Apple has begun to lay the groundwork for bringing its secure Face ID biometric authentication from the iPhone and iPad to the Mac platform. Also, software support for integrating cellular connectivity could be part of the company's plan to give its loyal Mac following what it wants.
Apple is reportedly considering a larger 15-inch MacBook Air
Apple has reportedly discussed internally building a larger MacBook Air model than the current 13-inch model, but has opted against moving forward with that project for the time being.
A MacBook Air redesign with MagSafe and next-gen M1 chip is in the works
Apple recently outfitted some of the Mac notebooks with its own M1 laptop chip, with more substantial changes to the lineup expected later in 2021 and beyond. In a new report filed with Bloomberg this morning, reporter Mark Gurman casts a spotlight on the next MacBook Air.
Now available on Apple Arcade: “NUTS – A Surveillance Mystery” and “Spire Blast”
Apple Arcade today picked up two new titles, a surveillance mystery game set in the forrest along with a physicals-based match puzzler set in a bright, colorful world.
How to lock files, folders, and your Desktop on Mac
Learn how to lock files and folders on Mac, including your Desktop folder, to prevent accidental changes or deletions.
When and how to replace your Apple Pencil tip?
Learn when and how to replace your Apple Pencil tip. We’ll explain what to look for when it’s time for a new tip and how to change it.
FreePIP enhances Picture in Picture mode on any jailbroken iPhone or iPad
Picture in Picture mode is a handy feature that iPhone and iPad owners can fall back on whenever they find themselves in a situation where they’d like to continue watching a video while pursuing another task on their device at the same time.
Picture in Picture mode isn’t without its shortcomings, however. For example, it doesn’t work with every app, and users may feel limited by the mini player’s usability while multitasking. That’s one reason why a new and free jailbreak tweak called FreePIP by iOS developer Soh Satoh might appeal to some users.
The upcoming new Apple Watch face changes in real-time according to your movement
The next Apple Watch update is around the corner and with it comes a brand new Apple Watch face, inspired by the colors of the Pan-African flag, that changes dynamically as you move.
YouTube, Gmail, Search, Maps and other major Google apps still missing Apple’s privacy labels
At the start of 2020, we chastised Google for failing to update the vast majority of its iPhone and iPad apps on the App Store with the new privacy labels that became mandatory in mid-December. And even though Google keeps insisting that it's not really attempting to take a stand against the new privacy feature from Apple, its recent actions suggest otherwise.
iOS 15 once again rumored to drop support for the iPhone 6s and original iPhone SE
It's officially 2021 and iOS 14 is going to be replaced by iOS 15 (probably). Ahead of Apple's big unveil later this year, rumors are swirling about potential support for older devices. And, as usual, some won't make the cut.
Apple seeds iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3, macOS 11.2 Big Sur, and tvOS 14.4 Release Candidate to developers and public beta testers
We're on the cusp of Apple releasing new software for its most popular devices, as Apple seeds the Release Candidate for new software ahead of a public launch.
Fuzion app now supports more iPhones with its eye-catching double exposure effects for portrait photos
The Fuzion app launched in 2019. The developer found a way to make portrait photography even better with some fantastic effects, and now the app is getting even better.