Future Apple Pencil could detect colors and textures

Apple could be planning a real-world equivalent of the familiar eye-dropper tool in image apps, where a color could be set by an Apple Pencil tapping against it in an existing image. Back in 2019, Apple applied for a patent concerning an Apple Pencil that could include "an on-board display" that showed different colors. In…

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These three pieces of old Apple tech have overstayed their welcome

Apple has a reputation as an uncompromising driver of new technology. Look no further than the classic example of shipping the original iMac without a floppy drive or legacy ports, or designing the iPhone without a hardware keyboard, or even killing off the iPod mini to make way for the iPod nano. The company certainly…

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‘Wolfs’ is the most-watched movie on Apple TV+ ever

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 'Wolfs' Writer/director Jon Watts's "Wolfs," starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, had the most successful opening weekend of any Apple TV+ movie since the streamer's start in 2019. "Wolfs" had some mixed fortunes with Apple TV+ with the streamer cutting back its promised theatrical release, but simultaneously green-lighting a…

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These surprises could be in store for Apple’s October Mac announcements

According to reports, Apple will release new Macs at an event sometime this month. The rumors about these new Macs have been consistent: Apple will likely release M4 MacBook Pros, an M4 iMac, and a redesigned M4 Mac mini. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is the main source reporting about the upcoming event, and he has a reliable track record–it’s so good…

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Ireland plans what to buy first with Apple’s $14 billion tax windfall

Apple's European headquarters, located in Cork, Ireland. Now that the EU's ruling on Apple's back taxes in Ireland is final, the country's government says the $14 billion could be "transformational." For a decade, Ireland has sided with Apple against the European Union and worked with it to protest that no laws or regulations were broken.…

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Microsoft brings out standalone Office 2024 for Mac

A new standalone release of Microsoft Office 2024 for macOS is available, giving users an alternative to paying for a Microsoft 365 subscription. Standalone versions of Microsoft Office are an occasional release, giving users permanent access to the productivity suite for a one-time purchase. On Monday, Microsoft introduced its newest version for Mac and PC.…

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iPhone 16 and 16 Plus review: The phone for everyone creeps into Pro territory

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Camera Control is a boon for users who frequently shoot photos Amazing battery life Great processing and graphics performance Cons Camera Control takes some practice to use to its potential Display refresh rate is still locked to 60Hz No always-on display Our Verdict Almost everything the iPhone 16 does, it…

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These mind-blowing charts show how much the iPhone’s battery life has improved

Premium smartphone manufacturers have been steadily improving battery life for years, and Apple is no exception. In fact, if you only look at the improvement of the current iPhones compared to last year’s models, you may not realize just how far they’ve come. The battery in today’s new iPhones lasts several times longer than that…

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