RCS messaging now available on iPhone Google thought Apple adopting RCS would fix everything, but the messaging protocol is still a distant second to iMessage thanks to a lack of carrier support, device support, and encryption. When iOS 18 launched, some iPhone users saw a tiny change in the Messages app — an RCS tag…
An iPhone 14, the design of which the iPhone SE 4 could be based on. The rumored update to the iPhone SE is getting closer to production, with it possibly joined by a new iPad Air early in 2025. After the release of the iPhone 16 generation, the rumor mill's attention now turns to the…
Everyone is talking about Meta’s Orion AR glasses so the horny one supposes we must discuss them. Yes, the Macalope, like many others, will now give you opinions about how Orion, a device you cannot buy, compares to the Apple Vision Pro, a device most people do not own. He hopes you’re happy. This is…
YouTube doesn't offer a client for Apple Vision Pro Despite a lack of first-party YouTube clients on Apple Vision Pro, YouTube has prompted Apple to remove Juno from the App Store, citing vague guideline violations. Juno was a third-party YouTube client built for Apple Vision Pro by Cristian Selig of Apollo fame. The app was…
October is starting to become one of the most prominent months in the yearly Apple calendar. In the last decade, Apple has had major media events in six Octobers, and we expect this year will be the seventh as Apple gears up to announce new Macs. But it’s not just about new hardware. For years,…
When we take our iPhones out of our pocket to make a call, send a text, or check our email, we expect them to work. When they don’t, it can be a frustrating experience, especially when you can’t get online. If you’re away from Wi-Fi, you’re dependent on a cellular connection, and when that isn’t…
When the iPhone 16 handsets were unveiled last month, there weren’t many surprises. Most of the upgrades had been leaked long before, or accurately guessed by well-informed analysts. But not everything we heard before the event proved to be correct. One theory, supported by seemingly robust evidence, was that the new phones would bring a…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Antivirus protections. Lots of tools are available, including Cloud Backup and Password Manager. Email tracking quarantine is an eye-opener. Cons Slower than rival VPNs. Inflexible payment options. Our Verdict Norton Ultra VPN is a solid offering from a company dedicated to securing your tech, but its pricing structure, lack of…
Apple might not have updated the Apple Watch this year, but it did give the Ultra 2 a gorgeous new black titanium case. And if you’ve been drooling over it, now’s the time to buy: You can get it for $732.89 at Amazon, down from its $799 MSRP. The 49mm black titanium Apple Watch Ultra…