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Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for. There are a few things to know about buying a used Mac The secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.…

Users noticed that Telegram was no longer available on the App Store in several countries including the United States, but it returned shortly after its disappearance without explanation. Telegram was removed then returned to the App Store Telegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage . Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption h…

If you've ever wanted to copy something on your iPhone and paste it on your Windows PC, the feature is coming in a fall 2027 release of iOS 28 to users in the EU. Sharing files from iPhone to Windows is coming to the EU Third-party developers can request interoperability features to be developed by Apple via a web portal . If the request is deemed possible it can take anywhere from six months to …

The DJI Osmo 360 is an excellent example of how to do a 360-degree camera system right. Its massive optional selfie stick is overkill for most people. DJI Osmo 360 and accessories Apple has, in recent years, made its iPhones more useful for videography. However, while it has features like Action Mode to make it useful for filming fast activities, it's still not exactly the best choice for some mo…

If you've got the Ted Lasso outfit, moustache, and attitude, you can win custom Beats headphones and exclusive soccer scarves at Apple's look-alike contest in New York City on Thursday. 'Ted Lasso' will reportedly return for a fourth season. "Ted Lasso" is, undoubtedly, Apple TV 's first breakout hit and an unofficial mascot for the service itself. And, just as it's proven in the past, Apple is f…

John Ternus takes over as CEO of Apple on September 1, and he's busy getting his executive team together. The latest addition is Laura Legros, retired VP of hardware engineering. Laura Legros is returning as a VP under Ternus All eyes are on John Ternus as he prepares to replace Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. Very little is known about the enigmatic character beyond his accomplishments at Apple, but a…

Russia has escalated its long-running dispute with Apple by opening an antitrust case that could cost the iPhone maker nearly $50 million over its refusal to preload state-backed apps. Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over iPhone apps After years of threatening to do so, Russia has finally begun investigating Apple after it failed to preinstall state-backed apps onto devices in the count…

Apple Health and Google Health can now sync data between them, which means your Fitbit data and other tracked metrics can finally show up in the Health app without needing third-party apps or workarounds. Google Health for iOS In May, Google Health launched as a replacement for the Fitbit app, making the fitness brand's hardware operate under the search company's Health arm. Months later, the app…

Apple's iPhone production in India is getting more of a boost, as the government considers extending a tax exemption on manufacturing machinery and component imports until 2041. Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: Tata India is a major location in Apple's work to diversify its production outside of China. While it has already benefited from many …

Apple deals are selling out fast, with limited quantities available of Apple's 15-inch M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of memory, now $200 off. Save $200 on a popular M5 MacBook Air laptop with 24GB RAM - Image credit: Apple B&H's August MacBook Air sale knocks $200 off a popular 15-inch MacBook Air spec featuring Apple's current M5 chip and an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory. Buy 15" MacBook Air 24GB…

As the UK government presses again for unwarranted access to private user data, Apple has issued another complaint asking the country's independent judicial body to intervene. The UK wants Apple to break its iCloud security. In 2024, the UK reworked its laws to give it the authority to not only legally but also secretly demand Apple help it spy on iPhone users around the world. Following US compl…

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Z-Wave Alliance char Avi Rosenthal joins us to talk about the U.S. robovac ban, Apple's smart home launch plans, and why Z-Wave is still worth using in a current smart home. Smart Home Insider Podcast As the chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance board, plus years of industry knowledge, Avi Rosenthal is a great resource for this week's topics. We…

The 20th-anniversary iPhone is rumored to share some design elements with the iPhone Air , with a glass-heavy construction that includes even better cooling capabilities than the ultra-thin model. iPhone Air, which the 20th-anniversary iPhone may look like in 2027 Apple is widely anticipated to bring out a 20th-anniversary model of the iPhone in late 2027 . While the milestone model is expected t…

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI has brought new attention to reports that some former employees retained access to confidential files through their personal iCloud accounts after leaving the company. iCloud Drive in the Files app More than half a dozen former Apple employees told The Information that documents shared with them during their employment remained accessible after Apple cut off most of…

A new leak doubles down on the iPhone Fold being launched in September 2026, and says production difficulties were surmounted without the rumored extensive redesign. Once again, the iPhone Fold is said to be on track for a September 2026 launch - image credit: AppleInsider Despite some reports saying that the folding phone industry was likely to follow Apple's innovative hinge system , others sai…