Drivers love Apple CarPlay because it enables safe interaction with iPhone apps through the car’s built-in screen. It turns out police in Australia are benefiting from CarPlay for a whole other safety purpose.
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The new generation MacBook Air with the M4 chip comes in a new “sky blue” color, and in keeping with tradition, the laptop comes with a traced charging cable that matches the color chosen by the consumer. However, even if you have no plans to buy the new M4 MacBook Air, you can still get a sky blue USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable.
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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today shared his expectations for the upcoming Apple foldable iPhone, which is set to launch in 2026.
Kuo says the Apple foldable is positioned as a top-tier iPhone, with accompanying eyewatering price tag. It may cost well in excess of $2000. However, customers are expected to get premium hardware specs including a display that does not visibly crease when folded, stainless steel and titanium alloy hinge, in a casing that is just 4.5 mm thick when unfolded. However, the thinness also may come at the price of Face ID, with Kuo predicting that Touch ID will return.
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Apple’s first modem, the C1 chip, had one notable omission: there’s no support for mmWave 5G, the ultra-fast variant of 5G.
While I expressed my view at the time that this was no big deal, given that there’s been very limited rollout by carriers, it seems there may be a very specific reason for the decision …
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While Apple has been in no hurry to launch a folding iPhone, it does now seem like we’re getting closer to the day when it finally happens.
Folding smartphones are never cheap, but a new report today suggests that the price could be even higher than some have anticipated, namely “above $2,000 and $2,500” …
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DuckDuckGo AI answers were first added to the privacy-focused search engine back in 2023, and have now finally exited beta – but you can still switch the feature off.
Also out of beta is free, private access to your choice of AI chatbot …
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Today, Addigy, an Apple device management vendor, is releasing a new tool aimed at streamlining deploying the Mac for IT teams and MSPs. The company says it offers an Apple-native UI, automated workflows, and real-time updates to create a smoother setup process.
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smart home security system with HomeKit support, has launched a new Apple TV app, bringing its full suite of home security and smart home controls to tvOS I’ve been using their security system for 4+ years and am a huge fan of its products.
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1Password is a hub for many users’ most sensitive data. It’s not just for passwords, but also secure notes, credit card info, codes, and more. And now, all of that data can be surfaced based on your location thanks to a new feature that just launched.
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Apple’s new iPhone 16e has a lot going for it, but it’s not quite the device many were expecting. Both in name and price, it’s not an iPhone SE. And a new survey of buying habits among Apple customers—and especially iPhone SE buyers—shows why the new model is a big risk for Apple.
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