MUO • 10th July 2024

Apple AI's Privacy Is Promising, But I Think There Is One Issue

Apple unveiled a wave of AI features at WWDC24, promising powerful tools for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. But can Apple truly guarantee privacy in an AI world? Their on-device processing and private cloud solutions are impressive, but the integration of ChatGPT creates a potential loophole.


Apple revealed many AI features at WWDC24, and they will be available on all supported Macs, iPhones, and iPads later in 2024. However, AI and privacy don’t often go hand-in-hand. R...

MUO • 11th June 2024

The 7 Best macOS Sequoia Features Announced at WWDC 2024

At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled the next iteration of macOS: macOS Sequoia. From Apple Intelligence to iPhone Mirroring and advanced window tiling, it brings a ton of new features. Below, we'll list the best macOS Sequoia features Apple announced.
Of all the announcements at WWDC 2024, Apple Intelligence stands out the most. With macOS Sequoia, all Macs equipped with the M1 chip or later will gain access to Apple's groundbreaking AI features with the eponymous Apple Intelligence.
The bulk of AI...

MUO • 13th May 2024

Here's Why I Subscribe to Apple Arcade for Mobile Games

Apple Arcade may be yet another subscription you don’t want to add to your bleeding wallet, but I’ve found myself enjoying its selection of games since I started paying for it. And if you’re anything like me, you might get a lot of value for its $6.99 monthly subscription (or $49.99 per annum).
Here are some of the top reasons I subscribe to the service...
The fear of buying a game and not enjoying it is a common concern. That’s why many developers offer free demos and trials, allowing you t...

SlashGear • 5th April 2024

5 Preview App Features On macOS You Should Be Using - SlashGear

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By Dreamchild Obari/April 5, 2024 10:45 am EST

If you thought Preview was just another built-in macOS app for opening images on your Mac, you would only be partially correct. Preview has been a low-key powerful multipurpose tool you can use for a huge chunk of your digital errands. Think of it as a Swiss army knife with all kinds of features that you can use to interact with documents, image...

SlashGear • 28th February 2024

What To Know Before Resetting Your iPhone - SlashGear

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By Dreamchild Obari/Feb. 28, 2024 6:15 am EST

One time or another, we've all reached the point in our phone-using lives where we've been left with no choice but to reset. It could be because you're troubleshooting a problem or, perhaps, you want to give the phone away. Regardless, it's a pretty drastic step that will undo all personalization, delete all media, and remove the accounts you may hav...

SlashGear • 24th February 2024

How To Find Where The Alt Key Is On Your Mac - SlashGear

There are many things PC users may struggle with when adjusting to using a Mac, including the keyboard layout. An Apple computer's keyboard isn't much different from a PC's in the broad sense, but Apple has removed some keys and replaced them with its own solutions. One of them is the Alt key.
From a purely functional perspective, it's unclear why Apple wouldn't have an Alt key on its keyboards. However, we can chalk it up to the same reason Apple keyboards don't have a Windows button — it doesn...

SlashGear • 14th February 2024

4 Things You Didn't Realize Your iPhone Calendar Could Do - SlashGear

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By Dreamchild Obari/Feb. 14, 2024 6:15 am EST

The Calendar app on the iPhone is an integral part of any Apple user's organization and productivity, which is why many iPhone users are pretty familiar with its basic functionality. Everyone knows how to add an event and set it for your desired time and date slots. If you've already activated Siri on your iPhone, you may even be familiar with how to edit appoi...

SlashGear • 28th January 2024

How To Change Your Apple Watch Face: A Step-By-Step Guide - SlashGear

Did you just get an Apple Watch and want to make it feel more like yours? Or have you had one for a while but would like to change things up a little? Either way, one of the best ways to personalize your Apple Watch is to change the watch face. Your Apple Watch face is the screen you see when you glance at your watch after it's been idle. It's where you should find the date, time, and other important information without unlocking the watch.
While you can create your own custom watch face — even...

