today by CNBC, citing sources familiar with Apple's plans.The discussions are centered around subsidizing the cost of an Apple Watch Series 3 or Series 4 -- which currently start at $279 for the Series 3 38mm Aluminum version -- for older Medicare users who can't afford the cost of the device. Series 4 models would be most benefi… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:12pm -
Apple Pay vice president Jennifer Bailey will be the keynote speaker at TRANSACT, the world's largest payments technology event.Bailey, who leads the Apple Pay team under Apple services chief Eddy Cue, will discuss how Apple is bringing customers and merchants an "easy, convenient, and secure payments experience," according to the announcement. "I'm thrilled to talk to the payments industry at TRANSACT," said Bailey. "We have a great story to tell about how we are working to bring cust… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:57pm -
Warner Bros' Westworld mobile game, which bore a notable resemblance to Bethesda Softworks' Fallout Shelter game for smartphones, has been removed from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The removal comes seven months after Bethesda sued Warner Bros by calling the Westworld app a "blatant rip-off" of Bethesda's 2015 game Fallout Shelter.Westworld on iOSThe lawsuit centered around Behaviour Interactive, the game developer that worked on both Fallout Shelter and Westworld, and who Beth… - 4 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 7:42pm -
As discovered by MacRumors tipster Sri Ram and others on Twitter, Apple has referenced its long-awaited AirPower charging mat in the product description for its new iPhone XS Smart Battery Case in Malaysia.Apple released Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR on Tuesday following several rumors.The listing remains live as of Wednesday morning, noting that the Smart Battery Case is "compatible with AirPower Wireless Charging Mat and other Qi‑certified char… - 5 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:40pm -
Apple CEO Tim Cook today shared a story on Twitter of an Apple Watch that alerted its user to atrial fibrillation, potentially saving their life in the process.Elissa Lombardo tweeted Cook with her husband's experience with Apple Watch that occurred just two days after he started wearing the device.The smartwatch's ECG feature detected the case of A-Fib during an elevated heart rate, which led her husband to seek medical attention. Medical professionals apparently discovered a "maj… - 6 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:33pm -
Anker is best known for its well-received power banks and mobile charging accessories, but the Chinese company has also been busy building its subsidiary Soundcore brand, under which it offers home audio products like smart Bluetooth speakers and wireless earphones.Anker says its ethos of making quality electronic devices at an affordable price also extends to its audio accessory lineup, so I gave the company's new Soundcore Life 2 noise-canceling headphones a spin to test out this claim.… - 7 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:00pm -
The ever-present Help menu in your Mac's menu bar is an easily overlooked aspect of macOS, but it's home to some surprising and extremely handy features that every user can benefit from.Apart from being a useful first port of call for any queries you may have about the application in use or your Mac in general, it also serves as a menu navigator. Let's take a closer look.How to Use the Mac Help MenuYou can use the keyboard shortcut Command-Shift-/ to quickly access the macOS Help Men… - 7 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 4:38pm -
What is AirPower?AirPower is an Apple-designed charging mat designed to charge Qi-based iPhones, the Apple Watch, and the AirPods, using a specially designed and as-of-yet unreleased wireless compatible AirPods Charging Case.Apple's AirPower is proprietary and combines at least two different wireless charging methods -- Qi and then the Apple Watch charger, which is inductive and not Qi based.It's designed so that you can place an iPhone, AirPods, or Apple watch on any portion of the… - 19 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:22am -
Apple today released new Smart Battery Cases designed for its 2018 iPhone lineup, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.Available in black or white, each Smart Battery Case is priced at $129 and is designed to add extra battery life to the iPhone. The cases are similar in design to the past battery case option Apple offered for the iPhone 7, with a bump at the back to house a battery pack. Each case provides a varying amount of battery life depending on device. The iPhone XS Battery… - 21 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 2:41am -
Apple in iOS 12 introduced a new Live Listen feature that's designed to turn the iPhone into a remote microphone for the AirPods.Live Listen has been around for years for MFi-compatible hearing aids, but it's only with the addition of AirPods support that it became available for general iOS users.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.As an enterprising individual discovered on Reddit, the AirPods Live Listen feature can be used as a spying device because it uses th… - 22 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 1:37am -
Apple late last year teamed up with indie entertainment studio A24 to produce a series of films for its upcoming streaming service, and now the first film under that partnership is in the works.According to Variety, Apple and A24's first movie will be directed by Sofia Coppola, known for directing movies like "The Virgin Suicides," "Lost in Translation," "Marie Antoinette," and "The Bling Ring."Image credit: Guillaume Collet/Sipa/REX/Shutterstock, via VarietyThe movie, "On the Rocks,"… - 23 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 1:19am -
Multiple rumors have suggested at least one of the 2019 iPhone models will feature a triple-lens camera design, but smartphone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) believes Apple is still finalizing just what the triple-lens design will look like.Earlier this month, Hemmerstoffer shared one possible prototype design featuring a square-shaped camera layout, and today, he's teamed up with Indian site CompareRaja to show us another design that Apple is allegedly working on.The new ren… - 23 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 12:46am -
Apple must pay VirnetX $440 million after an appeals court upheld an earlier judgement in favor of the patent holding company, reports Reuters.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today denied Apple's appeal of a 2016 verdict that awarded VirnetX $302 million, which increased to $439.7 million when taking into account damages and interest calculated during retrials.VirnetX first sued Apple in 2010, accusing FaceTime of infringing on patents held by VirnetX. The two compani… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 11:20pm -
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo today announced that it is using Apple's MapKit JS framework to power the map and address-related searches that its users conduct on both mobile and desktop.MapKit JS allows DuckDuckGo to provide users with improved address searches, new visual features, enhanced satellite imagery, and continually updated maps without sacrificing privacy.DuckDuckGo says that Apple Maps will be available embedded within private search results for relevant queries… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 10:42pm -
