Apple plans second iMac G4-like smart home device

iMac G4 - Image credit: Apple Apple's rumored smart home display could arrive in two forms, with the robot arm version joined by another with an iMac-style base. Rumors throughout 2024 has put forward the idea that Apple is working on more smart home devices, to expand its ecosystem's footprint. While rumors have previously discussed…

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New Mac mini details, other Mac specs revealed in new report

The next Mac mini is said to be getting the most substantial redesign of the M4 Mac lineup. A new report claims that Apple's week of announcements will start with a 24-inch M4 iMac and two versions of a redesigned Mac mini. M4-powered versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will also be unveiled.…

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Crime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US

A man in handcuffs (Pixabay) An SEC hack involved spoofing an iPhone, an NFL player's iPad is stolen from his car, and "porch pirates" are being caught. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the latest in Apple-related crime. California man arrested for stealing iPhones after deliveries A 29-year-old California man was arrested…

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Apple delays access to new image tools with for developers

Developers are waiting to test the Apple Intelligence graphics tools. Apple says it will be allowing access to forthcoming image-creation tools like Image Wand, Genmoji, and Image Playground "over the coming weeks," making for an unusually long waitlist for testers. Despite having already released the first beta of iOS 18.2 to developers, access to the…

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YouTuber offers storage upgrade solution for MacBooks

Video shows replacement of original soldered storage with PCB that uses the M.2 connector. A YouTube video shows off a newly-developed technique to replace the soldered-on storage modules on most modern MacBook Pro and other MacBook models — but the upgrade is impractical and costly to do. YouTuber iBoff RCC, based in Malaysia, uses the…

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Big Weekend Savings: iPad mini 7 & more discounts take effect at Amazon

New discounts hit Apple iPads, even the new mini 7 - Image credit: Apple Amazon's weekend deals see price cuts on the brand-new iPad mini 7, along with discounts on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro and 2024 iPad Air. Save up to $200 across the iPad lineup Select models from Apple's entire iPad range…

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How to install Windows on an Intel Mac

Apple’s decision to ditch Intel processors and move the entire Mac range to using its home-grown Apple Silicon processors certainly seems to have paid off. Its M-series processors, including the latest M3 and M4 chips, provide impressive performance and battery life – and even mean that Macs have the graphical horsepower to play some decent…

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Microsoft OneDrive Review

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Robust Office support Add Office apps with paid plans Great enterprise options Cons Web app is clunky 5GB free tier Our Verdict If you need a cloud plan for a family or small team, and you’re already leaning on Microsoft’s Office apps, then OneDrive is a great option. Price When…

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