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How to control the brightness of your iPhone or iPad
iOS tries to create the optimum brightness setting for you. What if you don't want that?
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Everything Apple Intelligence can (and can't) do in iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 beta gives us our first real taste of Apple Intelligence, but it's not fully baked.
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iOS 18.1 beta 3 is out now, adding 'Clean Up' AI tool
The first Apple Intelligence features are coming in iOS 18.1, and Apple is launching a beta test much earlier than usual.
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How to download the new macOS beta
Here's how to get the macOS beta right now, even if you aren't a developer.
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Everything you need to know about macOS Sequoia
Find out about macOS 15 Sequoia, including when the new macOS 15 will be out, compatibility, new features, and the latest beta info.
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Complete guide to Apple's event schedule
Everything you should know about Apple's events in 2024 & 2025, including keynote details and start times, and everything Apple could launch.
News
Hackers are using fake banking apps on iPhones to steal your data
The apps are presented as updates from the banks themselves.
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macOS Sequoia to be released with iOS 18 next month; M4 Macs 'coming later'
The potential release comes a little earlier than usual.
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iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to delete the App Store, other core apps
It looks like Apple hasn't yet done enough to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Feature
Apple’s free Passwords app can replace your paid password manager (kinda)
Apple's new Passwords app can replace your passwords manager, but there are a few rough edges to smooth out.
Mac 911
How to share passwords with Apple's Shared Groups
You can securely share passwords among groups you create.
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Every new Apple product coming in 2024
We predict the upcoming Apple product releases in 2024 and recap on what launched in 2023. Here are the new Apple products we expect to come out in 2024 and beyond.
Best Picks
Best data recovery apps for iPhone
Accidentally deleted a file, or bricked your phone? We round up the best iPhone data-recovery apps, which might just save the day.
Reviews
Gemini 2 duplicate file finder review
Gemini 2 is a helpful and fast-working app that deals with all kinds of duplicates on your Mac.
Mac 911
How to use plants, birds, and other object identifiers in Photos
The Photos app uses machine learning to identify all sorts of flora, fauna, and landmarks.
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An iPhone bug lets you crash the interface with just four characters
The crash is minor and not terribly disruptive, but it's an interesting demonstration of how complex iPhone software can be.
Reviews
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.0 and Final Cut Camera review: The next level
Final Cut Camera expands on the iPhone's ability to record video footage and works with Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad with Live Multicam.
Stay Foolish
Apple's best software system is spinning its wheels
CarPlay is loved by its users but its future as an Apple product lacks clear direction.
News
iOS 18 superguide: Everything you need to know about the new iOS
Here's what you need to know about iOS 18, including the latest on the iOS 18 beta, the new features to expect, and the release date of iOS 18.
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