Alleged human smuggler accused of using AirTags to track his ex-wife

Apple AirTag An alleged member of a Russia-based human smuggling network used at least seven Apple AirTags to stalk his wife. And, they may be his downfall. Ibodullo Muhiddinov Numanovich, a Tajikistan citizen living in the United States, is believed to have smuggled his ex-wife, a Tajikistani woman known only as "S.K." in court documents,…

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The iPad’s new Calculator actually might have been worth the 14-year wait

Along with iOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia, Apple today previewed iPadOS 18 during WWDC24’s jam-packed opening keynote. This upcoming OS update will pack a wide range of new features and changes, including a more customizable Home Screen, Apple Intelligence integration for M1, M2, and M4 models, a revamped Control Center, and much, much…

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iOS 18: The biggest new features coming to your iPhone this fall

Apple has taken the wraps off iOS 18, and it’s going to be a big update. With huge leaps to some of the most-used apps and huge new personalization features, plus a big heaping helping of AI, this might even be the biggest iOS release in years. From Game Mode to the new Passwords app,…

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Hands on: Using Dexcom G7 CGM directly with Apple Watch

Apple Watch showing the Dexcom G7 CGM app On Wednesday, medical device manufacturer Dexcom finally delivered its direct-to-Apple Watch functionality for the G7 CGM. Here's how it works. A constant glucose monitor (CGM) has historically worked by using your iPhone as a middleman. The sensor gets implanted under the skin, generally behind the arm contained…

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Apple Weather’s being intermittent, but should be fixed soon

Weather app in iPadOS Apple's Weather app wentdown for a number of users, an issue that prevented iPhone or iPad owners from being able to see the latest weather for their location. The Weather app offers users detailed reports and forecasts for their local area, as well as for locations around the world. On Wednesday,…

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No, It Does Not Fly: Corsair Demos ‘9000D Airflow’ PC Case with 24 Fans

Trade shows like Computex always bring out their fair share of oddities, and this year was no exception, with one of the highlights being a Corsair PC case with no fewer than 24 fans. As one of a handful of companies offering really big desktop PC cases, Corsair was demonstrating its new creature: the 9000D…

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macOS Sequoia introduces iPhone Mirroring, Tiled interface, and AI features

Apple on Monday revealed macOS Sequoia, the next version of the Mac operating system. Version 15 of macOS is loaded with AI features, many of which are also in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Apple highlighted the following macOS 15 features during the keynote. (Updated on 6/11/24 with information on video playback with iPhone Mirroring…

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watchOS 11 brings a raft of new apps and features to the Apple Watch

At WWDC 2024 on June 10, Apple unveiled watchOS 11, the next operating system update for Apple Watch. The software brings new apps, new features, new face customization options, an upgraded Smart Stack, and extensive changes to the Apple Watch’s health and fitness functions. Here’s a taste of the new features coming to your Apple…

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