This year’s iPhone 16 is just a stop-gap for the Big One coming in 2025
It’s no secret that the iPhone 16 is coming in just a few weeks, and as always, it’s going to be the biggest release of the fall. But according to a new report, it might…
Apple is up to its old tricks again–will they work this time?
Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a…
The 9th-gen iPad is still in stock and down to an incredibly low price today
Apple might have stopped selling the 9th-gen iPad, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still one of the best tablets for browsing, games, and streaming. The original MSRP was $329 and it’s usually on sale…
Best web browser for Mac: Safari, Edge, Chrome, Firefox and more
Apple’s Safari browser has been around for a long time, and over the years it’s been improved to the point where it’s now a very solid choice for most people. As you’d expect, it boasts…
Here’s how Safari’s new Distraction Control lets you snap away annoying ads like Thanos
In macOS Sequoia and iOS/iPadOS 18, Apple will introduce a new Safari feature called Distraction Control, which allows users to select an element on a website and make it disappear. It’s not an ad blocker…
Good bad news for Apple: The iPad Pro is soaring—and killing other iPads
Is the iPad dead? No, or at least not yet. And a new report suggests Apple’s tablet strategy is getting more things right than wrong. CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) has posted to Substack an…
How to combine user account data in macOS
Families and workplaces can wind up with many accounts on a shared Mac. You may also have set up extra accounts for testing or particular purposes. Whatever the reason, if you want to simplify and…
Apple updates terms and fees for EU apps that link to external payments
Earlier this year, Apple complied with Europe’s new Digital Markets Act and its requirement to allow for app distribution outside the App Store, along with letting developers use outside payment methods by enacting a complex…
The Mac mini is getting even smaller with first redesign in 15 years
Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to start its M4 Mac rollout later this year. He also said that “at least one Mac model will get more dramatic changes,” and on…
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L review: Great all-around everyday backpack
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great removable, padded laptop pouch Practical volume and compartment layout Cons Could use a more durable base Our Verdict Whether for shopping, sports, or the office, the Refugio Daypack…