SlashGear • 27th January 2024

How To Pair An Apple Watch To Your iPhone - SlashGear

Apple Watches are not standalone devices; they essentially mirror your iPhone. Therefore, in order to get the full benefit of an Apple Watch, you need to pair it with an iPhone. Not an iPad or a Mac, mind you — only iPhones work seamlessly with the Apple Watch.
If you just got an Apple Watch and you have an iPhone, you might be wondering how to connect the two. Unfortunately, the method isn't as simple as connecting through Bluetooth in Settings or the easy pairing AirPods are known for. Linking...

SlashGear • 19th January 2024

Can You Use An Apple Watch With An Android Phone? - SlashGear

If you have an Apple Watch but no iPhone, that watch will most likely be useless to you. But what if you have an Android smartphone? Even though the Apple Watch has its own operating system (watchOS), it still needs to pair with an iPhone to do almost everything the smartwatch is designed for. You must add apps, edit your watch settings, and set up your Apple Watch from the Watch app on an iPhone. Only after this initial setup is complete could you try to force an Apple Watch to work with an And...

SlashGear • 11th December 2023

This iPhone Battery Trick On TikTok Isn't All It's Made Up To Be, Here's Why - SlashGear

Every day, more people are learning that the internet is a dubious place to get your facts, and TikTok isn't any different. The core problem is that social media platforms reward engagement on content regardless of the content's truthfulness. So, it's no surprise that TikTok user @t_sply's video on how to get "unlimited cell phone battery" on your iPhone has almost 1 million views.
Of course, there's no way to get unlimited battery power on an iPhone. Even when you shut it down, it will still sl...

MUO • 23rd October 2023

4 Clear Signs It's Time to Replace Your iPhone's Battery

Just like any rechargeable device, the most replaceable part of your iPhone is its battery. Batteries are pretty much a concoction of chemicals that lose their potency with use, time, temperature, and other environmental and usage factors. And your iPhone's battery isn't any different.
There are some signs you can use to tell when your battery has reached the point of no return. Some of these signs are baked into iOS, whereas others could be more physical symptoms you'll notice when you use th...

MUO • 4th September 2023

7 Reasons You Should Set Up Focus on Your iPhone

Neglecting your iPhone's Focus (formerly Do Not Disturb) settings and going about your business is easy. However, you'll miss out on one of the best ways to reduce distractions and improve your quality of life while using your Apple devices.
Apple's Focus feature primarily stops calls and notifications from apps and contacts except the ones you grant access to. Here, we'll discuss why enabling Focus on your iPhone is a good idea. But if you don't fancy it, remember you can easily turn it off....

MUO • 14th June 2023

5 Ways Apple Could Make the Vision Pro Cheaper

There are rumors that Apple will release an affordable version of the Vision Pro AR/VR headset by 2025. This might be the big break Apple needs, seeing as the Vision Pro was received with mixed feelings at the WWDC 2023 event.


But that has us wondering: what exactly can Apple do to make the Vision Pro cheaper? To answer that question, we came up with a list of potential cost-cutting measures to make the headset affordable for the masses....

MUO • 7th June 2023

Why Is the Vision Pro So Expensive? And Is the $3499 Price Tag Justified?

At WWDC 2023, Apple announced the Vision Pro, the company's long-awaited AR/VR headset that sets the benchmark for what competing headsets should be like.
However, we can't help but notice the exorbitant $3,499 asking price. It places third in Apple's most expensive products, behind the Mac Pro ($6,999) and the Pro Display XDR ($4,999).
We've sought to answer why we think it's so expensive and explain why Apple has chosen this high price for its new headset.
The Vision Pro is a standalone...

CNET • 24th July 2024

Time's Running Out to Bag Apple AirPods Pro 2 for Just $169 as Prime Day Winds Down

The Prime Day sale has officially come to an end, but Amazon still has some stragglers just waiting for you to take advantage of them. And there are still some Apple Prime Day deals to be had. We're big fans of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 despite their admittedly high asking price, but right now they can be yours for considerably less. These wireless earbuds would normally retail for almost $250, but if you act now, you can get them for just $169. You don't need to be an Amazon Prime member, but we...

