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Following yesterday’s developer updates, Apple has just released iOS 18.4 public beta 3. Here’s what to expect from the latest software version.

TikTok has announced several new features launching today for teens and parents to help “build balanced digital habits.” Here’s what that means.

Dropbox has updated its iPhone and iPad app with a feature that you might have suspected was added a very long time ago, but somehow never was. Live Photos support is finally available for Dropbox users, built right into the

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Tap to Pay on iPhone is an excellent feature for small and midsize business owners, as it makes taking payments from customers easy. Starting today, Intuit has announced that all Quickbooks users will be able to start taking payments directly from their iPhone.

Apple Arcade regularly adds new games that are available to all subscribers. In a press release, Apple has just announced that six additional titles will be added to the service soon.

The first M4 MacBook Air reviews are out, and the consensus view appears to be that while it may not be an exciting update, it’s a lot of tech for the money – and is the Mac most people should buy.

The other thing reviewers agree on is that the new blue color is a whole new level of subtle, so don’t expect too much of a change in look from the silver …

Apple’s new Mac Studio arrives in users’ hands this week, and the first reviews have just become available. The conclusion? This is a powerhouse machine that is easily the most powerful Mac ever—but you need to know which chip is right for you.

A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that iOS 19 could be getting a completely new look, in the biggest change since iOS 7 back in 2013. A similarly dramatic change is expected for macOS 16.

While the report is light on detail, the few clues it provide does make it sound like the upcoming software updates could almost a complete reversal of the flat look we’ve had for more than a decade …

President Trump last month attacked the bipartisan CHIPS Act, seeking to dismantle it, and a new reports says that the White House now appears to have started work on doing so.

A chipmaker’s industry association – whose members include TSMC – held a call in which they expressed concerns about the impact on their plans for new US plants …

If there’s one piece of advice that bears repeating about AI chatbots it’s “Don’t use them to seek factual information – they absolutely cannot be trusted to be right.”

A new study demonstrated the extent of the problem – but did show that Apple made a good choice in partnering with OpenAI’s ChatGPT for queries Siri can’t answer …

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Apple recently announced a new generation of the MacBook Air, which is powered by the M4 chip. Although it has the same design as the previous generation, it now comes in a new sky blue color. To match the new color, Apple has made a new wallpaper for the M4 MacBook Air – and you can download it to your device right here.

The microblogging social network Bluesky was updated today with some new features aimed at improving the experience of using the platform. With the update, users can now upload longer videos – but that’s not all. Read on as we detail what’s new on Bluesky.

Still using an Intel MacBook Air? You’re now free to throw it in the recycling bin without feeling guilty.

Apple Pay has been available in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for a while now, but Apple has been working with local banking institutions to expand support even further. Apple Pay will soon be available to customers of more card networks in the UAE and Qatar.

Apple is rolling out a notable update to Apple Maps EV Routing for Ford drivers. Starting today, Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers can use Apple Maps EV Routing via CarPlay to plan road trips that include Tesla Superchargers – or any station that uses the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.

Back with iOS 16, Apple introduced a new architecture for the Home app aimed at improving the experience of using HomeKit devices. Since then, upgrading to the new architecture has been optional, but Apple will soon force this upgrade on all users.

Apple TV+ is hitting new highs with Severance season 2, and the streamer’s success could very well continue with a new show launching soon. If early reviews are any indication, forthcoming comedy The Studio could be the next big Apple TV+ hit.

iOS 19 will be “one of the most dramatic software overhauls” in Apple’s history, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This will include some of the biggest design changes we’ve seen in over a decade.

The company is reportedly planning similar updates for Mac and iPad as well. The goal is to make Apple’s platforms “more consistent.”

Apple is reportedly about to face a fine from the EU over alleged violations of the DMA (Digital Markets Act). The move would mark the first major act by the EU against Apple since President Trump took office and warned against EU interference with US companies.

MagSafe docks might seem like they’re all the same, and many of them are. It’s all about charging, so you look for the ones with the look, finish, or price that you want. Every once in a while, a company will innovate with a feature I’d never thought about. The iWALK 3-in-1 MagSafe dock brings just that: an IR sensor so you can change between portrait or landscape without removing your iPhone.