Sony is working on a controller ‘rewind’ button
An instant Ctrl-Z undo is a popular gag in science fiction, and it has some obvious benefits for gamers, with beloved titles like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Braid built around the…
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The M4 Mac mini illustrates Apple’s unhealthy power button obsession
I’ve been thinking a lot about the new M4 Mac mini. When I saw it on Tuesday, I decided that, contrary to widespread allegations, it does not look like an Apple TV 4K; it’s more…
The iPhone SE 4 will bring back the notch, kill the home button
Just weeks after the release of the iPhone 16, thoughts are already turning to the more affordable smartphone Apple plans to unveil early next year. In many ways this will be a far more interesting…
Got an iPhone with an Action button? Here’s how to make it smarter
Last year, Apple introduced the Action Button to the iPhone 15 Pro and leaned hard into its use as a button to take pictures. This year, though, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro both have…
Fix the iPhone 16’s finicky Camera Control button with these hidden settings
New to all iPhone 16 models is a button dedicated to controlling the camera, called Camera Control of all things. It’s not just a single-use button, it’s a Camera app launcher, multi-purpose shutter, and feature…
Sleek Apple hardware is stunning, but sometimes it’s hard to beat a button
Remember Gil Amelio? He was the cursed stock photo of a middle manager in a suit that ran Apple for a short while before bringing Steve Jobs back and then being eaten alive by him.…
Everything you can do with the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control button
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro (alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models) at an action-packed press event yesterday. The company focused heavily on new AI features, but we knew quite a lot…
Apple’s iPhone 16 cases might not have a cutout for the new Capture button
Perhaps the biggest new feature of the iPhone 16 line this year will be the inclusion of a Capture button for the camera. If the rumors and leaks are correct, this capacitive, haptics-enabled button will…
It’s time for Apple to hit this reset button
In the interest of an abundance of safety, the Macalope believes it’s time to shut down the App Store until we can figure out what’s going on. It is the year 2024. The Bell Riots…
Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo
On many modern televisions, there’s actually a secret menu that’s accessible using a cryptic button combination. The so-called service menu grants access to hidden device settings that allow you to customize your TV as if…