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If you live in the European Union, iOS 17.4 is going to be a massive upgrade for you. Apple began beta-testing the update on January 25 and outlined many of the changes in a press release.

The primary aim of this release is to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the EU, which has a deadline of March 6. We expect Apple to release iOS 17.4 sometime close to that date.

There are 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, functionality for alternative browser engines... Читать дальше...

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While we’re still waiting for the rest of the M3 Macs to arrive later this year, a report from DigiTimes (subscription required) this week states that Apple is looking to use TSMC’s 2nm process for its chips. The process could begin production by the second half of 2025, according to the publication.

With a 2025 release, that could mean the A19 Pro and the M4 series could be 2nm chips, but the vague timeline suggests it’s more likely that the first 2nm chips will arrive in 2026. Читать дальше...

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At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• 3-in-1 charging stand
• Detachable MagSafe power bank
• Foldable for travel
• Compact design

Cons

• No Watch fast-charge

Our Verdict

The OneGo is an impressive multifunctional Apple device charger that is reasonably priced and performs well. It’s not the fastest but the power bank is high capacity and the USB-C port enables speedy wired charging on top of the convenient wireless functions. Читать дальше...

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It’s widely felt that Apple is in danger of allowing the burgeoning AI market to get away from it. While Cupertino has yet to launch its first major AI product, Microsoft and Google (and, as the Macalope observes, pretty much everyone else up to probably Dunkin’ Donuts) got theirs out a while ago.

A report published by the Financial Times Wednesday, however, reveals the extent of Apple’s plan to target this market in the near future. The company has hired and acquired... Читать дальше...

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While every Mac and iPhone comes with a microphone built-in, they’re not ones that deliver high quality audio. So, if you want to sound your best on video calls, are thinking of starting a podcast, becoming a YouTube or TikTok star, streaming on Twitch, or want to record some music at home, you should definitely get yourself a good external microphone. 

But, with so many on the market, which ones are best for your needs? What’s the difference between USB and XLR, condenser or dynamic? Читать дальше...

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As you probably know, a battery’s charge capacity diminishes over time. If you’ve recently got an M-series MacBook, you spent a good amount of money on that laptop, so you want the battery to be viable as long as possible. Fortunately, macOS has built-in ways to help maintain your battery’s condition.

In macOS Sonoma, the Battery System Setting provides good information you can use to determine your battery’s health. There’s a chart that displays your battery charge... Читать дальше...

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On its 40th anniversary, things aren’t looking great for the Mac. While Apple was able to defy post-lockdown downward trends in the PC market in 2022, the company’s luck ran out in 2023, with Mac shipments down 22.4 percent on the previous year, a steeper decline than even big Windows box shifters, according to research firm IDC.) If we focus on Apple’s most recent quarterly report, Mac sales look truly horrendous, down 34 percent compared to the same period in 2022. And with the all-important Q1 report due next week... Читать дальше...

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PDFs are the preferred file type for many business purposes because they’re small, ready to print, and easy to send. However, if you have to make any changes to them, they become a bear to work with. That’s why you need a PDF management tool like PDF Converter Pro, which you can get on sale now through January 28.

PDF Converter Pro is an all-in-one PDF creation and management tool that allows you to convert many popular file types into PDFs or vice versa in just a few clicks. Читать дальше...

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Apple offers a wide variety of USB-C chargers that correspond to the many models of MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro it’s made that remain available or that it offers replacements for. You might think because these are so specific, like a 29W or 140W charger, that you must use exactly that wattage adapter for a given device.

Fortunately, that’s not the case. While true before the widespread adoption of the USB-C plug type by Apple and everybody else, USB-C makes... Читать дальше...

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Apple TVs are an incredible device for watching the big game and streaming your other favorite shows. However, the included remote for Apple TVs isn’t necessarily intuitive, and you may be missing your button remote from years past.

Fortunately, you can make your Apple TV experience more user-friendly with the intuitive Function101 Button Remote. It’s on sale for under $25 through January 28.

With the Function101 button remote, it’s easy to make Apple TV adjustments... Читать дальше...