Topic: apple ecosystem

  • Grab a Mac Mini for Pennies Before Amazon Sells Out

    Grab a Mac Mini for Pennies Before Amazon Sells Out

    Amazon is offering the 2024 Mac Mini with the M4 chip for $499, a $100 discount, making it an attractive compact desktop option. The M4 chip, combined with 16GB of unified memory, delivers powerful performance for AI tasks, creative projects, and smooth multitasking without bottlenecks. Its minia...

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  • iOS 26.0.1 and macOS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Installation Bugs and Phone Issues

    iOS 26.0.1 and macOS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Installation Bugs and Phone Issues

    Apple has released its first maintenance updates (iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1) to fix early technical issues following the major OS releases, including installation bugs and device-specific problems. The updates address critical issues on newer devices like the iPhone 17 series, resol...

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  • Unlock the Full Power of Apple's Journal App in macOS 26

    Unlock the Full Power of Apple's Journal App in macOS 26

    Apple's Journal app has expanded to macOS and iPadOS, enabling seamless synchronization of entries across all Apple devices and transforming it into a cross-platform tool for daily reflection and note-taking. The Mac version has become essential for many users, offering immediate access for captu...

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  • Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe Launch September 15

    Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe Launch September 15

    New Apple hardware will come with the latest operating systems pre-installed, while existing compatible devices will receive major software updates starting September 15. Apple is unifying its software versions under a year-based numbering system, with all platforms like iOS 26 and macOS 26 launc...

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  • Apple Adds Option to Reduce Liquid Retina Display Glare

    Apple Adds Option to Reduce Liquid Retina Display Glare

    iOS 26.1 beta introduces a new display tinting feature to reduce glare on Liquid Retina screens, allowing users to switch between clear and tinted modes for better readability. The update includes a privacy enhancement that lets users disable the camera shortcut on the lock screen, preventing una...

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  • Samsung SmartThings Now Supports Existing Thread Networks

    Samsung SmartThings Now Supports Existing Thread Networks

    Samsung SmartThings now supports "two-way Thread network unification," allowing its devices to integrate with Thread networks from other manufacturers instead of creating separate ones. This interoperability is enabled by the Thread 1.4 specification, which mandates credential sharing for devices...

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  • Prime Day Price on AirPods Max Still Available

    Prime Day Price on AirPods Max Still Available

    The AirPods Max with USB-C are currently available at a $120 discount, priced at $429.99 from major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, matching the lowest price since July. These headphones now support 24-bit/48kHz Lossless Audio via USB-C, requiring a compatible cable, and feature sea...

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  • Labor Day MacBook Sale: Save Up to $300 on Latest Models

    Labor Day MacBook Sale: Save Up to $300 on Latest Models

    This Labor Day weekend offers significant discounts on Apple's MacBook lineup, making it an ideal time to invest in a high-performance laptop with lasting value. The 15-inch MacBook Air (2025) features a powerful M4 chip, sleek design, and all-day battery life, now available at $999—a $200 saving...

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  • Apple's 2025 MacBook Air Drops Below Windows Laptop Prices

    Apple's 2025 MacBook Air Drops Below Windows Laptop Prices

    The 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip is now available at a sale price of $849, making it more affordable than many comparable mid-range Windows laptops and increasing accessibility to the Apple ecosystem. It features the powerful and efficient M4 chip, enabling instant app launches, smooth multi...

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  • AirPods Pro 3 Review: The Perfect Imperfect Earbuds

    AirPods Pro 3 Review: The Perfect Imperfect Earbuds

    The AirPods Pro 3 are a significant advancement in wearable technology, offering seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem and addressing specific health needs with integrated heart rate sensors. They feature a refined physical design for a more secure and comfortable fit, which enhances nois...

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  • Apple Seeds New AirPods Pro 3 Beta Firmware Before iOS 26.1

    Apple Seeds New AirPods Pro 3 Beta Firmware Before iOS 26.1

    Apple has released a new beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, focusing on bug fixes and improvements ahead of a public release. This beta firmware is expected to go public later this month alongside iOS 26.1, which will enhance AirPods Live Translation by adding s...

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  • AirPods Pro 3 Review: A Month With Apple's Most Complex Upgrade

    AirPods Pro 3 Review: A Month With Apple's Most Complex Upgrade

    The AirPods Pro 3 offer significant improvements in audio quality and active noise cancellation, making them impressive in core performance areas. However, the redesigned shape causes comfort issues for some users, forcing a trade-off between fit and optimal noise cancellation functionality. Batt...

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  • Frustrated by iOS 26's New Preview App? Here's the Quick Fix

    Frustrated by iOS 26's New Preview App? Here's the Quick Fix

    Many iPhone users are frustrated with the new Preview app in iOS 26, as it interrupts their workflow by opening files outside the Files app unnecessarily. The Preview app adds an extra step for viewing documents, breaking the seamless experience previously offered by the Files app, though a "Quic...

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  • How to Try the New App in iOS 26

    How to Try the New App in iOS 26

    iOS 26 introduces a new built-in Preview app, bringing Mac-like functionality to the iPhone for viewing, editing, and managing images and PDFs without additional software. The app offers versatile tools for tasks like basic photo adjustments, filling out forms, scanning documents, and advanced ed...

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  • Preorder the New AirPods Pro 3 Today

    Preorder the New AirPods Pro 3 Today

    The AirPods Pro 3 are now available for preorder at $249 from major retailers, with an official release date of September 19th. Key upgrades include a built-in heart rate sensor for fitness tracking, twice as effective active noise cancellation, extended battery life, and richer bass. Additional ...

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  • RidePods: First AirPods-Controlled Game Uses Secret Apple Sensor

    RidePods: First AirPods-Controlled Game Uses Secret Apple Sensor

    RidePods is the first game to use Apple AirPods as a motion controller, enabling players to steer a motorcycle by tilting their head, thanks to reverse-engineered spatial audio sensors. The game requires compatible AirPods Pro or 3rd Generation models with motion sensors to function, offering fas...

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  • Apple Rolls Out New Beta Firmware for Latest AirPods Models

    Apple Rolls Out New Beta Firmware for Latest AirPods Models

    Apple has released a new beta firmware (build 8B5014c) for developers, targeting AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4, in coordination with iOS 26.1 testing. The update expands Live Translation support to include new languages such as Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Chinese, enhancing real-...

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