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You can say whatever you want about Apple, but one thing’s for sure; the company is constantly working to make its devices more inclusive. Apple’s hardware and software are incredibly easy to use – additionally, every device has accessibility features to aid those who need extra help. People with visual impairments or even blindness can […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

It appears that Apple is gearing up to unveil its premium mixed-reality headset in the coming months — provided it can hold an actual live, in-person event to do so. According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is “poised to announce a mixed-reality headset” sometime in “the next several months” — a timeline that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

When Apple unveiled its iPhone 12 lineup last fall, the largest iPhone 12 Pro Max had an extra surprise up its sleeve — a noticeably better camera system than its smaller 6.1-inch sibling — and now it looks like that may have been the beginning of a trend. Until the iPhone 12, Apple’s “Max” models were […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Arizona is now the second U.S. state to officially give up on its attempt to regulate Apple’s App Store, after lawmakers conceded that there simply wasn’t broad enough support for — or understanding of — this kind of regulation to actually bring it to pass. Last month, it became apparent that there had been a groundswell […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple has gone out of its way to make the iPad a powerful competitor against PCs and laptops. Even if you don’t have the iPad Pro, every iPad is an excellent tool for students and professionals alike. Not only do you get a powerful device capable of editing video and photos just as well as […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPad

It’s official – LastPass has moved to a paid model for anyone who wants to use the password manager on both desktop and mobile devices, which is pretty much everyone who wants a password manager in the first place. If you’re stuck wondering if you should switch to another password manager since you’ll be paying […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

Earlier this month, Apple added directions to over 20,000 COVID-19 vaccination locations to Apple Maps, and now it’s expanding the pandemic health resources in its mapping app even further by adding guidance for travellers passing through airports around the world. The new data is being added in partnership with Airports Council International (ACI), which announced […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

At this point, Apple’s set-top box, the Apple TV, has easily become the oldest product that the company is still selling, but it looks like a new model may finally be getting closer. We’ve heard rumours about a new Apple TV in the works for at least a year now, but like other recent Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s that time of year again—the time when Apple starts laying the groundwork for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference—and this year it looks like the Cupertino tech giant has decided to be more proactive in the face of the ongoing global health pandemic. Of course, to be fair the entire onset of the novel coronavirus […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Those in the market for new Apple devices certainly don’t want to pay more than they have to – luckily, many retailers offer deals and discounts that you can take advantage of right now. You could save a few hundred dollars on that new MacBook you’ve had your eye on, or even $50 on the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Even though it sometimes leads to controversial decisions, there’s no arguing that Apple has a much stronger commitment to environmental responsibility than almost any other big tech company out there, but a recent series of patents are showing just how far the company goes in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. If you’ve been […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Over the past year, Apple’s Apple TV+ streaming service has been starting to gain steam, with big box office hits like Tom Hanks’ Greyhound, some prominent holiday specials, landmark award wins, and legendary filmmaker deals. One of the things that still sets Apple TV+ apart from the competition, however, is Apple’s tendency to break new […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We’ll probably never be entirely free of the cat-and-mouse game that goes on between operating system makers and hackers, but the good news is that at least Apple’s ecosystem is very proactive when it comes to making sure that security holes are plugged as quickly as possible — a benefit that many other smartphones don’t enjoy. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Google is everywhere at this point. Want to upload pictures or files to the cloud? You can use Google Drive or Google photos. Want to listen to podcasts but don’t know which app to use? Try Google Podcasts. Or maybe you’re looking for a new way to track your daily activity and record every workout? […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps

A MacBook by itself is probably the best tool you can have for work or school. Whether you need to write an essay, edit a video, or binge-watch your favorite Netflix shows, your MacBook can do all that (and more). But that doesn’t mean you can’t improve your workspace. Sure, a MacBook is great, but […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Mac, #News

The Apple Pencil is the best stylus for the iPad; no questions asked. No one has even come close to creating a stylus as responsive and easy to use as the Apple Pencil. Sure, the first-generation Apple Pencil isn’t the best, especially when it’s time for you to charge it. Still, both pencils are years […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo

Any tech-related device or accessory has issues. It doesn’t matter if it’s a gadget that you bought for less than $50 or Apple’s legendary Mac Pro that costs at least $6,000. Sooner or later, every technology will give you some issues – and that includes the Apple Watch. Whether you just bought the newest Apple Watch Series […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Gallery, #HowTo

