en-US Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:44:41 +0000 1 /articles/25/06/14/m2-mac-mini-owners-with-ac-power-issues-can-get-repairs-for-free?utm_medium=rss Mac minis with M2 chips that are no longer turning on. Here's how to see if you're eligible.

M2-powered Mac minis that don't power on could qualify for Apple's new repair program.

The company said in a new that it has determined that "a very small percentage" of Mac minis with M2 chips manufactured between June 16 and November 23, 2024 are affected.

Owners who are experiencing the issue can use a page on Apple's website to determine if their Mac mini is eligible for repair. If it qualifies, the repair will be done free of charge.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/14/m2-mac-mini-owners-with-ac-power-issues-can-get-repairs-for-free?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:44:41 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/apples-continued-lack-of-native-apps-on-vision-pro-isnt-a-good-sign-for-the-platform?utm_medium=rss visionOS 26 is downright neglectful.

Apple's compatible app list is the same as it always has been

Apple Vision Pro is Apple's first spatial computing platform and an expensive one at that. Adoption of the platform has been glacial, and with it, the rollout of software and media that is native to the 3D mixed reality platform.

It seemed obvious as we approached WWDC 2025 that Apple would update at least some, if not all, of its compatible apps to native ones. In case you weren't aware, a compatible app is one that runs on Apple Vision Pro in its unmodified 2D iPad or iPhone form.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/apples-continued-lack-of-native-apps-on-vision-pro-isnt-a-good-sign-for-the-platform?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:18:25 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/apple-slips-out-a-quiet-ios-26-beta-1-update-with-a-new-build?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 beta 1 that hints at under-the-hood changes without explaining what's new.

There's a new version of iOS 26 beta 1 for developers

Apple has issued a silent update to the first developer beta of iOS 26, changing the build number from 23A5260n to 23A5260u without publishing new release notes. The update appears to be a minor revision rather than a full beta 2 release.

The new build began appearing on some devices on June 12, just three days after iOS 26 beta 1 was first released following Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote. The revision suggests Apple is addressing behind-the-scenes issues or finalizing assets without needing to push a formal second beta.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/apple-slips-out-a-quiet-ios-26-beta-1-update-with-a-new-build?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:41:11 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/amazons-summer-sale-slashes-up-to-51-off-apple-watch-airpods-ipad-beats-mac?utm_medium=rss

Save up to $400 on Apple at Amazon - Image credit: Apple

Amazon's Summer Sale offers dozens of Apple products, with prices starting at just $13. You can also find hundreds of markdowns on third-party products on .


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/amazons-summer-sale-slashes-up-to-51-off-apple-watch-airpods-ipad-beats-mac?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:25:24 +0000 /inside/macos-tahoe/tips/how-folder-emoji-customization-works-in-macos-tahoe?utm_medium=rss macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.

You can now customize the color and look of folders much more easily than before

Maybe you have been using the Mac long enough to remember when third-party firms sold utilities that changed your folders into 3D. Or perhaps you've never given a folder a passing through beyond wondering where you saved it.

Whichever folder customizing camp you're in, do take a moment to see what Apple has added — and how it can benefit you.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /inside/macos-tahoe/tips/how-folder-emoji-customization-works-in-macos-tahoe?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:04:01 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/craig-federighi-says-macos-would-ruin-what-makes-the-ipad-special?utm_medium=rss Craig Federighi explains why iPads won't run macOS anytime soon, even as iPadOS 26 brings them closer than ever.

Apple remains committed to keeping iPad and Mac separate

In a new interview following WWDC 2025, software chief Craig Federighi clarified why Apple remains committed to keeping iPadOS and macOS separate, even as iPadOS 26 brings more Mac-like features to the tablet.

The latest update, iPadOS 26, introduces a floating menu bar, flexible app windowing, and support for more advanced keyboard shortcuts. These additions aim to make the iPad feel more like a Mac for those who want power-user tools.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/craig-federighi-says-macos-would-ruin-what-makes-the-ipad-special?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:51:24 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/wwdc-highlights-ipad-updates-and-apple-intelligence-on-the-appleinsider-podcast?utm_medium=rss iPadOS 26 releases. It's time to pick through what was tremendous — and what was not — on the ÌÇÐÄVlog Podcast.

