Apple News will use Live Activities to track election results live on iPhone

Election results will be available as a Live Activity on iPhone If you're not feeling plugged in enough during the 2024 election, Apple News has a way to get up-to-the-second results on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch through Live Activities. Apple originally introduced Live Activities as a way to whimsically take advantage of the…

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New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 2: More settings for ChatGPT and Camera Control

iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 is now available for download. iOS 18.2 has received its second developer beta, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the software update and the changes it includes. On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.2 developer beta 2, which brings iOS 18.2 to iPhone models as…

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Apple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claims

Apple is reportedly exploring Smart Glasses with an internal study. Apple is reportedly using an internal study to gauge interest in smart glasses as the company continues to develop its own Apple Glass, an eventual successor to Apple Vision Pro. The aforementioned study was supposedly launched at the end of October and is known under…

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All of a sudden, Apple’s cheapest devices are a fantastic value

As Apple fans (and Terry Pratchett fans) know well, there’s a difference between cheapness and value for money. The lowest price isn’t necessarily the best bang for your buck. You get what you pay for, and all that. That’s an argument in favor of Apple’s product ecosystem as a whole, which consistently delivers a better…

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Wavlink Thunderbolt 4 Triple Display Docking Station review: Affordable dock for two displays

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 13 fast ports 2.5Gb Ethernet Two HDMI 2.1 30W USB-C port Affordable Cons Only two extended displays for Mac Upstream port at front Our Verdict While its triple-monitor potential is muted on Macs (with one of the three being mirrored), as a dual-display dock with a bunch of top-rated ports…

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Major changes are coming to the MacBook Pro–but not until 2026

Apple introduced the MacBook Pro line of laptops in 2006, which means its 20th anniversary is right around the corner. According to a new report, Apple has some plans for the laptop to commemorate the occasion. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple plans to make the 2026 MacBook Pro thinner than…

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The new iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6: Which is best?

Apple has finally given the iPad mini a refresh. The iPad mini (2024) features an upgraded processor and support for Apple Intelligence (Apple’s AI solution). We take a look at how the new iPad mini compares to the model it replaces and consider whether you should buy the new model or hunt around for a…

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