• How to download YouTube Videos with 4K Video Downloader

    As streaming becomes more unreliable, having a backup copy is becoming a greater priority, leaving more internet users turning to a YouTube video downloader for various reasons. We checked out the 4K Video Downloader app on Mac to learn how to download YouTube videos for free. How to download YouTube videos for personal use with 4K Video Downloader+. Usually, when you download YouTube videos from the internet it results in grainy videos or MP3s converted at a quality worse than AM...

  • Apple wants a Magic Mouse you can tilt for more controls

    Forty years after it popularized the mouse, Apple is researching a replacement that users can tilt or take off the desk entirely to move their cursor around. Future Magic Mouse designs could include the ability to tilt in order to control further functions The mouse came into its own with the original Mac in 1984, and then Apple made trackballs the thing to have with the PowerBook range in 1991. Three years later, those were old hat, and trackpads were in. After decades of use, mice...

  • Questionable iPhone Fold rumor pushes release into early 2027

    A questionable rumor source claims Apple's iPhone Fold could arrive in 2027, adding more fuel to allegations that the hinged smartphone has been delayed further into the future. A render of a possible folding Apple device Recent reports paved the way for the iPhone Fold to finally be released in 2026. Now, another report claims the highly rumored smartphone won't be shipping until 2027. A March 18 report from AlphaBiz cites an unidentified senior official familiar with Apple's...

  • Why Apple Vision Pro could evolve similarly to the Apple Watch

    If you're already wondering when the next generation of the Apple Vision Pro will arrive, and what features it may have, the history of the Apple Watch might yield some clues. Given the complexity of the Apple Vision Pro, it's very unlikely that a revamped second-gen model will arrive on the original's one-year anniversary. Apple has presented its technical take on the product, but the sales and feedback of users will help shape the next one. The Apple Vision Pro, like the Apple...

  • How to open an Apple Maps URL from a screenshot in macOS

    The macOS Photos app uses AI to detect details like addresses in images. Here's how to open the addresses in Apple Maps. Apple Maps If you've ever browsed maps online in a web browser, such as to use mapping sites like MapQuest, you may have taken screenshots of a location's address for later use. Apple's macOS Photos and Preview apps can sense information, such as the text of an address, in screenshots you've taken. There's also a variety of ways you can manipulate text in...

  • Deals: Apple's M3 MacBook Air (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) drops to $1,329

    B&H's exclusive flash deals knock $170 off Apple's new M3 MacBook Air in the popular 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD spec, delivering the lowest price on record. To snap up the exclusive $170 discount, shop through this activation link from a desktop or laptop computer (not valid through mobile apps) and look for the $1,329 price. Buy for $1,329 The special price is valid on the 13-inch Midnight and Space Gray models with a bump up to the 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of...

  • Despite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing

    Despite Apple lobbying hard against the bill, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill that outright bans the controversial practice of parts pairing in repairs. Oregon signs its right-to-repair bill into law On Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1596 into law. The law is designed to make it easier for consumers to repair their own devices or have them repaired by someone outside of authorized service repair stations. Most notably, the bill is the first of its kind to...

  • Apple Vision Pro is $200 off, but the deal is at risk of selling out

    The Apple Vision Pro is now $200 off at Amazon-owned Woot, reflecting the first material discount we've seen on the headset. Apple Vision Pro is on sale, but the only while supplies last. Amazon-owned Woot initially launched a $150 price drop on the Apple Vision Pro earlier today, but the retailer has since increased the discount to $200 off, bringing the price for the 256GB model down to $3,299. Save $200 at Woot The only downside is the accessory sizes are limited to 21W for the...

  • Phil Schiller will be Apple's ecosystem defender for quite some time

    Phil Schiller is Apple's biggest defender of Apple's ecosystem, a profile into the Apple Fellow declares, with the executive publicly beating the drum to maintain the vision of co-founder Steve Jobs. Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow Apple's many regulatory and legal scrapes about the App Store, including its long-running battle against Epic Games and having to deal with the EU's Digital Markets Act, often had the company defending its policies and ways of working. At the forefront of that...

  • Frivolous cryptocurrency App Store payment lawsuit killed by judge

    A lawsuit against Apple complaining about instant transfer fees and the company's alleged distrust in cryptocurrency has been dismissed by the case's judge, with major flaws sending the suit back to the drawing board. A Bitcoin coin In November 2023, a group of Venmo and Square Cash users attempted to take on Apple, alleging that Apple was violating U.S. antitrust laws due to its App Store guidelines. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria struck down the attempted...

  • Canva's Affinity deal will shake the Adobe status quo

    Canva's recent acquisition of the company behind the Affinity line of photography and design tools will directly challenge Adobe's stranglehold on the market and subscription pricing model. Here's how, and why it's a good thing. Affinity's design tools are known for their power and simplicity By integrating Canva with Affinity, the company will leverage both its web-based offerings and stand-alone apps. Canva users will gain full-featured tools for the professional, while Affinity users...

  • AirPods & Apple Watch market share insight opens debate on consumer choice

    Following the US Department of Justice's comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, new insights have emerged that shed light on Apple's influence within the market. New report reveals numbers on Apple's market dominance The DOJ filed the lawsuit on Thursday, March 21, accusing Apple of violating antitrust law and saying the company is a monopoly abusing its market dominance. One aspect of the DOJ's case highlights how Apple allegedly limits the capabilities of smartwatches from...