How to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies

Ninja the cat moves through the house unseen Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps. With the release of iOS 18.2, Apple's Image Playground app offers users an accessible way to create custom digital images, sparking creative…

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Apple makes room for new Macs in stores by rethinking Vision Pro displays

Apple is set to streamline its retail displays, making way for new Mac models by downgrading the Apple Vision Pro demo experience. Starting November 8, Apple will pilot a revised store layout in select retail locations, merging the Vision Pro demo and display tables. The shift will make space for the latest Mac products, including…

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Two senior presidential campaign officials’ iPhones maybe hacked by Chinese group

iPhones potentially breached Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials' iPhones. Whether the hack actually happened, what data might have been obtained, or which officials were breached have not been revealed. The FBI is investigating claims by a…

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iPhones stored for forensic analysis unexpectedly reboot, causing problems for officials

iPhones stored for forensic analysis have reportedly begun rebooting themselves. Multiple iPhone units stored for forensic analysis have rebooted themselves, causing concern among law enforcement officials that Apple has a new security feature. The phones in question had a few things in common, they were all running iOS 18.0, and they had been disconnected from…

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Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station review: specs, performance, cost

Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station review Glyde's specially designed sliding charging station is a great way to charge all your smaller Apple devices. Charging stations make it easier to get more done with fewer wires, and this one is space-efficient by being retractable. In a way, it's a spiritual successor to the MagSafe Duo, or…

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First day out, first discount for the M4 Mac mini at Amazon

Today’s the first day you can freely buy the new Mac mini without a pre-order, and it’s also the first time we’re seeing a real discount on Apple’s tiny PC. Amazon is selling the base model with 256GB of storage for $550 or the model with 512GB for $749, a savings of $50 off either…

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Your iPhone may finally tell you how long it will take to charge

There are lots of battery-powered devices that can give you an estimate of how much longer they’ll need to stay plugged in until they’re fully charged. It’s not exactly a new feature. MacBooks gives you this info in the Battery menu of Settings or the menu bar, for example. With all the battery management and…

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