References to “High Power Mode” discovered in macOS Monterey hint at a new performance-focused feature for Mac notebooks designed to maximize performance while on battery power.
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Apple, Google given until mid-October to file plans to allow third-party payment systems in apps in South Korea
Changes, they are a-coming. Apple's not too pleased with it, and Google might be arguing behind the scenes, but when the legal decisions arrive there's not much else they can do. That's the situation in South Korea, where the government ruled that both companies need to allow alternative App Store payments.
Jake Picking, Will Ropp, Archie Renaux and Kyle Allen join the cast of Apple TV+ original “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”
Actors Jake Picking, Will Ropp, Archie Renaux and Kyle Allen will star alongside previously announced cast members Zac Efron and Russell Crowe in the upcoming Apple TV+ movie, titled “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”.
Apple says ‘jelly scrolling’ in iPad mini 6 is normal behavior
"Jelly scrolling" isn't something we see pop up all the time. But, when it does, it's usually a small blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things. That will more than likely be the case with the iPad mini 6's situation, too, but at least Apple isn't outright ignoring the situation.
Bonnie Hunt is bringing ‘Amber Brown’ series to Apple TV+
It doesn't happen every time when Apple gives a series order to a new show destined for Apple TV+, but this time around we have quite a clear picture of what's coming down the pipe. This time around, it's a new show focused on a young woman's journey to find her own voice.
iOS 15.1 beta 2 fixes bug causing issues with unlocking iPhone 13 with Apple Watch
The iPhone 13 lineup launched earlier this month. And, unfortunately for some new owners, a bug surfaced that caused the new hardware to not properly communicate with a paired Apple Watch to access the ability to unlock the iPhone 13 with an Apple Watch. This feature is designed to make unlocking an iPhone with Face ID much more streamlined while wearing a mask (but it works without a mask, too, like when wearing certain sunglasses).
Taking a quick tour of Apple’s new productivity and collaboration features in iWork
Apple has announced a set of new iWork features for productivity, collaboration and more with 11.2 updates to Pages, Numbers and Keynote across iOS, iPadOS, macOS and the web.
Apple seeds second betas of iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey beta 8 to developers
Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 15 to the public, along with other updates for the company's additional platforms. And now, looking ahead, the company is moving right along for the next update to the mobile operating system. Which requires some beta testing.
How to reduce the bass level of your HomePod (neighbors will be grateful for that)
Learn how to reduce the HomePod bass level. You'll be able to listen to your favorite music and enjoy loud audio effects in movies without disturbing your neighbors.
Apple TV+ shares trailer for the animated short film ‘Blush’ ahead of October 1 premiere
Some partnerships take time before the fruits of the effort come to life. In this case, it's the multi-year partnership between Apple and Skydance Animation. The two companies announced the deal back in February of this year, and it wasn't until April that we saw the first look at an upcoming short film called Blush.
Planning for the iPhone 13 cameras actually started three years ahead
Apple began planning for the new iPhone 13 cameras at least three years ahead of the September 2021 launch of the iPhone 13 lineup, company executives reveal.
Another victim of component shortages: Beats Flex now cost $20 more
Apple has quietly increased Beats Flex price by $20, no explanation given whatsoever, going from $50 to $70 for a pair of these wireless earbuds that debuted in December 2020.