This week is seeing notable discounts hit Pad & Quill's leather iPhone cases, Apple Watch Series 3 at Best Buy, brand-new 4K films on iTunes, and much more.At Pad & Quill this month, you can save some money on the company's leather iPhone cases. The sale takes as much as $25 off accessories like the Heritage Bella Fino Leather iPhone XS Case, and you can also use Pad & Quill's ongoing PQ16 code to take an additional $10 off your order. Check out all of the cases on sale in the list below (no… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 10:15pm -
Intel has been searching for a new CEO since Brian Krzanich resigned nearly seven months ago, and Axios now reports that the chipmaker's list of candidates includes Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at Apple.Srouji joined Apple in 2008 to lead development of the A4 chip, the first Apple-designed system-on-a-chip in the iPhone 4, and now oversees custom silicon and hardware technologies including batteries, application processors, storage controllers, sensors sili… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 9:37pm -
Alexa can now modulate its voice beyond whispering in hushed tones. Amazon has introduced a 'newscaster' voice in the US that kicks in when Alexa reads the day's news or recites Wikipedia information. It's not going to replace the news anchor for y... - 18 mins ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:42pm -
Sprint has announced that it will cease selling users' location data to third parties, following similar moves made by Verizon (Engadget's parent company), T-Mobile and AT&T. The four major US carriers are responding to a report published by Moth... - 43 mins ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:17pm -
America's infrastructure is crumbling around us. The American Society of Civil Engineers' latest Infrastructure Report Card, from 2017, rated the nation's roads, bridges, airports and water systems at a paltry D+ -- the same grade received four years... - 1 hour ago, 16 Jan 19, 10:50pm -
Unity has had a change of heart. The company is updating its terms of service so that any third-party software, including SpatialOS, can be used in conjunction with its popular game engine. "Some of these services will be supported, others will not,"... - 1 hour ago, 16 Jan 19, 10:30pm -
Netflix is looking to give SyFy's Nightflyers show a new lease of life on February 1st, when it lands on the streaming platform for viewers outside the US. Based on George R. R. Martin's 1980s novella, the thriller follows a group of scientists aboar... - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 10:14pm -
Facebook will be introducing some of its political advertising policies in additional regions in the coming months, Reuters reports. In Nigeria, where a presidential election is set to take place in February, Facebook will now require those purchasin... - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:52pm -
Motorola's RAZR flip-phone is reportedly set for a $1,500 foldable makeover. The new handset could arrive exclusively through Verizon as soon as next month, per The Wall Street Journal's sources. You can blame that massive price tag on the expensive... - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:30pm -
Back in 2014, CERN sought the help of over 1,300 contributors to help it conjure up a feasible plan for a new collider much, much bigger than the LHC. Now, the research organization has unveiled preliminary designs for the project named Future Circul... - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:04pm -
Back in December of last year, Nike revealed during its quarterly earnings call that it was getting ready to introduce a $350 self-lacing basketball shoe. Ever since, sneakerheads have been highly anticipating the successor to the 2016 HyperAda... - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:45pm -
Despite major scandals, Congressional hearings, and efforts to highlight user privacy controls, most Facebook users still don't know the social network shares their interests with advertisers, according to a new survey conducted by Pew Research Cente... - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:30pm -
Remember EA's open-world Star Wars game that promised bounty hunting across the series' universe? Anyone? No? Doesn't matter, it's been scrapped. EA Vancouver has cancelled the project, reports Kotaku, which it inherited in 2017 after shutting down i... - 4 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:12pm -
A new Nielsen study has found that the number of cord cutters in the US has grown by 48 percent over the past eight years. Apparently, 16 million homes no longer have traditional cable or satellite TV subscriptions, which means 14 percent of all hous... - 4 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 7:51pm -
I love a good road trip. I've spent hundreds of thousands of miles in cars during my life, and the best times were when I knew it would be hours or even days before I reached my destination. Typically a friend (or friends) or family members would... - 4 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 7:30pm -
OMRON is best known for its healthcare products like thermometers and blood pressure monitors -- now in the form of a smartwatch, even. But those who have been following our CEATEC coverage over the past five years may remember the company's am... - 5 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 7:01pm -
Deezer has unveiled a new app that will give users access to 30,000 radio stations around the world. "Radio by Deezer," only available on Android in the UK for now, offers up music, live sports, news and talk, including stations like BBC Radio, Class... - 5 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:32pm -
Many photographers use a DSLR or mirrorless camera to win on Instagram, but let's face it, camera-to-smartphone transfer apps are generally lousy. Sony has acknowledged as much with the release of Imaging Edge, a new transfer app that replaces the Pl... - 6 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:01pm -
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.Good luck choosing your preferred source for a Fyre Festival documentary, as Hulu and Netflix are battling for the crown this week. At the same time, we're learning that Netflix's prices will go up again, and, i... - 7 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:15pm -
Tesla has released its first non-hardwired Wall Connector with a NEMA 14-50 plug for EV charging. Boasting 40 amps (9.6kW) of power, Tesla says the home charging device can juice up Model S, Model X and Model 3 cars 25 percent faster than the company... - 7 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 4:40pm -
Even though Oppo showed off a 5x "lossless" zoom dual camera back at MWC 2017, the system never showed up on any of the phones afterwards. But don't worry, the company hasn't given up on this precious tech. In fact, earlier today, Oppo teased a new a... - 8 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 3:40pm -
Last year, Verizon (which owns Engadget's parent company) offered unlimited subscribers six months of free access to Apple Music. Now the carrier is expanding that partnership and officially bundling Beyond Unlimited and Above Unlimited subscriptions... - 10 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 1:32pm -
Japan's robot hotel, the Hen-na ("Strange") Hotel, was supposed to represent the future of lodging with automatons taking care of things that previously required 'inefficient' humans. That strategy is coming apart at the seams, however. Hen-na has 'f... - 12 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:37am -
The greenery you see in the soil above might not look like much, but it represents a big step in space exploration. Cotton seeds brought to the Moon aboard China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted, marking the first time plants have grown on the lunar... - 14 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 10:03am -
