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Software used to be a one-time purchase, but over time, with the addition of cloud storage and services, everything has become a subscription. One company even tried to make your car seat heaters a subscription . Count the subscriptions you’re paying for right now: iCloud, a password manager, a couple of streaming services, a music service, maybe a VPN, and whatever other app decided this year th…

Coinciding with the launch of Apple HomeView, the company has been updating its support website with new guides covering everything from facial recognition and user profiles to troubleshooting and repairs. Here are the details. more…

The Overtime crew revisits the iPhone Duo after prolonged usage. Is it still worth it without a telephoto lens or Face ID? We dig into its multitasking chops, standout FaceTime features, and how it stacks up against the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Plus, we break down Apple’s unprecedented product blitz and rumors of a second-gen MacBook Neo. Sponsored by Memoket : Memoket Gem is an AI wearable that slots be…

Epic Games has submitted its official response to Apple’s Supreme Court appeal, urging the justices to uphold the contempt ruling over App Store payment restrictions. Here are the details. more…

Apple has just released tvOS 27.2.1 for Apple TV 4K and HomePod 27.2.1 for HomePod models, here’s what’s new. more…

This week, Perplexity has deployed its new proactive agentic AI feature called Teammates to the Mac. Perplexity Teammates were previously limited to iOS and the web. more…

iOS 27.3 is coming next month , and during the beta so far there are three new features I’ve been using almost every day. more…

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When shooting both photos and videos on my iPhone, I make regular use of a few different third-party apps, mostly because I like to take manual control. But a combination of the new Pro controls on the iPhone 18 Pro and a new feature introduced with iOS 27 means there are more times when I can stick to Apple’s stock Camera app. If you aren’t already using customizable controls, I highly recommend…

iOS 27 gave Apple Maps a handful of new features , and my favorite is one that keeps offering fresh updates every week: Local Lists. more…

Alongside Amazon’s now live early Black Friday sale , it has also brought back its discount on the new Apple TV 4K for release day with much faster shipping times than Apple for most folks, alongside all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 at $17.50 each , AirPods Pro 3 deal at $50 off , and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at nearly $100 off . However, Amazon has also now brought back the deep clearance deal on App…

iOS 27.2 arrived last month with new features for Messages , Apple TV , and more, plus two improvements for CarPlay. Here’s what’s new for CarPlay users. more…

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Wallet, which it says is “setting a new bar for secure payments by agents.” ChatGPT Wallet works with OpenAI’s “dots” agent feature and includes a partnership with American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. Here’s how it works. more…

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Today Apple has launched two Home products: HomeView and a new Apple TV 4K . Additionally, the first three accessories in the Apple Home Collection are now available to order: a video doorbell and two smart home security cameras. more…