The iPhone got the most attention, but the Mac saw some serious updates too.

It's the event we've been waiting for, but the question is whether it was the event we were waiting for. There have been very mixed reactions to this year's WWDC, but some of those reactions seem peculiar if you actually watched the keynote.

There's also detail from the event to pick over, including some surprising omissions by Apple. And also what we've learned from a few days of using the new beta software.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/wwdc-highlights-ipad-updates-and-apple-intelligence-on-the-appleinsider-podcast?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:23:45 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/ipados-26-graphing-tool-gets-an-upgrade-adding-interactive-3d?utm_medium=rss iPadOS 26. Here's what it looks like.

Math Notes gets 3D graphing

With iPadOS 26, Apple is introducing interactive 3D graphing in Math Notes, making it easy to turn multivariable equations into dynamic, touchable visualizations. The feature builds on Math Notes, which first launched in iPadOS 18.

Users can enter equations with three variables and instantly generate 3D surface plots. The graphs respond to standard gestures, including pinch-to-zoom and drag-to-rotate, and work with either touch or Apple Pencil.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/ipados-26-graphing-tool-gets-an-upgrade-adding-interactive-3d?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:49:27 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/pc-benchmarking-tool-3d-mark-arrives-on-macos?utm_medium=rss macOS for a native testing experience.

3D Mark benchmarking tool arrives on macOS

Released on Thursday, the Mac native version even in demo mode includes the Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, Steel Nomad, and Steel Nomad Light, some of which weren't in the iPhone version and only on Windows.

The native Mac version was developed because the that one in six iOS results were being run on Mac. Notably, running an iOS application on a macOS device can impact the results, as iOS application maximum frame rates are limited to the system's display refresh rate.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/pc-benchmarking-tool-3d-mark-arrives-on-macos?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:35:15 +0000 /inside/macos-tahoe/tips/how-the-new-passwords-history-feature-works-in-macos-tahoe?utm_medium=rss macOS Tahoe, Apple has introduced a new feature to Passwords that can retrieve older passwords. Here's how it works.

Apple has updated its Passwords app with versioning

The benefits of having one single place that you securely store your passwords are obvious, but there is also a problem. It means you also have one single place in which to make a mistake.

Most of the time, you probably leave a password alone for years, even though you shouldn't. But if, for instance, you have to login to a site and you're not on any of your own devices, you are quite likely to have no idea what your password is.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /inside/macos-tahoe/tips/how-the-new-passwords-history-feature-works-in-macos-tahoe?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:18:27 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/apple-redirects-97-of-indian-made-iphones-to-the-us-to-lessen-tariffs?utm_medium=rss iPhone exports to the States have risen from 50% of Indian production to 97%, as Apple tries to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs.

A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look like

It was already reported in May 2025 that Foxconn had doubled its India to US exports of the iPhone. Despite Trump's telling Tim Cook to stop manufacturing in India, it remains the case that it's impossible to make iPhones in the US.

Even as Trump changes his "reciprocal" tariffs on a whim, it remains the case that he levies a lesser charge on Apple for importing from India than from China. Consequently, Apple has been rerouting its supply and distribution lines to minimize the impact of tariffs.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/apple-redirects-97-of-indian-made-iphones-to-the-us-to-lessen-tariffs?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:59:33 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/five-ways-macos-tahoe-makes-you-radically-more-productive?utm_medium=rss macOS Tahoe, but there are also five specific features that make a massive difference — once you know they're there, and once you know their limitations.

