(Image credit: Future) When iOS 18 hits your iPhone later this year, it could bring a new look with it. But just how extensive those interface changes could be remains to be seen. Word of a new look arriving via iOS 18 comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who mentions a possible redesign to the iPhone software in his latest column. In the newsletter stemming from that … [Read more...] about iOS 18 tipped to get a redesign — what I’d like to see Apple introduce
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How to find and copy a file path on Mac
If you need to know the exact location of a file on your Mac, you'll need its file path. And you'll probably want to copy the file path to your clipboard for later use too. Lucky for you, we know how to do that. In this guide, we'll go over four easy ways to find and copy a file path on your Mac. With so many quick options to choose from, you're sure to find the … [Read more...] about How to find and copy a file path on Mac
Apple Explored These Notch and Dynamic Island Designs for iPhones
With the iPhone 14 Pro models in 2022, Apple introduced the Dynamic Island, which can morph and expand to display system alerts, sports scores, and a variety of other information. The feature makes the space surrounding the front camera and Face ID sensors useful compared to the notch on older iPhone models. Apple explored a variety of ideas for the iPhone's notch area … [Read more...] about Apple Explored These Notch and Dynamic Island Designs for iPhones
These Are the Best Antivirus Apps for Macs in 2024
Credit: Daniel Korpai/Unsplash There are certainly fewer viruses around targeting Macs—partly because it makes more sense for bad actors to target Windows, which has a significantly bigger user base—but macOS is certainly not immune to viruses. Don't think that just because you own an Apple computer, you don't have to worry about malware. Your Mac comes with some … [Read more...] about These Are the Best Antivirus Apps for Macs in 2024
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt Dock review: Mightier than the average hub
Expert's Rating Pros 13 top-end ports Thunderbolt 4 2.5Gb Ethernet Dedicated DisplayPort 1.4 port 90W PD on 180W power supply Cons Only one USB-C port Expensive Our Verdict The solid, compact 13-in-1 Ugreen Revodok Max 213 docking station looks great and offers all the ports most people will need—at a high price. Looking like an … [Read more...] about Ugreen Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt Dock review: Mightier than the average hub
Apple Music may allow you to import libraries and playlists from Spotify and other services
Apple is testing a new feature with the Apple Music Android app that allows users to transfer a library and playlists from other music services to Apple Music. The initial report of this feature was made on Reddit by _22cm_ and has been confirmed by MacRumors. Screenshots provided by _22cm_show the overall user interface in Italian, but the transfer feature appears in … [Read more...] about Apple Music may allow you to import libraries and playlists from Spotify and other services
AppleCare Support Advisors Testing New ChatGPT-Like Tool ‘Ask’
Apple is internally testing a new ChatGPT-like generative AI tool that will enable employees to offer faster technical support going forward. Apple recently launched a pilot program that provides select AppleCare support advisors with access to a new tool called "Ask" that can automatically generate responses to technical questions they receive from customers, according … [Read more...] about AppleCare Support Advisors Testing New ChatGPT-Like Tool ‘Ask’
Google Chrome for Mac can now help you write posts and comments using AI
Google’s latest update to its Chrome browser on Mac, Windows, and Linux in the U.S. has a new generative AI feature called “Help me write.” The feature, based on Google’s Gemini generative AI models, does just what it says: helps you to write content in English on websites. “Help me write” can be used anywhere there is a text field where a user writes something. For example, … [Read more...] about Google Chrome for Mac can now help you write posts and comments using AI
Photomator 3.3 Adds a Powerful New File Browser to the Photo Editor
Pixelmator has released a significant update to Photomator, its award-winning photo editing app for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Photomator 3.3 includes a powerful new file browser built on native macOS functionality, promising a fast and convenient photo browsing and editing experience, no matter where photographers keep their files. “One of the … [Read more...] about Photomator 3.3 Adds a Powerful New File Browser to the Photo Editor
This Wireless CarPlay adapter for iPhone actually works
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning standard CarPlay into Wireless CarPlay, and it works with iOS 17.4 and iPhone 15. Easy installation Setting up the adapter is no harder … [Read more...] about This Wireless CarPlay adapter for iPhone actually works