Over the past few years, Apple has been jazzing up the colour options for its entire iPhone family, and although the standard iPhones arguably get the widest selection of “fun” colours, Apple has finally begun to adorn its “Pro” models with some pretty attractive and classy finishes as well. Except for the special (PRODUCT)RED models […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

There’s no doubt that Apple releases some great products, but it’s also fair to say that the company has a history of charging premium prices for them. So, it’s not surprising that some have feared that Apple’s upcoming item tracking tags might end up being cost-prohibitive, but according to a new leaker, the price of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

For years, the Apple Watch has been mostly a single device, with the two different sizes, a few finishes, and an assortment of watch bands being the only distinguishing factors. However, that’s clearly starting to change, and it looks like last year’s release of the Apple Watch SE is only the beginning. According to a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

Ever since the first-generation Apple Watch came out a little over five years ago, Apple has treated the device like the iPhone, giving us yearly upgrades that introduce cool new health features. Even though having the latest and greatest Apple Watch is ideal, it may be hard to keep up. For some, it’s best to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #FAQ, #News

Rest in peace, HomePod. You’ll always be remembered as Apple’s brazen attempt to get into the smart speaker market. The HomePod first launched back in 2018 and was built for amazing sound quality, Siri integration for our homes, among other capabilities to make our homes smarter and future-proof. On paper, the HomePod was bound to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #HomePod, #News

We’ve heard some pretty crazy stories about Apple memorabilia going for very high prices, but now it looks like something penned by Apple’s legendary co-founder himself has just fetched a record price. In a recent bid at London-based auction house Charterfields, a 1973 job application hand-written and signed by Jobs just sold for £162,000 (~$222,400), […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

There’s been a resurgence of App Store scams in recent months, leading many to question exactly how effective Apple’s policing of the App Store really is, and now new research suggests just how much money scammers are actually raking in from their deceptive subscription apps. Last month, developer Kosta Eleftheriou highlighted several apps that he […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Over the past few weeks, several U.S. states have been considering the passing of legislation that would force Apple to open up its App Store to third-party payment systems, and possibly even force the iPhone maker to allow alternative App Stores. Naturally, Apple has been lobbying hard to oppose these bills on every front, and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Not long after Apple launched its revolutionary Apple Card two years ago, some high-profile users began questioning whether the algorithms employed to process applications by Apple’s financial partner, Goldman Sachs, were discriminating against applicants based on gender. The alarm bell was first sounded by David Heinemeier Hansson, founder of Basecamp and one of the most […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

AT&T may offer outstanding cellular coverage, but the company allegedly has a seedy side. According to the Washington Post, a whistleblower claims the company has been abusing the FCC’s E-Rate program to scam money from schools. The scathing accusation comes from Theodore Marcus, who served as a lawyer for the wireless carrier. Marcus claims the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

We’ve already seen several indications that Apple is taking a much harder line approach to security in recent weeks, and now it looks like it’s cracking down on potential leaks with its supply chain. Although product information has been leaking out of Apple in bits and pieces for years, it seems like the company has […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Nearly 20 years after it was unveiled, Microsoft officially retired the name Xbox Live, according to a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to The Verge. Though the online service will live on, it now will be called Xbox network, to distinguish the underlying online network from the subscription service. “‘Xbox network’ refers to the underlying […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Sometimes you just can’t even make this stuff up. It seems that after several weeks of bashing away at Apple’s new M1 silicon, Intel is now courting the Mac maker in hopes of becoming the new manufacturing partner for its ARM-based chips. There’s no doubt that Intel has been all but completely pwned by Apple’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Fans of the Switch console will be thrilled to know a new version is coming later this year, set to improve Nintendo’s current lineup making gameplay better than ever. Here are the exciting new features and changes you can expect. What’s New for the Nintendo Switch Pro? The new Switch has been referred to by […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple may be working on new HomePod models to compete with Amazon’s Echo Show, Google’s Nest Hub Max, and Facebook’s Portal, hints Mark Gurman in a recent Bloomberg report. These new intelligent speakers may be more than just a speaker and may also include a touchscreen display as well as a camera. In his report […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HomePod, #Rumors

There’s every indication that Apple’s first “mixed-reality” AR/VR headset is going to be a beastly powerhouse when it comes to capabilities, but what’s remarkable is that it looks like it won’t be a beast when it comes to size and weight. Even though we’ve known that Apple has been working on an augmented reality headset […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

