Amazon previewing iOS-only smart home mapping feature in redesigned Alexa app
The Amazon Alexa app isn’t just for configuring and managing service integrations. It’s also a smart home controller akin to Apple’s Home app. Amazon is putting that front and center with the redesigned Alexa app launching today. There’s also a new sm...
The lasting effect of FineWoven: Best Buy and Target aren’t bothering with in-store stock
Here’s something I noticed recently. Despite the hoopla around Apple’s leather-replacing settling, there does seem to be one lasting effect.
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Apple makes up less than 5% of Arm’s revenue, and Arm can’t do anything about it
Despite Apple’s reliance on Arm as the instruction set for iPhone chips, Arm earns less than 5% of its annual revenue from Apple. A new report details how this has been a heated point for Arm, especially now that the company is publicly traded and look...
Apple releases fourth developer betas for iOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, and more
The fourth iOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, tvOS 17.2, and watchOS 10.2 developer betas are now available. The final version is expected to be ready in December. We’ll update you with any changes we discover.
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Apple announces top podcasts of 2023 alongside new Apple Books Year in Review feature
As we approach the end of 2023, Apple is taking a retrospective look at the last year in media. After recently naming Taylor Swift artist of the year for being the “most-streamed female artist in Apple Music history,” it’s time to check in with Apple B...
Toning down the Apple Watch: Tips and feature requests to avoid being overwhelmed
I think a lot about trying to find a healthy balance with notifications from the Apple Watch.
Some are useful because they reach you when your iPhone isn’t around. Others let you decide you can respond to something later without getting distracted w...
I dare the universe to take my wallet and keys again
I’d like to think of myself as someone who never loses things. Sure, I misplace things all the time, but the things always turn up. On paper, however, I’ve actually lost two things in the last two years. I knew where the things were both times, but rec...
This adapter turns standard CarPlay into wireless, actually works
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works with i...
Long-rumored Sonos headphones might actually launch soon, followed by a streaming video box
Sonos may finally be ready to ship its long-rumored headphones, according to a new report, but not in time for holiday shopping. Meanwhile, the company is now rumored to be planning a non-audio product for next year as well.
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macOS Sonoma: How to use ‘Add to Dock’ in Safari to turn websites into Mac apps
New in macOS Sonoma, Apple gives everyone new reasons to never need to open Chrome again. One of those is a new feature for turning any website into an app on your Mac’s Dock.
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