• Apple Enhances Self-Service Repair for Macs

    Apple's expanded Self Service Repair for Macs is going to allow small businesses that provide services for Macs more income opportunities.

  • Apple ID rebrand to 'Apple Account' expected in iOS 18 & macOS 15

    Apple's potential rebrand of Apple ID to "Apple Account" has seemingly been corroborated, with the change allegedly arriving later in 2024 alongside the macOS and iOS 18 releases. Apple ID sign-in page The Apple ID is the term used for the accounts on Apple's various online services, but rumors have previously hinted at it becoming the simpler "Apple Account" instead. On Sunday, a report has said the same thing, making the change seem a lot more likely to actually happen. Writing in...

  • iFixit praises Apple's diagnostic tool for DIY repairs

    Apple last year launched its hardware diagnostic tool for anyone interested in DIY repairs as part of its Self Service Repair program. Before that, the software was limited to Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Service Providers (AASP). iFixit has now shared an in-depth analysis of Apple’s diagnostic tool and how helpful it is. more

  • 9to5Mac Daily: March 22, 2024 – iOS 17.4.1 now available, Apple Watch on Android

    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by DirecTV Stream: The best way to watch every single NCAA March Madness game on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Save $30 and start watching now. Introducing 9to5Mac Daily Plus! Support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free...

  • We tested the two top AI-powered phones made by Samsung and Google to see if they actually improve your daily life so is Apple going to be left behind by the AI smartphone revolution?

    It's been just over a year since the launch of ChatGPT sent the world AI-crazy. So it's no surprise that tech giants now want to integrate and promote the artificial intelligence capabilities.

  • 'Apple ID' Expected to Change to 'Apple Account' Starting With iOS 18

    MacRumors was first to report that Apple was planning to rebrand "Apple ID" to "Apple Account" across its software platforms and websites like iCloud.com as early as this year, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has corroborated this change. A mockup of the new Apple Account branding In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the new "Apple Account" branding will start to be used later this year both online and in Apple's next major software releases, such as iOS 18 for the iPhone and...

  • Apple's iOS 17.4 vs iOS 17.4.1 (Video)

    Apple recently released iOS 17.4.1 and now we get to find out how it compares to the iOS 17.4 software update. When it comes to software updates, even minor increments can make a world of difference in user experience. Apple’s iOS updates are always on the radar of tech enthusiasts, eagerly awaiting improvements and enhancements. […]

  • Apple Rolling Out Updated Firmware for AirTags

    Apple today began rolling out a firmware update for its AirTag item trackers. The firmware features a build number of 2A73 (2.0.73), up from the 2A61 firmware that came out last October. Apple does share release notes for ‌AirTag‌ firmware updates, but the document has yet to be updated for the new release so there's no word yet on what might be included in the update. As is typical for ‌AirTag‌ updates, today's firmware release will be rolling out on a staggered basis. One percent of...

  • How to use Apple's services on enterprise networks

    Apple services use a variety of ports and connections that may not be immediately accessible when used on a corporate network. Here's how to access them on enterprise networks. 16-inch MacBook Pro Security is a big issue when using devices to connect to Apple Services - especially for enterprise networks. In enterprise, security is a top concern due to the fact that companies and organizations are constantly under external pressure from hackers, ransomware, denial of service (DoS),...

  • 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...

  • Apple's iOS 18 New Features Leaked

    Amidst growing anticipation and excitement, technology enthusiasts and Apple aficionados are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the unveiling of iOS 18. This highly anticipated release is rumored to make its first appearance around the time of WWDC 2024. Fueling the fire of speculation, a recent exposé from iDeviceHelp has illuminated what are […]

  • Apple releases incredibly minor iOS & iPadOS updates

    Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release. iPadOS on an iPad There was already a mystery around how Apple was announcing iPadOS 17.4.1 as coming on March 26, 2024, even though it was already out alongside iOS 17.4.1 as of March 21. That could have been just two parts of Apple not checking with each other, but now...