In an ironic twist, it looks like Apple could actually be forced to compensate it’s arch-rival, Samsung, as a result of poor iPhone 12 mini sales. While that may sound bizarre on the surface, it’s important to remember the Samsung isn’t just the company that makes the iPhone’s biggest competition. The South Korean electronics giant […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Although MacBook users everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief that 2020 finally spelled the end of Apple’s problematic butterfly keyboards, it looks like the company is still going to have to answer for ignoring the problem almost entirely for over four years. In what can only be chalked up to an obsessive focus on […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Battery life is one of the most important aspects of any device. It doesn’t matter if you own the fastest MacBook in existence if you have to plug it in every 30 minutes. The same goes for your iPhone or your iPad. Apple is moving to a wireless world, but that won’t work if you […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #News

Wikipedia is one of the most highly trafficked sites in the world and one of the top websites for finding information online. It really is the online encyclopedia for almost everyone. It’s free and funded by donations, but Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that runs this site, wants to change that. According to Wired, the Wikimedia […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

In case there was any doubt that last year’s October iPhone 12 launch was an aberration, multiple analysts are reporting that Apple fully plans to get things back on track to launch this year’s iPhone lineup in September. To be fair, we first heard this last year from a source no less reliable than the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

As Apple’s full-sized HomePod rides off into the sunset, it appears that the company may have even bigger plans for its smaller and much more affordable HomePod mini, with a recent report revealing hidden sensors inside that could be switched on through a software update, adding even more features to the smart speaker. Apple’s unveiling […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple has been taking some heat from regulators in some countries over its controversial decision to remove the USB power adapter and EarPods from its iPhone last year, and now it looks like one country has levied an actual fine against Apple in response. We first heard reports late last year that one of Brazil’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Despite the wonders of the internet and the many benefits that come with it, it also brings significant risk to your Mac and your personal security. We’re talking about malicious software, better known as malware and viruses. The online world is filled to the brim with malware that might corrupt your Mac, steal your personal […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Mac, #News

Most Apple fans will immediately recognize actor Justin Long who starred in Apple’s popular “I’m a Mac” advertisements. Long starred as the hip and amiable Mac computer opposite comedian John Hodgman who played the nerdy Windows machine. Now, Long is the shill for Intel, hawking the company’s Intel-based PCs. For context, Intel is targeting Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, the Apple Pencil is the best iPad accessory for both professional and casual users. From how easy it is to set up to the precision and non-existent latency when drawing, writing, or just navigating your iPad, the Apple Pencil is a must-have accessory. Sure, the first-generation […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

In what feels like a preview of things to come when it finally releases its first AR headset, Apple has begun unveiling some fun and interesting augmented reality experiences to accompany its Apple TV+ programming. We began hearing reports last summer that Apple was working on this, hinting that its flagship series, For All Mankind […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We already have it on good authority that Apple’s first augmented reality wearable — it’s much-vaunted mixed reality headset — is going to be a premium device, and that’s only becoming more obvious as we continue hearing about all the cool advanced tech that Apple is planning to pack into it. We’ve known for years […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Following months of complaints, attack ads, and handwringing over Apple’s new iOS 14 tracking privacy features, it looks like Facebook’s CEO is conceding that the new feature might actually be a good thing for his company. Shortly before the release of iOS 14 last year, Facebook spoke out in protest of Apple’s new privacy feature, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Why would you spend more money than you absolutely have to? Luckily, if you’re in the market for new Apple devices, there are plenty of deals and discounts to take advantage of this week. Some deals carry over from week to week, but other deals last for only a short time. For example, Apple AirPods […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals

Apple has done an excellent job shaping the smartwatch market because of all the updates and new features the company has added to the Apple Watch, like heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, emergency calling, and so much more. There’s no doubt about it; the Apple Watch is arguably the best smartwatch available. That being […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #AppleWatch, #News

There are no shortage of complaints from developers about Apple’s allegedly “monopolistic” control over the App Store, but now one developer is attacking the company from a different angle, suggesting that Apple willingly allows scam apps to remain on the App Store so that it can profit from its 30 percent share of the millions […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

One of the selling points of an Apple Watch is its ability to monitor your health and fitness – you can use it to count your steps throughout the day, track how many calories you burn, and much more. It can motivate you to adopt a healthy lifestyle, but this non-stop tracking can be a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News