The new macOS Tahoe comes replete with productivity features

Don't knock the Liquid Glass visual changes that have come with macOS 26, because most of them do surface features that can be missed, and most just make it quicker and easier to use your Mac. But there are also five really key new features that make updating to macOS Tahoe essential — when it's out of beta testing.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/five-ways-macos-tahoe-makes-you-radically-more-productive?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:48:52 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/apple-music-sing-gets-karaoke-mode-visualizer-in-tvos-26?utm_medium=rss tvOS 26 now supports singing into your iPhone karaoke style, plus there's a classic visualizer effect. Here's how it all works.

Use your iPhone as a mic and sing along on Apple TV

When Apple revealed the updated Apple Music Sing mode during the WWDC 2025 keynote, it seemed like a fairly straightforward feature update. However, after testing out the feature firsthand, it seems there's a lot more to it than just a mic feature.

After updating to tvOS 26, you should immediately notice a new app icon added to the Home Screen. It's an icon called "Sing," but all it does is launch Apple Music to the new Sing tab.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/apple-music-sing-gets-karaoke-mode-visualizer-in-tvos-26?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:47:00 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/valves-steam-gaming-client-is-finally-getting-an-apple-silicon-native-upgrade?utm_medium=rss Apple Silicon, and after an on-again, off-again effort by Valve, the company has finally issued a beta version of the Steam client.

Valve updates the Steam app

There have been Apple Silicon games on Steam for a long time. But, only now, five years after Apple's technology debut, is Steam finally hitting the endgame on a native client.

The latest beta, published , has made the Steam Client and Steam Helper Universal apps.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/valves-steam-gaming-client-is-finally-getting-an-apple-silicon-native-upgrade?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:34:00 +0000 /articles/25/06/13/couple-steals-back-their-own-car-after-tracking-an-airtag-in-it?utm_medium=rss AirTag giving its location, the owners say they tracked it down and stole it back for themselves.

The stolen and recovered Jaguar — image credit: BBC ÌÇÐÄVlog

The couple in London were lucky in so many ways, starting with how their car was nine minutes away — when previously stolen vehicles have surfaced across the globe. But according to BBC ÌÇÐÄVlog, they were also unlucky in the response they got from the Metropolitan Police.

When Mia Forbes Pirie and husband Mark Simpson of Hammersmith, found that their $57,000 Jaguar E-Pace care was gone, they called the police. Reportedly, they got only what they described as a "vague" response about maybe sending a patrol car out, and probably telling them if they ever found anything.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/13/couple-steals-back-their-own-car-after-tracking-an-airtag-in-it?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:07:51 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/apples-ai-ambitions-go-beyond-siri-llm-with-knowledge-chatbot-and-always-on-ai-copilot?utm_medium=rss Apple Intelligence plans, but a new rumor suggests the 2026 release of contextual Siri is just the start on a road to chatbots and always-on assistants.

Apple Intelligence could get several upgrades in the coming years

It's been a tough year for Apple's public image as it overpromised on AI features and has been seen as perpetually behind in the AI race — even though it insists it isn't. The Apple Intelligence delays have resulted in product delays too, as the rumored Home Hub will have to wait for a better Siri.

However, these delays and setbacks haven't affected Apple's initiative to improve its AI offerings. Bloomberg, there are several plans for the future of Apple Intelligence, though it seems there are internal arguments around how and when they will be ready.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/apples-ai-ambitions-go-beyond-siri-llm-with-knowledge-chatbot-and-always-on-ai-copilot?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:19:07 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/hands-on-with-all-the-new-features-with-carplay-in-ios-26?utm_medium=rss iOS 26. Here's what you can expect in the fall when the new operating systems ship.

CarPlay gets a big upgrade in iOS 26

As with Apple's other platforms, CarPlay is getting a fresh coat of paint with iOS 26. The new Liquid Glass UI touches all parts of the CarPlay appearance.

Newly introduced elements now match their iOS counterparts, complete with glass-like depth. They don't have the same moving specular highlights, though.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/hands-on-with-all-the-new-features-with-carplay-in-ios-26?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:08:57 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/custom-ringtones-are-now-slightly-easier-to-add-in-ios-26?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 is only a slight improvement versus iOS 18.

