Apple’s Latest Security Patch Fixes Two Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
On Wednesday, Apple released new software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. While it might seem like these updates are quite small, each contains two very important patches for serious security vulnerabilities on your devices. Apple's latest security patchesApple releases five updates across these device categories: That's iOS 18.4.1 for iPhones, iPadOS…
arbee Is the Bartender Replacement I’ve Been Looking For
As someone whose job involves testing and writing about Mac apps, a crowded menu bar is an occupational hazard. Until its ownership change last year, my go-to recommendation for tidying up your menu bar was Bartender. But once it became clear that we don't really know who owns Bartender now, I tried a few alternatives,…
This M3 MacBook Pro Is $500 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. At $1,399 (down from $1,899), this deal on the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M3 Pro chip) brings some high-end specs into a more accessible price range, especially considering it’s still $1,699 on Amazon. This…
Why Siri’s AI Upgrades Keep Getting Pushed Back
When Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence, its slate of generative AI features, a huge part of that announcement was a super-charged Siri. No longer would Apple's digital assistant be lagging behind competitors like Google: With the power of AI, the new Siri might actually be useful.When Apple Intelligence drops in full, Siri will reportedly be…
Apple Shoppers Are Panic-Buying iPhones as Tariffs Hit, Report Says
The fear of soaring iPhone prices as a result of US President Donald Trump's new tariffs is driving some customers to make purchases now. Apple store employees saw an uptick in foot traffic over the weekend amid growing concerns that iPhone prices could rise steeply after new tariffs are imposed, Bloomberg reported this week. iPhones, which account for the…
Instagram Might Finally Get an iPad App (and How to Use...
Hallelujah, the threat of the (once again delayed) TikTok ban might just get Instagram users the thing they've been waiting for since 2010—an iPad app. Over the past couple of years, Instagram repeatedly made it clear that the iPad is just not a priority for the company, but now it seems that might have changed.According…
You Can Turn Off Apple’s New AI Features in Mail for...
With macOS Sequoia 15.4, Apple fully rolled out all of its new Apple Intelligence features to the Mail app. As such, when you open Mail after updating to the latest OS, the app will look quite different. You'll see new "Mail Categories," a Priority Messages box, and email summaries, the latter two of which are…
This New Setting Hides Your Recent Safari Searches on iPhone
If your iPhone is running iOS 18.4, you might have noticed some significant new features, like AI-powered Priority Notifications and seven brand-new emojis. However, one change in particular might be a bit controversial: Safari's Search feature now shows a list of your most recent searches every time you search for something new. Useful? Maybe. Privacy-compromising?…
Trump tariffs are all about Taiwan
In a world already shaken by economic shocks — from the pandemic to sweeping tariffs — there's one scenario that would dwarf them all: a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.This is the hypothetical Ben Thompson floats in the latest edition of Stratechery, a newsletter widely followed by tech industry insiders.An invasion wouldn't just be a military…
You Can Bring Back the Minimal Apple Mail iPhone Layout
The Mail app on iPhone got quite a visual overhaul in iOS 18.2. Suddenly, there was a whole AI-powered Priority mailbox, smart Categories up top, and an icon from every sender. For longtime Mail app users on the iPhone, that's a big shift—with seemingly minimal returns.The contact photos feature is perhaps the worst offender here,…
