SwifDoo PDF for Mac review: A PDF viewer with more cons than pros

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Cross-platform software that offers macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Windows Intuitive user interface that follows modern design guideline Completely free to download and use on macOS Cons Mac client doesn’t support proper PDF editing Questionable user data collection Wonky annotation tools Our Verdict SwifDoo is free to download and use,…

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Best Black Friday Deals slash iPad Pro & Apple Pencil prices

Black Friday deals are live on Apple's iPad Pro. Apple's iPad Pro has been heavily discounted as Black Friday deals week is well underway, with discounts of up to $400 off M4 11-inch and 13-inch models — and up to $1,000 off blowout M2 tablets. Black Friday 2024 is around the corner and both Amazon…

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No further hardware updates for AirPods Max planned

The latest color options for the AirPods Max. Image credit: Apple Apple updated its AirPods Max with USB-C and new color options in September 2024, but is reportedly not planning any further changes to the headphones. In the recent updates to the product, Apple failed to upgrade the chip inside the AirPods Max to the…

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Siri’s AI evolution to fully unfold by spring 2026

Siri will continue to improve in increments across 2025 and into 2026. Apple is in the process of overhauling Siri to catch up to AI engines like ChatGPT, but the revamp will emerge in stages across 2025 and into 2026. The company has already introduced some minor changes to Siri, including the option to type…

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Apple slashes MacBook Pro speaker repair costs

Apple is making it more affordable to repair the MacBook Pro. Apple will dramatically reduce the cost of speaker repair in the Apple Silicon 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro, ending the longstanding need to buy a whole replacement top case. The replacement of damaged speakers in these MacBook Pro models remains complex, but…

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Apple expands Tap to Pay to New Zealand retailers

Merchants can use iPhones to accept contactless payments. Image credit: Apple Apple has now brought its Tap to Pay easy-payment technology to New Zealand. Merchants can now use an iPhone or Apple Watch to accept payments from contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets. The technology requires a partner-enabled iOS app…

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Black Friday software deals discount Microsoft Office 2024, Creative Cloud, VPN

Black Friday software deals - Image credit: Adobe, Microsoft, Parallels, ExpressVPN With Black Friday just around the corner, many software deals are emerging, offering substantial savings on some of the top software products. Here's a roundup of the best deals AppleInsider has found. This Black Friday roundup highlights some fantastic deals on must-have software. These…

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Best Black Friday deals on Mac Thunderbolt and USB-C docks and hubs 2024

Apple is adding more and better ports to its latest MacBooks but for true flexibility and the very best extra functionality you should consider a docking station to expand your laptop into a full top-end desktop solution. We have tested and recommended the best Thunderbolt docks for Mac and best USB-C hubs for Mac, but…

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Apple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt’s ‘Wolfs’ sequel

Brad Pitt, George Clooney in the film "Wolfs." Image credit: Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection A planned sequel to the Apple TV+ original movie "Wolfs" has reportedly been cancelled, marking another unexpected turn for both this film series, and for how it appears Apple is changing its movie ambitions. "I don't know what I'm…

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