WhatsApp's Linked Devices feature currently supports computers, but will soon let you link mobile devices to chat on multiple phones or a phone and a tablet.
WhatsApp will support chatting on a secondary phone or tablet
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The new AirTag firmware alters the unwanted tracking sound
The new tracking sound features a more prominent tone pattern that should help you more easily locate an unknown AirTag that has been found moving with you.
Apple reports Q2 2022 revenue of $97.3 billion
It's been another quarter for Apple, and, as it turns out, it was a pretty healthy one for the company, too. Today, Apple has officially released the finer details regarding its second fiscal quarter of 2022. Which means we get to find out just how much money the company brought in over the last few months.
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service gains native Apple silicon support
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service now runs natively on Apple silicon Macs, bringing much faster performance and lower power consumption.
Wristcam, the camera for your Apple Watch, is adding FaceTime-like video calling
Years ago a private investigator in a yellow coat and hat named Dick Tracy used a watch to make a phone call, and then everything changed. Of course, Tracy is a fictional character and that smartwatch never actually existed as a product someone could buy (especially not in 1990 when the movie came out). But the dream of achieving that goal, of making a call (or answering one for that matter) on your watch was born. The good news is that we live in a reality where that's an option now.
Some Mac Studio owners are not happy with a high-pitched noise coming from the fan
Earlier this year, Apple introduced a powerful new desktop computer called the Mac Studio. As you can imagine, it's not a cheap product thanks to the specifications packed inside the relatively small case. But it looks like some owners of the high-end device are not too happy about a particular sound emanating from the box.
Don’t count on reusing your current cases for the upcoming iPhone 14
First-world problem: 3D printed mockups based on leaked CAD measurements suggest that your current iPhone 13 cases won't fit the upcoming iPhone 14 family.
Cupertino offers deals to make Mom’s day with Apple Pay
Apple is offering deals to “make Mom's day with Apple Pay,” valid through May 8. On top of that, Cupertino has created a gift guide for the occasion.
WhatsApp is testing quick emoji reactions for status updates
A new feature being tested would make it a cinch to express your feelings about a friend's status message on WhatsApp with one of the several emoji reactions.
A right to repair advocate praises Apple’s early efforts, but says the company still wants too much control
Announced in the fall of last year, Apple's Self Service Repair program officially went live in the United States earlier today. For the most part, Apple has seen a lot of praise for the new effort, giving at least a little bit more control to the device owner when it comes to self service repair. However, there are some things to be aware of, and at least one advocate believes Apple's still leveraging its own power a bit too much.
How to access Apple’s official iPhone repair manuals for free
Learn how to get iPhone repair manuals from Apple, with detailed steps and screenshots, so you can complete your own repairs through the company’s self-service program.
Beware of a serial number check in Apple’s Self Service Repair program
The biggest concern about Apple's new Self Service Repair program has to do with a serial number check during the checkout process.