Apple’s tiny AirPods, AirPods Pro, and larger AirPods Max, are surely worth protecting under AppleCare+. Except Apple has run the numbers, and what it will — and won’t — cover you for makes all the difference. We’re not knocking Apple for this — AppleCare+ is worked out as carefully as ...
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Samsung inadvertently uses iPhone to tweet Galaxy Unpacked promo
Samsung committed a tech faux pas on Wednesday when it issued a promotional tweet from an iPhone, the flagship handset made by a smartphone market arch rival. The South Korean tech giant posted a teaser of its upcoming Unpacked hardware event to a Twitter account run by Samsung Mobile’s U.S. ...
Read More »Is AppleCare+ worth it for Mac?
In theory, Apple offers the same AppleCare+ insurance for Macs that it does for iPhones, yet the details are so different that it’s harder to determine the value to you. Once you understand just what AppleCare+ actually offers, and what it costs, then in principle the decision is straightforward. Just ...
Read More »Catalyst announces waterproof Total Protection Case for iPhone 12, updates Influence and Vibe series
Accessories manufacturer Catalyst on Monday announced an update to its Total Protection Case lineup with new designs for Apple’s iPhone 12 series, offering water- and drop-proof protection at a premium price. The new Total Protection Case for iPhone 12 features a sealed design with an IP68 rating tested for ...
Read More »2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L sports wireless CarPlay via Uconnect 5
Jeep on Friday unveiled the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, its first model to support wireless Apple CarPlay by way of the upgraded Uconnect 5 infotainment system. Wireless CarPlay is coming to more vehicles in 2021, allowing iPhone users to connect their devices without the need for a Lightning cable. ...
Read More »Apple purges Parler from App Store after 24-hour deadline passes
Apple has pulled the social media app Parler from the App Store, after the conservative-leaning service failed to present plans to moderate controversial content posted by users within Apple’s 24-hour deadline. The takedown has removed the app from view in the App Store, with it no longer appearing in ...
Read More »How to clear search history on Safari on iPhone or Mac
You can remove your entire Safari browsing history, just yesterday’s, or if you know exactly where to look, even one single item, too. Here’s what you can do, where you can do it, and how. As tracking goes, Safari keeping your browsing history is less about privacy-busting security and more ...
Read More »How to set do not disturb on HomePod or HomePod mini Intercom
There is no strict Do Not Disturb on HomePod or HomePod mini, and as great as it is, sometimes the Intercom feature makes you wish there were. Here’s how to temporarily stop those messages coming through when you don’t want them. Intercom is an excellent feature, and if it isn’t ...
Read More »Apple accused of censoring directions to Washington, D.C.
Reports on Tuesday claimed that Apple Maps was “censoring” directions to Washington, D.C., though there’s little reason to believe that’s the case. According to some users on Twitter and reports from various blogs, iPhone users attempting to get directions to Washington were met with a message saying that directions were ...
Read More »Review: SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync backs up your data while keeping an iPhone charged
SanDisk’s Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync is a wireless charging pad with up to 256 gigabytes of storage, intended for backing up your photos, videos, and contacts — with some issues. For those who don’t keep their photos and videos backed up into iCloud, SanDisk’s Ixpand Sync promises to provide an ...
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