Apple is pushing ahead with plans to launch its first pair of smart glasses alongside an AI-powered pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, according to a report from Bloombergis Mark Gurman. The three devices come with built-in cameras and will connect to an iPhone, allowing Siri to use “visual context to perform actions.” Bloomberg news. Apple is … Read more
iOS 26.4 adds a new feature that shows how much data connected devices have used through Personal Hotspot. Available in the Personal Hotspot settings under the “Maximize Compatibility” toggle, this feature breaks down data usage by device, with non-Apple devices simply showing up as an “Other Devices” group. The total personal data usage of the … Read more
Apple begins testing end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages with the iOS 26.4 developer beta released Monday. Apple announced plans to support the feature last year, and once it’s fully available, it will allow iPhone and Android users to send encrypted RCS messages to each other across platforms. However, with this initial implementation, Apple is only … Read more
Apple today released a new public beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. The firmware is currently limited to developers and public beta testers and has build number 8B5034f. Apple first provided this firmware last week, but at the time it was only available to developers. Apple started testing iOS … Read more
Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to allow users to “seamlessly” switch between audio and video podcasts using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. While listening to the show, users will be able to switch to the horizontal video version of the podcast and download the video version of the podcast for offline viewing. By giving … Read more
Apple is holding a “special Apple experience” in New York City on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. ET, at Apple Park, a location it usually uses for events. At the same time, it also organizes press in the cities of London and Shanghai. The invitation features the words “You’re invited” and the Apple logo … Read more
With Apple’s second-generation AirTags now widely available, we’re already seeing supplies of the first-generation model start to dwindle. Example? Amazon no longer sells a single AirTag, and it’s unclear when — or if — the retailer will restock the first-generation model. Luckily, you can still get a four-pack of the first-gen location trackers for around … Read more
If you like how well AirPods work with iPhones, but want something more colorful and flexible, Beats Studio Buds Plus they are a nice middle ground. They are platform independent and on sale for $99.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart for Presidents Day. The range includes an eye-catching translucent option and … Read more
Apple released macOS Tahoe last September, but despite two point updates since then, it’s still struggling to fix a nagging interface issue in the Finder that appears to have been introduced with its Liquid Glass redesign. If you’ve updated your Mac to macOS Tahoe and prefer to work in Finder’s column view, there’s a good … Read more
In watchOS 26, Smart Stack is pretty smart for your Apple Watch. A collection of widgets can be pulled up using the Digital Crown scroll and show you relevant information throughout the day. But sometimes his eagerness to help can be a little too much, especially when it comes to live activities. You’re probably familiar … Read more