The next update to Apple’s iOS could kill support for older devices like the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s Plus, and the original iPhone SE. According to the report from French site iPhoneSoft, Apple’s iOS 15 update will seemingly drop support for devices with an A9 chip when it launches later ...
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Linux is now ‘fully usable’ on Apple Silicon M1 Macs
Security researchers at Corellium have ported a version of Linux to the Apple Silicon M1 chip that will ultimately be released under an open-source license. The Linux version is a full Ubuntu desktop operating system booted from a USB, according to Corellium Chief Technology Officer Chris Wade. Although details are ...
Read More »How to turn on AirDrop
AirDrop is a fast and easy way to share images, documents, and other files between Apple devices. But before you use it, you’ll need to turn the feature on. The AirDrop feature is often the quickest way to transfer content between iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac. And beyond sharing ...
Read More »Review: Powme’s 3-in-1 wireless charger is a game-changer for working on the go
The Powme 3-in-1 Wireless Charger is a small USB-C hub that the manufacturers promise is the ultimate wireless charger. We took a look at it to see if it could live up to those claims. Look and feel Powme has intentionally designed the 3-in-1 Wireless Charger to be an ...
Read More »FBI investigates Capitol attack iPhone data over & school iPad recoveries in the Apple Crime Blotter
The FBI collects location data as evidence for the Capitol attack investigation, an arrest over an iPhone viral video, an armed robbery of a Boost Mobile store, and more in this week’s Apple Crime Blotter. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at news from the world of ...
Read More »Apple starts early work on folding iPhone, testing in-screen Touch ID for ‘iPhone 13’
Apple has started early development work on a foldable iPhone and is planning incremental changes for its 2021 iPhone lineup, though one major upgrade could see the inclusion of an in-screen fingerprint sensor. According to a Bloomberg report Friday, Apple still hasn’t solidified plans to launch a foldable iPhone. Thus ...
Read More »CES 2021 report, MacBook docking tips, Bluetooth problems on the AppleInsider Podcast
This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, we discuss CES 2021 unveils of compelling accessories for iPhone and iPad, plus tips for docking your MacBook Pro — and beating Bluetooth issues. Among the many announcements of interest to Apple users at this year’s virtual CES, LG unveiled its first 4K OLED ...
Read More »Apple’s CarKey to integrate Ultra Wideband tech, BMW among first adopters later this year
BMW on Wednesday announced plans to update its Apple CarKey-compatible Digital Key protocol with a more secure version that relies on Ultra Wideband radio technology, allowing users to replace physical key fobs with a compatible iPhone. Dubbed Digital Key Plus, the new technology enables users to unlock and start ...
Read More »AMD CEO says Apple’s M1 chip is opportunity to innovate, underscores ongoing graphics partnership
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su sat down with journalists in a Q&A session following a keynote address at CES 2021 on Tuesday, fielding a variety of questions including a request to comment on Apple’s first foray into the desktop processor space. Speaking to press via conference call, Su addressed ...
Read More »Apple starts allowing third-parties to join the Find My app ahead of ‘AirTags’ launch
After being touted as part of iOS 14, the first accessories to integrate into Apple’s Find My app have started to be announced during CES 2021. The Find My app comes as a default app on iOS 14 and is used to not only find your friends and family that ...
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