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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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Fisker Ocean and Other EVs Show Promise for Apple Car
Looking at how Henrik Fisker is designing and marketing his Ocean SUV gives important hints for the future Apple Car.
Apple’s AirTag Stalking Recommendations Wrong, Say Police
Is Apple doing enough and providing good advice for dealing with AirTag stalking? One US police department says no.
Apple’s App Store Policies Under Fire by Another Dutch Group
According to a Dutch foundations, Apple’s and Google’s app store policies have cost residents more than a billion euros in excess payments.
HomePod Touch Accommodations Make the Smart Speakers Easy for All
When you set up your Apple smart speaker, know there are some great HomePod touch accommodations you may want to take advantage of.
Automation Notifications Are a Thing of the Past in iOS 15.4
If notifications when your shortcuts run has you down, here’s good news. iOS 15.4 should allow you to disable automation notifications.
Apple Registers New Mac Model Numbers Ahead of Spring Event
A recent filing with a Eurasian regulatory agency reveals three new Mac model numbers ahead of Apple’s first major event of 2022.
Forget About the 5G BlackBerry, It’s Dead In the Water
The promised 5G BlackBerry will never come, despite its proposed creator promising last month it was alive and well.
Android Apple Music Beta Hints to Classical Music App
Apple’s intentions for Primephonic are getting clearer, with hints of a standalone classical music app showing up in its Android beta code.
macOS Monterey 12.2.1 Fixes Bluetooth Battery Drain Bug
The Bluetooth battery drain bug that caused many macOS Monterey 12.2 users to wake up to dead batteries is solved in the latest update.
Bronx Woman Sentenced to 21 Months for iPhone Insurance Scam
Yet another iPhone insurance scam has come to a close, and a Bronx woman earned herself 21 months in prison for mail fraud.
Apple Books Launches Strombo’s Lit Book Club
A popular Canadian media personality and Apple Music host wants to help you find great reads. Check out Strombo’s Lit on Apple Books.
An Angel Shot for Your iPhone: the SOS Shortcut You Need to Install
Personal safety has become more important than ever. One automation expert has developed the best SOS shortcut we’ve ever seen.
Apple Seeds macOS Monterey 12.3 Beta 2
The latest build, macOS Monterey 12.3 beta 2, includes Universal Control and resolves a number of bugs from the first beta.
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Beta 2 Rolling Out
Apple has begun distributing iOS 15.4 beta 2 to developers, along with iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and more.
Turning On the HomePod Version of Alexa’s Whisper Mode
Have you wished for a HomePod version of Whisper Mode, like the Alexa offers? It turns out, there is such a thing, in an unlikely place.
The World’s First Metaverse Movies Star … You
If you’re waiting for Hollywood to release the first metaverse movies, look to your iPhone instead. The evolution of entertainment is there.
Apple Will Reportedly Hold 5G iPhone SE Event on March 8
We’ve heard for quite some time that Apple plans to unveil a refreshed 5G iPhone SE in March or April. We’ve got our first hint of the date.
Silent AirTags and Other Accessories Raise Privacy Concerns
As if the thought of someone hiding a tracking device on you wasn’t bad enough already, now we have to worry about silent AirTags.
iOS 15.4 Beta Adds New Features in iCloud Keychain
As Apple gradually improves the functions of its password manager, it adds new features in iCloud Keychain. Two more are in the iOS 15.4 beta.
Judge Throws Out Misrepresentation Case Against Apple
A US judge dismissed a misrepresentation case claiming Apple deliberately overstated the iPhone’s water resistance, misleading customers.
A Second Pegasus By a Different Company Disclosed
As if one wasn’t enough, sources indicate there’s a second Pegasus, by a different spy firm, attacking vulnerable iPhones and iPads.
Temporary Fix for macOS 12.2 Battery-Draining Bluetooth Bug
A battery-draining Bluetooth bug in macOS Monterey 12.2 may have you waking up to a dead battery. Here’s how to work around it, for now.
Apple Wallet Office Keys Unlock Doors at World Trade Center
Apple Wallet office keys are beginning to roll out at the World Trade Center, with more properties to adopt the technology soon.