Apple News

APPLE NEWS

Feb 26, 2019

Sileo for iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 Released for Non-Jailbroken iPhone and iPad

Smidh

In a move that's bound to surprise many, the Sileo team has released an IPA of the app for non-jailbroken devices. Sileo initially started as a third-party package manager meant to act

MACBOOK

Feb 22, 2019

Adobe Updates Premiere Pro to Fix Bug Causing Some MacBook Pro Speakers to Blow Out

Evan Selleck

Earlier this month, it was reported that a bug within Adobe Premiere Pro software was causing some MacBook Pro speaker units to blow out. At the time of the initial report, the number of those

APPLE NEWS

Feb 22, 2019

‘iPhone X Fold’ Concept Images Envision the Foldable iPhone

Evan Selleck

Earlier this week, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Fold -- the company's first foldable smartphone. There is no doubt that the Galaxy Fold is the culmination of many years of hard work and design, but

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GUIDES

Feb 16, 2019

How to Stop iPhone and iPad Apps From Updating Automatically

Khamosh Pathak

By default, apps on your iPhone or iPad will update automatically overnight when they're connected to power and a Wi-Fi network. It's a really useful feature if you're the kind of

APPLE NEWS

Feb 15, 2019

Apple Could Launch iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max ‘China Red’ Edition This Month

Smidh

A new rumor claims that Apple will be launching a red variant of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in China by the end of this month. Apple is hoping to boost iPhone sales

INSTAGRAM

Feb 12, 2019

Instagram Testing Direct Messages on the Web

Evan Selleck

Direct Messages is a popular feature within Instagram, and it looks like it may be broadening its horizons soon. TechCrunch is reporting on Tuesday that the Facebook-owned Instagram is testing the ability to access,

APPLE NEWS

Feb 11, 2019

Report Highlights Depressing Working Conditions and Poor Treatment of Contract Workers at an Apple ‘Black Site’

Smidh

A Bloomberg report details the experience of working at one of Apple's "black site." The report cites experiences of employees working at one such black site located six miles away from Apple Park on

APPLE NEWS

Feb 8, 2019

PSA: Apple Still Signing iOS 12.1.1 Beta 3; Downgrade to Jailbreak Your iPhone

Smidh

Earlier this week, Apple stopped signing iOS 12.1.1 and iOS 12.1.2 making downgrades from iOS 12.1.3 no longer possible for it. With a possible iOS 12 - iOS 12.1.

GAMES

Feb 8, 2019

Fortnite for iOS Generates $500M in Revenue in Less Than a Year

Smidh

The latest number from Sensor Tower points to Epic Games' Fortnite generating over $500 million in revenue in less than a year of its launch. The game officially launched in March 2018 and crossed the $

APPLE NEWS

Feb 7, 2019

Following Release of iOS 12.1.4, Group FaceTime is Back Online

Evan Selleck

Apple today released the newest version of iOS to the public, with the primary goal being to fix a security-related issue with Group FaceTime. Following the public launch of iOS 12.1.4, which

FACEBOOK

Feb 6, 2019

Facebook is Making it Easier to See How Contact Info is Used for Targeted Advertising

Evan Selleck

Facebook has had a rough go of things recently, but the company's executives keep saying change is coming. This may be one of the ways that happens. TechCrunch has a report on Wednesday that

SECURITY

Feb 6, 2019

Report Exposes Massive Effort by Hackers and Others to Bypass iCloud-Locked iPhones

Evan Selleck

Apple introduced more detailed security features in iOS (and macOS) devices to try and deter device theft and illegitimate access to iCloud accounts. It may have worked right out of the gate, but it appears

IPHONE 8

Feb 6, 2019

Apple Considering Changing Parts of iPhone 7, iPhone 8 to Restart Sales in Germany

Evan Selleck

If you ask Qualcomm, Apple is still selling banned iPhones in Germany. But it sounds like Apple is mulling ideas to actually start doing that in an official capacity. According to a report from WinFuture,

APPLE NEWS

Feb 5, 2019

Deirdre O’Brien Named Senior Vice President of Retail and People; Angela Ahrendts Leaving Company in April

Evan Selleck

Angela Ahrendts has been leading the charge for Apple's physical retail arm for years now, but that tenure will be coming to an end soon. Apple on Tuesday officially announced that Ahrendts will be

iOS notification warning customers of a potentially dangerous accessory

APPLE NEWS

Feb 5, 2019

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit in California Over ‘This Accessory May Not be Supported’ Notifications

Evan Selleck

Apple has systems in place for a variety of tasks, some of which are designed to help keep devices running. It sounds like one of those systems may be causing a bigger issue, at least

HOMEPOD

Feb 5, 2019

CIRP: HomePod Has Captured 6 Percent of U.S. Smart Speaker Market

Smidh

The latest study from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) points to Apple occupying a 6 percent share of the smart speaker market in the United States. The total smart speaker users in the U.S.

