Delete these 17 malware-infested iPhone apps immediately
Apple removed 17 apps from the App Store this week after researchers discovered that the apps were infected with malware. The apps in question were discovered by mobile security company Wandera and were published by the company AppAspect Technologies.
Apple says developers shouldn’t need a separate Mac team, thanks to Catalyst
With the launch of MacOS 10.15 Catalina arrives a new tool called Mac Catalyst. It aims to bring MacOS and iOS closer together. allowing developers to easily port their apps from the iPad to MacOS devices. The initiative already sees Twitter's return along with apps from Rosetta Stone, Post-It, and more.
Patent suggest Apple may have solved major issue with augmented reality glasses
According to a new patent filed by Apple, the company's upcoming augmented reality headset may come with tech that enables them to adjust the opacity of their lenses. The tech will help ensure that images can be seen even in brightly lit environments. The glasses may be released in 2020.
Quick thinking and an Apple Watch helped save a woman from sexual assault
A woman in Calgary, Alberta used an Apple Watch to call for help after a man broke into her apartment and attempted to sexually assault her, authorities said. After the man allegedly broke into her home, she was able to use her Apple Watch to text her boyfriend, asking him to call the police.
The svelte Mu Two international travel charger can power your laptop and phone
This slim international travel charger has two USB-C ports and can deliver up to 63W of power, which means it can fast charge your laptop and your phone at the same time. If you're short on space in your suitcase, then the Mu Two could be exactly what you need. It has U.S., U.K., and European plugs.
Your chance to buy Apple’s $6,000 Mac Pro has almost come
Apple's premium desktops targeted at creatives is nearing release. Support documents provided to authorized Apple repair technicians suggest that Apple may finally be ready to sell he Mac Pro after having debuted the desktop earlier this year at WWDC in June. Pricing for the Mac Pro starts at a whopping $6,000.
Google Pixel 4 XL vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: Can Google bite the big Apple?
Google's Pixel 4 XL is the search engine giant's latest addition to its range of flagship phones, and it's a good one. With upgraded internals, an improved camera, and the radar-powered air gestures, it's the phone of the moment. But can is it good enough to take a bite out of the big Apple: the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
It’s too late for an October event, but new MacBook Pros could still launch soon
Despite seeming like a near-certainty, Apple’s rumored October event has almost certainly been canceled. But don’t despair, Apple fans -- new products like the 16-inch MacBook Pro and AirPods Pro could still launch before the end of the year, and an event is supposedly planned for early 2020.
Google Maps now lets iPhone-owning drivers help their fellow road users
It has been available for Google Maps on Android for some time but now drivers with an iPhone can also report crashes, speed traps, and traffic slowdowns when they're on the road. And from this week, users on both platforms can also report construction, lane closures, disabled vehicles, and objects in the road.
New AirPods case looks just like a retro Apple Macintosh monitor
AirPods come in all sorts of fun designs now, but if you’re looking for something a little more retro and for a case that really shows off your love for all things Apple, you may want to check out Elago’s latest AirPods case. It looks just like a 1984 Apple Macintosh monitor.
Pixel 4 XL vs. iPhone 11 Pro vs. Note 10 Plus vs. OnePlus 7T: Camera shootout
The Google Pixel 4 is here with another winning camera, despite its battery woes, so how does it stack up to competitors like the iPhone 11 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, and the OnePlus 7T? We took all four phones for a spin on a photo walk to find the best in this smartphone camera shootout.
You can’t downgrade from iOS 13 to iOS 12 — here’s why
Apple's iOS 13 brings a number of great features to the iPhone, but the launch has been a little buggy. Because of that, you might want to downgrade to an older version of iOS -- but unfortunately, you can no longer downgrade. Here's why it's impossible to downgrade from iOS 13 to iOS 12.
Adobe Illustrator could be coming to iPad, landing soon after Photoshop
Adobe is reportedly planning a version of Illustrator for iPad. The professional-grade vector graphics editor could land next year, soon after Photoshop, which is confirmed for launch before the end of 2019. Adobe has been working to bring software from its subscription-based Creative Cloud suite to Apple’s tablet.
Production of the iPhone SE 2 will begin in early 2020, report says
A ton of rumors about an iPhone SE 2 have been circulating over the past year or so, and a new report suggests that the device may finally be on the way. According to a note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone SE 2 will get released in 2020 and will offer an improved antenna design.
New report suggests Apple will launch augmented reality headset in 2020
Apple has been working on an augmented reality headset for some time now, according to rumors. A new report, however, suggests that the headset may get released in the pretty near future. According to the report, the headset might get released in 2020, and will connect to your iPhone.
16-inch MacBook Pro is all but confirmed, could be coming by the end of October
As the days go on, so do the rumors surrounding Apple's much anticipated and redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro. Images of the device were previously spotted in MacOS Catalina just last week but new reports claim the device is indeed real, and could possibly launch by the end of October.
Samsung closes last China phone factory. Others would find it harder, experts say
Samsung has closed its final phone production factory in China and shifted mainly to Vietnam and India, attracted by lower costs. There have been calls for other companies to do the same, but experts have weighed in to explain why some -- including Apple -- would find it considerably more difficult.
