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August 30
- The iPhone 16 Pro gold titanium color mystery continues as a new challenger enters the fray — and it's gorgeous
- iPhone droppers rejoice, this Apple patent could put Touch ID & capacitive buttons on a case
- Spotify says Apple stopped users from using the volume buttons to change level on Spotify Connect devices
- September won't see a Vision Pro 2, but you will get all this new content for the headset
- Apple reportedly in early talks of investing in OpenAI — just before ChatGPT comes to Siri in iOS 18
- iPad 10th gen back down to its lowest price ever in the best iPad deal of 2024
August 29
- The Apple Sports app will soon offer real-time updates via Live Activities on iPhones running iOS 18
- Ridley Scott's Napoleon just got 48 minutes longer for Apple TV Plus subscribers
- You'll have to buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max to get one of the biggest spec upgrades in years, analyst claims
- Apple wants to scrape content for Apple Intelligence training — but few publishers have agreed terms to let it happen
- Apple Intelligence can be switched on with ease in the latest iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 betas — here's how
- This Apple Watch band gives your smartwatch hands-free gesture controls
- Nomad's latest Apple Watch Ultra band is perfectly rugged, and could be my new favorite strap
- iOS 18.1 beta 3 arrives with long-awaited 'Clean Up' AI feature in Photos — here's how to use it
August 28
- The iPhone 16 launch could be unusual in one particular way, and you'd better mark your calendar for it
- Apple's services division has lost 100 people in a rare round of job cuts for the company
- Elevated, the next Apple Vision Pro immersive video series, will debut on September 6
- Switching from Apple Music to YouTube Music just got easier
- Butterfly SE Qi charger for iPhone and Apple Watch now cheaper, more colorful
- Ted Lasso season 4 might have less Ted, more team when it returns on Apple TV+
- AAA Resident Evil games on iPhone suffer another blow — now require always-on internet connection to play
- AirPods Pro 3 expected soon with 'better than previous' noise canceling — but rumors remain shallow
- A lot of Apple services are experiencing outages today
August 27
- Apple Watch X looks more likely to arrive this year for this one key reason
- Snapchat finally comes to iPad in new update — 13 years after debuting on iPhone
- These new BenQ monitors could be the best choice for MacBook users
- Save a massive $200 on the Mac Studio at B&H Photo
- We might be getting a new iPad mini at Apple's September 9th event
- A key executive is stepping down at Apple
- How to watch Apple's 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 event on September 9th
August 26
- Plans to give free iPads to 'digitally excluded' Scots have been axed so the money can be given to council workers instead
- AirPods Max are my favorite headphones, and they can be yours for just $399 today
- Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro will use a familiar supplier for its new telephoto camera lens
- Apple event to launch iPhone 16 will take place on September 9 – called "It's Glowtime"
- Apple could debut four M4 Macs at a launch event this October, with the devices currently in testing
August 25
- Apple iPhone 16 supply-chain report suggests it's betting big on Pro models
- Ted Lasso Season 4 inches closer with cast negotiations underway
- Apple's next line of M4 Macs could finally ditch 8GB of RAM and start with 16GB
- The Vision Pro's struggles may have scared Meta off of a high-end mixed-reality headset
- My favorite macOS email app just added a huge feature for anyone stuck in meetings
August 23
- Google just showed Apple Intelligence the pitfalls of letting generative AI create artwork
- Twitch is hiking its subscription prices as it tries to claw back Apple's App Store fees from customers
- iPhone 16 launch event will take place on September 10 says top Apple analyst
- Here's every iPhone 16 camera improvement you can expect to see on Apple's newest phone
- macOS Sequoia is set to release at the same time as iOS 18 – in the middle of September
August 22
- Woman catches thieves by mailing herself a package containing an AirTag as bait
- New AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware available now with iOS 18 features
- Apple goes after Adobe Premiere with its new Final Cut Pro ads
- To use Apple Cash, you'll need to submit your ID for verification starting from October
