Apple has never had a bigger software year, here’s how it’s going
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Hands-on: This limited edition Untitled Folder Wallet is inspired by Apple’s macOS folder icon
New York-based artist Nik Bentel has been known to bring a level of whimsy to his work that I’ve personally been obsessed with for ages now. As if past work like his Shipping Box Bag didn’t speak to me enough, the artist’s latest piece is looking to capture some iconic macOS imagery. The new Untitled Folder Wallet just launched with some signature Apple inspiration in tow, and after spending the past few days with it in my bag, I can’t stop gushing about why you need to get one for yourself.
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Velotric Thunder 1 launched as fast, lightweight urban e-bikes with torque sensors and Apple Find My
Velotric is back with a brand-new electric bike design, this time focusing on a lightweight city ride. The new Thunder line actually comes in two variants, the Velotric Thunder 1 and the Thunder 1 ST.
Expand Expanding CloseSEGA turns Angry Birds’ frown upside down as it’s set to acquire Rovio for $770 million
SEGA parent company SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS has announced that it has arrived at a deal with Angry Birds developer Rovio to acquire the company for € 700 million ($770 million). The move comes as SEGA aims to “further strengthen its position in this fast-growing mobile and global gaming market.”
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card Savings Account: Hands-on and how to sign up to start earning interest
After first being announced back in October, Apple’s new Apple Card Savings Account is officially available. Head below for a closer look at how to sign up for an Apple Card Savings Account, what it looks like in the Wallet app, and how to manage your Daily Cash rewards.
Expand Expanding CloseThese phones beat iPhone 14 Pro Max in fastest download speed test
Another aspect of Ookla’s Q1 2023 mobile performance report is how specific devices compare between Apple, Samsung, and Google. While the iPhone 14 Pro Max was king when it came to median download speeds last fall, for Q1 2023, that wasn’t the case. Here are the three smartphones that were faster.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T compare in the latest performance test
Ookla has released its Q4 report for US mobile Internet speeds and more. One carrier continues a strong lead over competitors with 2x faster download speeds, plus the top consistency, availability, and lowest latency.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor: iPhone 15 to use ‘frosted glass’ finish, new ‘cyan’ color option
A pair of new rumors from a previously reliable source today claims that Apple is planning a new color option for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus this year. The company is also reportedly planning a new “frosted glass” back design for the devices, similar to what’s previously been used on “Pro” model iPhones.
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Deals: M2 Mac mini falls to $500 all-time low, 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard $70 off, more
Another Monday has arrived, and with it comes a fresh batch of discounts courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. The most noteworthy is making Apple’s M2 Mac mini even more affordable at a $500 low. You can also score the best price of the year on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro as it falls to $279, rounding out the savings alongside Nanoleaf’s Lines HomeKit starter set at its all-time low of $150. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: AI voice cloning and call spoofing create scary convincing scams, here’s how to protect yourself
As technology advances, scams are becoming quite sophisticated. One of the latest threats is AI voice cloning which a malicious party can use to make it seem like they have a loved one held hostage. Mix that with caller ID spoofing and it’s a very scary and convincing scam that can impact users on iPhone, Android, and really any phone. Read on for more details and how to protect against AI voice clone and caller ID spoofing scams.
Expand Expanding CloseApple launches all-new ‘Apple Trade In’ website in time for Earth Day
Apple has put an increasingly big focus on trade-ins over the last several years, encouraging users to trade in their old iPhones for instant credit toward a new device. Now, Apple has launched a new “Apple Trade In” website with a new design, more details about the trade-in process, and more.
The new website comes just in time for Earth Day, and Apple explains on the environmental benefits of trading in old devices.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card Savings Account officially launches with an impressively high interest rate
Apple Card Savings Account, a new integration for the Wallet app first announced back in October, is now available with an impressive 4.15% annual percentage rate. Head below for all the details you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseDramatic AAPL growth in India may be the bright spot in Q2
Dramatic AAPL growth in India may be the biggest bright spot in the company’s fiscal Q2 earnings report next month.
Apple is expected to announce that global revenue fell by around 5% year-on-year, but the company will reportedly share good news on India …
Expand Expanding CloseAdvanced iPad Pro OLED screen reports boosted by LG news
We’ve been hearing consistent reports that the first iPad Pro OLED screens will use an advanced process designed to make them brighter, as well as boosting their longevity. This is backed today by a new report that LG has now reached a new milestone in its work on the screen tech for Apple, following Samsung’s lead.
We’re expecting the first iPad OLED screens to differ from iPhone ones in two main ways …
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 15 Pro Action button going ahead, says sketchy claim
A leaker using the Twitter handle @analyst941 has made a claim that the iPhone 15 Pro Action button is going ahead, and will be able to control the Camera app.
They did get things right about the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island, but this latest claim seems rather less certain …
Expand Expanding CloseApple BKC photos shared – and the store is stunning!
There’s been a very long wait for the first Apple Store in India, as the company worked on negotiating and meeting the government conditions for opening a single-brand store – but the Apple BKC store finally opens tomorrow.
Apple has now previewed the store ahead of its official opening, and it looks absolutely stunning …
Expand Expanding CloseLockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time
Over the last several years, LockBit has become one of the most powerful ransomware gangs. While it has focused on Windows, Linux, and virtual host machines, it looks like the group has developed its first ransomware for Macs.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams
With tvOS 16.5 beta, Apple is testing a new feature for the Apple TV app on the Apple TV 4K set-top box: the ability to watch more than one game at a time.
Multiview allows users to watch up to four simultaneous streams at once. The feature is available for live sports streamed through the TV app, like MLB Friday Night Baseball and MLS Season Pass …
Expand Expanding CloseUsers complain about bug causing Apple devices to constantly ask for Apple ID password [U]
Apple’s online services have faced a lot of outages this month, and it seems that there’s a new issue around. According to reports from multiple users, their devices are constantly asking for the Apple ID password. And even after entering the password, the system informs users that the login failed.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to check your MacBook battery cycle count and capacity
Most of Apple’s modern laptops can handle 1,000 charge cycles before needing a battery replacement. Follow along for how to check MacBook battery cycle count as well as its condition and capacity.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Apple Silicon’s focus on efficiency can benefit even the highest-end Macs
As the Apple Silicon transition continues, a new report from today highlights the impressive gains Apple has seen not only in performance but also in efficiency. In an interview with the Independent, Apple product marketing team member Doug Brooks discussed what motivated the transition, the current state of the Mac lineup, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseKroger now rolling out Apple Pay support to stores across the United States
Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the United States, has been a longtime Apple Pay holdout. According to several 9to5Mac tipsters, as well as other reports on social media, it looks like Kroger is finally changing its tune and beginning to roll out Apple Pay.
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: What’s the role of iWork in a world dominated by Google Workspace and Microsoft 365?
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Apple’s Keynote, the presentation software that is part of the iWork suite, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Despite the dominance of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 in the workplace, iWork still plays an important role in the productivity of many businesses.
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram announces new features to make Reels more attractive to creators
Instagram has been aggressively trying to compete with TikTok when it comes to short videos. Now the social network has announced multiple new features for its Reels platform in an attempt to make it more attractive to creators.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst US state votes to ban TikTok with $10,000 fine per violation
TikTok has been battling the possibility of a ban in the United States for years. Now, lawmakers in Montana voted to approve a “first-of-its-kind” bill that would ban the popular social media app across the state.
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