YouTube already frowns on challenges and pranks that put people at risk, but it's making that policy more explicit in light of the recent rise of Bird Box-inspired dares. The service has updated its guidelines to directly ban all challenges and pran... - 15 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:03am -
Electronic Arts and Amazon are doing their version of the old "You got your peanut butter in my chocolate!" and "You got your chocolate in my peanut butter!" bit. The companies announced today that a companion skill for dedicated fans of The Sims wil... - 16 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:01am -
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it is bringing charges against a Ukranian hacker for breaking into the agency's corporate filing system to access nonpublic information. The SEC is also charging a number of in... - 18 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:59am -
With Apple rumored to launch its video streaming service later this year, the company is continuing to work on bringing in more talent. Now it has hired veteran producer, Jason Katims. more…The post ‘Parenthood’ producer Jason Katims leaving Universal TV to produce for Apple’s video service appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 40 mins ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:20pm -
9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast:https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/01/9to5Toys-Daily-1-16-2019.mp3 more…The post 9to5Toys Lunch Break: Latest iPad Pros $100 off, 5K iMa… - 59 mins ago, 16 Jan 19, 11:01pm -
Apple’s VP of Internet Services Jennifer Bailey has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year’s TRANSACT conference scheduled for later this spring. Jennifer Bailey had led Apple Pay since its launch in 2014. more…The post Apple Pay boss Jennifer Bailey delivering keynote address at TRANSACT conference appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:37pm -
Apple’s smart battery cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR went on sale last night, with Apple touting up to 75% extra usage time. Apple did not state the battery’s capacity in the Apple Store tech specs.However, The Wirecutter’s Nick Guy has already got his hands on an iPhone XS case, and read off the specs from the printed label. It turns out the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case houses a 1369 mAh internal battery. This is significantly less than the 2365 mAh battery found in the iPho… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:23pm -
There has long been debate over the extent to which macOS and iOS will converge. Some think we’ve already gone too far down that route, with Launchpad coming in for particular criticism as an unnecessary child-like interface (though it can be made more useful). At the other extreme, some think Apple should go as far as touchscreen Macs and enable people to run either OS on both Macs and iPads.Apple itself has consistently said that it considers Macs and iPads to be different categories of de… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:59pm -
Apple has started marketing the Apple Watch as a guardian for your health with features like fall detection and a built-in ECG, but selling the Apple Watch to the people who need those benefits the most is a challenge. CNBC reports today that Apple has a plan to address that very challenge: using private Medicare plans cover the Apple Watch for at-risk seniors. more…The post Apple reportedly working to subsidize Apple Watch costs for at-risk seniors through private Medicare plans appeared… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:57pm -
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/01/9to5Mac-Daily-01-16-2019.mp3 more…The post 9to5Mac Daily: January 16, 2019 appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 4 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:20pm -
One recurring theme I’ve seen in comments on my various Smart Home Diary pieces is the view expressed by some that a truly smart home ought to be automated. That pressing on-screen buttons on an iPhone does not equate to a smart home, only automation does.I have some sympathy for this view. ‘Anything that can be automated should be automated’ is something of a mantra for me. But automation isn’t the whole picture, and I’d like to explain why I hold that view … more…The post Sma… - 4 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 7:34pm -
The fate of AirPower continues to be an evolving mystery. The AirPower Wireless Charging Mat was mentioned briefly in the Apple Store description for the new Smart Battery Cases, and is still visible on the Malaysian Apple Store, via MacRumors. more…The post ‘AirPower Wireless Charging Mat’ was briefly mentioned in the iPhone XS Battery Case website description appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 5 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:52pm -
After six days, the US Federal Trade Commission rested its antitrust case against Qualcomm, and the chipmaker has opened its defence.It began by claiming that the iPhone wouldn’t exist without its technology … more…The post Qualcomm antitrust case: the iPhone wouldn’t exist without us, says chipmaker appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 6 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:44pm -
Back in November, it was reported that Apple was working with film studio A24 to produce original movies. Now, Variety reports that the first initiative to come of that partnership is a feature film starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones. more…The post Apple’s first film collaboration with A24 is ‘On the Rocks,’ reuniting Bill Murray & Sofia Coppola appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 15 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:23am -
On Twitter today, Tim Cook has shared the story of another Apple user whose Apple Watch warned them of major health problems. Elissa Lombardo said her husband’s Apple Watch alerted him he could have A-fib, prompting him to seek medical attention. more…The post Tim Cook shares story of user who discovered A-fib and other health issues with Apple Watch appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 15 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:35am -
Since departing Apple in 2012, Scott Forstall has shifted his focus primarily to Broadway production. Every so often, however, Forstall takes time in an interview to reference his days as an Apple software VP. In the latest instance of this, Forstall talks Steve Jobs, Apple TV, and more. more…The post Watch Scott Forstall talk working with Steve Jobs, the creation of Apple TV, and more [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 16 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 8:06am -
Apple frames the iPad Pro as a real computer that can do real computer tasks. In reality, however, this is only the case for a small number of users. On the other hand, if you enjoy using an iPad and want to use it as a secondary display with your Mac, there are a few options. more…The post How to use your iPad as a secondary Mac display appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 18 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:29am -
Snap is facing a pair of notable executive departures. Cheddar reports today that Snap has lost both its Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Investor Relations after less than a year. more…The post Snap loses two key executives after less than a year, including its CFO appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 18 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:20am -
Apple today has officially released Smart Battery cases for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. This comes after 9to5Mac discovered various pieces of evidence within iOS hinting at the existence of such cases. more…The post Apple officially releases Smart Battery cases for iPhone XS/Max/XR with Qi charging support appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 21 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 2:42am -
