In 2022, Apple agreed to pay a $50 million dollar settlement for certain eligible 2015-2019 MacBook owners who experienced problems with their butterfly keyboards. The claims process opened in late 2022, and the settlement got final approval last May. Starting today, eligible MacBook owners are finally receiving their payouts. more…
M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air: Is it worth the extra money?
The 2024 iPad Pro levels up performance as the first Apple device with the M4 chip. And the latest mid-tier Apple tablet is the M2 iPad Air which comes in two sizes for the first time. So what’s different between these 2024 iPads and is the high-end worth the extra money? Here’s our detailed look at the…
‘National Fitness Day’ is the next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for users in China
If you’re an user living in China, Apple is preparing the seventh edition of the annual Activity Challenge for “National Fitness Day.” more…
Which size iPad Pro is best for you? Here’s how you can decide
Shopping for an iPad Pro? There are a lot of factors to consider, but none is more important than screen size. Apple offers two models, and while on paper they might not seem that different—in practice they absolutely are. Which iPad Pro size is best for you? Here’s what you should know. more…
Catch Nomad’s limited edition Olympic Games Apple Watch Band while you can
We’ve seen several limited edition variants of Nomad’s Apple Watch Sport Band this year. Now the company is out with a new small batch to celebrate the 2024 Olympics with a red, white, and blue version of its popular Sport Band. more…
Security Bite: North Korean hackers impersonate job recruiters to target Mac users with updated BeaverTail malware
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watchOS 11 one month in: these three features have made the biggest impact
The Apple Watch was supposed to get a small update this year. With much of Apple’s attention focused on Apple Intelligence and other iOS 18 upgrades, plus last year bringing us the big watchOS 10 update, expectations were for an underwhelming watchOS 11 release. After a month of use, however, I’ve found that there are…
Apple Health VP explains why sleeping with Apple Watch will deliver the most accurate ‘Vitals’
watchOS 11 comes with a new “Vitals” app that aims to help users make better health and fitness decisions. Now Apple Health VP Dr. Sumbul Desai has shared why sleeping with will be needed to deliver the best understanding of your overall health with the Vitals app. more…
Expand your Apple Health data with these smart blood pressure monitors [Updated]
Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways toa track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year, we broke down the best smart scales for syncing weight with an iPhone. And with iPadOS 17, the Health app is also now on iPad. Another measurement that can integrate with…
Should there be an Apple Ring with health tracking and gesture support? [Poll]
Health and fitness tracking is the primary pitch of the Apple Watch, but has the time now arrived for the option of a more compact device in the form of an Apple Ring? Samsung yesterday unveiled its Galaxy Ring, which collects health data (including sleep tracking), in a device with a claimed battery life of…