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One of the areas where generative AI can help with work is in software development. Developers deal with thousands of lines of code, and AI can boost a developer’s productivity. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has plans to use AI to help software developers.

Gurman reports that the next major version of Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment for writing software, will have AI-based features. AI can be used to write blocks of code, which saves time. Читать дальше...

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Ever since it arrived, the 10th-gen iPad has been hard to recommend at its full $449 price, which is too high to be truly considered a budget bargain. However, a sale like this makes it easy to recommend: Amazon is selling the 10th-gen iPad in all four colors with 64GB of storage for $349, a savings of $100 and the best price we’ve ever seen.

The 10th-gen iPad hit shelves in 2022 as an inside-out overhaul of Apple’s entry-level tablet, with a 10.9-inch display and an A14 processor. Читать дальше...

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Back in iOS 14, Apple released a new feature to let users turn any website into an app by adding it to their home screen with a few taps. Then in iOS 17, it supercharged the feature by allowing those shortcuts to send notifications and show unread badges just like a real app. Unfortunately, If you live in the European Union, Apple is about to turn that off.

As part of the iOS 17.4 beta that brings major changes to the App Store on the iPhone, Apple has also announced... Читать дальше...

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Windows PCs come with antivirus software built-in to protect them from the myriad of attacks that they have to fight off, but what about your Mac? For years the thinking was that Macs didn’t get viruses and therefore didn’t need antivirus software. But that’s not necessarily the case. As the Mac has grown in popularity, this has drawn the attention of hackers hoping to take advantage of the more laissez-faire attitude to security that has often been the marker of Mac users. Читать дальше...

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Apple devices come with a range of ports into which you plug accessories, chargers, and other external devices. But, with technology constantly changing and bringing new hardware solutions to old problems, how can you keep up with the current openings on your Apple devices?

From HDMI to USB-C and everything in-between, here’s our quick reference guide. The first section lists the ports on each major Apple device. The second section explains what each port does and what it’s used for. Читать дальше...

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At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• 18GB unified memory standard
• Quiet
• Good performance

Cons

• Low performance advantage over M2 Pro

Our Verdict

The $1,999 standard configuration of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro offers a balanced set of processor, memory, and SSD at a price that is not much higher than that of the base M3 MacBook Pro. The M3 Pro model is a much better performance value than the M3 model. Читать дальше...

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Running out of storage on your iPhone or MacBook? It’s time for a cloud storage upgrade, and the best option is Prism Drive. This Presidents’ Day, you can score lifetime access to Prism Drive’s 20TB of premium cloud storage for only $89.97 (reg. $1494).

With Prism Drive, users can connect unlimited devices to their storage space, ensuring the content from your iOS or Android smartphone, tablet, laptop, and other tech will always be protected in your cloud backup home. Читать дальше...

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Apple’s Time Capsule base station put a Wi-Fi access point, a network router, and a backup drive that tied into Time Machine all in a single box. That was its downfall, too: if the drive failed or became corrupted, you had relatively few options. Apple stopped selling Time Capsule devices in 2018, and many readers still miss them.

You can simulate a Time Capsule if you have a desktop Mac that’s always on and has a robust network connection. A few asides:

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Using laptops can cause you to hunch over your computer, creating bad posture habits that lead to assorted aches and pains. If you’d like to promote a healthier work setup, consider the CASA Hub Stand Pro, an innovative solution designed to enhance the productivity and comfort of MacBook users. This 6-in-1 hub is now under $100, thanks to a limited-time Presidents’ Day sale.

Crafted from durable aluminum, this stand elevates a laptop by up to nearly a foot, allowing... Читать дальше...