Onleaks kicked off iPhone 11 rumor frenzy about a week ago showing renders of a square camera bump that featured three cameras in awkward alignment. Today, he has partnered with CompareRaja to show what he believes is an alternative iPhone 11 prototype currently circulating manufacturing plants.The phone depicted here is much easier on the eyes, with a slimmer camera bump and smaller notch on the front screen. The contrast in appearance between each of the purported protoypes is significant… - 23 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 1:15am -
While the official Twitter app for Mac is gone, the company is still actively developing its TweetDeck client for the platform and the Mac app is getting an update today with a handful of new features and bug fixes. Headlining the release is support for macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode, meaning the app will now match the rest of the operating system when in Dark Mode. more…The post TweetDeck for Mac updated with support for Dark Mode, rebuilt to help ‘fix many crashes’ appeared first on 9to5… - 23 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 1:13am -
A U.S. appeals court has today ruled against Apple’s $440 million appeal in its ongoing court battle with patent troll company VirnetX. more…The post U.S. Court of Appeals denies Apple’s $440 million appeal against VirnetX in ongoing court battle appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 11:57pm -
Clean cable management with smart speakers can be challenging, especially with small speakers that you might place in space-constrained areas. The new Echo Dot makes this harder than the first two generations due to the power supply switching to an all-in-one brick and cable solution from the old Micro USB cable and run-of-the-mill USB brick combination. The solution? Mounting the Echo Dot. more…The post Hands-on: Echo Dot wall mounts are ideal for counters and small spaces appeared first… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 11:20pm -
9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast:https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/01/9to5Toys-Daily-1-15-2019.mp3 more…The post 9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Accessory Sale from $9.50, Son… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 11:00pm -
DuckDuckGo, the popular search engine alternative to Google has announced today that its address and map searches on mobile and desktop are now powered by Apple’s MapKit JS framework. DuckDuckGo is one of the first companies to rely on MapKit for its data and touts the privacy that the move brings to its users. more…The post DuckDuckGo switches to privacy-focused Apple Maps to ‘set a new standard of trust online’ appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 10:51pm -
A new breakthrough in Bluetooth chip technology has shed the battery that typically comes with the small hardware component. Wiliot is seeing success with its paper-thin Bluetooth sticker chip that could land in devices later this year. The chip is able to be battery-free by harnessing the ambient radio waves to power it and has a lot of potential use cases. more…The post New battery-free Bluetooth sticker chip recharges via ambient radio waves appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 10:09pm -
A new report today from Axios details that a new name has popped up on Intel’s shortlist to fill its open CEO position: Johny Srouji. The company’s search has been ongoing for half a year and Apple’s SVP of Hardware has a strong history of working with the chipmaker. more…The post Apple’s chip guru Johny Srouji reportedly on Intel’s CEO candidate shortlist appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 9:16pm -
Last month word began to circulate that Nike would soon be revealing the latest iteration of its self-lacing HyperAdapt shoes. While details were somewhat thin at the time, it recently began to surface that these Marty McFly-inspired kicks were indeed on the way. This morning, Nike has unveiled the new Adapt BB. Not only is the self-lacing prophecy being fulfilled, Nike is also introducing the Adapt BB as a smartphone-controlled shoe. While the app offers the ability to change your shoe’s LED… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 8:53pm -
Following the end of the “we added voice commands to it” convention last week, Pandora has today announced its own voice assistant, otherwise known as Pandora Voice Mode, for its Android and iOS applications. Rolling out soon to free and paid users, the new assistant will make it easy for users to control stations, perform common actions within the app, and more. more…The post Pandora launches its own in-app voice assistant on Android and iOS w/ ‘Hey Pandora’ command appeared first… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 8:52pm -
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/01/9to5Mac-Daily-01-15-2019.mp3 more…The post 9to5Mac Daily: January 15, 2019 appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 8:51pm -
Netflix has announced that it will again be raising its prices for its streaming video plans. We saw the last price hike in October, and the latest jump is the biggest since the company’s launch. These changes come ahead of Apple launching its own video streaming service as soon as March. more…The post Netflix raising prices again, its biggest hike since launching the company appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 8:28pm -
Update: Verizon has now officially announced that Apple Music will be included in its “Beyond Unlimited” and “Above Unlimited” plans starting on January 17th.We have exclusively learned that Verizon is adding Apple Music to two of its ‘unlimited’ cell phone plans, effectively offering the $9.99 subscription for no additional cost. This is not merely a free trial offer but an added service on an ongoing basis.The perk will be added to existing and new Verizon customers on the Beyo… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 7:58pm -
The chief economist of a bank has pointed to a strong correlation between AAPL’s share price and China’s export trade – and says that this suggests that a trade recession in China is ‘likely.’AAPL’s share price fell 9% in one day following its Q4 guidance warning, with most analysts significantly cutting their target prices for the stock. The stock has lost around a third of its value since the October peak … more…The post Chief economist says AAPL share price predicts a trad… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 7:42pm -
It’s Tuesday and the iTunes movie storefront has been refreshed with a new batch of deals. This week we’re seeing deals on Movies with Great Soundtracks. There’s also the usual smattering of 4K offers and the $1 HD rental of the week. Head below for all of the best offers. more…The post This week’s best iTunes movie deals: Great Soundtracks from $7, 4K sale, $1 rental, more appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 7:15pm -
The OPEN Government Data Act means that all public data made available by the US government must be in a format accessible by smartphones, tablets and computers … more…The post OPEN Government Data Act means all public data must be accessible by your iDevices appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 6:51pm -
Apple Pay has provided a solution to a problem that has beset online share trading for individuals: how to quickly and safely transfer money to their broker.That was tricky before for two reasons, explains brokerage firm TD Ameritrade, the first to accept fund transfer by Apple Pay … more…The post Apple Pay solves decades-old problem for online share trading by individuals appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 6:09pm -
