Apple Vision Pro coming to Taiwan Taiwan joins the short list of countries with Apple Vision Pro on December 17 after a round of pre-orders starting on December 5. Apple's first foray into spatial computing has seen a slow rollout since its launch in February 2024. With the addition of Taiwan, there are thirteen countries…
How to tweak math results in Apple Notes Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak. If you're like most people, the Apple Notes app on your iPhone is a go-to for jotting down ideas, to-do lists, and…
Members of the Apple Developer Academies in Indonesia A minister in Indonesia says the local government expects Apple to shortly offer $1 billion in investment, in order to end the country's ban on iPhone 16 sales. Apple used to qualify for Indonesia's import regulations because it invested in development opportunities there, but then fell short…
I have been writing about Apple for more than 20 years and, at the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at a cloud, I am here to tell you that it ain’t what it used to be. It used to be more fun. No, don’t get up. Here, have a raspberry candy. I…
There are three types of storage you can use with your Mac. External storage devices like SSDs and hard drives can plug into your Mac and be used to back up your data or to extend your storage. There are also those little USB memory sticks you can use to store or transfer files, these days…
As a young mythical beast, the Macalope was raised on a steady diet of Apple rumors. The neighbors were, frankly, concerned. They have very little nutritional value. (“They” being the rumors, not the neighbors.) There was talk of calling child protective services. But it all worked out. Throughout the late 1990s, one of the consistent…
Apple has updated most of its iPad lineup in 2024, with the iPad mini the latest. Here's how to choose the best tablet for your budget this holiday season. Apple offers its iPads at a wide array of price points. The price range covers everyone from value-oriented consumers to those with heftier budgets and greater…
WhatsApp users who haven’t upgraded their iPhones in a while might not be able to run their favorite messaging app next year. WhatsApp has announced that it will be dropping support for all iPhones running anything older than iOS 15.1, removing several models currently compatible with the service. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will drop support…
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products. One of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this past week with a huge list of new features. It's a must-have app for managing your…