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A much-needed Spotlight on the best iPhone feature nobody uses
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been helping someone out with their iPhone—a neighbor, friend, or family member—and I have to walk them through finding something with Spotlight. When I explain...
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CleanMyMac X review: A solid scrubber with hit-or-miss malware removal
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsExcellent cleaning tools for Mac storageLarge toolsetConsUpdater feature missed some app updatesMalware Removal produced mixed resultsOur VerdictCleanMyMac X offers some...
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iCloud Photos CSAM detection: Apple defends scanning after neural system duped
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...
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The next iPad mini: More evidence of a smaller iPad Air redesign emerges
It’s been over two years since the iPad mini had its last update, so the rumors of a new version are heating up. This article keeps track of the most credible reports of the upcoming iPad mini, so...
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This Apple patent that hides a mouse in a keycap is blowing our minds
The keyboard and mouse go hand-in-hand (literally and figuratively)—you rarely use one without the other, and we usually think of them as a pair. Apple is apparently taking this frame of thought one...
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Thinner ninth-gen iPad due this fall with a faster processor
You can add one more device to the avalanche of new products expected from Apple this fall. Along with a new iPad mini, MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and, of course, the iPhone 13, Apple is also expected...
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How to check if your Mac has a Recovery partition installed
Starting a decade ago, Apple built the Recovery partition into macOS installations. It’s an operating system in itself—Apple started calling it recoveryOS earlier in 2021. If something goes awry with...
View ArticleSteve Jobs apparently wanted an iPhone nano in 2011—and we have questions
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 mini last year, it made sense. Over the past several years, the iPhone has gotten bigger and bigger, and people who wanted a small phone were seemingly left out in...
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How to safely store your COVID vaccine card on your iPhone
As we enter another surge of COVID-19 infections here in the U.S., it’s becoming increasingly likely that you may need to show proof of vaccination. Restaurants, large event venues, some airlines,...
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macOS Monterey: How to change the cursor color on your Mac
The Mac’s cursor is designed with a white outline and black fill. It’s a good combination, making it easy to spot no matter what is on screen. But man, is it boring. In past versions of macOS, you...
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Apple Arcade FAQ: Tetris Beat is 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 08/20/21:...
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Apple 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...
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Upgrade your old laptop with $200 off the speedy M1 MacBook Pro
The new M1 MacBook Pro is a great value at full price, bringing tremendous speeds and battery life in an attractive, portable case. It’s a ridiculous value at this price: Amazon is selling the M1...
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Apple TV+ FAQ: Everything you need to know
Apple has joined the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max with its own exclusive streaming service. Apple TV+, which launched on November 1, 2019, features a wide...
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Magic Keyboard vs. Smart Keyboard: Which is right for your iPad?
The iPad is more like a laptop than ever before. For the iPad Pro and newest iPad Air, Apple sells a breathtaking—and breathtakingly expensive Magic Keyboard case that includes a trackpad. If you...
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How Apple will (eventually) replace the iPhone
A couple of decades ago, most people probably didn’t imagine there would be a day when they would carry around an incredibly powerful piece of technology that would be utterly integral to their daily...
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The next Apple event: iPhone 13 in September, M1X Macs in October
Updated 08/23/21: A new rumor suggests a high-end Mac mini will be arriving in late fall alongside the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. Apple doesn’t often participate in big industry-wide events...
View ArticleT-Mobile and Sprint customers can get a free year of Apple TV+
T-Mobile on Monday announced a special deal for its customers who have yet to jump on the Apple TV+ bandwagon. Starting on August 25, the company will offer a free year of Apple TV+ for new and...
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OWC Envoy Pro SX portable SSD review: Great speeds, so-so bargain
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsPerformance compares very well with the competitionSturdy designConsThunderbolt onlyOur VerdictThe Envoy Pro SX is Thunderbolt storage for your Mac that performs very...
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How I learned to stop worrying and trust Apple’s privacy policy
You can tell that Apple didn’t quite get its announcement of CSAM scanning right because it’s weeks later and we’re still talking about it. Writing for The New York Times’ editorial board, Greg...
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