Users can now add custom ringtones to iOS 26 using a Share sheer

Adding ringtones to the iPhone is almost always an investment in time or money. Apple really wants its users to buy new tones via the Tone Store, charging for brief snatches of music from popular musical artists.

The alternative is to spend time and effort creating your own custom ringtones. We have written guides about it before, with it requiring the user to make an audio file that lasts up to 30 seconds in Garageband, exporting as a ringtone, then adding it to their iPhone's ringtone list.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/custom-ringtones-are-now-slightly-easier-to-add-in-ios-26?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:23:28 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/save-up-to-400-on-apples-ipad-air-m2-with-these-blowout-deals?utm_medium=rss

Save up to $400 on iPad Air models.

Expercom via its Amazon storefront is clearing out iPad Air inventory, with last-gen M2 models . Whether you want Wi-Fi + Cellular functionality, extra storage — or both — there are steep discounts available.




Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/save-up-to-400-on-apples-ipad-air-m2-with-these-blowout-deals?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:14:17 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/lock-screen-customization-in-ios-26-is-both-stretchy-and-3d?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 Lock Screen uses Spatial Photos for wallpapers and lets you stretch the clock using Liquid Glass. It's a big change, and a welcome one.

Lock Screen customizations in iOS 26

Apple's Lock Screen customization options have improved over the years, and iOS 26 is no exception. Users can personalize their Lock Screen even more, thanks to a few new elements.

In iOS 18, this involved allowing users to switch out the Haptic Touch buttons for other shortcuts, but this time it's all about 3D wallpaper and Liquid Glass.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/lock-screen-customization-in-ios-26-is-both-stretchy-and-3d?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:18:12 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/ios-26-adds-voicemail-spam-reporting-new-screening-tools?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 with smarter voicemail reporting. Here's how it works.

iOS 26 has a new spam feature for voicemails

The most visible change is a new option in the Phone app that lets users report spam voicemails directly to Apple. If you get a voicemail from an unknown number, tapping on the message now reveals a "Report Spam" button.

You can choose to report it and keep the voicemail or report it and delete it. Either way, the message is flagged and sent to Apple for review.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/ios-26-adds-voicemail-spam-reporting-new-screening-tools?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:58:59 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/apple-google-profit-as-chinese-vpns-collect-your-private-data?utm_medium=rss App Store still features VPNs that hide their Chinese ownership and could be routing user data straight into Beijing's hands.

Chinese VPNs are still rampant in the App Store

More than six weeks after researchers , Apple and Google are still letting VPN apps with ties to Chinese companies remain in their U.S. app stores. Most of these apps don't disclose who owns them.

Some are linked to a Chinese cybersecurity firm under U.S. sanctions. And both tech giants are still taking a cut of the profits.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/apple-google-profit-as-chinese-vpns-collect-your-private-data?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:42:38 +0000 /inside/ipados-26/vs/preview-for-ipados-26-vs-macos-tahoe-finally-a-good-native-pdf-tool-on-ipad?utm_medium=rss macOS Tahoe.

Preview in macOS Tahoe [left], iPadOS 26 [right]

Mac users will be extremely familiar with the basic idea of the Preview app. In essence, if you have a PDF file, a document, or an image that you want to check out, it can be opened using Preview and quickly viewed.

This gave Mac users a lightweight app that didn't necessarily require the opening of other tools like Photoshop, or even needing to install an app to read PDF files.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /inside/ipados-26/vs/preview-for-ipados-26-vs-macos-tahoe-finally-a-good-native-pdf-tool-on-ipad?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:20:26 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/check-your-anker-power-bank----a-fire-risk-prompted-a-major-recall?utm_medium=rss

Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 over fire risk

On Thursday, Anker issued a recall for certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks due to a potential fire risk. These units were sold in the U.S. between June 2016 and December 2022 under the model number A1263.

