Apple last week introduced the first beta of iOS 16.6 to developers. Now the company is rolling out iOS 16.6 beta 2, along with updates to macOS 13.5 beta, watchOS 9.6 beta, and tvOS 16.6 beta. Read on as we detail what to expect for these updates.

Update: Apple is now rolling out the same software updates to public beta users as well.

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The LastLook always-on display jailbreak tweak has just been updated to support rootless jailbreaks,

Apple is out with a new report today in which it again touts the economic impact of the App Store. According to a study done by economists at the Analysis Group, the App Store ecosystem generated $1.1 trillion in total billings and sales during 2022, an increase of 29% compared to the data from 2022.

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A new report Wednesday offers four specific major reasons and a fifth vague but important one Android users give for switching.

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Noctua shows off two upcoming CPU air coolers for AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 7000 processors.

We’re in the final days of Apple headset hype (at least we hope), and that means there’s still time to make predictions. Yesterday it was a potential tease for No Man’s Sky on what could be called Reality Pro. Now it’s time for Beat Saber speculation.

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Setapp launched its app subscription platform back in 2017 for Mac and added iOS apps in 2020. Now the useful service that offers a lot of bang for your buck is evolving with the Setapp Family plan (works with friends too). Here are all the details including a free 30-day trial.

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Here's a Day 2 roundup of all the latest and greatest announcements at Computex 2023

There's nothing like plopping all your Apple devices -- iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods -- in one place to top them off.

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The new Web Roulette iPhone app from the makers of the Clear to-do app is a web browser with almost no UI that lets you swipe through your favorite websites.

Prusa has unveiled a new alpha-stage firmware for the Original Prusa MK4 with new features for better quality prints.

Apple TV+ comedy Platonic takes a look at the lighter side of divorce this week. The show, about two best friends who are suddenly back in each other’s lives after a prolonged absence, finds Sylvia deciding to throw Charlie a divorce party to get his mind off how well his ex is doing. In the poignant […]

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