How to sideload iOS apps to the iPhone with AltStore

The AltStore app from Riley Testut. Recent changes to EU laws require Apple to allow third-party app stores in EU countries. Here's how to use AltStore to sideload iOS apps. The European Union recently passed the Digital Markets Act (DMA) - a new law that requires device vendors to allow open app ecosystems and allows…

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Public demand gets Apple to finally announce Find My for South Korea

National Assembly of the Republic of South Korea After years of being the only country that blocks Find My, Apple says it is planning to bring the service to Korea in Spring 2025. In July 2024, complaints from users in South Korea reached a point where they were finally petitioning the government to allow Apple's…

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Das Keyboard MacTigr Review: Sturdy mechanical keyboard

The Das Keyboard MacTigr with its lengthy fixed USB-C cable. The Das Keyboard MacTigr is an aluminum mechanical keyboard that's worth being used in most Mac setups. That is, if you can stand the fixed USB-C cable. Look around in 2024 and you will find a veritable ocean of mechanical keyboards on the market. Each…

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Pregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her baby

Apple Watch Series 4 added the EKG feature A California pediatric cardiologist says she had an emergency C-section to save her and her unborn baby's life after an Apple Watch alerted her to her undiagnosed heart problems. Apple Watch has saved the life of tech pioneers and even Peloton exercise staff, but now it's also…

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Bluetooth 6 announced with Ultra Wideband-like rangefinding

Devices like AirPods rely on Bluetooth While the iPhone 16 will still have Bluetooth 5, the new Bluetooth 6 is officially on the way, with the new features including one that may bolster Find My. Bluetooth is an important communications technology, enabling hardware like the iPhone and iPad to connect to accessories and other devices.…

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Lockly’s Zeno smart lock range supports Apple’s Home Key

Lockly has launched a quartet of Zeno smart locks for your home, all of which support Apple Home Keys to unlock your front door with your iPhone. Apple Home Key enables home owners to unlock smart locks in their home using NFC on their iPhone or Apple Watch. On Thursday, smart lock producer Lockly introduced…

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Signify upgrades Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box with HDMI 2.1

The Hue sync box finally adopts HDMI 2.1 Smart home purveyor Signify has finally launched its new Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K, alongside the new Ensis pendant light and several new software enhancements. The long-awaited update to the Hue sync box is here and it made the move to HDMI 2.1 which will…

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CarPlay now works with the Target app

CarPlay now works with the Target app Target has become the first retailer to offer curbside pickup through CarPlay, making your Target run even easier. On Thursday, Target announced that it has now added CarPlay integration into the Target App. The feature is available for both Drive Up and Pickup services. Customers must make a…

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HitPaw Video Converter for Mac: How well does it perform and should you use it?

HitPaw Video Converter for Mac HitPaw Video Converter is a Mac tool with artificial intelligence capable of producing high-quality results. Here's how well it performs and how to use it. There are many reasons why you might need a video converter for Mac, like saving files for offline use or making them work in your…

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