‘Severance’ title sequence has more drama and plot clues than most shows

Still from the new "Severance" title sequence -- image credit: Apple The designer of the new title sequence for season two of Apple TV+ hit "Severance," has detailed the many clues and hints in the sequence — even though he doesn't know what they mean either. Somewhere around the middle of the 2000s, the television…

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Whoops! Apple accidentally breaks watchOS updates on older devices

The watchOS 11.3 software update, which Apple rolled out Monday, includes at least one important security patch. But the release also brought an unintended side effect: it caused software updates to break on older Apple Watch models. The bug was spotted by an X user and flagged by a MacRumors reader. Paradoxically it only affects…

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iPadOS 18.3 is here with bug fixes and Apple Intelligence changes

iPadOS 18.3 has minor changes to Apple Intelligence Apple's latest run of operating system updates doesn't offer many user-facing changes, but iPadOS 18.3 joins the rest in enabling Apple Intelligence by default. The point three updates all exist to set up future products and the next phase of Apple Intelligence, but there are still a…

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iOS 18.3 fixes an actively exploited CoreMedia vulnerability

Apple's iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates contain key security improvements and patch actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here's why you should update today. On Monday, after a series of developer betas, Apple released iOS 18.3 to the general public. While the update contains a variety of noteworthy enhancements and features, including changes to Apple Intelligence notification…

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DeepSeek tops the App Store, but it has a rocky road ahead

Chinese AI app DeepSeek is on top of the App Store, challenging Apple Intelligence, and shaking Wall Street confidence in big tech. The market for generative AI is already dominated by a few major names in the West, with Apple Intelligence alongside Google Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. While there are many smaller efforts to offer…

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Microsoft 365 just raised its subscription prices — here’s a better deal

In a world dominated by subscriptions, Microsoft 365’s recent price hike has left many looking for a more cost-effective alternative. Instead of shelling out dollars monthly, get lifetime access to all the essential Microsoft apps—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams for just $84.97 (reg. $219.99) with Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac. This…

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New leak gives us a clear look at the iPhone SE 4–with a notch

We now have our best look at what is supposed to be the iPhone SE 4, due for launch this spring. Notable leaker Majin Bu posted a short video on X showing the iPhone SE 4 from all angles, and a series of clear photographs showing the white and black models. MajinBuOfficial/X If you have…

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‘Marvel Snap’ has returned to the App Store in the US

'Marvel Snap' is now once again on the App Store. Apple allows "Marvel Snap" to return to the App Store, presumably thanks to new publishing arrangements that gets the game away from the still-banned ByteDance. Just days after was initially removed from the iOS App Store, Marvel Snap is now back for good. The studio…

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How to record podcasts using FaceTime on iPad & iPhone

Recording podcasts with FaceTime Forget expensive microphones and recording software — iOS 18 just turned FaceTime into your personal podcast studio. Here's how to get started. Starting a podcast can feel intimidating, especially if you don't have professional gear. FaceTime's built-in recording tools make it easy to capture high-quality audio and video conversations, even if…

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