• Apple selects 'Best of 2016' apps, movies, iBooks and more

    Apple selects 'Best of 2016' apps, movies, iBooks and more
    Apple on Tuesday unveiled its "Best of" selections for 2016, highlighting the year's most popular apps, TV shows, movies, e-books and other content sold across the company's various digital storefronts.
  • iPad Pro OLED HDR color peaking bug to be corrected with software update

    iPad Pro OLED HDR color peaking bug to be corrected with software update
    Initial reviews of the new iPad Pro models have arrived, and so has news of an OLED bug causing some colors not to display correctly. A fix is on the way.
    iPad Pro uses tandem OLED for a brighter output
    Apple lifted the news embargo so initial reviews of the 13-inch iPad Pro and 11-inch iPad Pro could be published. However, some bad news has arrived with the good as a significant OLED bug has appeared.According to iMore, which discovered the issue, specific HDR content causes blown out colors th
  • New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS

    New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS
    The initial reviews of Apple's new iPad Pro have arrived, with the impressive Tandem OLED screen and the upgrade to M4 catching the most attention from reviewers.
    The 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro with M4
    Before the release of many major products, Apple offers select numbers of reviewers some pre-release access. With the release to the public imminent, those hands-on opinion pieces are starting to get published.The update to the iPad Pro is an important one for Apple. It's been well over a year s
  • New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts

    New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
    The first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.
    The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air
    It doesn't seem possible to review any iPad without reference to others, so every review also talks about where the iPad Air fits into the lineup. That's particularly since Apple's new range smooths out some of its previous overlaps and tries to make clear distinctions between the iPad,
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  • iOS 17.5: Your iPhone Just Got All These Features - CNET

    iOS 17.5: Your iPhone Just Got All These Features     - CNET
    Apple released the latest update Monday, and you can download it now.
  • How to Screen Record on an iPhone or iPad - CNET

    How to Screen Record on an iPhone or iPad     - CNET
    Sometimes a screenshot just doesn't suffice. Thankfully, recording your screen is simple.
  • Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers

    Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
    You can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.
    The Denon Home Sound Bar 550
    Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that allows you to control Siri on select smart speakers. This includes the Denon Home Soundbar 550, which also features support for Dolby Atmos.Like the EcoBee Smart Thermostat lineup, you still need to have a HomePod or HomePod mini added to your Ho
  • OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, well ahead of Windows

    OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, well ahead of Windows
    OpenAI is debuting its own app for ChatGPT generative text for macOS users, and it will be released very shortly after the release event is over.
    ChatGPT is in the App Store now
    To date, ChatGPT has been available for Mac through third party apps. That is about to change.In its series of Monday announcements, the company declared that it will release a first-party Mac app on Monday. This will make the service constantly available to macOS users.
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  • Apple and Google's cross-platform anti-stalking tracker standard arrives in iOS 17.5

    Apple and Google's cross-platform anti-stalking tracker standard arrives in iOS 17.5
    Apple and Google have finally implemented their industry specification for detecting AirTags and other trackers hidden on a person, to help minimize the instances of stalking.
    AirTag, a tracker that will support Apple and Google's industry standard.Initially announced in May 2023, the industry standard between Apple and Google is titled "Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers." After a year of waiting, it's finally becoming a reality on consumer devices.The new standard will alert users on iOS and
  • OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, beating Windows

    OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, beating Windows
    OpenAI is debuting its own app for ChatGPT generative text for macOS users, and it will be released very shortly after the release event is over.
    ChatGPT is in the App Store now
    To date, ChatGPT has been available for Mac through third party apps. That is about to change.In its series of Monday announcements, the company declared that it will release a first-party Mac app on Monday. This will make the service constantly available to macOS users.
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  • Apple News+ subscribers get a new daily game and a new offline mode

    Apple News+ subscribers get a new daily game and a new offline mode
    On Monday, Apple announced that Apple News+ subscribers get a new, original spelling game called "Quartiles," and support for offline mode.
    Image Credit: Apple
    Quartiles plays similarly to Boggle, though it requires players to form words by connecting tiles that contain two to four letters. Users score points based on word length.New puzzles are released daily, and players can share Quartiles puzzles with other News+ subscribers.
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  • UK newspapers tell Apple its 'web eraser' will put journalism at risk