Buoyed by its victory in an earlier injunction against iPhone sales in Germany, Qualcomm launched a second patent infringement lawsuit against Apple in the country. This court, however, dismissed the latest Qualcomm lawsuit.The new lawsuit has been described as a ‘nuisance’ one by a patent expert, who also said that the previous victory was worth little … more…The post German court dismisses Qualcomm’s second ‘nuisance lawsuit’ against Apple appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 5:39pm -
Having trouble with a locked iOS device? Follow along for how to get around Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. more…The post How to get around Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 1:30pm -
Following Apple’s revision to its Q1 2019 earnings, it was revealed that Tim Cook would hold an all-hands meeting to discuss the results with Apple employees. While the majority of the details from that meeting have yet to leak, John Gruber at Daring Fireball today has an interesting tidbit. more…The post Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018, up from its usual of 1-2 million appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 10:47am -
2018 saw Apple finally update the computer some multi-display desktop fans have long been holding their breath for: Mac mini. As 2019 begins, the professional market is looking towards a massive refresh of the Mac Pro and native display offerings from Apple.However, with CES these past two years showing off so many OLED and 8K displays, the question begs, how can Apple truly innovate in the pro monitor space this year? more…The post What type of pro monitor would you like to see from Apple… - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 9:23am -
Following Ebro Darden announcing his expanded role as Apple Music’s global head of hip-hop earlier this month, Apple has made another notable move. Popular UK DJ Charlie Sloth announced today that he is joining Beats 1 and bringing his “The Charlie Sloth Rap Show” with him. This move was first rumored last October. more…The post Controversial hip-hop DJ Charlie Sloth officially joins Beats 1 after being forced out of BBC Radio 1 appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 8:16am -
According to a new report from supply chain blog Macotakara, Apple could be in the process of developing a revised iPod touch. Further, the report says the 2019 iPhone might make the jump to USB-C, just like the 2018 iPad Pros. more…The post Report: Apple developing new iPod touch, 2019 iPhones could switch to USB-C appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 5:49am -
Several months ago, we heard of the first known case of law enforcement requiring a suspect to unlock their phone with Face ID. Forbes reports today, however, that a California judge has ruled that, even with a warrant, the government can’t force people to unlock their devices via biometric features. more…The post Judge rules law enforcement can’t force suspects to unlock their iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 4:38am -
Apple originally acquired FoundationDB in 2015, and last April it announced that it was making the cloud database open source. Now, things are being taken a step further as FoundationDB has announced it is open sourcing Foundation DB Record Layer, which powers CloudKit. more…The post Apple’s FoundationDB open sources the database layer behind CloudKit appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 3:49am -
As more YouTube viewers hit mobile devices, the platform is testing new features to improve the experience on smartphones and tablets. This week, YouTube is launching a new set of swipe gestures for its mobile app to better navigate video history. more…The post YouTube’s new swipe gestures to navigate through video history, rolling out to iOS this week appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 3:08am -
After a handful of CarPlay announcements at CES 2019 last week, Toyota today announced that its 2020 GR Supra will support wireless CarPlay. Meanwhile, Kia and Fiat Chrysler announced new cars with wired CarPlay integration. more…The post Toyota’s 2020 GR Supra will support wireless CarPlay, but only as part of $4k ‘Premium’ package appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 2:41am -
Streaming video has become a booming industry, with giants such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon, and others. Now, another service from NBC may be joining the streaming video business. more…The post NBC launching new ad-supported video streaming service in 2020 with live TV and ‘1,500 hours’ of TV shows appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 2:36am -
Last year we learned that Apple would be opening up its MFi program to USB-C/Lightning cables so third-parties can expand the options on the market (and offer cheaper alternatives). After seeing a preview of Belkin’s upcoming cables, Anker is out today with details about its options that will be arriving in March. Also, a lesser-known brand has just successfully met its funding goal on Kickstarter for a line of durable, braided nylon USB-C to Lightning cables and is promising to ship them by… - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 2:24am -
Last week I attended CES in Las Vegas to help bring you 9to5Mac’s coverage of the latest tech products and Apple accessories going into 2019. While hands-on videos are one of the most effective ways to share the news, they can also be the most challenging to create amidst the chaos that is the show floor. This year, I decided to take my video workflow iOS-only and see what I could learn along the way. more…The post An iOS-only video workflow: Surprises, challenges, and hopes for the futur… - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 1:41am -
Adding a MacBook or MacBook Pro stand to your setup is a great way to organize, declutter and maximize any workspace. Perhaps most importantly it can help reduce neck strain by elevating your MacBook to eye-level. The good news is that there are plenty of MacBook stands out there for any budget and style. The bad news? It’s almost overwhelming to wade through all of the options. Head below for the best MacBook stands for 2019 to date. more…The post Best MacBook and MacBook Pro stands, doc… - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 1:33am -
Today is your last chance to get the new HyperDrive USB-C Hub for iPad Pro at its limited time preorder price through Kickstarter. Check out our early hands-on look with the new product in the video below.Get HyperDrive USB-C Hub for iPad Pro on Kickstarter now for 30-40% off (Reg. $99)Shipping this month, the new USB-C Hub from Hyper is the first designed specifically for the new iPad Pro and was on show last week at CES. more…The post Last chance: Get Hyper’s new USB-C Hub for iPad P… - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 12:47am -
As Apple and Qualcomm’s FTC trial continues today, we’re learning more details about the quarrels between the two companies. As reported by CNET, one of the more interesting tidbits from Apple’s COO Jeff Williams was that the company wanted to put Qualcomm’s 4G chips in the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, but Qualcomm refused to sell them to Apple. more…The post Apple says Qualcomm refused to sell modems for iPhone XS and XR, citing legal battle appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 12:12am -
In an effort to make the Twitter app more appealing, the company will begin rolling out a beta program to a select group of users in the coming weeks that will be testing new and upcoming features for the platform. more…The post Twitter previews new beta program with algorithmically sorted responses, thread-based timeline, more appeared first on 9to5Mac. - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 19, 11:57pm -
