Hardware 
The two best phone makers have completely run out of ideas
If you missed the news yesterday, Samsung has a new lineup of Galaxy S22 phones. As in the past several years, there are three models to choose from, starting at $800 and topping out at nearly $2,000 with an array … Continue reading
M2 MacBook Pro: Redesign on the way with no more Touch Bar
Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup has completely undergone the switch to Apple silicon, starting with the M1 in the 13-inch MacBook Pro in late 2020. However, after the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro got an overhaul in 2021, we’re now expecting the 13-inch model … Continue reading
Want to change a Mac’s drive icon? Some limits apply
macOS lets you set custom icons for drives and folders, a nice way to customize and distinguish otherwise identical items from one another. But you might find that some drives resist change. Here are the types of drives where you can’t change … Continue reading
Apple’s profit is always the priority–no matter the cost
What are third-party app developers worth to Apple? What is access to Apple’s platform worth to developers? While the past year has brought squabbles and lawsuits and regulations related to dating apps in the Netherlands, the core issue is this: … Continue reading
iOS 15.4 beta patches bug that shared Siri recordings even after opt-out
When you upgrade your iPhone to iOS 15.4 (currently in beta) you’ll be greeted by a screen asking if you want to share recordings of your Siri requests with Apple to help improve the service. The recordings are pseudonymized so … Continue reading
iOS 15 bug shared some Siri recordings even after opt-out
When you upgrade your iPhone to iOS 15.4 (currently in beta) you’ll be greeted by a screen asking if you want to share recordings of your Siri requests with Apple to help improve the service. The recordings are pseudonymized so … Continue reading
iOS 15 bug shared ‘a small portion’ of Siri recordings even after opt-out
When you upgrade your iPhone to iOS 15.4 (currently in beta) you’ll be greeted by a screen asking if you want to share recordings of your Siri requests with Apple to help improve the service. The recordings are pseudonymized so … Continue reading
Apple needs to start guaranteeing iOS upgrades like Samsung
iPhone and iPad users have long had a major advantage over their Android peers: longevity. While new Apple devices enjoy years of OS updates, most Android phones are lucky to get updates for more than a year after purchase, leaving … Continue reading
WeVPN is offering 2 years of VPN protection for $65
A good VPN can keep you and your data secure on public or private Wi-Fi. WeVPN: Fast, Secure & Affordable VPN Service is a thorough shield for your data and gives you a borderless internet, and right now it’s on sale for … Continue reading
Universal Control hands-on: Watch the magic come alive
The macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas were released to developers on Thursday, and there was a surprise: Apple finally added Universal Control, the much-anticipated feature that was revealed at WWDC21. Late last year Apple announced that the release of Universal Control would … Continue reading
