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Amazon discounts M4 MacBook Air to $837, but supply is limited

Amazon has slashed prices on Apple’s M4 MacBook Air further, with the Sky Blue 13-inch laptop falling to $837. Amazon drops the M4 MacBook Air to $837. The 16% markdown at Amazon delivers a new record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue, with the laptop falling to $837.19. Buy M4 Air for $837 Continue Reading… Continue Reading

Bluetooth 6.1 will help deter tracking, reduce iPhone battery usage

The release of the specifications for Bluetooth 6.1 will result in more privacy for all users, and improved battery life in iPhone accessories for Apple users, starting sometime in 2026. AirPods are among the many products that use Bluetooth to connect to mobile devices. While Bluetooth 6.0 gave devices high-accuracy distance tracking not unlike the iPhone feature Ultra Wideband, the… Continue Reading

Touchscreen Macs, folding iPads to arrive before the end of the decade

Rumors claim foldable Apple products could dominate the second half of the 2020s, leveraging new screen technology to make devices such as the iPad even more portable. A folding iPad could bring much larger screens to Apple’s tablet lineup. Analyst Jeff Pu has been a leading advocate for a foldable tablet, expecting to see the so-called iPhone Fold debut in… Continue Reading

Apple’s 2027 lineup is packed with new product launches

Apple’s release list in 2027 could be massive, with major product launches that year expected to include the iPhone Fold and the first attempt at Apple Glass. A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like – Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple is constantly working on research and development for new products to add to its roster. While some don’t… Continue Reading

Apple wants to simplify adding multiple devices to train, plane, or hotel Wi-Fi

A new report claims that Apple is working on how to have its devices share Wi-Fi login details on commercial or captive networks. An example of logging in to a captive Wi-Fi hotspot on iPhone Since iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra in 2017, Apple has made it so that devices can share passwords. It’s also possible for two separate… Continue Reading

I’d jump at the chance to swap my 24-inch LCD monitor for this 25-inch color E Ink alternative – if only I could afford it

Boox, the maker of some of the best ereaders and E Ink writing tablets, has just announced its first ever color PC monitor. Called the Boox Mira Pro, it uses a 25.3-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display that emulates the look of paper – a screen technology that’s already in use in several popular ereaders, including the Kindle Colorsoft and… Continue Reading

Record low price: Apple’s M4 iMac 24-inch drops to $1,059

Amazon continues to unveil aggressive Apple deals, with today’s iMac discount on the current M4 model delivering a new record low price. Get an M4 iMac at a record low price – Image credit: Apple Today’s $242 weekend discount applies to the blue 24-inch iMac with an M4 chip with an 8-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD… Continue Reading

There’s a new AI agent ready to browse the web and fill in forms without the need to touch your mouse

Hugging Face has debuted an AI tool for navigating the web on your behalf The Open Computer Agent uses a real web browser to complete tasks like getting directions or booking tickets The agent and its open-source demo can see what’s on screen, click buttons, fill out forms, and move step-by-step through tasks like a human Hugging Face has introduced… Continue Reading

iPhone fold: All the rumors about Apple’s first foldable, and when it might launch

The supply chain leaks about Apple’s foldable iPhone have been increasing in frequency, and it may be only about a year away. Here’s what the rumor mill believes is in the works. Apple’s foldable iPhone could debut in 2026. While 2025 could see the release of an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim, the year after may prove… Continue Reading

Amazon slashes 15-inch MacBook Air M4 (24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) to record low $1,434

With ample screen real estate in the thin-and-light chassis, Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air is great for traveling — made even better by a steeper price drop on Amazon this weekend. Grab lower prices on Apple’s M4 MacBook Air. Amazon has some of the top MacBook Air deals available this May, but the steeper $165 price drop on the 15-inch M4/24GB/512GB… Continue Reading

After everything, Epic Games submits new ‘Fortnite’ to US App Store review

Epic has resubmitted “Fortnite” to Apple for review, aiming to bring the game back to the U.S. App Store nearly four years after the developer violated its agreement, and Apple pulled the title. Fortnite could return to U.S. App Store soon In August 2020, Epic willingly violated Apple’s App Store rules by allowing players the option to purchase Fortnite’s in-game… Continue Reading

Apple said to use Brazil for lower-tariff iPhones, despite denials

Sao Paulo media claims that reports of iPhone manufacturer Foxconn expanding in Brazil is correct, even though Apple has said it will not increase production, and isn’t trying to beat US tariffs. Foxconn’s existing facility in Brazil — image credit: Foxconn For years, Apple has been working to reduce its over-reliance on China as a single or major source of… Continue Reading

Inside Apple Weather: get the most out of Apple’s own forecasting app

Apple’s Weather app has existed for a long time, and has evolved a great deal in the last few years — here’s everything you need to know to master the Weather app. Inside Apple’s Weather app Apple’s Weather app shipped with the original iPhone in 2007. And, since 2007, it’s appeared on every iteration of the iPhone and the iPod… Continue Reading

Hyperdrive USB4 SSD Enclosure review: Secure and speedy external storage

The Next is an easy-to-use, protective, and efficient enclosure that will bring out the best in your external SSD. Hyperdrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure review Through NVMe SSDs, external storage is more portable and cost-effective than ever. Being able to have backups and important files with you and share them securely across devices is essential if you don’t want to… Continue Reading

Apple seeks $144k in legal fees returned after class action kerfuffle

Apple and Amazon were accused of price fixing via a class action lawsuit filed in 2022, and after the plaintiff seemingly disappeared, the judge ordered legal fees to be returned to the companies. Amazon and Apple price fixing class action lawsuit ran into some problems After Apple and Amazon made an agreement in 2018 that would bring more Apple products… Continue Reading

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