One week before Earth Day, Apple has changed its iconic one color logo to a green-leafed one at select Apple Stores — echoing Apple’s goal under Tim Cook of leaving the world a better place. Retail staff will also be rocking special green shirts for the week — celebrating the fact that select brick-and-mortar retail stores belonging […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 7:51pm -
Apple has hit up the makers of the ultra-tiny hinges used for the Microsoft Surface Pro to come and work on its next-gen MacBooks, which will launch in the second half of 2016. It’s worth noting that this is the Surface Pro and not the innovative Surface Book we’re talking about, so don’t necessarily expect […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 7:02pm -
This week on The CultCast: We recall how Steve Jobs and the industrial design team brought Apple back from the brink. Plus: The reason Jony Ive gave up his car for a chauffeur; one year with the Apple Watch; and we reveal the strange cultural phenomena we’ve been secretly loving in an all-new What We’re […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 6:43pm -
Snapseed is a free image editing app from Google that has some fantastic editing tools to make any photo even better. The killer feature here is the set of Tune Image tools that let you take a good photo and turn it into a great photo, right on your iPad, with very little effort. Here’s […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 6:30pm -
How many years do you use your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac before shutting it down for the last time and sending it to the big Apple Store in the sky? While Apple products are typically far more solid and long-lasting than those made by rivals, the company offers a clue in a newly released […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 4:14pm -
More architectural renderings have surfaced showing off a few new details of Apple’s eagerly-anticipated “spaceship” campus — including ancillary buildings such as a reception center, food stations for employees, and more. Check them out below. The main reception building will reportedly be located at “the main pedestrian entrances to the Apple Campus II site,” and will be […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 3:10pm -
Samsung: you can’t live with ’em, you can’t make iPhones without ’em, a new report reveals. Apple has reportedly brokered a deal with its long-time South Korean “frenemy” to provide OLED panels for a future iPhone, scheduled to ship in 2017. According to the alleged terms of the deal, Samsung Display will supply in the region of 100 […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 12:43pm -
If this whole computer and smartwatch thing doesn’t work out, Apple could have a prosperous future in iPhone recycling. The company released its annual environmental report today, which covers 2015. While the whole thing is pretty interesting, we really started paying attention at the part where the company shared how much material its recycling initiative […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 6:58am -
Apple seems to be looking to improve the way people find apps in the App Store. According to unnamed sources, paid search is one way Apple might both improve discoverability as well as make some money off the feature, like Google does on its own Google Play store. Paid search would let developers pay Apple […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 5:14am -
A Michigan woman is suing Apple and Nike for a combined $5 billion over claims that the two companies stole her concept for a device called a “Detachable Beeper Disc Digital Gym Shoe with Sensor.” She states that she filed a patent for her invention 20 years ago, well before the companies came up with […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 3:01am -
Typing on your iPhone with one hand is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to good samaritans at Microsoft that have invented a custom keyboard for iOS. Microsoft revealed today that its latest iOS app, Word Flow, just entered the beta testing phase. The new keyboard (which is different than the Hub keyboard […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 15 Apr 16, 1:20am -
The striking thing about Motor Trend‘s piece on the rumored Apple car is all the talk of the “user experience.” The various auto designers and experts interviewed by Motor Trend speculate that Apple will try to redefine the car “experience.” They talk about stuff like acoustics, and look and feel, rather than specs like miles […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 11:35pm -
You can think of iTunes like the biggest content candy store in the world, a mother lode of albums, apps, games, movies and TV shows, and on and on. If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to go into iTunes with a huge bag to fill as you please, today could be your lucky […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 11:25pm -
Instagram gets personal in hopes of helping you find interesting shared videos much more easily with a new feature in the Explore area of its popular photo sharing service. Called “Videos You Might Like,” the new personalized channel can be found in the Explore grid within the mobile app. Now you can spend less time […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 11:20pm -
Apple is planning to make a big advertising push during the 2016 UEFA European Championship football tournament, and Raheem Sterling could be the star of the company’s ads. Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling is reportedly close to signing a deal with Apple to become its first ever global sports ambassador from England, but the entire deal […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 10:53pm -
Let me say this up front: Space Box is a fantastic game. It’s challenging, fun, and has some really great mechanics and art. And if you have a set of virtual-reality goggles to plunk your iPhone into, you can even play it hands-free in 3-D using head-tracking controls. And that’s where it runs into some […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 10:30pm -
While the anticipated MacBook Pro revamp is grabbing all the headlines, we’ve got an iMac deal that should be getting your attention. Get the details on this hot buy, plus the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on a premium MacBook and a handy iPad accessory, in this week’s roundup of the best Apple deals. 27-inch […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 10:10pm -
Samsung’s new Gear Manager app for iOS, which will let you pair an iPhone with the Gear S2 smartwatch, has leaked out ahead of its official debut. Testers say the app will bring a surprising amount of functionality, allowing users control music from their watch, and even sync new faces to it. Samsung has already confirmed […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 9:51pm -
As Apple continues to be embroiled in ongoing encryption drama, the company has hired a former NFL lobbyist and former aide to Vice President Joe Biden to head up its new Washington office. Cynthia Hogan’s new role as vice president for public policy and government affairs for the Americas region will cover the U.S., as well […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 9:40pm -
These days, being an entrepreneur means being a master of the digital marketplace. Savvy use of social media, search engine optimization, and developing effective work habits make the difference between thriving or floundering. This bundle of seven courses covers those and a host of other essential topics to doing business in the digital age, and […](via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) - 14 Apr 16, 9:00pm -
