Apple Books and other Apple services hit with layoffs A priority shift in Apple Services has led to about 100 layoffs across a few teams, with the biggest hitting Apple Books — though the app isn't going anywhere. Layoffs at Apple are rare, as the company even avoided the mass layoffs other tech companies had…
The best VPN for iPhone apps can protect you from governments, hackers, even your employer Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe. Many countries openly spy on people, and it is legal for them to monitor your…
While we absolutely loved testing the Apple AirPods Max headphones, our biggest gripe was how expensive they were. Now that they’re available for $399 at Amazon, we really can’t complain about this anymore. We gave the Apple AirPods Max a 4-star rating when we reviewed them, appreciating how great the sound is, the “industry-leading active…
Having gone through an unprecedented drought of new models in 2023, the iPad has already gained new versions of the Air and Pro in 2024 (and seen a corresponding bump in sales). And it looks like there’s more where that came from. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, a tech pundit and leaker with a considerable following…
Among the announcements at Apple’s “Glowtime” event on September 9, we expect Apple to talk about AirPods. The 3rd-gen AirPods AirPods are a strong possibility for an update, as well as the aging AirPods Max, but not AirPods Pro. Reports have stated that the AirPods Pro won’t get upgrades until next year–the current 2nd-gen model…
Article Hero Image Have you ever wished there was an easier way to own the latest MacBook? For years, the founders of Upgraded felt the regular process of buying and selling was inefficient, so they launched an upgrade program for MacBooks. The program is simple: Choose a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro (starting at…
Apple’s smallest iPad was given a substantial facelift at the end of 2021. The 6th-generation iPad mini sports a complete redesign with a bigger display, Touch ID on the power button, USB C instead of Lightning, and an upgraded front camera. This represented the first major change to the design since the iPad mini was…
An iPhone or new home remote control device with a TV set Just as Apple patented the Apple Vision Pro in plain sight for years, it may now be doing the same with the predicted Home Hub, this time starting with a remote control for the device. Even as the Apple Watch tries to get…
Nest Learning Thermostat 4th-gen review The biggest update ever to the Nest Learning Thermostat finally supports Apple Home, but it's an expensive offering with some big caveats that might be a problem for some users. We had been Nest fans for a long time. We appreciate the Nest's futuristic and eco-friendly approach to cooling and…