• Today in Apple history: Apple-1 starts a revolution

    On April 11, 1976, Apple released its first computer, the Apple-1. With only 200 made, these remain the rarest Apple computers ever. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

  • Should Apple Kill Siri and Start Over?

    Few features have promised to revolutionize the way we interact with our Apple devices as much as Siri, the company's ubiquitous virtual assistant. Launched in 2011, Siri was introduced as heralding a new era in human-computer interaction, offering an intuitive voice-controlled interface for accessing information, scheduling appointments, sending messages, and much more. The vision was grand: A personal assistant in your pocket, capable of understanding and acting upon a wide array of voice...

  • The Apple Card: Should You Get One?

    The Apple Card delivers up to 3% cash back and other benefits to the Apple faithful. But Apple loyalists should also consider competing cards.

  • Apple rolls out the third developer beta round for testing

    Apple's third round of developer betas for the current generation has arrived, including iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5. iOS 17 Developers participating in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas through through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive shortly after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website. The third...

  • Winn keeps rolling with quality start vs. Mets

    SAN FRANCISCO -- At the beginning of the month, it looked like Keaton Winn would get only a brief look in the Giants’ starting rotation. Winn opened the season as the club’s fifth starter, but he seemed to be in line for a shift to the bullpen once Alex Cobb

  • Apple is rolling out AirPlay support for TVs in hotel rooms

    Apple's AirPlay is finally available in some hotels starting today. At last year's WWDC, the company announced it was working with LG to bring the feature to hotel TVs by the end of 2023. It initially said the capability would arrive with the launch of iOS 17 last September. However,Read Entire Article

  • Targeted: Check your cobranded Chase cards for elevated earning rates

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Are you a cobranded Chase cardholder? If so, check your account for targeted offers that include elevated earnings across three popular categories: groceries, gas stations and home improvement stores. Here’s a look at the offers some cardholders were targeted for in …

  • Get Up to $105 Off Apple's M3 iMacs on Amazon, Starting at $1,199

    Amazon is back with a big sale on the newest 24-inch M3 iMac, including both 256GB and 512GB models. This time around, the deals do not require any sort of coupon in order to see the final discounted price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 8-core GPU/256GB M3 iMac, this model is available for $1,199.00 in two colors, down from $1,299.00....

  • UK to delay start of health and safety checks on EU imports – report

    New post-Brexit border checks ‘set to zero’ to avoid what Defra calls risk of serious disruptionThe UK government has reportedly told port health authorities it will not “turn on” health and safety checks for EU imports as new post-Brexit border controls begin this month.A presentation prepared by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) highlighted the risk of “significant disruption” if the new measures were implemented, according to the Financial Times. It made clear...

  • Apple to Allow Used Parts for Repairs, Starting With iPhone 15 Lineup

    Apple today announced that customers and independent repair shops will be able to utilize used genuine Apple parts in repairs starting later this year. Apple told The Washington Post that the new policy will initially apply to parts for iPhone 15 models and newer, including screens, batteries, and cameras. Apple's press release said the policy will eventually extend to used biometric sensors for Face ID and Touch ID. Apple's existing parts "pairing" process will confirm whether or not a...

  • Apple's iPhone skid in China continues, with another big hit to start 2024

    Apple is having a tough quarter in China, with new research claiming that Apple's iPhone sales are down 19.1% year-over-year. Apple's iPhone 15 All smartphone sales have been in decline in China for some years, but recent reports had said the market was stabilizing. Other reports have said that iPhone sales in the country dropped 56% between January 2024 and February 2024, though this is traditionally when Apple's sales are lowest. Now new figures from Counterpoint Research have...

  • New Apple Patent Teases Smart MagSafe Wallet's Missing Card Alert

    If you forget your physical card in your wallet, this Apple patent will alert you about your missing card with the help of the smart MagSafe wallet.