Dark Mode in iOS 13 proven to extend battery life of OLED iPhones
A test by YouTube channel PhoneBuff revealed just how much battery may be saved by activating Dark Mode on an iPhone XS. The feature was finally added to Apple's mobile operating system with iOS 13, and for owners of OLED iPhones, PhoneBuff's test gives a reason to activate Dark Mode permanently.
Half of all iPhones are already on iOS 13 less than a month since release
It took only 26 days for iOS 13 to be installed in 50% of all iPhones, slower than iOS 12 but still at an impressive pace. When taking into account only the devices that were released in the past four years, the adoption rate goes up to 55%, and this is despite the operating system's reported issues.
Walmart slashes prices on Apple iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Beats, and Apple TV+
Black Friday is still six weeks away, but Walmart slashed prices on an inviting selection of Apple products. There are deals on iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, headphones by Dr. Dre, and even a free one-year subscription offer Apple TV+, the new streaming service that launches November 1.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers criticize Apple, Blizzard in letter
Several prominent congressional lawmakers from the Democratic and Republican parties, recently collaborated on two letters, criticizing tech and gaming giants, Apple, Inc, and Blizzard Entertainment regarding the companies stance concerning censorship concerning China.
Digital Trends Live: NASA’s all-female space walk, Apple AirPods Pro, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner break down the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including NASA’s first all-female space walk, Facebook won’t ban political ads, Apple AirPods Pro are coming, get paid to watch Disney+, and more.
An image of the redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro gets dropped in Catalina
MacOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 2 contains a visual reference to the 16-inch MacBook Pro. It reveals a MacBook model with much slimmer bezels and more room around the speakers, as compared to the current 15-inch MacBook. The overall chassis of the MacBook otherwise appears to be the same.
MacOS Catalina: Everything you need to know about the latest Mac update
MacOS Catalina is Apple’s newest Mac operating system, and it’s finally here: The new OS for Apple MacBooks, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros, and more officially launched on Oct. 7. Here’s everything we know about it, including all the features, bug fixes, and more.
California’s new quake-alert app can give you vital seconds to take action
With California prone to quakes and expecting a big one at any time, residents are being encouraged to download a new early-warning app designed to give those near the epicenter vital seconds to take life-saving action. Available for Android and iOS, the free app utilizes data from numerous sensors around the state.
MacOS Catalina already has a supplemental update, and you should download it now
Apple released a supplemental update for MacOS 10.15 Catalina on Tuesday. Saving Game Center data is now more reliable when playing Apple Arcade games offline. It also improves installation reliability on Macs with low disk space and addresses Setup Assistant and the iCloud Terms and Conditions.
MacOS Catalina might be deleting your emails, adding to the list of issues
Mac owners running macOS Catalina report that Apple's Mail app wipes and deletes emails. Users appear to see a successful update to the Mail app’s data store but discover incomplete or missing messages once they open the Mail app. The problem could spread to other devices and accounts.
Google designer believes the Pixel 4’s camera design is more iconic than Apple’s
Do you like the iPhone 11 Pro's camera design? How about the Google Pixel 4's? The person who helped design the Pixel 4 shares his thoughts. Both phones sport a squarish camera module to house their respective camera systems. Google opted to mask the cameras with a black filter, but Apple went in another direction.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro camera guide: Take better photos with these tips
The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have the best cameras Apple has fitted to a smartphone yet, and you can do lots with them. The triple-lens camera can take wide-angle and telephoto shots, for example, but to get the most from the phone you'll need to dig deeper. Here's our iPhone 11 Pro camera guide.
Apple might be sending your browsing data to China’s Tencent by default
Apple’s Safari browser sends user browsing data to Tencent, a Chinese internet conglomerate, via a feature within the web browsing app. The feature was meant to help provide secure browsing, but has instead raised privacy concerns, since Tencent is allowed to log IP addresses via this feature.
The redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro may have been delayed to 2020
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple's overhauled MacBook Pro won't arrive until the first quarter of 2020. The same goes for the next iPad Pro that will supposedly have a Time of Flight sensor that creates a 3D map of the surrounding area. The new MacBook Pro ditches problematic butterfly keys.
Contactless payments will roll out to more public transportation systems in 2020
Cubic, the company behind the OMNY contactless payment tech that rolled out to the New York metro system earlier this year, will be expanding its tech to new cities in 2020. New cities include the likes of San Francisco, Boston, and more. A wider rollout in New York City is also coming.
A $400 iPhone SE 2 could be the highlight of an early 2020 Apple event
Rumors regarding an iPhone SE 2 continue to spread, with the latest coming from an often-reliable analyst, who claims the phone will cost $400 and launch at an event in early 2020. Like previous rumors, it's claimed the phone will take on a similar design to the iPhone 8, the oldest smartphone Apple currently sells.
Apple reportedly told Apple TV+ showrunners to avoid negative portrayal of China
Apple reportedly told Apple TV+ content creators to avoid negative portrayals of China, as part of the company's efforts to maintain a good relationship with the Asian country. This is just the latest example of tech companies succumbing to the demands of China, a major player in the global economy.