If you were looking forward to the continuation of the Dick Tracy-esque Walkie-Talkie app on your Apple Watch, Apple has apparently ended it. Per MacRumors and confirmed by tech journalist Nicolas Lellouche, Apple has quietly removed the Walkie-Talkie app from its first developer beta of watchOS 27, the app having vanished from both the app […]
There’s something to be said for watching the entire Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Platforms State of the Union for roughly two hours the second it goes live. There’s also something to be said for watching the condensed recap that covers the key points, including rebuilt intelligence frameworks, platform design changes, and major developer tools updates. […]
If you were worried about watchOS 27’s compatibility with your older Apple Watch, this will probably come as a relief. Following up on worries that its upcoming operating system would require a Series 10 Apple Watch or later to run, Apple has just clarified that watchOS 27 will also install and run on Apple Watch […]
If you saw the WWDC 2026 keynote event and are eager to dive into Apple’s upcoming operating systems, Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 to developers for testing purposes. Registered developers can opt in to betas and download the software through […]
The day you’ve been waiting a year for has come and Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference begins today in Cupertino. One of the highlights is the keynote speech, which can be seen on Apple’s website, Apple TV, the Apple Developer app and the company’s official YouTube channel on Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m. PT (1 […]
Apple is now selling refurbished versions of the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 at discounted prices.
This is the first time the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 have been available through Apple's online refurbished store since the devices launched last September.
Refurbished pricing on the 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $369, down from $429, while…
When in doubt, buy a large stake in a satellite company. Per PCMag and a recently published FCC filing, Amazon is acquiring Apple’s stake in satellite provider Globalstar. The filing indicates that Amazon is initiating a merger structure that will create a new subsidiary called Grapefruit Acquisition Sub II to absorb Globalstar’s operations, and then […]
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If your iPhone’s been snagged, this could definitely come in handy. Per 9to5Mac, Apple is working on a new iPhone security feature that can automatically lock the device when it detects that it has been snatched from the user’s hand. The feature adds to the current iPhone anti-theft protection layers, such as Find My, Activation […]
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If you’re looking to trade in your old Mac, Apple device, or Android phone, the values have just gone up a bit. Per 9to5Mac and MacRumors, Apple has raised the highest-end offer from $685 to $695 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with the handsets now trading in for the following values: The trade-in values […]
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If you’re in the Atlanta area, you’re going to like this. As of Wednesday, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)’s Breeze Card can be added to the Apple Wallet app. This allows commuters in the Atlanta, Georgia area to tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to pay their fare at train stations and on […]
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If you’re hankering to know the schedule of Apple’s 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins on June 8 and ends on June 12, and is now available online. In addition to media invitations, which were sent out to select members of the press for the in-person viewing of the keynote at Apple Park, the company […]
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Die Apple Watch ist mit Abstand die beliebteste Smartwatch weltweit, Apple behauptet sogar, sie sei generell global die bestverkaufte Uhr. Sie bietet eine Vielzahl von Gesundheitssensoren, die Integration mit anderen Apple-Produkten sowie erweiterte Funktionen, die die Grundfunktionen eines iPhones nachbilden.
Nutzer können sich für das Modell mit Mobilfunkfunktion entscheiden, um eigenständig…
Die Apple Watch ist mit Abstand die beliebteste Smartwatch weltweit, Apple behauptet sogar, sie sei generell global die bestverkaufte Uhr. Sie bietet eine Vielzahl von Gesundheitssensoren, die Integration mit anderen Apple-Produkten sowie erweiterte Funktionen, die die Grundfunktionen eines iPhones nachbilden.
Nutzer können sich für das Modell mit Mobilfunkfunktion entscheiden, um eigenständig…
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The Apple Watch is by far the most popular smartwatch on the planet. It offers a wide range of health sensors, integration with other Apple products, and advanced features that replicate a basic iPhone. Today, users can rely on the cellular-enabled model to independently call and text others, stream music, record workouts, view notes, and much more. While the technology packed in this…
The rumored incorporation of a Touch ID fingerprint recognition feature on the Apple Watch may have to wait. Per Macworld and the leaker known as “Instant Digital” on the Weibo social media network, “The current rumors about adding biometric authentication to Apple Watch and other wearable devices are completely false.” Instant Digital went on to […]
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Apple today added the Apple Watch to its Education Store in select countries, allowing students and teachers to purchase the device at a discount.
