Apple is ramping up testing of M3 chips which means testing with third-party apps, offering a window into the next-gen chipset’s specs…
Tag: macOS
Apple plans journaling app in expansion of health initiatives
Apple is prepping a new journaling app to let users compile their daily activities as part of its efforts in the market for mental and…
Gartner: Worldwide PC shipments slumped 30% in Q123 YoY
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 55.2 million units in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% decrease from the first quarter of 2022, according to…
Apple reportedly halted M2 chip production in January and February likely due to low MacBook demand
Apple halted production of its M2 Series SoCs used in MacBooks from January to February “likely caused by the low demand for MacBooks…
Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4 fix a slew of security exploits
Your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV each just got even more secure – as long as you’ve updated to the latest operating systems…
Apple’s iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 are coming soon to iPhones and iPads
Apple is drawing closer to the public release of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, with the company currently producing beta versions of its…
How Apple’s Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant lost the A.I. race
Apple’s Siri is a virtual assistant that’s built into Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, and audioOS operating systems…
How to enable iCloud Private Relay on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay — part of an iCloud+ subscription — helps protect your privacy when you browse the web in Safari…
Why users should choose Apple’s Mac over a Windows PC
From user experience to security to build quality, there are several reasons why one should choose to use a Mac over a Windows PC…
Apple’s next-gen MacBook Air said to deliver a major upgrade
Apple unveiled a completely redesigned MacBook Air in 2022 with an all-new, strikingly thin design and, thanks to the M2 chip, even more…
The best mouse for your Mac
Mac users today have a wide range of choices when it come to the venerable mouse. But, what’s the best Mac mouse? Some models keep it simple…
Apple’s Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV are getting some huge games this year
2023 is looking like a great time to be a gamer with Apple devices. Some of the biggest video games are coming to the Mac, iPhone, iPad…
10 tips to help make using your Mac effortless
Here are 10 quick macOS tips that will make using your Mac a more effortless experience. The following assumes you’re running…
iPhone, iPad, and Mac added to U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning list
This week, Apple released crucial updates to its operating systems and Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Macs which address…
Apple’s all-new 15-inch MacBook Air said to launch this spring
Shipment levels for Apple’s MacBooks are expected to be low in Q123, but the release of the new 15-inch MacBook Air should…
Why smart people choose Macs over Windows PCs
There are several reasons why smart people might choose to use Macs over Windows PCs. Macs have long been associated with creative pros, but…
Why Apple Silicon is better than Intel for Macs
On June 22, 2020, a historic day for the Mac, Apple announced it would transition the Mac to its world-class custom silicon – Apple Silicon …
16-inch M2 Max MacBook Pro is the longest-lasting laptop ever tested – Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide this week tested Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro 16-inch with an M2 Max chip. It broke their all-time battery life test…
Apple plans ‘regular cadence’ of Mac updates, thanks to Apple Silicon
Apple execs discuss about the impact of the M chips in Macs so far, how they see Apple Silicon developing over time, with a bit about gaming…
Stuff: Apple’s new M2 Mac mini offers more bang for fewer bucks
Apple this month unveiled the new Mac mini, supercharged by M2 and the all-new M2 Pro. With the M2 chip, Mac mini is even more powerful…
Ars Technica reviews Apple’s M2 Pro Mac mini: ‘A major speed upgrade’
Apple last week unveiled the new Mac mini, supercharged by M2 and the all-new M2 Pro. With the M2 chip, Mac mini is even more powerful…
M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini benchmarks show dramatic multi-core improvements over M1 model
2023 Mac mini Geekbench scores have appeared in the benchmark database, for both M2 and M2 Pro variants. The new benchmarks…
Apple’s indomitable Mac keeps gaining market share at the expense of x86-based vendors
Apple’s indomitable Mac keeps gaining market share at the expense of x86-based vendors as global PC shipments left Q4 2022 with a decline…
Apple unveils the new MacBook Pro powered by M2 Pro and M2 Max
Apple today announced the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, Apple’s next-generation pro silicon that brings…
Apple introduces new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro; starting at just $599
Apple today unveiled the new Mac mini, supercharged by M2 and the all-new M2 Pro. With the M2 chip, Mac mini is even more powerful…
Gartner: Apple’s Mac took 17.2 percent of U.S. personal computer market in Q422
Amid an overall U.S. PC market decline of 20.5% in Q422, Apple took 17.2 percent share of the Q422 U.S. personal computer market…
In major reversal, Apple preps touch-screen Mac
Apple engineers are actively working on producing a touch-screen Macs for the first time, people familiar with the efforts…
Time for Apple to kill off the Mac Pro?
The Mac Pro is one of the few remaining Intel-handicapped Macs with no Apple Silicon replacement on the market, even it’s past…
How to access your Freeform boards on all your Apple devices
Apple’s all-new Freeform app is included in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Freeform helps users organize and visually…
What’s new in Apple’s Shortcuts for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS
In Apple’s Shortcuts app, a shortcut is a quick way to get one or more tasks done with your apps. The Shortcuts app lets you create your own…
Apple launches ‘Freeform,’ a powerful collaboration app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Freeform is an all-new app available starting today, included in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Freeform helps users…
Apple’s M1 Mac mini is still the best compact desktop for most people
Mac mini is Apple’s most versatile computer, and with the M1 chip, it packs a staggering amount of performance and incredible features…
Apple partners with Epic Systems, the largest medical records system in the U.S.
Apple and Epic Systems, the largest medical records system in the U.S., and partnering on a MacOS-friendly version of Epic’s EHR…
How to use invisible files in macOS
There are myriad reasons why users wish to view the invisible parts of the filesystem on their Macs. These include installing 3rd-party UNIX…
VMware Fusion 13 released with native support for Apple Silicon Macs
The VMware Fusion 13 product line: Fusion 13 Pro and Fusion 13 Player, for both Intel as well as the latest Apple Silicon Macs…
Study finds nearly 50% of macOS malware comes from one app: MacKeeper
According to the new report, nearly 50% of all macOS malware only comes from one source: MacKeeper, which purports…
Apple goes after business market with rare Mac promotion
Apple is looking to spur Mac sales with a rare promotional deal for small and medium-sized businesses that buy computers in bulk;
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.0.1, iOS 16.1.1, and iPadOS 16.1.1
Apple on Wednesday released macOS Ventura 13.0.1, iOS 16.1.1, and iPadOS 16.1.1 for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users, respectively…
Google offers its Google One VPN to Apple’s Mac
Google is bringing its VPN access to the Mac (and Windows) today. Google One subscribers on Premium plans (2TB or higher) can now…
Actually, Apple’s Stage Manager is a better multitasking system
Apple’s Stage Manager is an entirely new multitasking experience that automatically organizes apps and windows, making it quick and easy…
Why Apple’s Mac revenue this quarter will ‘decline substantially’ year over year
After setting a new all-time quarterly record in fiscal Q422, Apple’s Mac revenue will decline substantially in the December quarter (Q123)…
IDC: Apple’s Mac sales surge 40% worldwide to grab significant market share as PC shipments swoon
Apple’s Mac sales surged 40.2% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022 as all of the top PC makers shipments plummeted. As a result…
