The ‘MacBook with a modem’ dream may finally come true

It’s no secret that Apple has been working on its own cellular modem. However, Apple hasn’t said anything about its modem development since announcing that it bought Intel’s model division over five years ago. But after rumors that the project might not ever happen, a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the modem will…

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Best Buy offers $200 off and quick delivery on Apple’s M3 MacBook Air

Get an M3 MacBook Air for just $899 with delivery by Christmas - Image credit: Apple Delivery dates are already slipping on Apple's popular M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM. Here's where to pick it up for as low as $899, with delivery by Christmas. You can also pick up the larger 15-inch screen size…

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Apple Stores coming to Saudi Arabia for the first time

Saudi Arabia -- image credit: US Department of State Apple has announced a massive retail expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including flagship stores, as well as an Apple Developer Academy. "We're excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online next year," said Tim Cook, Apple's…

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Say hello to Samsung’s suspiciously familiar new phone OS

There are only so many ways you can improve a smartphone, and these days the major manufacturers’ flagship handsets are pretty evenly matched. The difference lies in the software. We iPhone users swear by iOS, and why not? It’s better than Android. (Angry emails to the usual address.) Mobile operating systems, of course, are already…

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Norway gets world’s first Apple Pay alternative for iPhone

Tap to Vipps works exactly the same way that Apple Pay does -- image credit: Vipps MobilePay A Norwegian firm has become the first to take advantage of the EU law that required Apple to allow Apple Pay rivals to use its iPhone NFC technology. As per the requirements of the EU's Digital Markets Act,…

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Hate the new iOS 18 Photos app? Here’s how to fix it in a few taps

One of the biggest new features of iOS 18 is a completely redesigned Photos app. Apple calls it the “biggest redesign ever,” and the massive changes have been quite contentious, to put it mildly. Many users have expressed frustration with the new layout, complaining about missing features (some of which aren’t really missing) and difficulty…

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Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charger review: Versatile all-in-one 140W desktop and wireless charger

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Four USB-C inc 140W PD 3.1 15W Qi2 wireless iPhone charger Built-in 100W USB-C cable Portable Our Verdict The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charger is a unique and versatile all-round device charger that can fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro at 140W and has spare USB ports and a built-in 100W USB-C…

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It’s $40 for a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Macs

Have you seen how expensive it is just to have a basic Microsoft 365 subscription? If you’re not using every single part of it, then there’s no reason not to jump on a cheaper alternative like this Microsoft Office lifetime license. There aren’t any recurring fees, and it’s only $39.99 (reg. $229).  What’s included? This…

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