The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are available with education pricing in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
In Australia and Hong Kong, Apple is…
Apple may be introducing an entire “Ultra” product line this year, complete with what’s been dubbed the “iPhone Fold.” Per Macworld, sources close to the story have stated that Apple seems set on its “Ultra” branding for its new flagship iPhone this fall. The source has stated that Apple is planning to launch its first […]
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About three weeks ago, Apple quietly released updates for its older watchOS 5 and watchOS 8 operating systems. The updates featured renewed security certificates and enabled iMessage and FaceTime to carry on working. Unfortunately, a number of users across various channels have reported that the watchOS 8.8.2 update is causing problems with their Apple Watches. […]
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Apple may be releasing a new full-sized HomePod smart speaker alongside next-gen HomePod mini and Apple TV models. Per MacRumors, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterated that updates to all three products are on hold until Apple releases its more personalized version of Siri later this year. The revamped assistant is expected to debut in iOS 27, […]
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In addition to indicating that a new full-sized HomePod is in the works, and that the foldable iPhone will likely ship later than the iPhone 18 Pro models this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said he does not expect any major design changes for the next-generation Apple Watch models coming later this year.
Gurman revealed all of this information in a live Q&A call today on the _Bloomberg_…
Apple just dropped the when and where of its Worldwide Developers Conference, which is set to begin on Monday, June 8 and end on Friday, June 12. Like last year’s conference, WWDC 2026 will primarily function as an online event open to all developers, with no associated cost. The company also announced that its keynote […]
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It’s hard enough finding a MacBook Neo in the color you want, but head over to the Apple Store this weekend, and you’re also going to have a hard time finding a Mac mini. And the same goes for Amazon, B&H Photo, and some Best Buy stores, too.
A check of stock for the M4 Mac mini for 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage shows low to no stock basically everywhere. That might be common for a…
Apple is hoping to 3D-print aluminum device enclosures in the future, according to _Bloomberg_ 's Mark Gurman.
In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is pushing to move to 3D-printed aluminum enclosures for for future devices. The MacBook Neo relies on a new aluminum manufacturing process that saves as much metal as possible to drive down costs and speed up…
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Next week, Apple is expected to release a new laptop, one that will be the lowest-priced MacBook in the company’s lineup. It’s new territory for Apple, and a new choice that fills a need amongst Apple customers. Because of that, anticipation has built up for this new product. Maybe you want to buy one, maybe you don’t, but you at least want to see what Apple is going to do.
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This is nifty. While Apple offers an Apple TV Remote app for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, it doesn’t offer one for the Mac. As such, developer Nick Ustinov stepped in and built Itsytv, a free macOS app for controlling your Apple TV. The application functions as a menu bar app that allows you […]
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Once again, a good deal’s a good deal. Amazon this week has discounted $30 off the Apple Watch SE 3 model, bringing it to a starting price of $219 for the 40mm GPS model. This marks one of the best prices to date for the smartwatch. In addition to this, the 44mm GPS Apple Watch […]
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Once again, a number of U.S. states are looking to add support for a driver’s license or state ID to be added to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, which can then be used to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The […]
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Apple’s Lockdown Mode may be more impressive than initially thought. Per 9to5Mac, following a recent raid into a Washington Post reporter’s home, the FBI was apparently unable to retrieve data from the reporter’s iPhone. As reported by 404 Media, the FBI raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson earlier this year, “as part […]
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If you’ve been hankering for the next major iOS and iPadOS updates, they might be just around the corner. Earlier this week, Apple released the iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 release candidate builds to both the public and developer testing communities. The updates do not feature many obvious changes. Most of them appear to be […]
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Apple today released watchOS 11.6.2 for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2.
"This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users," says Apple.
watchOS 11.6.2 will only appear on Apple Watch models that have not already been updated to watchOS 26 or later. There are no specific details available yet beyond…