Apple has seeded the third beta of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1 and more to developers, accelerating the testing cycle.
Jeff Butts
Jeff Butts is a seasoned tech aficionado with deep roots in the Apple ecosystem. Starting his journey in the early 1980s by experimenting with hardware, Jeff has always been driven by a desire to get the most out of technological devices. His expertise has led him to prominent roles in the industry, including a nearly three-year stint as a Reporter at AppAdvice and an impressive seven-year tenure as a Writer/Editor for Byrnes Publishing, LLC. More recently, Jeff lent his technical insights to HotHardware, Inc. as a Tech Editor. With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to providing valuable content, Jeff continues to be a trusted voice for readers keen on Apple products and innovations.
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Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, has made a multi-billion-dollar purchase of chipmaker TSMC stock.
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Apple’s 2020 M1 MacBook Air is still a powerhouse for most consumers, and Amazon has the best price ever on the laptop.
Bugged by the New Search Button on iOS 16? Here’s How to Turn It Off
The new Home Screen search button on iOS 16 is handy, but sometimes it gets in the way. Here’s how to disable it.
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An app used by the U.S. Army at a major combat training base was recently removed because some of its code was written in Russia.
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In an interview with CBS Mornings, CEO Tim Cook stresses that Apple is still hiring, but is being more deliberate and cautious about it.
Amazon Offers Early Black Friday Pricing on Apple TV and iPads
Amazon is still offering Early Black Friday specials, with great discounts on many Apple products from the iPad to the Apple TV 4K.
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For keeping up with vacuuming and mopping, DreameBot D10 Plus has plenty to offer. It’s not without its problems, but still a great value.
Synchron Clinical Trial Explores Controlling iPhone With Your Brain
An FDA-approved clinical trial is allowing people to control their iPhone or iPad devices using just brain waves.
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In an effort to further diversify itself, iPhone maker Foxconn reportedly plans to quadruple its workforce in India by 2024.
Microsoft Adds iCloud Photos Integration to Windows 11
Microsoft’s promised integration of iCloud Photos into Windows 11’s Photos app is now available for download.
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In iOS 16.1.1, Apple has included a unique “feature” for iPhone owners in China, a limitation in the AirDrop file-sharing settings.
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Foxconn, Apple’s largest iPhone assembler, reports it will see a revenue decrease because of recent COVID-19 lockdowns.
Amazon Offers Up To 67% Off Samsung Storage Devices
To help ease your Mac’s storage woes, we’ve found great Amazon Early Black Friday deals on Samsung storage devices.
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A lawsuit filed Wednesday in a U.S. District Court accuses Apple and Amazon of collusion to inflate the retailer’s iPhone and iPad prices.
Meta to Lay Off 11,000 Employees, and That May Just Be for Starters
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will lay off 13% of its employees. Some analysts think that’s only the beginning.
Apple to Debut Special Edition Powerbeats Pro in Fun Duo-Tone Colors
Apple’s Beats by Dre has announced limited-edition Powerbeats Pro earbuds, designed in collaboration with fashion designer Melody Ehsani.
Apple Seeds iOS 16.2 Beta 2 With 5G in India, Medication Widget, More
With the release of iOS 16.2 beta 2, Apple is beginning to enable 5G connectivity in India while also adding new features.
Apple Stymied In Its Efforts to Hire Lead Designer Internally
Apple is reportedly struggling to find a new lead hardware designer to replace the soon-departing Evans Hankey.
Amazon Lowers Apple Watch Series 8 Price More Than Ever
In the latest Amazon deal round-up, we see Apple Watch Series 8 hitting an all-time low price. There are even more deals to be found, too.
How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri
New to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1, you can now use Siri to restart your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts walks you through how it works.
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Under Elon Musk, leadership at Twitter is looking pretty erratic, chaotic, and ignorant of the needs of a social media platform.
Apple and PayPal Start Playing Nice, Adding Tap to Pay and Wallet Support
Fintech giant PayPal recently announced upcoming support for the Apple Tap to Pay feature, as well as Apple Wallet integration.