The issue stems from defective lithium-ion batteries that may overheat, posing risks of melting, smoke, or fire. Customers who own a PowerBank 10000 are urged to stop using it immediately and check to see if their device is affected by following the steps below:


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/check-your-anker-power-bank----a-fire-risk-prompted-a-major-recall?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:34:03 +0000 /inside/macos-tahoe/tips/how-to-use-quick-keys-in-macos-tahoe-spotlight?utm_medium=rss macOS Tahoe's Quick Keys — but using them and setting them up takes a few steps.

Spotlight's new Quick Keys gives you fast access to features you choose

There's no ignoring that Apple's updates to Spotlight in macOS Tahoe are familiar to users of apps like Raycast and Alfred. But there's also no denying that the new features are very useful — and also fast.

Chief amongst those, in Spotlight at least, is the new addition of Quick Keys. The idea is that when you commonly repeat the same task, you can set it up so that you just type a couple of letters to start it going.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /inside/macos-tahoe/tips/how-to-use-quick-keys-in-macos-tahoe-spotlight?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:08:05 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/apples-new-energykit-in-ios-26-help-homekit-users-shift-to-cleaner-cheaper-electricity?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 that could make energy use smarter and more sustainable. Here's how.

EnergyKit is a new framework for developers

The gives apps access to a personalized grid forecast. It shows when electricity is cleaner and, if users connect their utility account, potentially cheaper.

EnergyKit, part of Apple's environmental responsibility initiative, enables apps to support this effort from home devices. Designed for residential use, it targets common electricity demands like HVAC systems and electric vehicle charging.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/apples-new-energykit-in-ios-26-help-homekit-users-shift-to-cleaner-cheaper-electricity?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:06:15 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/grab-airpods-4-for-99-or-airpods-pro-2-for-169-during-amazons-earbuds-sale?utm_medium=rss

AirPods are on sale from $99 - Image credit: Apple

Amazon's best AirPods 4 price is back, with the earbuds after a 23% price drop. You can also pick up AirPods Pro 2 , a discount of $80 off MSRP, with delivery by Father's Day to many locations with a Prime membership.




Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/grab-airpods-4-for-99-or-airpods-pro-2-for-169-during-amazons-earbuds-sale?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:37:09 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/ios-26-update-fixes-the-most-annoying-part-of-sharing-on-iphone?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 a much-needed cleanup, and your thumbs will be thankful.

iOS 26 updates the Share Sheet

Apple has refined the iPhone share sheet in iOS 26, showing fewer actions up front to make the interface feel lighter and easier to use. Instead of hitting you with every possible option right away, it now presents a short, focused list tailored to what you're most likely to use.

You can still swipe up or tap "More" to reveal everything else. Nothing has been removed. But the default view feels calmer, less like a filing cabinet dumped onto your screen.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/ios-26-update-fixes-the-most-annoying-part-of-sharing-on-iphone?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:05:10 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/how-to-remove-your-personal-information-from-the-internet----and-why-its-important?utm_medium=rss

Remove your personal information from the internet with the help of Incogni. Image source: Incogni

Being alive today means being an internet user — it can't be helped. However, there's no need to give up and let the data brokers and potential scammers suck up every detail about your life.

There are several methods available for reducing your digital footprint to a minimum. Before getting into how to delete personal information from the internet , let's dive into some basic internet hygiene.


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Steve Jobs at the 2005 Stanford commencement - Image Credit: Steve Jobs Archive/YouTube

On June 12, 2005, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs took to the stage in front of Stanford's graduating class and gave a 15-minute speech. One that would become one of the most influential and impactful speeches to graduates in living memory.

To commemorate the event's 20th anniversary, the Steve Jobs Archive has footage of the speech. The video, published to YouTube on Thursday, has been enhanced in resolution, so it now plays back at 1080p and 60 frames per second via the streaming service.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/steve-jobs-famous-stanford-speech-is-20-years-old-and-newly-remastered?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:39:20 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/new-report-about-apples-10-main-challenges-ignores-two-main-factors?utm_medium=rss Apple Intelligence to tariffs, and says the problems are insurmountable. Why the report ignores the solutions Apple has always used effectively, we have no idea.

