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While there were no major revisions to the AirPods lineup in 2023, Apple is preparing a big shakeup for this year. Headlining the updates in 2024 will be a complete overhaul of the entry-level AirPods lineup. Here’s everything we know so far. Apple’s current AirPods lineup. Apple currently...

When will Apple release new AirPods? Here’s what the rumors say

Apple’s Calendar and Reminders apps have long been core pillars of the company’s productivity offerings on the iPhone, Mac, and more. In iOS 18, Apple is supercharging these tools by integrating them—optionally—into one interface. Now, you can view and manage all your reminders right alongside your...

Reminders in iOS 18 can now live inside the Calendar app, bringing two key productivity tools together

In an interview on the Decoder podcast this week, Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber sent HomeKit fans into a frenzy when she said the company’s Circle View products were “pretty much gone.”. As it turns out, that’s not the case, but the future of Logitech’s smart home products doesn’t...

Logitech swears it’s not discontinuing its HomeKit camera and doorbell products

Now that it’s available, you can test-drive Apple’s iOS 18 public beta before the software’s official arrival this fall. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up the iOS 18 (along with iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11) beta. First, remember that, as its “beta” name...

How to install the iOS 18 public beta

Google’s upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2 could come with a new “Tensor A1” chip that powers “twice the Active Noise Cancellation” (ANC), according to leaked specs posted by @MysteryLupin and spotted by 9to5Google. If true, this will be the first time Google expands its in-house Tensor processor from its phones to its earbuds.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 could come with better active noise cancellation

As noted by Vedant, the official Twitter for Mac app is currently missing from the Mac App Store. While it hasn’t been confirmed, the most obvious guess is that X, formerly Twitter, finally got around to delisting the abandoned software. That’s the bad news for fans of the official...

Twitter for Mac appears to be dead as App Store listing disappears

Spain’s National Commission of Markets and Competition, or CNMC for short, has started an investigation into Apple’s App Store. The investigation regards potential anti-competitive behavior on Apple’s platforms. The CNMC started their investigation last week, alleging that Apple may be abusing their dominant position to impose unfair...

Spain antitrust regulators begin App Store investigation

You’re probably familiar with Shazam, an Apple-owned app that lets you find out the name of a song playing near you. However, TikTok wants to take this experience to the next level by introducing a Shazam-like feature that lets users find songs by singing them. TikTok’s new ‘Sound Search’...

TikTok introduces Shazam-like feature that lets you find songs by singing them

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Following a report that Apple was working on a major redesign for one of its M4 Macs, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman now says the M4 Mac mini is the chosen one. People familiar with the matter told the journalist that this device is “essentially an iPad Pro in a small box.”
According to Gurman, Apple has tested at least three Mac mini models with at least three USB-C ports on the back, an HDMI port, and a power cable. Just like the M2 version, Apple is also planning to introduce an M4 Pro version of this machine.
Interestingly, the journalist says the base...

Leak reveals ultra-thin M4 Mac mini with M4 Pro option coming this year

Apple finally released iOS and iPadOS 18 for public beta testing on July 15th. This opens up the new updates to even more users who are willing to take a risk and install the new OS before its public release in the fall. The great thing for us risk-takers is that the public beta is completely free. Be sure to check out how to install it here. There are an abundance of new features to play with but here are the first 10 features you should try with iPadOS 18.

Here are 10 features to try first with iPadOS 18 public beta [Video]

Apple’s iPhone 16 event is only weeks away, and new AirPods are expected to debut there too. But will the next-generation AirPods Pro 3 be among them? Here’s everything we know about the AirPods Pro 3 release date and expected features. AirPods Pro 3 coming in 2025. Apple...

AirPods Pro 3: Here’s everything we know so far

If you’ve ever considered buying an intelligent robot vacuum, your time for effortless, immaculate floors has arrived! Roborock’s 2024 Prime Day Sales Promotion is one you won’t want to miss. There’s a model for every price point and lifestyle, but these incredible deals are only available until July 21 – check out Roborock’s offers below.

Put a Roborock smart robot vacuum on your floor this Prime Day

A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

Yesterday, Apple released not one but two new iOS 18 betas for testing. iOS 18 beta 6 is now available for developers and public beta users, while iOS 18.1 beta 2 is now available for developers. Head below for a roundup of what’s new in each of these new releases....

What’s new in the latest iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 betas?

When I reviewed the new Beats Pill last month, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth. Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to make an AirPlay speaker, I decided to take matters into my own hands and turn my HomePod mini into a portable, battery-powered, AirPlay speaker.

Turning the HomePod mini into a portable AirPlay speaker

After discontinuing Twitter for Mac this week, Twitter (officially known as X) has now enabled support for running the unmodified iPad app on Apple Silicon Macs, a feature that debuted with macOS Big Sur. Although the app initially had a problem where users would get suspended for using it, it seems that the app is now safe to use.

X (Twitter) killed its Mac app, but the iPad app is a solid replacement

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

If you’re experiencing issues browsing the web on your Apple devices this Thursday night, you’re not alone. iCloud Private Relay is experiencing an outage that may cause the service to become slow or unavailable. iCloud Private Relay is down. Apple confirmed the outage through its System Status webpage....

PSA: iCloud Private Relay outage affecting users

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A report last year revealed that WhatsApp was working on its own animated emoji, something that its competitor Telegram already has. After introducing the first animated emoji in beta for Android users last month, WhatsApp is now testing its own emoji with iOS users too. WhatsApp adding its own emoji...

WhatsApp begins testing its own animated emoji in its iOS app

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New AirPods Pro 2 firmware now available for developers

Today has been a big one for Apple beta releases. But the company has one more thing in store for developers. New developer firmware for AirPods...

New AirPods Pro 2 firmware now available for developers

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