Mystery update for AirTag's software
Yet another firmware update arrives for Apple's Bluetooth tracker.
Yet another firmware update arrives for Apple's Bluetooth tracker.
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Apple's VPN iCloud Private Relay will still be in beta at launch
Apple's iCloud Private Relay service will not be ready when Apple launches iOS 15 and Monterey, but there'll be a public beta.
Apple's iCloud Private Relay service will not be ready when Apple launches iOS 15 and Monterey, but there'll be a public beta.
Whatsapp app for iPad coming soon
Running WhatsApp on iPad means using the web, for now... But a native app is in development.
Running WhatsApp on iPad means using the web, for now... But a native app is in development.
Apple backtracking on massive Safari for iPhone changes
Too traumatised by iOS 15's changes to the familiar Safari design? Here's how to switch off iOS 15 Safari changes.
Too traumatised by iOS 15's changes to the familiar Safari design? Here's how to switch off iOS 15 Safari changes.
DaVinci Resolve is 3x faster on M1 Macs
Blackmagic Design's video software DaVinci Resolve is 3x faster on M1 Macs Resolve sees enormous speed gains and 8K capabilities thanks to Apple's M1 chip.
Blackmagic Design's video software DaVinci Resolve is 3x faster on M1 Macs Resolve sees enormous speed gains and 8K capabilities thanks to Apple's M1 chip.
Which apps work on M1 Macs?
Rosetta 2 makes most apps run on M1 Macs, but developers, including Adobe are shipping native versions. Here's what's available.
Rosetta 2 makes most apps run on M1 Macs, but developers, including Adobe are shipping native versions. Here's what's available.
iOS 15 lets you turn off iPhone camera's Night Mode
Good news for those who want to decide for themselves which camera features should be activated.
Good news for those who want to decide for themselves which camera features should be activated.
NordVPN adds full support for M1 Macs
New version of the popular VPN service promises improved performance.
New version of the popular VPN service promises improved performance.
Bug prevents Mac users accessing HP scanners
Apple acknowledges and promises solution for annoying bug spotted in macOS Big Sur.
Apple acknowledges and promises solution for annoying bug spotted in macOS Big Sur.
New version of 1Password for Mac is flooded with criticism
AgileBits support forum is deluged with complaints following early trial release of 1Password 8 for the Mac.
AgileBits support forum is deluged with complaints following early trial release of 1Password 8 for the Mac.
Parallels 17 'fixes' Windows 11 on Mac
The new version of the virtualisation software also promises higher performance.
The new version of the virtualisation software also promises higher performance.
Bug in iOS 14 prevents Full Page Screenshot function
If you keep Safari in a folder, you'll find that you can't take screenshots of entire web pages.
If you keep Safari in a folder, you'll find that you can't take screenshots of entire web pages.
iOS 15 will fix lens flare automatically
Fix for common camera problem spotted in fourth beta of upcoming software update.
Fix for common camera problem spotted in fourth beta of upcoming software update.
Epic CEO attacks Apple for 'government spyware'
Argues that the true function of Apple's child-protection algorithm is to "scan personal data and report it to government".
Argues that the true function of Apple's child-protection algorithm is to "scan personal data and report it to government".
Apple to bring OCR-like Live Text to Intel Macs after all
The ability to select text from images and paste it in to documents was to be an M1-only Monterey feature, but not any more.
The ability to select text from images and paste it in to documents was to be an M1-only Monterey feature, but not any more.
Siri set to lose long list of features this autumn
Launch of iOS 15 will see Siri lose the ability to make payments, call an Uber, and a wide range of other actions.
Launch of iOS 15 will see Siri lose the ability to make payments, call an Uber, and a wide range of other actions.
Google developing Switch To Android app to lure iOS defectors
Hidden code suggests Google is seeking to reverse the flow of users from its own platform to Apple's.
Hidden code suggests Google is seeking to reverse the flow of users from its own platform to Apple's.
Big Sur 11.5.1 is here: should you install?
macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 adds another security fix to 11.5's 35 fixes for security vulnerabilities that mean updating is paramount.
macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 adds another security fix to 11.5's 35 fixes for security vulnerabilities that mean updating is paramount.
iOS 14.7 has arrived! Here's what's in the latest iPhone update
Apple has released iOS 14.7, bringing fixes and new features to iPhones - and an Apple Watch bug that's been fixed in 14.7.1.
Apple has released iOS 14.7, bringing fixes and new features to iPhones - and an Apple Watch bug that's been fixed in 14.7.1.
iOS 14.7.1 fixes Apple Watch unlocking bug
Restores the ability to unlock your Apple Watch using Touch ID on your iPhone.
Restores the ability to unlock your Apple Watch using Touch ID on your iPhone.