- Introverts rejoice! At the EU's insistence, you'll soon be able to delete the Messages app from your iPhone in iOS 18
- This Apple-1 from Steve Jobs' desk could fetch $1 million at auction
- Apple comes out of UK CMA probe over WebKit safe, but it looks like things might not be over
- Apple’s alleged 19-inch folding MacBook kicked further down the road – now arriving 2027 at the earliest
- Monument Valley 3 confirmed for iPhone later this year — but it won't be coming to Apple Arcade
- Apple is making a major change to its App Store behind the scenes
- Pokémon TCG Pocket is coming in October to iOS — open Pokémon card packs and battle on iPhone
- New report crowns unsung hero as Apple's most popular service
August 21
- Beats Studio Pro just got the feature I've been waiting for with a firmware update
- The best 3-in-1 iPhone stand gets even better thanks to this refresh that adds Qi2 support
- iPhone 16 Pro's Face ID could get a big improvement thanks to this camera change
- Apple Podcasts follows Maps' lead by coming to your web browser
- CIV 7 is coming to Mac on day one with these massive changes
- JBL beats Apple to the punch with groundbreaking new feature rumored for AirPods
- Official: This is the best picture taken on an iPhone this year
- "Re-releasing the old Sonos app would be worse" says CEO after major app blunder
- You've now got 45 days to extend AppleCare+ on your expired plan
August 20
- iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 beta 7 currently rolling out to developers, alongside new macOS Sequoia beta
- These new Apple Park FaceTime backgrounds in the latest macOS Sequoia beta let you get up close and personal with Apple's HQ
- You can get Apple Music free for three months with this limited trial offer – here's how
- The world's best gaming desk now comes in a stunning white color Mac users will love
- iOS 17.6.1 re-released for unknown reasons after fixing an important Advanced Data Protection bug
- Apple's iPhone 16 Pro seemingly confirmed to be produced in India with this packaging leak
August 19
- Apple Pay donation campaign launched to support America's national parks
- The delayed Apple Intelligence launch hasn't put off potential iPhone 16 buyers, survey shows
- Popular iPad design app Procreate slams generative AI and promises no plans to offer it — "We're never going there"
- Apple holds secret demo for new Apple Vision Pro features, here are 5 things we could see
- Streaming service Redbox's bankruptcy now prevents Roku users from watching movies and TV shows they've paid for
- This awesome mod turns a Steam Deck into a Bondi Blue iMac G3 — well, sort of
- iPhone 16 Pro color leak gives us our best look yet at this year's lineup, say hello to Desert Titanium
- Apple's newest critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller just got the greenlight for season 2
August 18
- Threads gains new features that could make you more likely to leave X behind
- New AirPods are finally coming, and could borrow a huge Pro feature
- Your iPhone could have an Apple-made modem as soon as next year - but you probably won't notice
August 16
- Way more people are choosing the Apple Watch Series 9 over the Ultra or the SE
- Apple reminds developers of the insane EU requirement they must meet this year
- Age of Empires mobile game finally has a release date and it's sooner than you think
- iPhone 16 Pro leak at last reveals what the bronze color will look like
- Fortnite is finally back on the iPhone, but only if you live in the EU and use the new Epic Games store
- macOS Sequoia just brought back one of the worst features from the worst Windows release of all time
- Be careful which Google Pixel 9 reviews you read, creators told to prefer Pixel over other devices
- Kim Kardashian Beats Studio Pro already on sale with an unmissable discount
- M4 MacBook Pro looks on track to launch this fall, with display panels already shipping
- Kim Kardashian Beats are back with a limited-edition version of Beats Studio Pro
- Digital driver's licenses are finally coming to the iPhone in Apple's home turf
- People still seem to love the Apple Card, but the shine has worn off for me
August 15
- The iPhone 16 is cool and all, but all I really want is Realme's new 320W SuperSonic Charge technology
- The Elder Scrolls: Castles is a new iOS game that Fallout Shelter fans won't want to miss
- This Samsung Back to School deal gets you a 5K Studio display alternative for $690
- AltStore PAL, a third-party app store, is now free for all EU iPhone users — thanks to an 'Epic' grant