Apple Park — image credit: Apple

Apple most certainly faces problems with Trump's tariffs and how they change at whim-speed, it definitely has foes including the European Commission, and at least some unhappy developers. A new report from Bloomberg the company is currently facing ten major issues, and that there are no clear steps the company can take to address them.

We're not going to delve into them too far, as we've already covered them ad infinitum. So has mainstream media, social networks, and that old lady that hangs out near that coffee shop down the street from you. What we will do, though, is give you a bullet list of what the report details.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/new-report-about-apples-10-main-challenges-ignores-two-main-factors?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:36:55 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/photos-in-ios-26-brings-back-tabs-and-generates-spatial-photos?utm_medium=rss iOS 26, with iPhone users also able to convert 2D images into Spatial Photos from their device.

Photos in iOS 26

Whenever Apple makes changes to the Photos app, it always provokes a reaction from iPhone users. Sometimes that reaction is positive, but occasionally it can be overwhelmingly negative.

Following the uproar over the changes made to iOS 18's version, the edition of Photos in iOS 26 had some work to do to earn back user approval.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/photos-in-ios-26-brings-back-tabs-and-generates-spatial-photos?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:31:59 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/pny-duo-link-v3-with-usb-c-and-usb-a-will-move-data-between-any-of-your-macs?utm_medium=rss

PNY Duo Link V3 offers fast USB-C and USB-A transfers

PNY's new is a dual-interface flash drive built for high-speed transfers and wide-ranging compatibility. Aimed at content creators, professionals, and mobile-first users, it packs serious performance into a portable, durable form.

Featuring both USB Type-C and Type-A connectors, the drive is designed to facilitate quick and easy transfers between mobile devices, like your iPhone and iPad, and both Mac and PC.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/pny-duo-link-v3-with-usb-c-and-usb-a-will-move-data-between-any-of-your-macs?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:30:03 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/apples-sherlocking-hall-of-shame-has-more-adds-than-ever-before-in-2025?utm_medium=rss macOS 26 that target existing third-party apps. Here's what got hit at 2025's WWDC.

Just some of the apps that Apple has Sherlocked at WWDC 2025

It's a historical aberration to keep calling it Sherlocking — the name comes from 2001 when Apple updated its Sherlock search app to include features from a developer's app called Watson. In that case, Watson was destroyed, and a term was born.

It does stick, though. When a Mac user says it, you automatically know what they mean, and what the topic is about.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/apples-sherlocking-hall-of-shame-has-more-adds-than-ever-before-in-2025?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:04:17 +0000 /articles/25/06/12/how-psvr2-sense-controllers-work-on-apple-vision-pro?utm_medium=rss visionOS 26, and it will open up a wide array of possibilities when developers get on board.

PSVR2 controllers work with Apple Vision Pro

Rumors have been floating around for a while that Apple would allow third-party VR controllers to connect to Apple Vision Pro. That feature was finally announced as a part of visionOS 26, and it's working in the first developer beta.

However, the way Apple has everything built into the OS, there's not much to do with the controllers just yet. They work similarly to regular game controllers for now.


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The Apple TV 4K now supports the latest version of Thread

Thread is an IP-based wireless protocol that connects primarily smart home devices around the home. The devices create a self-healing mesh network that can be more reliable in the outskirts of your home than Wi-Fi.

The protocol is much improved with Thread 1.4, which was adopted by Apple in tvOS 26. The change was Matter Alpha by analyzing the Apple TV network details.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/12/tvos-26-adopts-thread-14-for-an-improved-apple-home-experience?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:47:23 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/ios-26-brings-new-chatgpt-powered-styles-to-genmoji-and-image-playground?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 is relatively light in terms of Apple Intelligence upgrades, Image Playground was one of the few apps that received a worthwhile enhancement. Here's how.

iOS 26 brings new styles to the Image Playground application.

