Apple releases second developer and public betas for iOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS 14.2, more
Update: A day later, public beta versions are now available. See all the new features, including spatial video capture from iPhone 15 Pro for viewing on Vision Pro, here.
iOS 17.2 developer beta 2 is now available. The first beta release introdu...
This iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma feature makes AutoFill even more convenient
Over the years, Apple has drastically improved its AutoFill feature for autofilling passwords, addresses, credit card information, and more. With this year’s iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma releases, Apple has made another significant enhancement: ...
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 tracker looks a lot like a squished Apple Watch
Windows Report yesterday posted exclusive images of the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, and it looks a whole lot like a smooshed-up Apple Watch.
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Google Chrome Material You redesign widely rolling out
Back in September, Google announced a Material You redesign of desktop Chrome that’s now more widely rolling out.
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M2 Mac mini hits $549, Apple Watch Ultra $120 off, Bowers & Wilkins ANC headphones, more
Amazon now has at $349. Plus, anyone who can live without pinch detection can save $120 on Apple Watch Ultra. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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The new Apple Watch Double Tap gesture is useful, sometimes
The new Double Tap gesture is the hero feature of the , allowing users to control their watch ‘hands-free’ without needing to touch the screen. Apple is certainly pushing the feature aggressively with a new series of ads running on social media this we...
Apple to appeal EU ruling that forces company to make changes to the ‘gatekeeper’ App Store and iMessage
In a perhaps unsurprising move, Bloomberg reports Apple is set to appeal to the European Union about the inclusion of its App Store and iMessage services in the Digital Markets Act.
The EU has deemed the App Store and iMessage as gatekeeper monopoly...
After General Motors ditches CarPlay, it taps Apple for UI talent
General Motors announced back in March that it was ditching CarPlay from future vehicles, in favor of its own infotainment systems.
The company originally partnered with Google on this, but now seems to have decided it needs an Apple touch – by hiri...
Apple Wallet account balances now available for 10 UK banks
Apple Wallet account balances can now be viewed for a total of 10 UK banks and card companies, as Apple continues the rollout of the new feature.
Users can follow a short process to connect the app to their bank account, and it will then show the c...
Apple admits discriminating against US citizens through PERM program; paying $25M
Apple has admitted to discriminating against US citizens and green card holders when hiring workers through Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM).
It has been fined $6.7M, and has agreed to pay a total of $18.25M to compensate those who were ...