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Geekbench 6 macOS

How Geekbench 6 better measures the performance of your iPhone and Mac

On Tuesday, Primate Labs revealed Geekbench 6, the latest version of its popular benchmark tool. Used to gauge the CPU and GPU performance of Macs, iPhones, iPads, and non-Apple computing devices, Geekbench 6’s suite of tests has updates that better … Continue reading

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iOS 16 superguide: Everything you need to know

After announcing its big yearly operating system update in its WWDC keynote on June 6, 2022, and following months of beta testing, Apple made iOS 16 available to be installed on iPhones on September 12, 2022, followed by iPadOS 16.1 … Continue reading

macOS Ventura announcement at WWDC

macOS 13 Ventura superguide: Everything you need to know

Apple released the first version of macOS Ventura to Mac users on Monday, October 24. Here’s what you need to know about the new features, whether they will run on your Mac, and how Apple’s apps including Mail and Safari … Continue reading

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If you’ve updated to iOS 16.2, do these five things right now

Maybe you just unwrapped a shiny new iPhone—perhaps your first iPhone ever. Maybe you just don’t pay much attention to those iOS update notifications and have finally gotten around to hitting the update button. (If you haven’t, do it now: … Continue reading

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10 simple tips and tricks to help you master your new iPhone

So you just unboxed your brand-new iPhone. Maybe it’s the first one you’ve ever had. Maybe you’re replacing an iPhone 8 that has seen better days. Maybe you get an iPhone every year, but you’re just super casual about using … Continue reading

Keep cozy anywhere with this heated hoodie vest

A good power bank is one of the most versatile tools you can have, and you can always get more out of it. The Be Warm heated vest taps into the power banks you already own to keep you toasty … Continue reading

iPhone 14 Plus

Apple may take drastic measures to reverse the iPhone 14 Plus sales slump

Ever since the iPhone 14 Plus arrived in October, we’ve been hearing reports that it’s been sitting on shelves. Now it appears as though the situation is so dire, Apple may implement a whole new strategy with the iPhone 15. … Continue reading

iPad mini front and back

iPad mini 7: Here’s what’s next for Apple’s smallest tablet

Apple’s smallest iPad was given a substantial facelift at the end of 2021. The 6th-generation iPad mini sports a complete redesign with a bigger display, Touch ID on the power button, USB C instead of Lightning, and an upgraded front … Continue reading

Apple Watch Ultra - Main

Got a new Apple Watch? Do these 8 things first

If you’ve just peeled the paper off a brand-new Apple Watch (or happily taken ownership of a used one, for that matter), then you’re probably wondering where to start. A world of possibilities awaits, but you need to take the … Continue reading

icloud advanced data protection

Advanced Data Protection for iCloud: How to lock and encrypt your personal data

In early December 2022, Apple announced a significant change to iCloud data encryption. Previously, Apple split the way it protected your data synced via iCloud: Some of your data (photos and other media, reminders, and notes) relied on encryption keys … Continue reading