    UK newspapers tell Apple its 'web eraser' will put journalism at risk
    Following AppleInsider's discovery that Safari will add the ability to selectively turn off online ads, UK newspaper groups have complained to Apple.
    Safari getting new AI tools in iOS 18
    The Safari feature AppleInsider uncovered in April 2024 will mean users can elect to automatically remove certain parts of web pages, most likely adverts. It's expected that the feature will be released as part of iOS 18, and it will be part of Apple's AI announcements at WWDC.According to the Financial Times,
  • Apple's new macOS 14.5 update is out but brings only bug fixes

    Apple's new macOS 14.5 update is out but brings only bug fixes
    Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.5, but it comes with very few visible updates.
    Following a round of beta test releases, which began in early April 2024, Apple has now publicly released macOS 14.5. AppleInsider always recommends waiting at least a few days before updating, to give time for other users to discover bugs — as they did with macOS 14.4.After that, it's best to install the new version in order to be sure of having the latest security updates.As with that last macOS 14.4 update
  • iPadOS 17.5 now available with support for new iPads

    iPadOS 17.5 now available with support for new iPads
    Apple has released iPadOS 17.5 with no user-facing updates beyond support for new iPad models and their feature set.
    iPadOS 17.5 is now available
    All eyes are on the EU and Apple's compliance with the DMA, so recent operating system updates have not had many features focused on the iPad. However, Apple did introduce new iPads and accessories during a video event on May 7, which means iPadOS 17.5 includes support for those products and features.Everyone else gets iPadOS 17.5, but there aren't any
  • Apple TV owners can now update to tvOS 17.5

    Apple TV owners can now update to tvOS 17.5
    Apple has rolled out tvOS 17.5, a relatively minor update focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades.
    Apple TV 4K
    Apple's release of tvOS 17.5 is now available to the public on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K after completing another beta testing cycle. As anticipated, there are no public-facing notes of interest for this specific release.While the version 17.4 release introduced support for SharePlay via Apple Music, it also introduced a bug that broke third-party Apple TV remote integration.
    Conti
  • Apple rolls out watchOS 10.5 update with bug fixes and little else

    Apple rolls out watchOS 10.5 update with bug fixes and little else
    It's time to update your Apple Watch again — Apple has officially released watchOS 10.5.
    watchOS 10 on Apple Watch Ultra
    The beta versions of watchOS 10.5 did not introduce any new features. This suggests that Apple is prioritizing the improvement of the system's stability and performance. Such an update is crucial to ensure the devices operate smoothly and any new features added in previous versions work efficiently.Like watchOS 10.4, this update didn't bring any significant updates, Howe
  • iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web Distribution

    iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web Distribution
    Apple'sEU DMA compliance is the focus of iOS 17.5, which adds Web Distribution as a method of sideloading apps — available now.
    iOS 17.5 has been released
    The initial compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the EU only allowed users to obtain apps from officially certified alternative app marketplaces. The EU stated that Apple's implementation wasn't compliant, and that it must allow sideloading from the web.The feature is now available with the release of iOS 17.5. Apple calls it Web D
  • Apple Vision Pro expected to arrive in more markets after WWDC

    Apple Vision Pro expected to arrive in more markets after WWDC
    With WWDC 2024 less than a month away, rumors have shifted to the Apple Vision Pro expanding overseas afterwards.
    Apple Vision Pro will be arriving in more Apple Stores worldwide
    It's not going to be before WWDC now, so it has to be afterwards. Tim Cook has already publicly said that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China during 2024.Plus shortly after the US-only headset launch, Apple began recruiting for what it calls Briefing Experience Specialists in Australia and Japan. The role includes
  • Apple makes breaking your new iPad's screen a little less painful

    Apple makes breaking your new iPad's screen a little less painful
    Buyers of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro now have an option with AppleCare+ to get broken screens replaced for just $29.
    AppleCare+ logo atop an iPad
    The new low fee is the same one that Apple has been running for iPhones since 2018, and it comes with the same condition. Specifically, the screen can be the only damaged item, and any other damage is charged at $99.In this case the AppleCare+ option is also solely available for the new 11-inch an 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Other iPad mod
  • Best new iPad Pro and iPad Air accessories to keep your device safe and stylish

    Best new iPad Pro and iPad Air accessories to keep your device safe and stylish
    Sparked by new Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air models, third-party makers are debuting a host of accessories. Here are the ones we like the most.
    iPad Air and iPad Pro accessory roundup
    Apple recently debuted new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, which means it's time to start thinking about new accessories. We've picked out some of our favorite cases, keyboards, and accessories to help you trick out your brand new iPad.
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  • Matter 1.3, Brilliant goes under, & Ridge MagSafe wallet on the HomeKit Insider Podcast

