Police in Ohio are crediting the Apple Watch with notifying them of a fatal car crash that occurred over the weekend. Sadly, the car crash left one person dead and another person in critical condition. The cause of the crash is still being investigated, but police in Columbus, Ohio, say ...
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Soro app brings HomePod-like intercom to Sonos speakers
Back in 2020, Apple launched its handy intercom feature for HomePod and HomePod mini. Fast forward to 2023 and that feature isn’t yet native on Sonos speakers. Now Soro For Sonos has received an update that brings intercom capability and more. Soro first launched back in 2021 as a way ...
Read More »Apple Pay director in charge of Tap to Pay partnerships departs company
There’s a new name to add to the list of recently departed corporate Apple employees. The executive in charge of managing Apple Pay partnerships with banks and credit unions in the Americas is leaving the company. The departing director has also overseen Apple’s year-old Tap to Pay feature. Mark Gurman ...
Read More »This Wireless CarPlay adapter for iPhone actually works
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? I bought two cars a few years ago. The Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. The Honda HR-V had a basic entertainment system that I upgraded with an Alpine unit with Wireless CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing ...
Read More »Apple Watch widgets sound great, but hopefully Live Activities come, too
Glancing at notifications has always been a big part of the Apple Watch, but there’s a new kind of notification that isn’t really on the Apple Watch. Live Activities, the new notification type designed for frequent updates, debuted on iOS 16 for all iPhone lock screens and iPhone 14 Pro’s ...
Read More »Hands-on: McClockface for Mac brings its delightful customizable timekeeping to your big screen
McClockface arrived back in 2021 as a sharp way to bring customizable clock widgets to iPhone. Recently the app arrived on Mac and I’ve been trying it out. The library of clock faces has grown to almost two dozen and along with all the detailed customization options for widgets, McClockface ...
Read More »iOS 17 will make iPhone always-on display more functional with smart display feature
Apple is just days away from presenting iOS 17 for the first time, and new details are emerging about what’s in store for the next big update. According to Bloomberg, iOS 17 will bring new features to the always-on display hardware that could be a precursor to a future Apple ...
Read More »Deals: Save on official Apple Watch Milanese Loop and Leather Link bands at $52, iPhone 13 Pro leather cases at $15, more
Back with all of Tuesday’s best discounts, 9to5Toys has some notable Apple offers on tap from all around the web. Leading the way, official Apple Watch Milanese Loop and Leather Link bands now start at $52 all-time lows to go alongside these in-house iPhone 13 Pro/Max MagSafe leather cases at ...
Read More »Apple releases first iOS 16.6 beta to developers
Apple on Friday released the first iOS 16.6 beta for developers just one day after the public release of iOS 16.5. The update comes on the same day that the company also released the first betas of macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6. But it’s unclear at this ...
Read More »Download macOS Rancho Cucamonga wallpapers
Basic Apple Guy is back this weekend with another gorgeous wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The new design has roots in a Craig Federighi joke that’s turned into a serene and beautiful design paying homage to the imaginary “macOS Rancho Cucamonga.” Basic Apple Guy shared the new wallpapers and ...
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