- Apple's tabletop smart home robot could cost $1000 and might launch in two years
- Sonos might resurrect the company's old app (the one that wasn't terrible)
August 14
- I just sold my iPad for a Kindle Paperwhite — here's why
- TikTok’s direct messaging gets even better thanks to new features and bigger group chats
- Apple is going to open up its NFC chip to third-party developers in iOS 18.1 for Apple Pay alternatives
- Google event live demo gaffe reveals why Apple’s “wait until it’s ready” approach works
- Still waiting for a bigger iMac? Your patience might pay off, as Apple continues development
- Google takes sly dig at Apple Intelligence as it pushes Gemini AI at Pixel event
- Google unveils iPhone 16, Apple Watch X, and Apple Intelligence rivals
- English Premier League to adopt iPhone offside technology — rage at Apple instead of incompetent referees this season
- The Apple Watch needs to steal the Pixel Watch 3's Loss of Pulse Detection feature
- The Pixel 9 ripped off the iPhone's SOS via satellite feature and that's a good thing
August 13
- This new Mac dock may be the best way to use two extra displays and get a bunch of extra connectivity
- Waiting until the iPhone SE 4 might be the cheapest way to get Apple Intelligence
- iOS finally gets Opera's AI browser called Opera One, with chat assistant, image generator, and more built-in
- Apple gives us a first look at Slow Horses Season 4 with an official trailer for the spy thriller's return
- AirPods Pro 3: Everything you need to know
- You can now play classic DOS games on your iPhone and iPad with this $0.99 app
- After almost a decade with AirPods, I'm switching to Beats — here's why
- You can now use Apple Intelligence in the EU with this simple workaround
- Your next Patreon sub might cost more — if you're paying with iPhone
August 12
- Fortnite on iOS is one step closer according to Epic, and it's not alone
- Canceled Apple Watch Ultra display upgrade plans cost this company a fortune, now it wants to be compensated
- OpenAI CEO hints at huge ChatGPT upgrade that brings Artificial General Intelligence on iPhone a step closer
- 50,000 fresh workers descend on factories for iPhone 16 launch
- Sandisk announces huge 8TB SD card for all your photo-editing needs — but there's no word on its release date or price just yet
- Good news — paying for Apple Intelligence could still be three years away
- Lenovo's Mac Studio rival blows Apple's desktop offering out of the water
- Three-way folding smartphones likely to arrive before Apple even manages an iPhone Flip
August 11
- User backlash has reportedly caused Apple to rethink iOS 18's Photos redesign
- The next iPhone SE sounds like it could be huge hit, if Apple can price it right
- Forget iPhone 16 - iPhone 17 could see the debut of new features and a new "iPhone Air" model
August 10
- 1Password security flaw might make iOS 18's Passwords app even more enticing
- Apple Intelligence could supercharge one of iOS 17's most disappointing apps
- iPhone 16 production is well underway, so expect more leaks soon
August 9
- This retro gaming emulator brings back a failed 3D Nintendo console to Apple Vision Pro in all its terrible glory
- Apple TV Plus has nailed movies for adults — but it's just peanuts for kids (almost literally)
- iPad Air and iPad mini next on the list for OLED screen upgrade
- 2500 native Apple Vision Pro apps now available
- "A 15% junk fee" — Spotify and Epic slam Apple's latest EU App Store changes
- Is Apple giving up on cinema releases for its original movies?
- ChatGPT upgrade for Mac now better than ever for productivity
- Here's the only way we'll get Ted Lasso season 4
August 8
- Mac mini set for a huge redesign to become Apple's smallest computer ever, alongside the M4 chip
- Apple Intelligence could one day have subscription or paywalled features, warns analyst
- iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 both add even more ambient background sounds to help you sleep at night
- Wolfs - the next big Apple TV Plus movie starring Pitt and Clooney – already has a sequel planned before it's even started streaming
- Disney Plus to crack down on password sharing beginning in September according to Disney CEO Bob Iger
- This iPhone app can tell you your flight's delayed hours before your airline can
- Apple announces MLB "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for 2024 season — free to watch for Apple TV Plus subscribers
August 7
- Logitech won't charge you a subscription fee for your mouse after all, but was it such a terrible idea?