On June 9, at its annual Worldwide Developers' Conference, Apple unveiled its latest assortment of operating systems, all of which feature the company's new design language known as Liquid Glass. The software updates, which were rolled out as developer betas on Monday, introduced only a handful of Apple Intelligence upgrades, and they largely build upon the features introduced in 2024.

There's a new Foundation Models framework that lets developers use Apple Intelligence tools for third-party apps, Visual Intelligence now works with screenshots, and Shortcuts were made more useful than ever. Image Playground received a similarly useful enhancement at WWDC 2025, in the form of more image styles, powered by ChatGPT.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/ios-26-brings-new-chatgpt-powered-styles-to-genmoji-and-image-playground?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:17:17 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/markdown-and-menu-bars-how-apple-notes-on-ipados-26-has-matured?utm_medium=rss iPadOS 26 is now even more powerful, thanks to the addition of transcripts of call recordings, exporting as a markdown file, and the new menubar.

The new Apple Notes in iPadOS 26

Apple's Notes app has been an invaluable tool for writing text and making doodles, while also keeping track of them all. As an information-dumping app, it's very handy, but it could always have some improvements.

With the update made to iPadOS 26, Notes has become even more useful for power users.


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Disney's Magic Kingdom, not AI. Image credit: Mike Wuerthele

Disney and Universal Pictures are taking AI startup Midjourney to court, accusing it of mass copyright infringement for training its image generator on the studios' most recognizable characters. In a filed Wednesday in federal court, the studios accuse Midjourney of building its business on unauthorized use of their most valuable characters.

The two studios are rarely on the same side. Disney and Universal have long competed for box office dominance and theme park visitors, but they now share a common goal.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/mickey-minions-vs-midjourney-creators-sue-over-turning-characters-into-ai-slop?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:34:16 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/apple-tv-is-about-art-more-than-iphone-sales-says-tim-cook?utm_medium=rss Apple TV+ projects like "F1" is less about selling more iPhones to the public, and more about the art itself, according to CEO Tim Cook.

CEO Tim Cook during the WWDC 2025 'F1' skit - Image Credit: Apple

Apple TV+ is well known as a well-heeled video streaming service, with Apple losing over a billion dollars per year on it. The approach, which enables high-budget shows to be produced for the streaming platform, puts it at a par with others like Netflix, if not with the subscriber count.

The approach could be considered an extreme marketing exercise, trying to increase the sale of connected items like the iPhone and Macs. There's also speculation that a success with "F1""F1" could result in Apple securing the U.S. rights to the sport for the 2026 season.


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Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018

On Wednesday, Trump took to Truth Social to announce that the U.S. and China were in the process of completing tariff negotiations. According to Trump, the US will receive 55% tariffs, while China will receive 10%, pending approval from both parties.

As part of the deal, China will supply magnets and rare earth materials. In exchange, the U.S. will continue to allow Chinese students to attend American colleges.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/trump-trumpets-trade-deal-with-china-thats-still-terrible-for-apple?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:28:01 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/apple-music-ios-26-update-brings-motion-color-depth-to-the-iphone-lock-screen?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 update turns album covers into full-screen animations that move while your music plays.

Apple Music update in iOS 26

With iOS 26, Apple Music users can tap the album art on the Lock Screen to expand it. If the track includes animated artwork, the image starts moving in real time.

Controls stay visible, now floating on top of the artwork with a translucent effect. The change is part of Apple's new Liquid Glass design, which adds layers, depth, and motion across the system.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/apple-music-ios-26-update-brings-motion-color-depth-to-the-iphone-lock-screen?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:56:31 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/apple-makes-child-accounts-in-ios-26-safer-with-new-management-tools?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 while also protecting their age when sharing details with apps.

New parental control options in iOS 26

Apple already has extensive parental controls built into its products, but it continues to be the target of complaints from critics that it needs to do more. In iOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and its other operating system updates, Apple is doing just that.

