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Apple unsigns iOS 13.2, hindering downgrades from iOS 13.2.2

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 14, 2019

Apple stopped signing iOS 13.2 Thursday evening, a move that inhibits iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners from downgrading their handset’s software from the latest iOS 13.2.2 release.

It’s common practice for the Cupertino-based tech company to unsign older software sometime after a newer gets released. Doing so facilitates (sometimes involuntary) software upgrades, which ensures that the majority of iOS device users take advantage of the latest new features, bug fixes, and security improvements.

Apple News+ reportedly having trouble adding new subscribers after launch

Evan Selleck ∙ November 14, 2019

It feels like forever ago that Apple launched Apple News+, one of its latest subscription services that collects a variety of news services and magazines in one spot.

A counterfeit iPhone, iPad repair scheme cost Apple more than $6 million

Evan Selleck ∙ November 14, 2019

Counterfeit repair schemes are not new for Apple, and it can draw in a lot of money for thieves and counterfeiters.

AirPods Pro get a new firmware update

Evan Selleck ∙ November 14, 2019

Before the end of October, Apple officially announced its newest member of the truly wireless headphones family, the AirPods Pro. And now the in-ear headphones have a firmware update.

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro has a mediocre 720p camera, no Wi-Fi 6 support

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 14, 2019

Apple has really beefed up the CPU, GPU, SSD and RAM in its new 16-inch MacBook Pro that launched yesterday, but the Wi-Fi situation and the iSight camera leave a lot to be desired.

Apple may bundle Apple Music, TV+, and News+ starting in 2020

Evan Selleck ∙ November 14, 2019

Apple is not against bundles, both on the hardware/software and software/software fronts, and it sounds like the company may be planning to launch a new option next year.

Apple TV+ reveals how baby doll Jericho was made in a new ‘Servant’ trailer

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 14, 2019

The Apple TV+ thriller "Servant" from producer and director M. Night Shyamalan starts streaming November 28. Ahead of release, Apple posted a creepy new trailer which reveals how that fake baby doll Jericho, one of the show's main antagonists, was put together.

WaterField welcomes the new 16″ MacBook Pro with a gorgeous hand-crafted leather briefcase

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 17, 2024

WaterField Designs is launching soon their new American-made notebook briefcase designed specifically for Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it's available to pre-order now.

Stanford publishes Apple Watch Heart Study

Peter Cohen ∙ November 14, 2019

As Apple announced the release of its new Research app and the launch of three medical studies which take advantage of the new app, Stanford researchers published the full results of the Apple Watch Heart Study in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Apple releases new Research app and announces three studies

Peter Cohen ∙ November 14, 2019

Apple on Thursday announced the release of a new Research app for users of the iPhone and Apple Watch. The app enables users to participate in medical research studies similar to the Stanford Apple Watch Heart Study. Apple also announced three studies that will use data from the Research app.

How to clean your AirPods Pro ear tips and case

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated September 11, 2025

Just like your other devices, you need to clean your AirPods and AirPods Pro every now and then. From the ear tips to the case, cleaning up the gunk that accumulates over time will keep them sparkling and working like new.

What every Mac user should know about the Mac App Store

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 11, 2023

If you’re new to Mac, getting to know these Mac App Store basics is the first step towards downloading and managing the apps you want. We’ll show you everything you need to get started.