iPhone 12 and 12 Pro: Buy now or wait?
Is this a good time to buy the latest iPhone? It’s a common question that’s usually easy to answer. If you need a new phone right now, then you’ll probably be happy with the latest iPhone for a few...
View ArticleApple Card users can get four months of free coffee and News+
Apple Card users already get Daily Cash but now they can jump-start their morning with a new special offer during the month of August. If you use your Apple Card to set up a subscription for MyPanera+...
View ArticleIt looks like iOS 15 will clean up those annoying iPhone lens flare orbs
iOS 15 brings several photos and camera enhancements, including improved panorama photos, in-photo searching, and revamped Memories, but an unannounced feature might be the best of all. According to...
View ArticleWhy does Apple still sell the $499 iPhone XR?
I don’t think I’m alone in admitting that I never buy the latest iPhone unless something catastrophic happens to the model I own. For example, I somehow was able to stretch using an iPhone 6S until...
View ArticleApple will soon scan all iCloud Photos images for child abuse
Update: Apple has a Child Safety page that describes this new feature and how it works. TechCrunch has confirmed that Apple will soon roll out a new technology to scan photos uploaded to iCloud for...
View ArticleHow to unlock your Mac with its Recovery Key and FileVault active
FileVault hardens macOS by wrapping a layer of login protection around your data. When FileVault is enabled, the data on your startup drive is not immediately available, with just a password between...
View ArticleWill the iPhone 13 have a serious competitor in the Pixel 6?
The smartphone wars are starting to heat up. Earlier this week, Google teased the upcoming launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and it’s a huge change of pace for the flagship handset. For one, it...
View ArticleiPhone SE: Buy now or wait?
Starting at only $399, the iPhone SE is Apple’s most affordable new iPhone. It’s a tempting purchase for those who like Apple’s ecosystem but don’t want to spend $800 or more on a new phone every few...
View ArticleVideo and Photo Editing Designed for Everyone
If you are looking to transform your photos or create professional-quality videos using your new Mac, we have the solution for you. Sure, you can use iMovie and the basic photo editor that comes...
View ArticleAirPower prototype reveals mysteries behind Apple’s failed charging mat
AirPower has been something of a mythical beast since Apple first teased its existence at the iPhone X launch event in September 2017. Even after Apple canceled the innovative tri-charging mat in...
View ArticleApple Watch Series 3 vs SE vs Series 6: How to pick the right wearable to wear
The launch of the Apple Watch Series 7 is just around the corner, so discounts on the Series 6, SE, and Series 3 will be ramping up. But before you jump at the chance to buy one, let us help you...
View ArticleApple TV+: All the shows, series, and movies you can watch now
Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV...
View ArticleApple Arcade FAQ: Three new games available today
Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Live. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 08/06/21:...
View ArticleGet an Apple Watch SE with LTE for under $300 today
The Apple Watch Series 7 is right around the corner but according to rumors, Apple might not be updating the SE this year. But today at Amazon you can grab one with LTE for $40 off, bringing the price...
View ArticleThese tips and tricks will turn you into an iPhone pro
If you happen to be the type of iPhone owner who just wants to power it on and start downloading apps or (gasp!) actually make calls, we totally get it. However, you may be short-changing yourself...
View ArticleApple’s child abuse photo scanning: What it is and why people are worried
Apple announced last week that it will begin scanning all photos uploaded to iCloud for potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It’s come under a great deal of scrutiny and generated some...
View ArticleApple’s event calendar: iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 in September
Updated 08/09/21: We don’t expect any Apple events until September, when Apple will likely unveil the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7. Apple doesn’t often participate in big industry-wide events...
View ArticleComing to Apple TV+: ‘Bad Monkey’ starring Vince Vaughn, produced by Bill...
Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, but there’s an even faster-growing list of projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series,...
View ArticleHow to fix error 4302 in the macOS Photos app
A numeric error code is always frustrating to see; error “4302” when opening Photos for macOS is just as opaque as most others. Some readers have seen this code when the copy of Photos on their Mac...
View ArticleThe facts, fiction, and fantasy of Apple’s child abuse scanning tools
The Macalope is glad he was off last week because he needed the rest before coming back to this week’s BLAZZLEFROZZLEROGGLE! Last Thursday, Apple announced that it would be implementing several new...
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