CNET • 24th July 2024

Prime Day's Over but the 10th-Gen iPad Is Still Just $300 at Amazon

The iPad lineup has plenty of options for prospective buyers to choose from these days and while none of them are what anyone would call inexpensive, the entry-level iPad is a strong option for the price. It's a modern tablet with a fast chip and great display, and right now it's a device that you can pick up for just $300 at Amazon. That's just a dollar more than the best price we saw in the days surrounding the huge Prime Day sale, but we can't vouch for how long this deal is going to last. Th...

CNET • 24th July 2024

Get a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $210: All Time Low Price Just After Prime Day

Prime Day gave us some of the best deals we'll see all year. What's even better is that the deals started before the official event, and some eye-catching deals are still around after -- that's why we're still maintaining a Prime Day live blog. This massive $120 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is one example of such later deals. However, the Prime Day bonuses are fading, and a good deal like this is bound to follow anytime soon.This version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is...

MUO • 11th June 2024

Every Bit of AI Apple Revealed at WWDC 24

It's been a somewhat difficult period for Apple. As we've seen in recent years, the Cupertino tech giant isn't leading the way with cutting-edge designs and technology like it once did, and that has become increasingly apparent during the AI surge. Quite simply, Apple lagged behind.
However, that all changed at Apple WWDC 24, where it unveiled a suite of AI features called Apple Intelligence. It offers tools to write better emails, create custom emojis, and even generate images based on your d...

MakeUseOf • 1st May 2024

Why I Regret Buying an Apple Magic Keyboard for My Mac

If you're planning to buy Apple's Magic Keyboard for your Mac, thinking it's your best option, hold your horses. I've used one for years with my MacBook and monitor setup, but besides its sleek profile and Touch ID, I really wish I got something else.

The Magic Keyboard Has No Backlight

When I switched to an M1 MacBook Air and a monitor for my work setup, I also bought a Magic Keyboard to fit it all together. Considering the built-in keyboard had backlit keys, it seemed safe to assume that App

MakeUseOf • 27th December 2023

7 Common macOS Sonoma Issues and How to Fix Them

A perfectly functional Mac can exhibit strange behavior during or after a software update. So don't fret if you're facing problems with macOS Sonoma. Instead, read along as we list common macOS Sonoma issues and help you fix them.

For some, the issues may start before even installing macOS Sonoma. If you find that you can't update to macOS Sonoma for some reason, it could be due to various factors like:

On the bright side, you can go through our fixes when your Mac is stuck updating for more d

MakeUseOf • 28th April 2024

Here Are the Most Important Specs I Look for in a Gaming Monitor

A monitor puts the “video” in video games. So, when I’m choosing one, the first thing I ask myself is, “What games am I playing?” Based on that, I can look at the specs and make my choice.

Here are the most important specs I look for when choosing a gaming monitor.

I’m not a big fan of online first-person shooters or racing games, so I don’t typically go for high-refresh-rate monitors. These monitors are great for running games at higher frames per second, meaning that images on the display up

MakeUseOf • 25th September 2023

PS5 vs. Budget Gaming PC: Which Is Better?

The exact price of a “budget gaming PC” is not fixed. Depending on who you ask, a budget PC could be $500 or $1000. However, in most cases, people on a budget aren’t willing to pay more than $800 to build a setup.

Now, would that cash be better spent buying a PS5? After all, it is a $500-ish option optimized for playing PlayStation titles in 4K and 120Hz. It has an impressive library of well-optimized popular titles. But you will lose the flexibility and upgradeability of a PC.

So, which one?

SlashGear • 30th November 2023

Toyota Prius: The Best Years To Buy (And The Ones You Should Steer Clear Of)

Toyota Prius: The Best Years To Buy (And The Ones You Should Steer Clear Of)

A lot has changed in the two decades since Toyota released the Prius. While Tesla may have replaced it as the go-to car for the tech lover and eco-conscious consumer, it remains a popular option for many looking for a good deal on a hybrid car. It might not be the most advanced in today's terms, or the fastest, or even the most exciting to look at, but the Prius is perfect for economical driving. That's why most Prius