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There are now patches to apply if you don't have any problems making calls on an AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max . If you do, you need to get your phone replaced. iPhone 18 Pro Max Since launch, iPhone 18 Pro Max models have been dropping off the AT&T network. In some cases, never to return. After an OS update earlier in the week, and a carrier settings update on Friday, the problem may no longer manifest…

AI apps can reach far beyond the data Mac users intend to share, which has prompted Apple to take action and require clearer consent before granting access. Apple to tighten Mac Full Disk Access over AI privacy risks On Friday, Apple announced plans to tighten Full Disk Access controls on the Mac as AI agents gain access to sensitive personal information. The permission lets apps bypass privacy p…

Apple Home users demand accessories that enhance their ecosystem and SwitchBot appears opposed to doing so, even if products like Lock Vision Pro are more than capable. SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: bare minimum Apple Home integration When SwitchBot reached out to ask me to conduct a review of some of its products, I was excited. The company has been releasing increasingly interesting product…

There's a lot of crap to wade through on the assorted Android app stores, but there are some gems too. The "Mac.apk" project installs Android apps into your Applications folder, like any other Mac app. It's early yet, and the developer says that a lot of stuff doesn't work properly, particularly games with anti-cheat. My quick trial with the software has been pretty smooth, though. We'll be keepi…

I've been using an iPhone 18 Pro Max for two weeks, and while it's been great, I'm very much looking forward to it making way for something new and exciting in the brand-new iPhone Duo . The era of the slab iPhone is coming to an end I reviewed the iPhone 18 Pro Max for AppleInsider , giving it a very respectable four stars out of five. At the time I wrote that review, and for the next three week…

Apple is working on a fix for Exchange access in its Mac apps as Microsoft retires the connection they rely on. Apple plans Mac Mail fix as Microsoft phases out EWS The disruption concerns work or school accounts hosted through Microsoft's Exchange Online service. This can disrupt Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Reminders, while Apple prepares an update and administrators retain temporary op…

A US judge has said he's sympathetic to publishers who are losing money because of Google's AI summaries stealing content, but he's not going to do anything to stop it. Google has had an antitrust case dismissed Google recently escaped having its search and advertising business split over antitrust accusations from the Department of Justice. But it has been facing multiple other antitrust cases a…

Early fall Prime Day deals are in effect now, with savings of up to $600 off current Apple hardware, plus up to 30% off Ugreen docks and up to $150 off Jackery power stations. Save up to $600 on Apple ahead of fall Prime Day - Image credit: Apple, Amazon Early Prime Big Deal Days savings are going on now, and we've compiled top picks delivering up to $600 off ahead of the October 6-7 sale. Shop e…

Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. You probably don't want Meta working your MacBook Pro, no matter how cute - image credit: Meta. The iPhone 18 Pro Max camera system is Apple's best yet, but the gains are small year-over-year. The more int…

AT&T has texted customers on iPhone 18 Pro Max , telling them to upgrade to iOS 27.0.1 to fix cellular issues. Users are saying this update doesn't address their problems. AT&T has reportedly told iPhone 18 Pro Max users to update iOS - image credit: AT&T. The key problem , believed to affect only a small number of users, is that the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T may not make or receive calls, nor al…

A few upgrades to your desk setup can make long hours at your Mac significantly more comfortable and healthier, provided you know what's actually worth it. Your Mac desk setup deserves more than just a nice chair If you're reading this, chances are you probably spend a little too much time sitting at a computer desk. Whether for business or pleasure, the science is pretty clear about it: sitting …

The M6 Mac mini has a faster chip and is solid hardware, but that $899 hurts and there is just not enough storage at that entry price for Apple Intelligence and all of your apps. M6 Mac mini review I have loved the Mac mini since day one, more than 20 years ago. There has been one in my house consistently since the first G4 model, generally attached to a television, or used as a server, and so fo…

The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac , but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad. Epomaker EK21 works with Via for macros In the pursuit of productivity, users can turn to macros as a way to get things done on their Mac. By hitting specific keys or key combinations on their keyboard, using configuration …

You do have to be right-handed, but if you are, the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse for Mac beats even its predecessors, specifically because of its new Actions Ring. The main new feature is the Haptic Panel, the thumb button which launches Actions Ring I am such a die-hard trackpad user that I rarely try out a mouse and when I do, none of them have tempted me to switch — until now. I'm still not a fu…

A YouTuber has accidentally revealed at least some of what is coming in an impending Final Cut Pro 13 update. Changes include improved Pixelmator Pro round tripping and a new Natural Motion Blur tool. Final Cut Pro will soon get a major version update Final Cut Pro 12.4 was released on September 29 with the ability to add Cinematic mode effects captured with iPhone 18 Pro . Apple's next update co…