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macOS 13 Ventura: Update now or wait?

It’s sitting in your Notification Center and Software Update: an update to the newest version of macOS, Ventura. It’s beckoning you, and the temptation to click that Upgrade Now button is very strong. But it might be a good idea … Continue reading

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iPad buying guide 2022: Complete guide to all the iPads

Which iPad is best for you? There is a lot of choice and it can be confusing. There are four different varieties of iPad, listed below, and each is available with or without cellular (including 5G on certain models), which … Continue reading

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iPhone 15: Ultra, USB-C, and everything else we know about Apple’s 2023 iPhones

Every year, Apple introduces a new iPhone line, and its introduction is the most important event in the Apple calendar. As much as Mac sales are growing and Apple’s push into services is increasing, iPhone sales are at the heart … Continue reading

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Have you found the classic Mac OS Easter egg hiding in Ventura?

If you don’t remember the WWDC 2022 keynote, Apple SVP Craig Federighi talked about how Apple’s “crack product marketing team” came upon the “stunning surf” and “lush alluvial plains” of Ventura that inspired the new name of macOS. Well apparently, … Continue reading

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iCloud on the web gets a new widget-inspired redesign

Apple on Wednesday revealed a redesign for iCloud.com, the company’s portal for its cloud-based services. The new design makes iCloud on the web a better destination for accessing your personal data. The redesign is in beta, and can be seen … Continue reading

Apple may launch a giant 16-inch iPad late next year

Apple only just started selling the newest member of the iPad family, the 10th-generation iPad, today but there are already reports of a new model on the way. According to Wayne Ma at The Information, Apple is working on a … Continue reading

Apple confirms future iPhones will switch from Lightning to USB-C

After the European Union passed a law mandating that all new electronic devices that charge with a plug need to support USB-C, all eyes turned to Apple and its Lightning-powered iPhone. Now we have an answer: Apple confirmed that the … Continue reading

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The iOS App Store is suddenly riddled with ads

It’s a big week for Apple. On Monday, new versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS arrived, on Thursday it will announce its fourth-quarter financial results, and today (Wednesday), the new 10th-generation iPad and M2 iPad Pro hit shelves. But Tuesday … Continue reading

Extend your iPhone’s battery life in style

Apple does its best to improve battery life with each new iPhone generation. But this isn’t simply a question of engineering bigger or more efficient batteries. The company is battling against a wider trend towards more demanding features (such as … Continue reading

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Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone 12, 13 and 14

Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter solution for iPhone 12, 13 and 14 users. Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re … Continue reading