Digital Trends Live: WWDC preview, DeepFaceDrawing, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories of the day, including Facebook’s setting to turn off political ads, DeepFaceDrawing, and more.
Why Apple’s transition to ARM-based MacBooks won’t be a colossal failure
Apple will soon switch its Macs from Intel processors to ARM chips. Will the transition work out? All the evidence tells us it should be a roaring success.
The iMac will get a design refresh at WWDC, leaker claims
The iMac is looking rather long in the tooth and really needs a design refresh. That could be announced at WWDC 2020, according to noted leaker Sonny Dickson.
Did Apple’s WWDC announcement hint that Face ID could come to the Mac?
Apple’s WWDC 2020 promotional imagery may be dropping some interesting hints about Face ID and the future of the Mac. June 22 could be very interesting indeed.
Apple’s virtual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 22
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), which allows developers early access to future updates, will take place online starting on June 22.
Is an online-only WWDC better for developers? Here’s what they said
The coronavirus has forced Apple to move its WWDC event online-only. Will it succeed or fall flat on its face? We asked the developers who will be taking part.
Apple just dropped a huge hint that the Arm MacBook may be announced at WWDC
,Judging by its new clue-laden WWDC 2020 imagery, we may only have a few months to wait before Apple announces the groundbreaking ARM MacBook to the world.
WWDC 2020 to be online-only due to coronavirus, with possible focus on Mac
Apple has confirmed when its Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 is happening — but has also confirmed it will be online-only because of the coronavirus.
Apple says Mac Catalyst is working. We asked developers to find out the truth
Apple’s Mac Catalyst lets developers port their iPad apps to the Mac. It’s had some criticism, so we decided to find out exactly what developers think of it.
What is Project Catalyst? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Project Catalyst? Formerly known as Project Marzipan, this is Apple's big plan to create universal apps that can work on iOS or MacOS interchangeably. This multi-year project will provide developers tools to create universal apps, and move Apple's ecosystem to a state where switching between devices is easy.
Apple’s tvOS 13 and the Apple TV app: Everything you need to know
Apple's redesigned tvOS, tvOS 13, is here with an all-new look and plenty of fresh features. We'll explain everything you need to know about Apple tvOS 13, as well as the new Apple TV app, so you can use both to the best of their abilities and get the most out of your Apple TV experience.
Mac Pro 2019: Everything you need to know
Our Mac Pro 2019 news roundup covers all the latest news and speculation about the new Mac Pro. We know it's coming in 2019, but what will this Pro model look like, and how will it be used? What does "modular" mean for the Pro? What processor will Apple use? Here's everything we know so far.
Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR on sale December 10
Apple revealed the ultra-powerful Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR to the world back in June 2019 at WWDC, but held back on giving a release date. Now we finally know when both will launch. Now you just need to drop a combined $11,000 for both devices and you’re golden!
WatchOS 6: All the new features in the latest Apple Watch operating system
The Apple Watch's WatchOS 6 brings a ton of new features to the device, including a new Apple Watch App Store, a Noise app, new fitness tracking features, and so on. Here are all the new features in the Apple Watch's latest operating system, WatchOS 6.
iPadOS is now available — here are all the best new features
Apple has released iPadOS, a new operating system designed specifically for the iPad. The new operating system brings a number of productivity features to the iPad, including the ability to use multiple windows of a single app at a time, as well as an improved Files app.
How iOS 13 will eventually make your iPhone the only ID you need
In Apple’s iOS 13, the stage is being set for it to become the main form of personal identification you carry, due to the company opening up its NFC feature beyond simply Apple Pay. By doing this, official identification could be scanned in, creating a digital representation of the hard copy in your hand.
Did Apple just accidentally reveal the Mac Pro release date?
Apple doesn't tend to give a lot of secrets away, especially when it comes to long-awaited $6,000 computing powerhouses. But it's not perfect -- and the tech giant might have slipped up and accidentally revealed the Mac Pro's launch date, which could be as early as this September.
Sign In with Apple sticks it to Google and Facebook, for the good of everyone
Apple wants you to use its new Sign In with Apple service, which promises to free you from password hell, without selling your soul to the advertising devil. Google and Facebook offer similar features, but with compromises to your online privacy. Does Apple's solution improve on them?
As Google keeps racing ahead, where is Apple’s A.I. strategy?
As the Google Assistant continues to grow and improve, Apple’s Siri is lagging behind. While Google prizes artificial intelligence and machine learning, Apple is still focused on hardware. Just what is Apple’s A.I. strategy? Can it catch up, or even close the gap, and why does it matter anyway?
