There’s a lot more that goes into professional writing than a good vocabulary and a great spell-checker. If you want to get a nuanced introduction to professional writing, and learn to create content that can pay the bills, you should check out The 2022 All-In-One Digital Copywriting Certification Bundle while it’s on sale for $39.99 […]

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Whether you’re looking to refresh an existing vacuum or just get in on the smart, autonomous cleaning action for the first time, Dreametech has you covered with a lineup of appliances. Now ahead of the holidays, it is offering great deals on its D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop, as well as the higher-end Dreametech L10 Pro. Keep reading for all the details on Dreametech’s smart cleaning devices for the home.

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Apple Support has put together a quick video detailing 10 different tips and tricks for the iPhone.

Apple Maps has seen a lot of upgrades over the last few years and specifically this fall with iOS 15 and another update just landing at the tail end of 2021. Now CNN has interviewed two Apple Maps leaders to learn more about the service including how it turned around the app and why Apple thinks it should be your go-to choice.

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It’s almost the end of the year, but there are still features that WhatsApp is readying for launch as soon as possible. One of them is a new interface for voice calls.

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One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC back in 2021 was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet application. Touted by Apple as the last step before you are “fully free of your physical wallet,” the feature is still only supported by a small number of states.

Nonetheless, there are now over 20 states working towards adopting digital IDs for citizens…

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Apple's now detailed services and features that iCloud Private Relay doesn't support, such as MMS and telephony on cellular networks, VPN services and others.

Searching for a new house with someone who’s not right next to you just got a lot easier. The Zillow app on iPhone or iPad now supports SharePlay, so multiple people can look at the same home listings simultaneously on different devices. Use it with loved ones or your real estate agent. SharePlay makes the […]

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Here is a list of 30+ things I always do to ensure the best user experience after setting up a new or erased Mac.

Reality Tasks is a task and project management app for teams and individuals. With a very Apple-style design, it helps you organize your day and your team’s day supporting iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Now, the app was just updated with SharePlay as Apple recently released macOS 12.1 with this feature.

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We’ve made it halfway through the workweek, and all of today’s best deals are headlined by the Apple Watch Series 7 on sale from $339. That’s alongside the latest 10.2-inch iPad at $30 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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MacX DVD Ripper Pro lets you convert DVD movies to digital video files on your Mac for easy playback on devices like iPhone, iPad and more.

MacX DVD Ripper Pro lets you convert DVD movies to digital video files on your Mac for easy playback on devices like iPhone, iPad and more.

Sometimes when you’re trawling the interwebs for cool computer setups, you learn a lot not just from the person bragging about their gear in a social media post, but also from the folks admiring or lambasting it. Such is the case with today’s iPad Pro and Dell widescreen setup. Its owner and other folks push […]

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John and Rambo share their first impressions of the newly released Swift Playgrounds 4, which enables developers to build full iOS apps right on the iPad. Also, the value of narrowly scoped open source libraries, and what it’s like using GitHub CoPilot in practice.

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Our favorite flight tracking app, Flighty, is a must-have app for this time of the year and tomorrow the pro tier will be unlocked free-of-charge for all users. December 23rd is the busiest travel day of the year and all pro features will be available throughout the day for everyone, even users who don’t currently pay for the pro tier.

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A pair of reports from Strategy Analytics offer new details on the continued growth of 5G iPhone lineup as well as the HomePod mini. The latest data from Strategy Analytics shows that the during Q3 quarter, Apple captured the top share of 5G smartphone shipments, while the HomePod mini pushed Apple in the smart speaker market.

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On December 22, 2013, Apple announced a deal with China Mobile to bring the iPhone to the world's largest telecom company.

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This GaN2 charger post is presented by Journey, a brand of Alogic. These days, you really don’t have to live with slow chargers for your iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro and other devices. That’s because gallium nitride (GaN) technology makes it possible to pack components into small spaces, resulting in tiny but powerful charging gadgets like […]

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