We’re probably not getting an 11th-gen iPad this year

After a historic lull that saw more than 12 months between releases, 2024 has been a pretty good year for iPad releases. The iPad mini was just updated, iPadOS 18 shipped just last month, and Apple released the new M4 iPad Pro, M2 iPad Air, and Apple Pencil Pro this spring–and for good measure, it…

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Why Apple’s smart home dreams are still falling short

Despite Apple's dominance in consumer tech, its smart home speaker strategy is lagging behind Amazon and Google. But the company has a new strategy. Apple, a leader in smartphones, tablets, and wearables, has struggled to replicate its success in the smart home market. Recent reports show that the company's smart home offerings struggle to secure…

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Why the new iPad mini is a problem for Apple’s other products

We marked October 22 on the calendar and canceled our appointments. We were almost certain that Apple would hold its second fall keynote on that day and unveil new Macs and iPads. But then, just when we were expecting an invitation, Cupertino sent us instead a press release with details of the 7th-gen iPad mini……

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App Store wobbles prevent users from downloading apps

Apple's App Store and Mac App Store are having issues on Wednesday, with users unable to download apps among other problems with the digital sales platform. A number of Mac and iPhone users discovered that they were not able to download apps from the App Store and the Mac App Store. AppleInsider editorial team members…

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There’s a new XProtect security update–here’s how to make sure your Mac has it

Apple has released an update to XProtect Remediator, macOS’s built-in software that protects it from viruses and malware. The update is version 147 is for macOS Catalina and later and became available on October 16. It installs automatically, which is the usual method for XProtect Remediator.  Howard Oakley on his blog first reported the update.…

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OneAdaptr OneGo review: A pocket power bank that can charge everything

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Compact iPhone, Watch, AirPods charging stand Can charge 4 devices simultaneously 10K power bank Foldable for travel Cons 7.5W MagSafe No Watch fast-charge Our Verdict The newly updated OneGo is an impressive multifunctional Apple device charger that is reasonably priced and performs well. It’s not the fastest but the power…

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Dungeon brawler ‘Hades II’ now supports Apple Silicon

Hades II - Image credit: Supergiant Games Supergiant Games has brought the sequel to its Underworld brawler "Hades II" to macOS, with it now natively supporting Apple Silicon hardware. Hades II is a sequel to the Supergiant Games rogue-like dungeon crawler Hades, with it available as an early access game on Steam. While it was…

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Apple Business Connect extends to online firms and adds branding features

Apple Business Connect users will be able to display logos and brand names -- Image credit: Apple Apple's free business promotion service is now available to companies without a physical location, such as online-only ones, plus it offers more branding options. Apple Business Connect launched in 2023 as a free way for firms to promote…

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