In its initial Studio Display teardown, iFixit has concluded that there's nothing wrong with camera hardware. That's good news because it indicates Apple should indeed be able to fix camera performance in software.

In its initial Studio Display teardown, iFixit has concluded that there's nothing wrong with camera hardware. That's good news because it indicates Apple should indeed be able to fix camera performance in software.

A report says that both Apple and Meta were duped by a hacker group using forged legal requests to provide specific user data, including IP addresses and phone numbers.

A report says that both Apple and Meta were duped by a hacker group using forged legal requests to provide specific user data, including IP addresses and phone numbers.

After first announcing the news last fall, Apple has started accepting requests from developers of reader apps to allow the use of external links for customers to sign up and manage their accounts outside the App Store. Meanwhile, Apple has also changed its policy on dating apps in the Netherlands after coming under fire by Dutch regulators.

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Apple may be developing brand new financial tools to be launched in-house to rely less on third-party partners.

Apple may be developing brand new financial tools to be launched in-house to rely less on third-party partners.

With World Backup Day around the corner, we’re taking a look at one of the more unique ways to improve your storage setup. Designed with Apple setups in mind, SanDisk’s G-RAID 2 Desktop Drive arrives with plenty of novel features that start with onboard Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and carry over to user-replaceable hard drives. But […]

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In mid-2021, Apple provided customer data to hackers after they masqueraded themselves as law enforcement officials, shows a new report by Bloomberg. According to people familiar with the matter, the company provided basic subscriber details due to forged “emergency data requests.”

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If weather apps were judged solely on snarky attitude, there would be one clear favorite: Carrot Weather. But even judged by factors like tracking the weather and variety of features, it’s a darned good app. And now, with a major update released Wednesday “to celebrate the triumphant return of allergy season,” it’s even better. Carrot […]

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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo does not believe Apple is going to launch an iPhone with under-display Touch ID in the near future.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo does not believe Apple is going to launch an iPhone with under-display Touch ID in the near future.

Apple is developing its own payment processing technology and infrastructure for future financial products in a multi-year plan, according to a new report by Bloomberg. It could also help the company expands its payment features beyond the US.

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Got Apple's most affordable iPhone? If so, then check out these video tips for getting started with the third-generation iPhone SE (2022).

Got Apple's most affordable iPhone? If so, then check out these video tips for getting started with the third-generation iPhone SE (2022).

After showing a preview inside Apple’s new Studio Display last week alongside its Mac Studio teardown, iFixit is back today with a full disassembly of Apple’s prosumer monitor. Check out the full teardown below that examines the infamous webcam, shows why the Studio Display is 50% thicker than the M1 iMac, and more.

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Nils Mattison is a former Apple employee that worked in the company between 2006 and 2013, then he left to found Minut, a company that “helps hosts be good neighbors.”

Focused on companies like Airbnb, Minut has a device that tracks noise, occupancy, motion, and temperature, that helps remind guests that they should keep it down while making hosts, of course, better neighbors.

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An in-screen fingerprint scanner won’t be part of any iPhone for at least three years, according to a trusted analyst. That raises the strong possibility that Touch ID will never again be part of Apple’s flagship smartphones — despite occasional rumors to the contrary. Apple may have abandoned the idea after a recent improvement to […]

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Are images not loading in iMessage, Safari, and other iPhone apps? Check out all the reliable solutions to fix this particularly stubborn issue.

Are images not loading in iMessage, Safari, and other iPhone apps? Check out all the reliable solutions to fix this particularly stubborn issue.

The Wiplabs Lift makes it easier to type on your MacBook by tilting the keyboard up. At the same time, it raises the display closer to eye level. And it offers these benefits anywhere you go because the rugged, aluminum stand folds so you can stow it away. I put the portable stand to the […]

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If fast charging on your Apple Watch Series 7 isn't working properly, that could be due to Apple's watchOS 8.5 update.

If fast charging on your Apple Watch Series 7 isn't working properly, that could be due to Apple's watchOS 8.5 update.

Apple is continuing to slowly expand its autonomous vehicle testing program in California. According to new data published by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Apple now has 10 new drivers registered to its crew. The number of self-driving vehicles, however, remains the same at 69 vehicles.

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We’ve written about storing a Mac mini in an upright rather than a flat position to save space. It’s OK to do if the machine’s intake and exhaust vents are not blocked. But what about using your Mac mini as a stand for a display, as in today’s featured computer setup? It’s not necessarily quite […]

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