iCloud Private Relay outage finally resolved

Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacy An unknown iCloud Private Relay issue that was affecting Safari users on iPhone has now been resolved after several days. Now while it has given no details of the issue or its solution, Apple is now reporting that the problem has been resolved. According to…

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CleanMyMac X keeps your Mac optimized and running smooth

CleanMyMac X Like any machine, Macs must be maintained with regular cleaning and maintenance, but finding the right tool can be tricky. CleanMyMac X is a safe, secure, and simple way to optimize your Mac. Here's a deep dive of CleanMyMac X's best features. The more you use your Mac, the more cruft it collects…

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Leaked Google devices, Roomba adds Matter, & more on HomeKit Insider

HomeKit Insider Podcast On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, new Google devices leak for the smart home, we answer a pair of listener questions, and Sonos issues update on its app. Google is hosting an event in August but we may already know some of its surprises, including a new Nest thermostat and…

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Luxury brands Balenciaga and Rimowa launch Apple Vision Pro apps

Balenciaga's app shows off its latest fashion collection France's Balenciaga and Germany's Rimowa have launched their first public apps, bringing fashion and high-end luggage to the Apple Vision Pro. If you've bought an Apple Vision Pro, you're not likely to be short of cash and Apple isn't the only firm looking to appeal to your…

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Rumor roundup: iPhone Slim could be Apple’s thinnest smartphone

Renders of the iPhone Slim Most of the time, when there's smoke, there's eventually fire. In 2024, the rumor mill has been churning abut an iPhone Slim, cutting way down on the thickness of Apple's already thin smartphone. Here are all the current rumors and some exclusive renders based on what's being predicted. Despite being…

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Save $250 on Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch through July 30

Save $250 on this MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM. Save $250 on Apple's upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip and 36GB unified memory now through July 30. The Space Black MacBook Pro normally sells for $2,399, but Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is discounting it by $250 during its latest flash sale,…

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Apple Intelligence features are now available to beta test

Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Developer beta testers are finally able to try out Apple Intelligence on their iPhone and other devices, as part of the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. For the introduction of Apple's updates to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia at WWDC, the…

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The iPhone 16 might not arrive with Apple Intelligence

iOS 18 brings tons of new features to iPhones, including new customization options, iMessage enhancements, and a Photos redesign, but the one feature everyone is waiting to try out is Apple Intelligence. While we already know Apple will hold some AI features until 2025, a new report claims the first release of iOS 18 won’t…

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Why Apple Maps on the web is an even bigger deal than Apple Intelligence

Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch…

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