The EU Commission today announced that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the core software for Apple's iPad tablets, complies with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires iPadOS to allow choice of default web browser, allow alternative app stores, and support accessory ecosystems “such as headphones and smart pens” in the European region. …
There's probably enough material to fill a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple's history (and revenue). Yet in 2022, the company bid farewell to the brand, finally discontinuing the last version of the iPod Touch. There's a small but growing community dedicated to keeping the dream alive. Elite Obsolete Electronics is one …
Originally spotted by Brad Lynch on X, Apple recently put a new Belkin Head Strap for the Apple Vision Pro up for sale that looks very similar (though not exactly identical) to the strap they unveiled back at WWDC23. It works in addition to the Solo Knit strap. Update November 3: Now available for purchase, …
On Friday, Pixelmator, the company behind many popular photo editing apps for Apple platforms, announced that Apple would be acquiring them. While some people are rightly skeptical about the deal, I'm optimistic that it could solve one of my biggest issues with the iPad. The iPad's Software Shortcomings I've been trying to make the iPad …
If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 model, you can get access to Apple Intelligence when you update to iOS 18.1. This includes a new look for Siri with a beautiful, edge-lit animation. New animations don’t mean Siri’s intelligence or capabilities have improved significantly, though. Here’s what’s new… and what you’ll have …
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is “seriously considering” developing a cheaper Apple Vision device that would put all the processing power on your iPhone, essentially building a headset with the main displays and battery. Gurman has mentioned this idea in the past, but it was just one of many ideas Apple was considering for …
Apple will release a “complete redesign” of the MacBook Pro in 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Traditionally, Apple has stuck to a four-year development cycle for the MacBook Pro, but it looks like the M5 update will just be another chip refresh — and we'll have to wait another year to see a full …
According to Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter, Apple will release iOS 18.2 a little earlier than usual, the week of December 2. He also provides some additional details about the timing of upcoming Apple Intelligence features. In this news release, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes an interesting update on the iOS 18.2 release date: I'm …
Apple has delayed its plans to release a more affordable Apple Vision headset in 2025, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It will now take a couple more years. Previous rumors indicated that Apple intended to release a cheaper Apple Vision headset next year with cheaper materials, lower-resolution displays, and no EyeSight support. This …
This week, Apple unveiled new MacBook Pro models with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets. The new M4 Pro chip in the Mac mini has already shown some promising results, making it the fastest Mac ever. However, the M4 Max takes it to a whole new level and performs among the highest-performance PC …
