Even the first-generation HomePod has a few hidden tricks up its sleeve. A repair specialist on YouTube specializing in HomePod and other Apple device remediation has discovered that the debug port on the bottom of first-gen HomePods can be adapted to be used as a direct speaker for Mac. YouTube creator "NicsFix" recently posted a…
Protesters encourage Apple boycott in front of a store in Tokyo. Photo: Tomohiro Onsumi Demonstrators in a dozen cities in the US and other countries took advantage of the publicity of the iPhone 16 launch to call for a boycott of Apple products. The protests included some current and former Apple employees. The new demonstrations…
RCS messaging is now available on Apple devices running iOS 18, et al. Apple's adoption of the RCS protocol in iOS 18 has improved communications in iMessage between users of iPhones and Android, but some security issues remain. Apple and Google are working together to fix them. Apple's adoption of RCS in iOS 18 will…
The new Apple Watch series 10 (left), and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (right). In a new interview, a trio of Apple executives reflect on the Apple Watch Series 10 and how some of its original innovations came from influences outside the company. The Apple Watch isn't just the most popular digital wristwatch in the…
iPhone 16 Pro had the biggest generational battery capacity gain. The iPhone 16 family has much bigger batteries than its predecessor, with the iPhone 16 Pro growing by almost 10% versus the iPhone 15 Pro. Apple's update to the iPhone 16 included a boost to battery life, adding a few more hours to each model.…
macOS Sequoia has caused problems for third-party security software. Apple's macOS Sequoia has apparently caused problems for users of third-party security products and web browsers because of firewall-related issues within the new operating system. On Monday, Apple officially launched macOS Sequoia, making the new operating system finally available to the public. While the operating system…
Apple Intelligence glow at Apple Fifth Avenue Apple continues its tradition of decking out the Fifth Avenue store ahead of product launches, this time with glowing rainbow colors signifying Apple Intelligence on iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 lineup launches around the world on Friday, and Apple is ready with decor representing a feature that won't…
The Clicks Keyboard for iPhone will either be an amazing nostalgia trip that forces you to slow down and think, or it will be a finger trap of typing torment. Either way, it's a well-executed product. I want to get this out of the way at the top — Clicks is awesome. However, it is…
Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus As the first pre-orders arrive, the iPhone 16 can now be bought in Apple Stores, as well as ordered online for immediate shipping. First unveiled at the "It's Glowtime" event, preorders for the iPhone 16 began on September 13, with a shipping date of September 20. Now that…