Marketing images for LG's new 15.6-inch Gram laptop depict the computer as running Apple's Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X on OS X -- even though the machine is based on Windows 10. - 15 Apr 16, 8:20pm -
The store leader of Apple's Third Street Promenade store in Santa Monica, Calif. is leaving to assume a more significant role at Tesla, taking charge of a host of showrooms in Los Angeles County, according to a tip received by AppleInsider. - 15 Apr 16, 7:11pm -
This week on the Appleinsider podcast, Mikey and Victor discuss Mikey's appearance on a Motor Trend roundtable, speculating on the "Apple Car." Plus, the very latest in the FBI's posturing, and fresh "iPhone 7" rumors. - 15 Apr 16, 5:43pm -
Chinese consumers looking to buy a movie or e-book through Apple's iTunes services found themselves out of luck on Friday, as both stores went offline without explanation. - 15 Apr 16, 10:30am -
A set of never before seen architectural renderings of Apple's massive Campus 2 project made their way to the Web on Thursday, showing off ancillary buildings like a reception center, food shacks and more. - 15 Apr 16, 8:50am -
Riding on the back of rumors that Apple plans to make the switch to OLED display technology, a report on Thursday claims Samsung has won a three-year contract to supply the iPhone maker with 5.5-inch panels starting in 2017. - 15 Apr 16, 7:42am -
Adding to the evidence that Apple is intending to change the name of OS X, the company on Thursday posted an updated webpage referring to the software as "MacOS" instead. - 15 Apr 16, 5:08am -
A report Thursday claims Apple has a "secret team" working on major user-facing changes to App Store search results, including the possibility of charging developers to promote content. - 15 Apr 16, 4:57am -
Software security firm Trend Micro on Thursday announced the discovery of two new flaws in QuickTime for Windows, adding that Apple has plans to deprecate support for the software. - 15 Apr 16, 4:26am -
Apple's top lawyer is scheduled to appear before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee next week, presumably to offer testimony on the pitfalls of granting law enforcement privileged access to encrypted devices. - 15 Apr 16, 3:57am -
As part of its highly speculative look at "Apple Car," Motor Trend invited AppleInsider to take part in a roundtable discussion to critique a collaborative concept design worked up in partnership with the ArtCenter College of Design. - 15 Apr 16, 3:32am -
On Thursday Microsoft opened a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing that the government can't prevent it from telling customers when federal agencies have searched through their data -- or at least, not as frequently. - 15 Apr 16, 2:46am -
One Apple authorized reseller is blowing out their inventory of remaining 2013 and 2014 MacBooks, iMacs and Mac Pros, with the deepest discounts we've ever seen. There are only a few of each model, including $999 13" MacBook Pros, $1,499 15" MacBook Pros, $899 CTO MacBook Airs and $799 iMacs. - 15 Apr 16, 1:27am -
A winger with U.K. soccer club Manchester City, Raheem Sterling, is nearing a lucrative deal to endorse Apple devices, a report said on Thursday. - 15 Apr 16, 1:12am -
Rather than seeking Apple's assistance, the FBI plans to work with its own San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory to obtain data from a seized iPhone 5c involved in a murder investigation, if it is awarded a warrant to do so. - 15 Apr 16, 12:42am -
Apple on Thursday launched "Apps for Earth," an App Store promotion which will direct all of the proceeds from a small collection of apps and in-app transactions to the World Wildlife Fund during the month of April. - 14 Apr 16, 11:36pm -
Ticket marketplace Rukkus is stepping into the virtual reality field with a new update to its iOS app, allowing users to sample the view from their seats in an arena in a more immersive way before they complete their purchase. - 14 Apr 16, 10:46pm -
An unfinished app for managing Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch has quietly appeared online, which may hint that Samsung is nearly ready to deliver on its promised iOS support. - 14 Apr 16, 10:30pm -
Apple has put a new face on its efforts to lobby the federal government, bringing in Cynthia Hogan -- a Washington cognoscente with close ties to the White House -- to lead its office in the District. - 14 Apr 16, 9:26pm -
Apple on Thursday alerted people that it will put an end to iTunes Allowances on May 25, having mostly made the program obsolete through other iTunes features. - 14 Apr 16, 8:59pm -
Apple replaced a lot of iPhone batteries last year. Should Apple switch to AMD processors? We also respond to your comments and questions for Jason Cross, Leif Johnson, Roman Loyola, and Dan Masaoka in the Macworld Podcast, episode 636.Watch us live The Macworld Podcast broadcasts live on the internet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Pacific. You can watch on Twitter via Periscope or on the Macworld YouTube channel.To read this article in full, please click here - 2 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 10:13pm -
A good remote can make all the difference with a streaming device, adding control and convenience to the cornucopia of content options available. Now, Amazon’s Fire TV lineup is adding much more power to its viewing experience with a slick new remote, and you can grab one today for just $15, a unheard-of 50 percent drop from its list price of $30.This remote is easy to use but comes with plenty of bells and whistles, including Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant built-in for voice control. T… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:24pm -
The Calendar and Reminders apps in macOS let you create backups through an export option. In Calendar, you can select File > Export > Export or Export > Calendar Archive. Reminders lets you select File > Export. The exported files can used for recovery or imported into other apps and systems.What’s the difference between these options, and why select one over another? All the options produce some variation on an ICS file, a standard calendar format supported by Apple, Google, and Microsoft,… - 5 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 6:30pm -
Ever since Apple removed the headphone jack from its iPhones, Bluetooth earbud manufacturers have been stepping up their game. Soon enough, the next flagship phone you purchase will likely lack a headphone jack, so there’s no better time to make the switch to Bluetooth then now. If you’re looking for an attractive, wire-free pair of Bluetooth earbuds, these $79.95 REVELs may be for you.To read this article in full, please click here - 6 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:30pm -
JBL's latest wireless headphones can broadcast your music to other Bluetooth headphones, letting you share the fun with friends. And many will find it handy to have Google Assistant available at a touch. - 7 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 4:30pm -
Much has been written—a lot of it by me, admittedly—about how Apple’s commitment to let iOS developers bring their apps to macOS in 2019 has the potential to dramatically change the Mac. But adding iOS apps to the Mac might not be where Apple stops. What if the company uses macOS 10.15 (or, dare I suggest, macOS 13?) to further unify the interfaces of its platforms?For all the discussion about whether iOS apps running on a Mac can possibly live up to the platform’s interface standards… - 7 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 4:30pm -
As one of the biggest names in fitness trackers, Fitbit is an easy pick for recording your daily steps or sleep patterns. Selecting the best Fitbit model for your needs, however, isn’t quite as simple.The different Fitbit trackers have a lot of overlap in features, and so it’s not straightforward which one is the “best.” Moving up the scale in price doesn’t necessarily mean you get all the features of the cheaper trackers plus additional ones. (This quirk is particularly relevant if… - 19 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 5:10am -
