How to plan hikes & other outdoor adventures in Apple Maps with iOS 18

Apple Maps offers hiking routes in iOS 18 Apple Maps in iOS 18 has been significantly upgraded, offering hikers and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to plan adventures. Here's how to prepare for a hike in Apple Maps. The updates to iOS 18's Maps app make it an invaluable tool for planning hikes and outdoor activities.…

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Swappable sleeves could bring new controls to Apple Pencil

A possible future Apple Pencil wth mre controls Last updated 4 minutes ago Apple is researching whether interchangeable sleeves for the Apple Pencil could give users a choice of controls, sensors, or even extended battery life. The Apple Pencil lineup has been accused of being confusing, and it's astonishing that the 2015 first model is…

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Best cheap antivirus deals for Mac

With Apple already including built-in antivirus protection for Macs you might be wondering “Do Macs need antivirus software?” especially when confronted by pricy monthly subscriptions for services. In this article we’ll explain why you need an extra layer of protection and how to get the best Mac antivirus software deals. Mac security software adds another…

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Window Tiling in macOS Sequoia is Apple’s third go at fixing a problem

The new macOS Sequoia adds more window management controls Last updated 19 hours ago First there was Spaces, then Stage Manager, now there's Window Tiling. All try solving the issue of Mac window management — yet all are hidden. Here's where they are and what they do on macOS Sequoia. It's possible that you've never…

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Cync cabinet lights, Hue table lamp, & Matter remotes

HomeKit Insider Podcast On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about new devices for the week, including the launch of the GE Cync under cabinet lights, a universal remote, and an IR repeater. After first being shown at CES 2024, GE Cync is launching its under cabinet lights. These new features are…

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Future Apple Vision: What to expect from Apple’s next headsets

An Apple Vision Pro at an Apple Store Apple's follow-up to the Apple Vision Pro could improve upon an already pretty solid design. Here's what's been rumored about Apple's continued pushes into Spatial Computing. However, as a $3,500 mixed-reality headset that's still in its first generation, it has also struggled a bit to secure sales.…

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Get Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro for $2,199 with Amazon’s $300 rebate

Article Hero Image July deals are here and Amazon has the lowest price on Apple's latest 16-inch MacBook Pro thanks to a $300 price drop. Amazon's best M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch price is thanks to a $300 instant rebate, bringing the cost down to $2,199.99 for the standard model in Space Black. Equipped with Apple's…

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How to get Apple TV+ for free: new two months free deal

Apple TV+, the streaming service from Apple, arrived at the end of 2019 so it’s been here a while now, but it’s only recently come into its own as more and more people have discovered the shows on offer. Shows including Ted Lasso and For All Mankind, as well as movies like Greyhound, starring Tom…

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Admit it, everyone wants an Apple device—even if it’s made by Samsung

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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