APPLE NEWS

Feb 4, 2019

An Apple Executive Met With the Teenager That Discovered the Group FaceTime Audio Bug, May be Eligible for Bug Bounty

Evan Selleck

Despite a teenager's mother's best efforts to notify Apple of an audio bug tied to Group FaceTime, the company went unaware of the issue until it made the news cycle. The Group FaceTime

APPLE NEWS

Feb 1, 2019

7th-Generation iPod touch conceptualized in New Video

Evan Selleck

Word on the street is that Apple is going to refresh the iPod touch lineup this year, which means a seventh-generation device may be on the horizon. Details on the upcoming and still unofficial

APPLE WATCH SERIES 4

Feb 1, 2019

Apple Publishes ‘How to Take an ECG’ on the Apple Watch Series 4 Video

Evan Selleck

Tutorial videos are not new for Apple, and the company has added another one to its growing library. Apple on Friday has published a new how-to video, this time detailing one of the most

IPHONE 6S

Jan 31, 2019

iOS 13 Rumored to Drop Support for iPhone 5s Through iPhone 6s, Several iPad Models

Evan Selleck

iOS 13 is starting to get some attention as January wraps up, but the latest rumor isn't a positive one. According to a report from The Verifier, which is far from substantiated, suggests that

APPLE NEWS

Jan 31, 2019

Qualcomm is Demanding Apple Pay Fines for Still Selling Banned iPhones in Germany

Evan Selleck

Apple was told to stop selling specific iPhone models in Germany last year. The company already ran afoul of that court order once, in the form of a press release. And now Qualcomm is still

APPLE NEWS

Jan 30, 2019

Latest iTunes 12.9 Beta No Longer Allows Downgrading iPhones to Older iOS Versions Using IPSWs Firmware Files

Smidh

Apple has disabled the ability to downgrade one's iPhone or iPads using local IPSW firmware files starting with the latest iTunes 12.9.4.61 beta release. This means that when one tries to

APPLE NEWS

Jan 29, 2019

Apple Announces Q1 2019 Revenue of $84.3 Billion

Evan Selleck

Following along with its yearly routine, Apple today announced it latest quarterly earnings. Apple has officially announced its first fiscal quarter results of 2019. These follow the solid results from the fourth quarter of 2018,

APPLE NEWS

Jan 29, 2019

How to Turn off FaceTime on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Smidh

If you value your privacy, you should seriously consider turning off FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad. As detailed, a serious FaceTime bug allows an incoming caller to hear your even if you don't

SECURITY

Jan 29, 2019

A FaceTime Bug Lets You Hear the Audio of Those Being Called Before They Answer [Updated]

Evan Selleck

FaceTime is a solid feature for Apple products, but it appears a bug is causing a major issue. As was first reported by 9to5Mac on Monday, a pretty serious bug related to Apple's audio

IPHONE XR

Jan 28, 2019

Apple Shares ‘Shot on iPhone XR – Experiments II: Full Circle’ Which Used 32 iPhone XRs

Evan Selleck

The iPhone XR has a powerful single camera system, and Apple is really showing it off in its latest video. After uploading a video showing behind-the-scenes editing skills of the iPad Pro, Apple

APPLE NEWS

Jan 26, 2019

How to Lock Apps Using Passcode On Your iPhone

Smidh

Despite putting so much emphasis on security and privacy, Apple still does not offer a simple app lock feature on iPhones. This means that once you hand over your unlocked phone to someone, they will

IPHONE XS AND IPHONE XS MAX

Jan 25, 2019

Apple Now Promoting Monthly Payments and Trade-Ins Towards iPhone XS and XR

Evan Selleck

Is the iPhone XS and iPhone XR doing well? Apple says they are. Especially the iPhone XR -- which is backed by third-party data. That isn't stopping the company from trying to get more

IPAD MINI 5

Jan 25, 2019

Multiple iPad Models Earn EEC Certification Ahead of Rumored iPad mini 5 Launch

Evan Selleck

It isn't a shock to hear that Apple is going to launch new iPads this year. What is a bit surprising is the fact it may finally be a refresh to the iPad mini.

IPHONE XR

Jan 24, 2019

CIRP Data Shows iPhone XR Most Popular Model

Evan Selleck

If you ask Apple, the company is doing just fine with iPhone sales -- even if it does plan on having a relatively weak first fiscal quarter earnings report. A lot of attention has been paid