March 2025 - Mac Support London

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 receive new firmware update

A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents. Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. On Monday, following the public release of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple issued a firmware update for select AirPods models. The firmware… Continue Reading

Don’t wait to update: iOS 18.4 introduces key security fixes

Apple’s iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates contain multiple fixes designed to keep your data secure. Here’s what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away. iOS 18.4 features major security fixes that keep your data safe. On Monday, after a series of developer betas and two separate release candidate builds, Apple finally launched iOS 18.4… Continue Reading

Apple Watch Series 10 almost had a new health sensor

An alleged prototype of the Apple Watch Series 10 has a brand new sensor that may have been intended for blood sugar monitoring. An alleged Apple Watch Series 10 prototype’s sensor – Image Credit: X/@StellaFudge The Apple Watch Series 10 was a relatively light upgrade from the previous model, with a larger display and a thinner body than the Apple… Continue Reading

Apple hasn’t forgotten about some older iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions

At the same time as updating its current operating systems, Apple has issued a few updates for older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here’s what else got updates on Monday. iOS 17 running on an iPhone On Monday, Apple released its updates for the current-gen operating systems in its ecosystem, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4. At… Continue Reading

World Backup Day 2025: All the news, updates and advice from our experts

Welcome to our live coverage of World Backup Day, which starts early on Sunday, the 30th (midnight GMT, but there is already 1300 in Auckland, New Zealand). We will update this live blog a few times today, with our real-time coverage of the day starting at 0830 UK time with regular updates throughout Monday, March 31st. Making sure your data… Continue Reading

Keychron Q3 HE review: An excellent compact mechanical keyboard

The Keychron Q3 HE is a great compact mechanical keyboard, one that offers lots of customization thanks to its Hall Effect switches. The Keychron Q3 HE in full view It’s 2025 and it’s raining keyboards, be they big, small, mechanical, low-profile, RGB lights, wired, or wireless. With a cavalcade of features as vast as the acts from an 1880s Vaudeville… Continue Reading

Apple donates to relief efforts after Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X.com to announce that the company would be making donations to relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affecting Myanmar and Thailand. Apple CEO Tim Cook – Image Credit: Apple “Our hearts go out to all those in Myanmar and Thailand affected by the devastating earthquake,” Cook wrote on his personal account. “Apple is… Continue Reading

Work starts on Apple M6 chip with modems for future Macs

Apple is already looking beyond its next generation of M-class chip, designing the future M6 processor that will include an in-house cellular modem for its anticipated 2027 Mac lineup. The C1 cellular modem the iPhone 16e uses is only the beginning. The company is currently planning to update its MacBook Pro lineup to an M5 processorlater this year. Other Mac… Continue Reading

No redesign expected for 2025 M5 MacBook Pro

A new MacBook Pro sporting an M5 chip is expected to arrive in the fall of 2025, but a case redesign will have to wait. An M5-powered MacBook Pro should arrive in the fall of 2025. As has been the case for the past two years, the MacBook Pro will get another chip upgrade later this year, but will likely… Continue Reading

Health app’s future AI assistant will tell you how to keep fit

The Apple Health app could offer AI-based coaching to users in a similar way to a real doctor, with food tracking also likely to be a big feature in a future app update. Apple Health icon The Health app is used as a central store for a user’s health metrics. Compiling together data collected from hardware like the Apple Watch… Continue Reading

Blowout deal: Get a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro for $1,299 this weekend only

A $700 flash discount is in effect on Apple’s 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 this weekend only, with additional upgraded models up to $900 off. Get a 1TB MacBook Pro for just $1,299. Marking the lowest price on record, both B&H Photo and Best Buy are discounting the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 1TB of storage to… Continue Reading

I tried Mind Maps in NotebookLM and it’s my new favorite feature

A lot of useful information is only as helpful as its organization. The same goes for my own brain, of course. Getting that information in different formats can help with learning it, and Google’s NotebookLM has been fun to experiment with for that purpose, particularly the customized podcasts with AI hosts. The latest addition is the new Mind Maps feature.… Continue Reading

Here’s your first hands-on look at the Star Wars: Grogu, Mandalorian, R2-D2, and Darth Vader earbuds

What’s cooler than earbuds that look like they belong in a galaxy far, far away? Obviously, earbuds that also embody the tones of Star Wars, from a lightsaber igniting to a droid’s iconic wail. Now, in the lead-up to Star Wars Celebration, which kicks off on April 18, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, Star Wars has collaborated with Audio-Technica for four… Continue Reading

Apple’s folding iPad or MacBook: What to expect, and when it will ship

Though Apple has yet to introduce a product with a folding display, the rumor mill believes the technology will make its way to the iPad and MacBook. Here’s what to expect, and when to expect it. Apple’s super-sized foldable iPad could arrive with a high price point, due to complex hinge and panel designs. Over the years, we’ve heard various… Continue Reading

Second release candidate betas of iOS 18.4 & iPadOS 18.4 seeded to testers

Apple has seeded a second release candidate for iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, with a full release of both expected the week of March 31. Apple has released the second release candidate beta of iOS 18.4. Apple initially introduced the first round of release candidates for macOS 15.4, iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4 on… Continue Reading

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