December 2024

Apple Watch recently learned a new trick for customers who need to take a rest day, week, or month without breaking an Activity streak. watchOS 11 and iOS 18 let users temporarily pause Activity rings, checking off a highly requested customer feature. Additionally, today’s watchOS 11.2 and iOS 18.2 release includes a new collection of […]

Meta is currently experiencing a major outage across all its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp. As noted by Downdetector.com, there has been a sharp increase in reported outages from users of these various services. Here’s what we know so far. more…

Macworld We got our first taste of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, but there were many missing features. With iOS 18.2, we get a lot of them, including Visual Intelligence, image generation, ChatGPT integration, and more. And if you have an older iPhone or just aren’t interested in Apple Intelligence, there are quite a few

After several rounds of beta testing, visionOS 2.2 is now the official current software version for Apple Vision Pro. Included with the update is a must-have feature for Mac users. more…

Along with the release of iOS 18.2 to the public, Apple is today also releasing watchOS 11.2 for Apple Watch users. Unlike iOS 18.2, which adds new Apple Intelligence features, watchOS 11.2 isn’t exactly a major update – but it does add a new feature to the Camera Remote app. more…

Beats surprised us all in September when the Apple-owned audio company launched . It turns out Beats has even more to offer for the iPhone 16 line with a second design launching this week. more…

Apple’s two home devices have received new software updates today. tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2 are available now. Here’s everything that’s new. more…

Macworld iOS 18.2 is rolling out to all compatible iPhones today, and most of the focus is on the new Apple Intelligence capabilities, and for good reason: AI is Apple’s big marketing hook but the features are rolling out gradually over several months. The iOS 18.2 (and macOS 15.2) adds long-awaited image tools and ChatGPT

At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. That prompted me to give up the

Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing apps and games that “helped users ignite their creativity, achieve new milestones, and cherish everyday moments with family and friends.” I had the chance to spend time with three of this year’s winners and ask them about how they created their Apple award-winning