October 2024

WhatsApp on Tuesday announced another update coming for its users. This time, the messaging platform is introducing new camera filters and backgrounds that can be used during video calls. Read on as we detail how WhatsApp’s new effects work. more…

Macworld As a long-time iPhone mini fan (insert your own “THERE ARE DOZENS OF US!” gif here, I’m too bitter to find one), I have sat out a number of new iPhone purchasing opportunities over the last few years. The rent it too high, the phones are too big. This year, however, knowing that I

The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have been widely available for nearly two weeks. But it’s only now that we’re getting a close-up look at the two devices’ differing chips, courtesy of ChipWise. Here are the A18 and A18 Pro chips. more…

The Epic Games Store recently launched on the iPhone in the EU. For the first time, Epic’s own store became an option for some iPhone users, and Android too. But it seems the company behind Fortnite is finding developer royalty rates an ongoing challenge. more…

Today Apple has released new beta updates, but not perhaps for the platforms we were all hoping for. Developer beta 3 is now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1. However, new betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are mysteriously absent. more…

Klarna, which offers monthly payment plans as a service, is now an official Apple reseller. Customers can purchase iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and more directly from Klarna’s app or website with monthly payment options. more…

Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improved discovery. Here are all the details. more…

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Antivirus protections. Lots of tools are available, including Cloud Backup and Password Manager. Email tracking quarantine is an eye-opener. Cons Slower than rival VPNs. Inflexible payment options. Our Verdict Norton Ultra VPN is a solid offering from a company dedicated to securing your tech, but its pricing structure,

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a new all-time low price on Apple Pencil Pro that is now sitting at $99 shipped. While this might be an excellent condition open-box listing, it does include the full 1-year Apple warranty and now joins a new Amazon all-time low on the most affordable blue model M2

Apple’s iPhone 16 line is getting an exclusive and powerful new feature later this year—likely in iOS 18.2. It uses the A18 chip, Camera Control, and smarts from Apple, ChatGPT, and Google to unlock a fresh way of interacting with the world. Here’s everything you should know about visual intelligence. more…