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Your iPhone 14 Purchase May Be Quicker and Easier Than You Think
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Your iPhone 14 Purchase May Be Quicker and Easier Than You Think

Jeff Butts · August 24, 2022

When the time arrives for you to purchase your iPhone 14, here are some things to keep in mind. It should actually be easier than you think.

Apple Self Service Repair Program Does Not Support Upgrade of Mac’s Logic Board
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Apple Self Service Repair Program Does Not Support Upgrade of Mac's Logic Board

Arnold Zafra · August 24, 2022

Apple’s Self Service Repair Program does not support logic board upgrades, as it requires the same configuration of the original MacBook.

Apple Announces September 7 ‘Far Out’ Event to Launch iPhone 14
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Apple Announces September 7 ‘Far Out’ Event to Launch iPhone 14

Jeff Butts · August 24, 2022

The date and time for Apple’s iPhone 14 event are now official, locked in for Sept. 7 at the Steve Jobs Theater and online.

Apple Seeds Developer Beta of iPadOS 16.1, Confirms Delayed Launch
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Apple Seeds Developer Beta of iPadOS 16.1, Confirms Delayed Launch

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

Today Apple has begun seeding the developer beta of iPadOS 16.1, according to Apple, the company will skip directly to 16.1 upon release.

Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 16 Developer Beta
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Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 16 Developer Beta

Jeff Butts · August 23, 2022

A bit more than a week after the previous build, Apple has seeded the seventh iOS 16 developer beta, alongside iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS.

Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs
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Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs

Arnold Zafra · August 23, 2022

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include M1 Macs, beginning with M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers.

Apple to Begin Production of New M2 MacBook Pros, But May Not Use 3-Nanometer Fab Process
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Apple to Begin Production of New M2 MacBook Pros, But May Not Use 3-Nanometer Fab Process

Jeff Butts · August 22, 2022

While some analysts say TSMC will build chips for the new M2 MacBook Pros on its 3-nanometer fab process, not everyone agrees.

North Korean Lazarus Hackers Targetting Mac Users with Fake Job Ad
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North Korean Lazarus Hackers Targetting Mac Users with Fake Job Ad

Arnold Zafra · August 22, 2022

North Korean Lazarus hackers are targeting Mac users by posting job ads for Coinbase containing malicious files that can compromise Macs.

Apple Employees Petition Against Return to Office Even If It’s Just Three Times a Week
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Apple Employees Petition Against Return to Office Even If It's Just Three Times a Week

Arnold Zafra · August 22, 2022

A report says employees plan to petition the return to office order issued by Apple, citing that location-flexible work should be allowed.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Investing More in Northern Vietnam to Diversify and Boost Production
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Investing More in Northern Vietnam to Diversify and Boost Production

Nick deCourville · August 22, 2022

Reports indicate Apple supplier Foxconn is looking to invest more in northern Vietnam, a move that will help diversify and boost production.

Jetpack Joyride 2 Flies Onto the Scene in Apple Arcade
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Jetpack Joyride 2 Flies Onto the Scene in Apple Arcade

Jeff Butts · August 19, 2022

The latest chapter in the tale of Barry Steakfries flew onto Apple Arcade. Jetpack Joyride 2 is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.

Apple Insists VPN App Security Issue Is Fixed, But Developers Say Not
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Apple Insists VPN App Security Issue Is Fixed, But Developers Say Not

Jeff Butts · August 19, 2022

Apple responded to a recently-discussed VPN app security issue by saying it’s been fixed for years. VPN providers say that’s not the case.

Android Launcher Imitating iOS 16 Currently at 50 Million Downloads in Google Play Store
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Android Launcher Imitating iOS 16 Currently at 50 Million Downloads in Google Play Store

Nick deCourville · August 19, 2022

A popular Android Launcher is imitating the iOS 16 Home Screen and is currently at 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store.

Australian National Swim Team Finds the Apple Watch Workout App and iPad Useful for Training and Coaching
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Australian National Swim Team Finds the Apple Watch Workout App and iPad Useful for Training and Coaching

Arnold Zafra · August 19, 2022

The Australian national swim team finds the Apple Watch workout app and iPad are useful for training as well as coaching.

TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro
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TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro

Jeff Butts · August 18, 2022

Industry insiders have reported to Taiwanese news sites that TSMC will soon begin production of the M2 Pro chip for new MacBook Pro models.

Kuo Believes Early iPhone 14 Announcement May Minimize Recession Impact on Demand
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Kuo Believes Early iPhone 14 Announcement May Minimize Recession Impact on Demand

Nick deCourville · August 18, 2022

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple may anticipate the possible global recession by releasing the iPhone 14 earlier than past releases.

[U: Play It Again, Sam] Update Zoom On Your Mac Now: Vulnerability Could Give Attacker Full Access to Your Computer
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[U: Play It Again, Sam] Update Zoom On Your Mac Now: Vulnerability Could Give Attacker Full Access to Your Computer

Jeff Butts · August 18, 2022

An urgent update to the Zoom client for your Mac addresses a serious vulnerability. Install it now to keep your Mac free of malware.

Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1
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Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1

Jeff Butts · August 17, 2022

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, along with macOS Monterey 12.5.1, to address security problems that may have been actively exploited.

Keep Better Track of Your Sleep With watchOS 9
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Keep Better Track of Your Sleep With watchOS 9

Jeff Butts · August 17, 2022

In watchOS 9, Apple Watch can offer you even better insights into your sleep. It’s now able to track your sleep stages through the night.

Your iOS VPN Isn’t As Secure As You Think, Research Shows
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Your iOS VPN Isn’t As Secure As You Think, Research Shows

Jeff Butts · August 17, 2022

Two years after a VPN provider advised Apple of a bug in iOS preventing the service from being secure, the problem still exists.

New Apple Watch Activity Challenge Has Users Explore National Parks Aug. 27
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New Apple Watch Activity Challenge Has Users Explore National Parks Aug. 27

Nick deCourville · August 17, 2022

A new Apple Watch Activity Challenge will have users celebrate the beauty of national parks by completing a one-mile fitness challenge.

Apple Plans to Move Manufacturing of Apple Watch and MacBooks to Vietnam
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Apple Plans to Move Manufacturing of Apple Watch and MacBooks to Vietnam

Arnold Zafra · August 17, 2022

Apple plans to move manufacturing of the Apple Watch and MacBook to Vietnam as its looks to diversify production away from China.

The iPhone 14: A Model by Model Breakdown
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The iPhone 14: A Model by Model Breakdown

Jeff Butts · August 16, 2022

With the iPhone 14 expected in less than a month, let’s take a look at what we expect from each model of the upcoming smartphone.

Apple Adds More Control to iOS 16 Battery Indicator, but Many Seek a Better Design
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Apple Adds More Control to iOS 16 Battery Indicator, but Many Seek a Better Design

Jeff Butts · August 16, 2022

As of iOS 16 developer beta 5, users have more control over the battery percentage indicator. Many wish for a redesigned icon, however.

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