- It turns out that the iPad Pro is Apple's most popular model, after the newest models score even more sales
- Aqara's newest HomeKit smart home accessory is a presence sensor, but you'll need a Matter Bridge to get the most out of it
- Arch-nemesis Microsoft reportedly has an Apple Vision Pro rival in the works, but don't smash that piggybank open just yet
- Oura smart ring makers poach former Apple design guru — amidst rumors of an Apple Ring launch to come
- The iPad mini 6 is currently at its lowest-ever price making it perfect for going back to school
- Bing is so bad Apple says there's no 'price in the world that Microsoft could offer us' to ditch Google on the iPhone
- This MacBook app generated $100,000 in seven days, now Stripe won't pay up
- NVIDIA is using Apple Vision Pro to build next-generation AI-powered humanoid robots
- Anker wants to be your iPhone’s desk and vacation buddy, launches updated Charging Stations, USB-C wall chargers and cables
August 6
- The Apple TV 4K might have some new competition with Google's newest streamer
- New NFL Retro Bowl ’25 game coming to Apple Arcade, alongside two other titles this September
- tvOS 18 beta 5 enables you to send web links from your Apple TV to your iPhone — all thanks to AirDrop
- There are fears Apple could discontinue one of its most iconic products
- Grab a new MacBook for back to school as the MacBook Air M3 hits its lowest price ever
- Google is in huge trouble over its billion-dollar iPhone deal
- Apple Watch saves Californian man's life thanks to 'insistent' notifications
August 5
- Even if Apple Vision Pro fails, its gesture-based legacy could live on in future Macs and iPhones, and here's how
- Apple's Safari in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia will hide some big distractions while browsing the web
- M4 iPad Pro with OLED might finally be the AAA gaming device Apple has promised, say Digital Foundry experts
- iPhone 17 Air could be the name of the next-gen super-slim Apple phone
- Inside Apple’s plan to grow iPhone, iPad, and Mac gaming with a unified gaming platform
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro release date could be sooner than expected
- You might have to wait some time for Apple's foldable iPad
- M4 MacBook Pro, M4 iMac, and M4 Mac Mini all still set to launch before 2025
August 3
- TikTok in hot water with US Justice Department for breaching Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Samsung's chairman reportedly slams own company's Apple-like product designs
- Apple boss comments on 'staggered' Apple Intelligence rollout and gives update on ChatGPT integration
August 2
- Five reasons to skip iPhone 16 and wait for iPhone 17
- iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Every rumored upgrade coming later this year
- iPhone 17 set to get camera upgrade twice as powerful as even the unreleased iPhone 16, says another report
- Apple just made another massive App Store change for emulators, here’s what it means
- iPhone 16 Pro could get its biggest battery increase in years
- Delta Airlines CEO slams Microsoft and CrowdStrike over global meltdown — “When was the last time you heard of a big outage at Apple?”
- Intel's dismal outlook and mass lay-offs prove Apple was way ahead of the curve ditching its chip
- Apple just canceled another controversial advert — here's why
- Apple goes after Chinese giants over App Store fee loopholes
- Apple earns $1 billion profit every four days — company announces $85.8 billion revenue in third-quarter results
August 1
- Maybe hold off on using the X iPad app on your Mac after all, as accounts are getting suspended
- SiriusXM to launch premium subscription via Apple Podcasts
- 'Thunderbolt 4 Dock or desktop monitor arm? Why not both?', asks new Mac accessory from Sabrent
- Would you want to unlock your iPhone with your heartbeat? Apple once thought about making it possible
- Vision Pro 2 might get iPad Pro's tandem OLED lenses but how does that line up with a cheaper 2nd generation model?
- The Mac app for Twitter appears gone for good, after being removed from the App Store
- NotchNook — app that turns MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island — is now better than ever
- iPhone 16 Pro Black Titanium model leaks — and it might be the best-looking iPhone this year
- Pirate movie streaming on Apple's App Store is alive and kicking, as two nefarious new apps sneak their way in