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Apple releases first iOS 27.3 public beta with redesigned Health app and more
Apple has released the first iOS 27.3 public beta for iPhone. The update brings back the redesigned Health app that briefly appeared during iOS 27.2 testing. It also adds vertical tabs in Safari, gives Siri AI more to do across Appleās apps, and makes the iPhone Duo easier to use...
Apple TV unveils return of hit comedy from Ted Lasso, Shrinking creator
Bad Monkey, an Apple TV comedy from the creator of Ted Lasso and Shrinking, returns soon for a new season. Hereās the just-released trailer for Bad Monkey season 2. moreā¦
Anthropic upgrades Claude with new Personal Finance feature
Having the right context is what makes AI tools useful. Anthropic just launched the ability to securely use personal finance data with Claude. The company emphasizes that the feature is read-only and canāt take financial actions. moreā¦
tvOS 27.2 adds new Apple TV 4K setting thatās an instant favorite
tvOS 27.2 launched last week as the latest software update for Apple TV 4K, and it includes a new setting Iām a big fan of: Shuffle for screen savers. moreā¦
Deals: HomeView, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Hue Bridge Pro bundle, MacBook Air $200 off, more
The ongoing Apple HomeView pre-order discount and AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, the venerable 2026 Apple Polishing Cloth is now back in-stock at $9 Prime shipped ā perfect Apple stocking stuffer. We are also now tracking Apple Watch Ultra 4 with the Translucent Gray Ocean Band down a...
iOS 27.3 gives Apple Oneās high-end tier a compelling upgrade
iOS 27.3 is coming next month and is packed with new features, including some that make Apple One Premier more compelling than ever. moreā¦
iPhone Duo durability tested on unfolding livestream, now over 260,000 folds
CNET built a āFold-a-Phoneā machine thatās been constantly folding and unfolding iPhone Duo for over a week to test durability, while livestreaming daily. Hereās how itās going. moreā¦
Apple Creator Studio gets powerful new AI features using OpenAI models [U: Now available]
Apple Creator Studio updates were announced late last month, with what the company describes as āpowerful new AI featuresā using a combination of Apple Intelligence and OpenAI models. At the time, Apple didnāt give a specific availability date beyond sometime in November, but...
WhatsApp adds shareable event invites and a new Events hub
WhatsApp is rolling out an update to Events just in time for holiday get-togethers. Guests can open an invite link, see the event details, and RSVP without creating a WhatsApp account or downloading the app. moreā¦
Instagram launches Edits for Mac with multi-track video editing and 4K exports
Instagram users can now download a Mac version of Edits, the companyās free video editing app, with multi-track editing, advanced color grading tools, direct publishing to Instagram, and 4K exports. Here are the details. moreā¦
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: A lot more than touch
Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display last week, and it brings some of the biggest changes to the Mac in years. Thereās a tandem OLED screen, a significantly lighter design, and the long-awaited addition of touch. Oh, and the Apple logo glows again. Hereās wha...
Nintendo Switch games running natively on Apple TV using Claude Code port
A Redditor has just released an open-source project allowing Switch and Switch 2 games to run natively on Apple TV. So far, both Super Mario Odyssey and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are running, with work ongoing on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ā¦ moreā¦