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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14 renders

The first iPhone 15 Pro renders show off its gorgeous design, giant camera, and USB-C port

Following a flurry of rumors about thinner bezels, curved edges, and a move away from Lightning, we now have our first look at the iPhone 15 Pro. In a series of renders by Ian Zelbo provided to 9to5Mac, this is … Continue reading

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Everything you need to know about Apple’s spring 2023 event

Big things are brewing at Apple Park, and we expect to find out what they are this spring. In this article we explain when Apple is likely to hold a launch event for spring 2023 (assuming it holds one at … Continue reading

The first macOS Ventura 13.3 beta arrives amid rumors of new Macs

Updated 2/17/2023 with the release of the public beta. After several weeks since 13.2 arrived, Apple released the beta of macOS 13.3 to developers who are part of the Apple Developer Program, as well as to participants in the public … Continue reading

How to make Time Machine back up two volumes hourly

Some people want a belt and suspenders on their backup: two Time Machine volumes that are both kept up to date in the worst case of failure. Apple lets you attach multiple volumes to your Mac directly or over a … Continue reading

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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 mini: The $599 comparison

Not everyone can afford the latest iPhones from Apple, especially with prices that approach or surpass $1,000. The truth is, most people don’t need the latest models, and Apple has attractive prices on older ones. For example, Apple still sells … Continue reading

Get a grade “A” refurbished Macbook Air for $355

With Apple and other tech giants releasing a whole new fleet of smartphones and laptops every year, it can be hard to resist the allure of the Next Big Thing. But if you needed some incentive to buy refurbished gear … Continue reading

If you own an M2 MacBook Air or MacBook Pro there’s an update…for your cable

There’s a software update you might have missed: a new firmware for the Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable used to charge the newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pros. It’s not clear what the firmware fixes or patches, but it’s … Continue reading

Don’t wait for the M3—get a new iMac right now for the lowest price ever

It’s been rumored that Apple won’t be updating the iMac until the M2 processor arrives in late 2023 or 2024, so if you want one, now’s the time to buy. Amazon is selling the iMac with 256GB of storage for … Continue reading

More than 20 new emoji are coming to your iPhone in iOS 16.4

Apple released the first iOS 16.4 beta this week with a couple of notable new features, including the return of the new Home architecture update that was pulled in December, web push notifications, and a change to the way betas … Continue reading

The iPhone 15’s switch to USB-C confirmed in first real-world spy shot

Following a set of renders that showed off the iPhone 15 Pro’s new design, we now have confirmation that the iPhone 15 is switching from Lightning to USB-C. The pic shared by Unknownz21 on Twitter doesn’t show much, but it’s … Continue reading