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Bombshell report claims Apple will allow third-party app stores in iOS 17

Apple might have to drastically open up the iPhone to comply with strict EU regulations.

ROCKET: BLAST YOUR WAY THROUGH THE DIFFICULTY OF INSERTING EMOJI ON A MAC

If you like emoji, it's easy to find and insert them in apps like Discord, Messages, and Slack and on many websites, particularly social media ones like Facebook and Twitter, which commissioned emoji drawings unique to their products. But outside of apps and sites that embrace emoji, macOS offers a convoluted process to access them otherwise.

Biden's WSJ op-ed targets big tech, and Apple should be both nervous and pleased

While the president didn't mention any tech company by name, his call to action clearly applies to the world's largest company.

Why is the Mac Pro?

Apple's high-priced tower is supposed to be the ultimate Mac. If it's not, why does it exist?

Forget the Touch Bar-Apple wants a MacBook with Touch Keys

Someday, Apple's MacBooks may have a keyboard made of tiny programmable displays.

Apple is reportedly working on 'multiple' standalone Mac displays for 2023

Apple seems set to update its Pro Display XDR and Studio Display in 2023.

MacBook butterfly keyboard settlement: File your claim by March 6

Apple is paying out $33 million to MacBook users over its faulty keyboards. Here's everything you need to know.

Creative Muvo Go: The focus is on high end-frequencies

This small water-resistant portable speaker renders the top end with unusual clarity, but its low end is relatively weak and it plays only via Bluetooth.

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Philips S7807: A rugged portable speaker with great sound

The revival of a legendary audio brand culminates in an outstanding portable speaker.

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation): The best new feature is the price

Most of the improvements to the 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K will go unnoticed, but the new lower price won't.

iPAD (10TH GEN)- A BEAUTIFUL DISAPPOINTMENT

APPLE'S NEWEST TABLET IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO BE A BUDGET OPTION AND TOO LIMITED FOR MID-MARKET BUYERS.

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UGREEN CM335 USB RAID BOX: TWO BAYS AND GOOD PERFORMANCE FOR THE PRICE

Established Mac-centric vendors have lately been forsaking hardware RAID for the more versatile but CPU cycle-stealing software variety.

Apple confirms future iPhones will switch from Lightning to USB-C

Senior VP Greg Joswiak says, 'We have no choice.

4 iPadOS 16 Features That Will Have a Huge Impact on Your Productivity

Apple is finally turning your powerful tablet into more than just a big iPhone.

How to manage scarce USB-C ports on newer Macs and multiple Thunderbolt devices

What happens when you need to add more Thunderbolt devices on a Mac with only a few USB-C ports? Get a dock.

How to keep a family member or colleague from messing with a shared Calendar

Calendar sharing in iCloud is popular-but sometimes you want other people to keep their hands off.

Add tags to Notes and Reminders entries for smarter organization

The tags feature, introduced last year across all Apple platforms, lets you categorize loosely.

How to format a USB thumb drive for both Mac and Windows

The Mac and Windows-compatible ExFat format allows larger file sizes than the old FAT32.

Mac 911

Solutions to your most vexing Mac problems.

If you're riding a roller coaster you may want to turn off Crash Detection

Apple's latest safety feature is accidentally triggering on thrill rides.

Stage Manager is a window into the future of the iPad-a broken one

Stage Manager is too important for Apple to get this wrong.

Apple's 27-inch ProMotion display may launch early next year

External mini-LED display coming in first quarter of 2023, according to new report.

macOS Ventura: How to use your iPhone as a Mac webcam with Continuity Camera

The new version of macOS has a nifty feature that lets you use your iPhone to run Zoom and FaceTime calls.

Apple is quietly preparing for a future without the iPhone-or another big thing

Apple's services and ad push is a long-term hedge.

The iMac Pro could come out of retirement to dominate the desktop

Apple has all of the ingredients to make a high-end all-in-one Mac the centerpiece of its desktop lineup.

7 key Mac preferences that have new hiding spots in Ventura's System Settings

They're still there, but in new places.

Apple Music and TV+ subscribers are now paying up to 40% more

Apple One bundle subscribers will also see an increase.

Tronsmart Bang Mini: Good sound, bright lights, priced right

For the features and thump provided, the Bang Mini is a surprisingly affordable speaker.