Apple says it is expanding the tools it offers to parents to manage a child's access to apps and services. This starts with simplifying Child Accounts, streamlining the setup process and making it easier to access the built-in parental controls of the system.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/apple-makes-child-accounts-in-ios-26-safer-with-new-management-tools?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:03:24 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/liquid-glass-is-more-than-skin-deep-on-macos-tahoe?utm_medium=rss macOS 26, with it, Apple is making users be more productive.

There is more to macOS Tahoe than a face change since macOS Sequoia

Maybe it's just because it is ridiculous how quickly you get used to a new macOS. But a couple of days after Apple made it sound incredibly new and different, macOS Tahoe visual differences seem small, yet still useful.

Just as with iOS 26, it's possible to say that the Liquid Glass redesign is putting a new surface on the Mac without fundamentally changing anything. Yet the visual design is deeply part of what productivity benefits have come with macOS Tahoe.


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Save $500 on Apple's MacBook Pro.

on the standard M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo today. This $1,499 special is available in both the Space Black and Silver colorways, with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S.




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Image generated with Google Gemini

In February, the UK issued a secret order called a Technical Capability Notice, or TCN. The order was designed to force Apple into building a backdoor into its Advanced Data Protection system.

The order wouldn't have just affected British citizens, either. It would have affected anyone, anywhere in the world, who had an iCloud account.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/us-lawmakers-whatsapp-side-with-apple-against-uk-demand-for-icloud-encryption-backdoor?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:31:36 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/new-ios-26-translation-tool-works-inside-calls-chats-video?utm_medium=rss iOS 26 will turn the iPhone into a real-time interpreter for calls, messages and video chats, all without leaving your app or sending data to the cloud. Here's how it works.

Translation got an upgrade in iOS 26

Live translation shows up where you already talk in Messages, FaceTime, and calls. It provides real-time, on-device interpretation of conversations without sending data to the cloud.

The feature is part of Apple Intelligence, a new system-wide framework for generative AI that works directly on supported devices. Live translation processes spoken and written conversations entirely on the iPhone.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/new-ios-26-translation-tool-works-inside-calls-chats-video?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:13:19 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/macos-26-phone-app-will-eventually-combine-iphone-calls-desktop-seamlessly?utm_medium=rss macOS 26 means you don't need to pick up your iPhone to take a phone call while you're hard at work on your Mac. Here's how it works, and what it looks like in action.

You can now take iPhone calls on your Mac with the Phone app

As a productivity-focused device, the Mac already has done a lot to integrate the iPhone into its world. More recent developments have included mirroring the display, but macOS 26 Tahoe goes further.

With the introduction of the Phone app on macOS, you now don't have much reason to check your iPhone at all while working. You can now take and place calls directly from your Mac.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/macos-26-phone-app-will-eventually-combine-iphone-calls-desktop-seamlessly?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:44:46 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/logitechs-flip-folio-makes-ipad-work-more-flexible?utm_medium=rss iPad into a comfortable, portable workstation.

Logitech's new Flip Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro

While we adore our Magic Keyboard, there is something undeniably limiting about it — you're pretty much stuck with the single layout Apple gives you.

Logitech's new wants to shake that up by fusing portability with adaptability. Its case combines a Bluetooth keyboard with a magnetic folio, making it perfect for anyone who wants the freedom to work the way they like.


Continue Reading on ÌÇÐÄVlog | ]]> /articles/25/06/11/logitechs-flip-folio-makes-ipad-work-more-flexible?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:11:15 +0000 /articles/25/06/11/apple-design-resources-update-helps-developer-make-liquid-glass-apps-for-ios-26-macos-tahoe?utm_medium=rss iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.

An example of the Apple Design Resources for iOS 26 - Image Credit: Apple

The page within the Apple Developer website is intended as a way to help developers create apps that fit in with the designs of its operating systems, including its new Liquid Glass aesthetic. The resources provide design templates, color guides, UI elements, and even icon production guides, all to perfect the app's appearance.

Updated on June 9, Apple has updated the list of resources on the page to reflect the new OS releases. For iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, it has released a library for the Sketch design tool, as well as an app icon template for Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator.


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