    Matter 1.3, Brilliant goes under, & Ridge MagSafe wallet on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
    On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the launch of Matter 1.3 and its new device categories, go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet, and break down the fall of Brilliant.
    HomeKit Insider Podcast
    The big news this week is that the Connectivity Standards Alliance has released the 1.3 spec of Matter. This update brings tons of new device categories as well as other improvements.A good portion of the episode is also devoted to what went wrong with Brilliant, the smart hom
  • Retro gold rush: which emulators are on the App Store, and what's coming

    Retro gold rush: which emulators are on the App Store, and what's coming
    Apple is allowing emulators on App Store. Here's what's arrived, and what's on the way to play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on May 13.
    Emulators can bring retro gaming to the iPhone
    The early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.Emulators fo
  • Apple Music launches a top 100 Best Albums list guaranteed to be controversial

    Apple Music launches a top 100 Best Albums list guaranteed to be controversial
    Starting Monday, Apple Music is unveiling its countdown of the best 100 albums as selected by its team plus artists and industry professionals.
    Apple Music's 100 Best Albums microsite
    It's not as if Apple Music's list of the best albums is likely to end with Apple apologizing for them as it has with the "Crush" ad. But it's certain to be heavily criticized for it, in part because all such lists are, and partly because of what it has already revealed about the list."100 Best brings together all t
  • The best apps to turn any iPad into a powerful audio editor

    The best apps to turn any iPad into a powerful audio editor
    Today's iPads are capable enough to be used as full Digital Audio Workstations, but there's also a range of audio editing apps for every need — and budget. Here are your best choices.
    Logic Pro on an iPad
    One thing that iPads are unexpectedly poor at is recording podcasts — they can't readily be used to record a host and remote guest separately. There are workarounds but none that match the audio quality of being able to record directly.Which is curious, because once a recording has
  • Deals: Apple's M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM drops to $1,599

    Deals: Apple's M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM drops to $1,599
    A $200 discount is in effect on Apple's upgraded M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, with fast and free 2-day shipping.
    The AppleInsider 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Price Guide is tracking a $200 markdown on a best-selling configuration this Monday at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo.Buy for $1,599Pick up the upgraded configuration with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage for $1,599 in the sleek Space Gray finish. This model is equipped with Apple's M3 chip with an 8-
  • Stop spam calls at the source by fighting data brokers with Incogni

    Stop spam calls at the source by fighting data brokers with Incogni
    Spam calls and robocalls flood our iPhones because our personal information is accessed through data brokers, but you can end the insanity with the help of online data removal services.
    Stop spam calls with Incogni
    The number one commodity on the internet is user information. It is gathered and sold in mass by companies to data brokers.These practices mean that a person's private information may be readily found online without much effort — including phone numbers. Unwanted calls from tele
  • Nine-core M4 iPad Pro benchmarks leak, still smokes M2

    Nine-core M4 iPad Pro benchmarks leak, still smokes M2
    A new set of alleged benchmarks for the nine-core M4 in the iPad Pro indicates that it will still provide buyers with a massive performance boost.
    M4 iPad Pro
    Following the launch of the M4 iPad Pro models, aninitial benchmark claimed to show the M4 as being very powerful. Now, a second seems to show both variants of the M4 chip will offer good performance to consumers.The M4 generation consists of two versions. A top-tier variant has ten cores, consisting of four performance cores and six effic
  • iOS 17.5: Your iPhone Could Get These Features Soon - CNET

    iOS 17.5: Your iPhone Could Get These Features Soon     - CNET
    Apple could release the update as early as this week.
  • The On-Demand iPhone Password Generator You Didn't Know You Needed - CNET

    The On-Demand iPhone Password Generator You Didn't Know You Needed     - CNET
    There's an easier way to generate passwords on your iPhone, without using iCloud Keychain.
  • Original PlayStation games come to iPhone with new Gamma emulator

    Original PlayStation games come to iPhone with new Gamma emulator
    Gamma, a free emulator of the original Sony PlayStation, was added to the iOS and iPad App Stores on May 11th.
    Screenshots from the Gamma emulator on the App Store
    Gamma is similar to developer Riley Testut's Delta emulator, especially in terms of the interface. Like Delta, it allows customizable on-screen controller skins, and includes support for Bluetooth controllers as well as wired keyboards.It supports both Google Drive and Dropbox for backing up your own game disk images as well as automa

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