How does print collation in macOS work? We explain

Collating pages used to be an intensely manual process. A printer–a human being, not a device–would produce many copies of the same pages and workers would collate or gather those into the right order for final assembly, whether to become a book or a stapled stack. Collating via printing software is a lot easier. But…

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AirPods Pro 3: What the rumors say about the upcoming milestone update

AirPods Pro 3 are coming soon. Here are what the latest rumors tell you to expect — and if they're worth waiting for. The original AirPods Pro popped into our ears on October 30, 2019. It was in 2022 when the first upgrade arrived with better audio, improved ANC, and Find My. A small revision…

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Any case can protect your iPad. This one protects you when you die

When the tech world talks about end-of-life, it usually means obsolete devices losing support for repair and security updates. But this end-of-life iPad case isn’t concerned with Genius Bar support—it’s worried about what happens when the user goes to the eternal Apple Store in the sky. Of course, device protection after death isn’t a totally…

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China to get finally Apple Intelligence as Alibaba deal is confirmed

Craig Federighi launches Apple Intelligence The rumored collaboration between Apple and Alibaba to get Apple Intelligence in China has now been confirmed, sending Alibaba shares rising to a new high. China has regulatory rules regarding the use of AI models, with the practical effect that a US company effectively has to find a Chinese partner.…

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The 2025 iPad Air is coming soon–here’s what to expect

Apple last updated the iPad Air with an M2 processor in 2024, more than two years after the launch of the M1 model. Apple didn’t change much, though it did introduce a larger 13-inch model for the first time. It looks like the wait won’t be so long for the next model—less than a year…

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UK’s spying backdoor demand sparks bipartisan anger

US lawmakers want Britain to drop its demand for a backdoor into iOS, and say that if they don't, America should cut down intelligence sharing with the country. Both Republican and Democrat committee members claim that Britain's demand for Apple to give it full access to user data imperils Americans. Even if other bad actors…

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Amazon cuts prices on M4 MacBook Pro to $1,399.99

Get an M4 MacBook Pro for just $1,399.99 - Image credit: Apple Amazon's top MacBook Pro deal is back, with M4 models falling to as low as $1,399.99 with on-page coupons. The $1,399.99 price at Amazon is thanks to a $160 instant rebate stacked with a bonus $39.01 on-page coupon. Buy for $1,399.99 Both the…

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iPhone owners are replacing their devices faster than before

For years, iPhone owners have been holding onto their devices longer, but new data suggests that trend is shifting — at least for now. A report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) claims that more iPhone users retired their devices at a younger age in the December 2024 quarter compared to 2023. Specifically, 36% of…

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Apple tries jump-starting lackluster Apple Vision Pro sales

Apple has quietly released a new app for determining Apple Vision Pro lens and headband sizes In an effort to get both more buyers and more developers on board with the Apple Vision Pro, Apple is launching a new visionOS workshop and appears to be preparing to allow third-parties to sell the headset. One year…

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