A recent experiment demonstrated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max is capable of functioning similarly to a portable PC, thanks to a modification that enabled the device to run iPadOS instead of its native iOS. The modification took advantage of a security vulnerability found in iOS 26.1, allowing the smartphone to operate with features normally…
Apple’s new holiday ad stars a forest full of woodland creatures. | Screenshot: YouTube / Apple While companies like Coca-Cola turned to generative AI to create “visually jarring” holiday ads this year, Apple continues to embrace practical effects with its new festive short film called A Critter Carol featuring a forest full of tech-savvy woodland…
Apple is preparing a significant change to the iPhone’s voice assistant options with iOS 26.2, but the feature will be limited to users in Japan. In the third beta of iOS 26.2, developers found new code indicating that Apple is working on allowing the Side Button—normally used to activate Siri—to instead trigger a third-party voice…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to open a new proceeding to determine whether recently updated Apple Watch models should face another import ban. The review centers on allegations that Apple’s redesigned watches continue to infringe patents owned by Masimo, a company specializing in medical-monitoring technology. The ITC’s decision follows an earlier import…
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Tesla may soon introduce Apple CarPlay support in its vehicles, marking a major shift from the company’s long-standing stance against third-party infotainment systems. The electric car manufacturer has reportedly begun internal testing of the feature, signaling a potential move to meet consumer demand and strengthen its market position. Historically,…
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Apple has introduced a new option called Digital ID in Apple Wallet. This will allow users in the U.S. to store and present their digital Passport or Driver’s License using their iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple had launched the option to add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet in 2022, in certain…
Toward the end of the first episode of Pluribus, Carol (Rhea Seehorn), a woman put in a bizarre and impossible scenario, asks a very straightforward question: “What the fuck is happening?” It’s something you’ll likely be asking yourself a lot while watching. I certainly did. But that ongoing sense of mystery, and the measured pace…
Apple has introduced a revamped web version of the App Store, offering a richer and more consistent browsing experience that closely mirrors what users see on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The update transforms the site from a simple listing page into a fully functional platform where users can search, explore, and discover apps directly from…
WhatsApp for macOS is now receiving a major update that introduces extensive visual customization options, bringing it closer in appearance and functionality to the mobile versions of the app. According to WBI, the update adds 38 color combinations and 22 pre-defined visual styles, allowing users to personalize their chat interface in a variety of ways….
Apple has released the iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 updates. You can now reduce the transparency effect of Liquid Glass. On iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, head to the Settings > Display & Brightness > and tap the option that says “Liquid Glass”. Now, select Tinted. The option can be found under Settings >…
