Month:August 2024

Apple today released the fourth beta of watchOS 11 to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to give the new features a try ahead of when the software launches this fall. The fifth beta comes a week after the fourth beta. ‌watchOS 11‌ can be downloaded after signing up on Apple’s beta software website and upgrading …
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Nomad today introduced its latest multi-device charger, debuting a new version of the Stand One Max with Qi2 support. Rather than continuing to use MagSafe, Nomad is transitioning to Qi2, the latest Qi charging standard that is able to charge iPhones at ‌MagSafe‌ speeds. The Stand One Max can charge an iPhone at up to …
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Today we’re tracking a big collection of discounts on Bluetooth trackers and portable power stations, including Apple’s own AirTag, Anker’s more affordable brand of Eufy SmartTrack accessories, and power stations from Jackery. All of these deals can be found on Amazon. AirTag Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you …
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Paid iCloud storage overwhelmingly remains the most popular Apple service in the United States, according to a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). Nearly two-thirds of Apple customers in the United States opt for paid ‌iCloud‌ storage, surpassing other services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, and AppleCare in terms of user adoption. In …
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Apple will hold its annual iPhone event next month, with some signs pointing to September 10 as the date that the company will announce its new flagship iPhone 16 lineup. But it’s worth noting that there are a few more products expected to be unveiled as well. Keep reading to learn everything we know about …
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are widely expected to inherit the Action button first seen on last year’s iPhone 15 Pro models. The Action button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. For users unfamiliar with the Action button, here’s a rundown …
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The UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) today announced it had closed an investigation into Apple’s App Store policies, as it expects to consider the concerns under a new digital markets competition regime which is expected to come into force later this year. Originally initiated in March 2021, the CMA’s investigation set out to determine …
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