In early June, Apple is going to unveil the next major update to iOS. Before that, though, the company has a relatively minor update to launch.
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How to transfer WhatsApp from your Android phone to iPhone with AppTrans [sponsor]
WhatsApp makes switching platforms a pain— for instance, the ability to transfer WhatsApp chats and media from your Android phone to a new iPhone is unsupported. The good news is, WhatsApp transfer doesn't need to be difficult provided you have the right tool for the job.
The Apple TV Xbox app is gaining Dolby Vision support
Dolby Vision offers a richer viewing experience, but support from both the content and the hardware showing it off is needed to enjoy it. And for folks who use the Apple TV app on their Xbox, that support is coming.
Apple confirms June 7 WWDC keynote timing and conference lineup
Apple today confirmed that its annual conference for developers, the WWDC, will open with a keynote talk on Monday, June 7, 2021. It also unveiled the conference lineup and schedules, including the timing of the Platforms State of the Union address.
Instagram launches new insight data for live videos and Reels
Instagram announced creators can now access some key statistics regarding the performance of their live video broadcasts and Reels, which are TikTok-like short videos on the platform.
Upcoming truly wireless Beats Studio Buds earn FCC approval
Earlier this month, we got a first look at what's believed to be called the Beats Studio Buds, a pair of truly wireless headphones that will probably be released later this year. And now the FCC has given the A-OK for that to happen.
Select Verizon customers can get up to 12 months of Apple Arcade free starting May 25
Verizon has been offering deals related to Apple Music for quite some time now, starting with six months free, and then something a bit more permanent. And now the wireless carrier is going to offer a similar deal for another one of Apple's services.
Video tips and tricks for making the most of your Apple M1 iPad Pro
Apple refreshed the iPad Pro on April 20, 2021, giving its pro-branded tablet lineup a significant speed boost with its in-house Mac chip, the M1. Whether you're on the fence about buying a 12.9-inch iPad Pro or you already own one, be sure to watch our hands-on video walkthrough.
How to replace the battery of an AirTag
Is your AirTag battery low? Learn how to replace it with a new one in just a few seconds. No specific tool or complicated process is needed to do this replacement.
How often do you watch movies and TV shows on your iPad Pro?
We expect the new device that's replacing our current one to be better in some way or another. Some reason to justify the upgrade. Some category of products are better at this than others, and some companies are better than others. But, the general rule of thumb is present across the board: make my new thing better than the last.
Judge questions Tim Cook directly regarding App Store policies
Today is the final day of the Epic Games vs. Apple antitrust trial, and it looks like the judge overseeing the case wanted to lean into Apple's chief executive a little bit.
Snap CEO says the company is ‘happy to pay Apple 30%’
Snapchat still remains one of the most popular apps out there, and the chief executive officer of the company at large, Snap, says the company doesn't mind paying Apple's App Store commission rate.