Rumors suggested late last year that Apple was working on a battery case for the iPhone XS and XR, but the products sort of fell off the radar after weeks went by without no information. All of a sudden, though, Apple is selling battery cases for all three of the iPhones on its website.The cases come in either black or white and cost $129, and remarkably, that price applies regardless of whether you get one for the iPhone XSRemove non-product link, iPhone XS MaxRemove non-product link, or iPh… - 21 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 3:25am -
What’s in store for the new iPhone in 2019? We won’t officially know until the fall (most likely in September), but until then, you can bet that the rumor mill will be fully operational. This page will keep track of what’s being rumored as new features of the 2019 iPhones, and we’ll provide some analysis and whether or not a rumor seems feasible.Updated 1/15/18: New reports of the 2019 iPhone with a horizontally-placed three-camera system.Three-camera systemThe current iPhone XS has… - 22 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 2:10am -
Apple is said to be spending as much as $1 billion over the course of 2018 on original TV programming. That’s a lot of TV! It’s not the $8 billion Netflix is going to spend, but it’s still a huge commitment.What can you get for a billion dollars? Well, some simple math gives us 200 episodes at $5 million a piece (a reasonable per-episode price for high-end TV). But we’re not likely to actually see 10-20 shows with 10-20 episodes each, all costing around that much. For starters, that b… - 22 hours ago, 16 Jan 19, 1:38am -
It didn’t make a big splash, but Apple unveiled a new mapping tool last year at WWDC. MapKit JS is a JavaScript library that anyone can use to put Apple Maps on the web. It’s currently still in beta, but can be used by any registered Apple developer (with a daily limit on how many map views can be called).Today, privacy-minded search engine DuckDuckGo announced that it will use the new MapKit JS tool for all its location-based search results. Previously, the site used OpenStreetMap for it… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 11:50pm -
Whenever see a billboard while driving down the highway or see a stylish animation on your favorite website, you have experienced graphic design firsthand. Behind each of these beautiful designs is a graphic designer trying to catch your attention through art. If you’re interested in captivating viewers with your stunning visuals, you’ll need experience in a handful of programs, and this $39 Certification School is a great place to start.To read this article in full, please click here - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 9:04pm -
When you start up a Mac while holding down Command-R on the keyboard, the Mac boots into macOS Recovery. In this mode, you can run Disk Utility, access the command-line Terminal app, and reinstall the operating system. But what do you do if you restart your Mac into Recovery mode and a language appears other than one you know?This doesn’t seem to happen at random, but it can occur when you’ve purchased a computer from someone who installed the system using another language, which can rema… - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 6:30pm -
Bad news about Apple once again as it turns out that the company and its products are nor—repeat: not—immune to the effects of time.Writing for The Wall Street Journal, John D. Stoll tells us how the destroyer of all things will eventually get Apple as well.“Polaroid. Walkman. Palm Pilot. iPhone?” (Tip o’ the antlers to Philip.)People love iPhones. But were you aware that death eventually catches up to all of us? Where is your god now?To read this article in full, please click here - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 5:30pm -
This entry-level player delivers wireless high-resolution audio in a pocket-sized package for the audiophile on the go, but it's dearth of features might be too bare bones for some. - 1 day ago, 15 Jan 19, 4:30pm -
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help. - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 4:54am -
If you’ve spent the last few days watching for a good deal on an Apple Watch to help with your New Year’s resolutions, I’ve got good news: The wait is over. Best Buy is currently selling the Apple Watch Series 3Remove non-product link for as little as $229Remove non-product link. It’s the best price we’ve seen for this device this month, and it’s much better than the prices at other retailers.To read this article in full, please click here - 2 days ago, 15 Jan 19, 12:17am -
Keeping a bag full of devices all charged up can be a juggling act. A multi-port charger can help with that, and today you can grab Anker’s Premium 60W 5-port USB charger for $35 on Amazon, its lowest price ever and a sharp discount from its list price of $50.This wall charger comes with five ports, including four high-speed USB-A ports with PowerIQ and one USB-C Power Delivery port. An LED indicator light shows when it’s plugged in. To keep all your devices safe, this charger comes with… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 19, 9:53pm -
The iPhone has a Today View that provides access to at-a-glance information from your most-used apps. It’s a great way to use your apps without actually tapping them on the Home screen. For example, the Weather widget in Today View shows the local forecast. You can even access Today View from the iPhone’s Lock screen.Here’s how to access and manage the widgets in Today View. IDGHow to access Today ViewOn the iPhone Home or Lock screen, swipe to the right edge of the screen. You can do… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 19, 6:30pm -
For most of us, even our most pared-down tech includes not just a phone, but also cables, adapters, and other sundry accessories. This is where an accessory pouch, bag, or organizer comes in. We've rounded up some of our favorites. - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 19, 5:15pm -
TaoTronics TT-BH060 headphones feature noise cancellation and a very comfortable design, as well as supporting Bluetooth 5.0. But the sound leans heavily towards the bottom end of the spectrum and lacks high-end brilliance. - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 19, 4:30pm -
The storied brand has produce a robot vac that boasts excellent suction and superb navigation skills, but the Electrolux Pure i9 lacks the extra features of comparably priced robot vacuums. - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 19, 4:30pm -
The new MacBook Pro comes with two or four external ports, depending on the model you pick. And the new MacBook Air has a pair of ports. But those ports are only of one type: Thunderbolt 3, which is compatible with USB-C.But you probably have devices that use USB-A, Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, or something else. How do you connect these devices? With an adapter.If you’re planning to buy a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, make sure you set aside a considerable amount of c… - 5 days ago, 12 Jan 19, 2:27am -
The new iPad Pros models are pretty awesome, but they’re also pretty expensive. Fortunately, for two days Best Buy is offering discounts ranging from $100 to $150 for both new and old iPad Pro modelsRemove non-product link, which makes these prices a heck of a lot more palatable for the pocketbook. In some cases, they’re the best prices we’ve ever seen.To read this article in full, please click here - 5 days ago, 12 Jan 19, 12:33am -
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