The new Mac Pro was the only way to save the Mac from the iPad’s killing blow
The Mac Pro and the iPad were in the spotlight this year at WWDC 2019. Why? Well, the two products paint an interesting picture about the future of both platforms. Whether you like it or not, the incredibly niche Mac Pro may have been the only way to save the Mac from the jaws of the iPad.
Apple has finally killed off iTunes, but your music is safe
At its annual WWDC comforence, Apple announced its plans to finally phase out iTunes in its new MacOS, Catalina. Here's what you need to know about the death of Apple's long-running app, and what's replacing it, including Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Music.
Swipe typing isn’t new, but it’s the best addition to iOS since Siri
Dismissed in a short sentence during the WWDC 2019 keynote presentation was one of the more interesting new features in iOS 13 — the introduction of swipe-typing on the standard iOS keyboard. Those who haven't enjoyed the feature on Android, or on third party iOS keyboards, are in for a treat.
Digital Trends Live: Apple WWDC wrap-up, Congress may investigate big tech
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we recap the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and discuss a possible Justice Department probe into big tech leaders, regulating the Starlink satellites, Bird’s new moped scooter rollout, and mud-spraying drones could be used to build homes in disaster areas.
How the Mac Pro’s modular internals prophesy a new future for PC design
Apple's new Mac Pro upgrades the hardware for Mac desktop users considerably and has a number of unique features and options. As it has in the past though with its 'trashcan' miniature Mac Pro, could the new one inspire change in the PC industry, even if it's just the option of a cheese grater case?
Apple CarPlay set for a major update, including new dashboard screen, this fall
Among the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference announcements were a series of updates for Apple CarPlay. The system gets a revised look and enhanced Siri integration. Apple claims CarPlay is available in 90% of new cars in the U.S. The updated CarPlay is part of iOS 13.
Apple unveils ARKit 3 for more immersive augmented reality experiences
Apple unveiled ARKit 3, which features intriguing new updates to its augmented reality platform. These include photorealistic rendering, real-time people occlusion, and real-time motion capture. RealityKit and Reality Composer promise to make it easier for developers to create immersive AR experiences.
Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR: First look
Apple has two new products it announced at WWDC 2019: The Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR. Both cost thousands of dollars and aren't for you, but that doesn't mean you won't stop ogling them. The Mac Pro has insane levels of performance, once maxed out, and the display has peak brightness of 1,600 nits.
XDR vs. HDR: Why Apple’s new 6K monitor is such a big deal
Apple’s marketing engine may have made the HDR standard just a little bit more confusing by launching the Pro Display XDR. So is Apple’s XDR just hype, or does is it really a game-changer for the future of the HDR standard?
A new Mac Pro with monitor costs $11,000, and it isn’t built for you
Apple has a new $6,000 Mac Pro and a $5,000 Pro Display XDR. They're fantastically powerful and innovative, but they push the Mac Pro brand outside what even prosumers can afford. The Mac Pro isn't for people. It's for companies.
MacOS Catalina takes one more step toward merging the Mac and the iPad
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 with a keynote and a few announcements about what to expect from the next version of its flagship operating system. Here’s the rundown on the biggest features to expect from MacOS 10.15., including demise of iTunes and the inclusion of second screen support for iPads.
WWDC 2019: Here’s everything Apple announced, from iPadOS to the new Mac Pro
That's all she wrote folks: From the new Mac Pro, to the surprising announcement of iPadOS, Apple has shown us enough to keep us sated for a full year and more besides. But if you couldn't tune in, what did you miss? Here's absolutely everything we saw at Apple WWDC 2019's keynote presentation.
Digital Trends Live: Apple WWDC lead-up, Tesla pickup, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the lead-up to the Apple Worldwide Development Conference (WWDC), going on a safari with Google Search, Tesla’s upcoming pickup, in-display smartphone selfie camera, robotic lunar landers, and the future of untethered soft robots.
Apple’s new 6K display costs $5,000 and can maintain 1,000 nits of brightness
Apple unveiled its pro-quality monitor designed for creative professionals. Dubbed the Pro Display XDR, Apple's panel costs a whopping $5,000, and and comes with 6K resolution, a bright panel, high contrast, and the ability for Mac Pro users to link up to six panels together for a total of 120 million pixels.
The new $6,000 Mac Pro houses some insane power inside its cheese grater design
At its annual WWDC event, Apple gave consumers the first look at its powerful new creative device, the Mac Pro. The behemoth machine on display in San Jose features powerful internals and ample expansion capability. Is the Mac Pro we've all been waiting for?