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Long outages catch people off guard, but a few smart tools make it easier to stay charged, informed, and reachable while you wait for the power to return. Maintaining a tech emergency kit is crucial You know how it goes — power outages are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. These days, our smartphones are our lifeline, not those old landlines on the wall. When you think of an emergency ki…

First, you can't see why you'd ever want a Stream Deck for your Mac , then you try one, and you will never give it back. Out of all the different models, though, the Stream Deck+ is best, and here's why. Get a Stream Deck+ and you'll never use a Mac without one again Every Stream Deck is a Mac accessory that provides buttons to launch apps, perform entire sequences of tasks, or turn on your smart…

It's been a few days since the first developer beta of iOS 27.3, et al, and now, the public beta versions are available to download. We've hit a few bugs, and some incompatibilities, so if you have something mission-critical you rely on, maybe wait a bit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple is reportedly seeking about $7 billion through a new bond offering, potentially raising more money for stock buybacks, dividends, and other corporate expenses. Apple Stocks A preliminary prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5 confirms plans to issue seven series of bonds. However, the filing doesn't specify the total offering amount or final interest rate…

The iPhone Duo inner display brings multitasking to iPhone, but it stops just short of really turning Apple's first foldable into a multitasking monster. Here's how it works, and what the limitations are. iPhone Duo can run to apps side by side For years now, some of us have used iPhones as portable workstations thanks to big displays and super-fast chips. But the iPhone Duo takes things to a who…

"Bad Monkey" starring Vince Vaughn, has added John Malkovich, Yvonne Strahovski and Zavior Phillips to the cast for season 2. The premiere of the new season is on December 2, and Apple TV has a new trailer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Instagram is taking on CapCut on the Mac, expanding Edits beyond phones with tools for more involved video projects. Instagram brings free Edits video editor to Mac Instagram's free Edits video editor is now available for Mac, bringing a multi-track timeline, color controls, and direct Instagram publishing. The desktop app also supports horizontal and vertical videos, with watermark-free exports …

Alongside its HomeView and its partnerships with other firms, Apple has revealed that it is serious about smart homes through new research aiming to make smart locks safer. Future smart locks could detect more than just whether your iPhone is near by - image credit: Apple. Imagine if you have a smart lock and a thief knows it. In the right circumstances, they could wait until you were walking awa…

At Apple's request, a judge has agreed to move Rave, Inc's lawsuit over copying features to the Northern District of California. It's a blow for Rave as it potentially gives Apple a home-field advantage. Image Credit: Rave Rave is arguing that Apple sherlocked its streaming app and then blocked it from the App Store . This isn't what happened and it is sidestepping serious allegations against Rav…

The new " Crossy Road Rush " includes over 50 hand-curated levels featuring free-form movement, environmental hazards, and boss encounters according to Atari. It also features four-player local co-op play, online multiplayer, and more. And since it's on Apple Arcade, there are no ads or in-app purchases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The first reviews of the new MacBook Pro PROLED with touch display are out. All of them rave about the screen, just about all of wince at the price, and most shrug about touch. Get used to cleaning smudges on the new MacBook Pro's display - Image Credit: Apple Apple says these are the best MacBooks it's ever made, but it always says that. It says these have touch screens, and it's always rejected…

Early Black Friday sales on iPads are in effect now, with deals from $399 and discounts of up to $200. Grab early Black Friday deals on iPads. Avoid the holiday rush and grab an iPad now, as Amazon drops prices across Apple's iPad line. Deals as low as $399 are in effect today, with a breakdown of the offers available in our iPad Price Guide . Buy iPad 11 for $399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsi…

Apple has informed App Store developers that they can now add retention messages sooner, when they want to remind cancelling subscribers of how great their app is. An Apple example of the start of a retention message - image credit: Apple. You already know how this works. You go to cancel broadband, cable if you still have it, that New York Times subscription, and no one will just let you do it. …

Comedy-drama "Lenni" is about a divorced social worker (Collette), trying to protect her loved ones from the rough-and-tumble of life. Production is currently underway in Sydney, Australia and there is not yet a premiere date. https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/11/apple-tv-announces-heartwarming-new-comedy-drama-lenni-starring-academy-award-nominee-toni-collette/ Continue Reading on AppleInsid…

With OpenCore Legacy Patcher, now on version 3, you can get macOS Tahoe running on Intel Macs released more than fifteen years ago. Here's how to get everything set up. With OpenCore Legacy Patcher 3.0.0, you can install macOS Tahoe on Macs that debuted more than 15 years ago. Though Apple Silicon Macs have already moved on to macOS Golden Gate , the preceding macOS Tahoe remains a crucial update…