Meta has unveiled five new WhatsApp Status features, including reactions and link previews, to help boost the usage of this Stories-like ephemeral feature.
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Apple now requires two-factor authentication for iCloud Backup and Drive
iOS 16.3 has added a two-factor authentication requirement for iCloud Backup and iCloud Drive to make your device backups and files in the cloud more secure.
How to see how much iPhone storage system files are taking up
Find out how much of your iPhone's storage space is lost to system files and how much of it is taken up by the iOS operating system itself, and then follow a quick trick to reclaim some space!
Apple launches 16.3.1 updates for HomePod and Apple TV with bug fixes and stability improvements
These minor updates for the Apple TV and HomePod models include unspecified general performance and stability improvements in the tvOS operating system.
Meta is working on letting you pinch to zoom on Instagram stories
Zooming in on Instagram stories with the familiar pinch gesture will make it easier to discern tiny text and examine image details in people's stories up close.
Pioneer confirms macOS Ventura 13.2 breaks support for its optical drives
If you use an external Pioneer USB drive to read and burn CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs on your Mac, you should hold off updating to macOS Ventura 13.2.
The refreshed HomePod mini 2 might not launch until next year or 2025
Apple should launch the referred HomePod mini 2 next year or in 2025, but it’s unclear what new features the refreshed model might bring to the table.
How to use the Sing Karaoke feature on Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
Learn how to use a built-in karaoke feature in Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV to sing along with time-synced lyrics and adjustable vocals.
Video comparison: MacBook Air with M2 vs. MacBook Pro with M2 Pro
Watch this quick hands-on video walkthrough comparing Apple's M2 MacBook Air (2022) laptop and the company's new M2 Pro-powered MacBook Pro (2023).
How to subscribe to MLS Season Pass through Apple’s TV app
Learn how to subscribe to the MLS Season Pass through the Apple TV app, what packages are available, how much they cost and what you get for your money.
New Apple Arcade games in February 2023: Castle Crumble, Riptide GP: Renegade+, Farmside and Lifeline+
New Apple Arcade games arriving in February 2023 include two App Store classics, alongside new releases Castle Crumble and Farmside.
Apple wins a patent for immersive video streaming for its rumored headset
Apple has been granted a patent for immersive video streaming for a future mixed-reality headset, which is supposed to be one of its killer features.