Apple WatchOS 10 May Open Up Pairing Options for the Watch

Right now, you must pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone. Even the cellular Apple Watch has to have a parent iPhone for setup and ongoing support. Control Your Apple Watch Your Way iPhone and Apple Watch pairing goes two ways. Luke Chesser / Unsplash Or with all of their devices. Or just not buy an iPhone at all? In fact, because of the Watch, I rarely use my iPhone at home....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Patricia Allen

Apple Wearable Device With Direct Audio: News, Price, Release Date & Rumors

Is this mystery gear a next-generation AirPods or something totally new? News of this gadget came in a patent filing granted to the company in May 2024. What Is the Apple Wearable machine With Direct Audio Release Date? Apple, Inc / USPTO We’ll update this article if that changes. It wouldn’t surprise us if the price tag were higher. It also brings to mind wearable computers like theHumane AI pin....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Matthew Bailey

Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2025: Announcements, News, and More

It usually happens in the first week of June. WWDC will be held from June 9 to June 13. Apple typically announces the new software and opens betas before the new operating systems launch in the fall. Apple, Inc Here are the updates we expect at WWDC 2025: What Did Apple Announce at WWDC 2024? Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2024 covered almost its entire product line. As for what Apple Intelligence does?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Gregory Fields

Apple WWDC 2023—What It Means for You

So grab your popcorn, and let’s see what we should expect. The Worldwide Developer Conference is Apple’s only scheduled yearly event apart from the iPhone announcement in the fall. It will be a good one, and you’ll probably find something you totally have to buy. Rear view of the Mac Studio.Apple A bigger Air seems like it would be a surefire hit. Abigger version would offer most of that and more....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Bridget Miller

Apple's AirPods Max 2024: Are Minimal Updates and New Colors Enough?

The new version doesn’t get much of an upgrade Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. I’ve tested tons of earbuds but not as many over-the-ear headphones. The 2024 AirPods Max in the new blue color, which is slightly different from the previous version.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford With this update, are the AirPods Max worth over $500? Let’s dig into what I found....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Sandra Shelton

Apple's App Privacy Report Could Shame App Developers Into Being Better

And there’s more. It’s browsable, easy to understand, and utterly terrifying for less scrupulous developers. “Developers will likely hope that iPhone users will forget to turn on the App Privacy Report in options. Apple Otherwise, they will have to justify the access permissions they ask for. “Chris Hauk, consumer privacy champion at Pixel Privacy, told Lifewire via email. Check back in after a few hours, and you might be surprised by what you see....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Tyler Mitchell

Apple's App Store Holiday Hours Are a Gift to Everyone

But for app developers, these shutdowns can be anxiety-inducing. Then imagine that your update added a critical bug. Previously, you’d be out of luck. Sabri Tuzcu / Unsplash “I think it’s good in case a developer has to release an emergency bug fix update. I had to wait for seemingly endless days for the shops to open again. Today, we get our gadget gifts and immediately start shopping for apps....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Mark Silva

Apple's App Store Winners Include Innovative New Apps and Games

This year,Apple chose apps from 40 finaliststhat included some pretty well-known apps (like Duolingo). They includeHonkai: Star Rail, Lost in Play, Lies of P,andHello Kitty Island Adventure. Then there are the Cultural Impact winners. Photomator on iPhone.Unsplash / Mockup Photos These are apps that Apple’s editorial team felt had the “ability to drive positive change.” They include accessibility apps, but also, a couple of games that promote inclusivity and self-discovery.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · David Graham

Apple's Audio Offering Is Just Stunning—and You May Not Even Have Noticed

When someone points out AirPods, you’ll say, “Of course!” but those are just an accessory, right? Except that Apple’s audio offering is extraordinary across the board. The Average Tech Guy / Unsplash From its AirPods, through its HomePods, to the speakers in the MacBook Pro and the iPhone. They’rebetter than almost anything else, and we don’t even notice. Huge Niche Thanks to its size, even Apple’s smallest niche products are a big deal....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Christina Ellis

Apple's Betas Are Missing Most of the Cool New Features

iOS 18and iPadOS 18 are bothavailable now as developer betas, with the public betas coming in July. Plus, of course, there’s Apple’s now-usual ruining of one of its most important apps. Be Careful, Etc. The customization options are nice, we guess.Apple Then Apple added the public beta program, which let anyone sign up. Now, anyone can also grab the developer betas without paying. Beta software is, by its nature, unfinished....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Cindy Robles

Apple's Big iPhone Accessibility Focus Is a Larger Deal Than You Realize

Lewis added that he wished other household devices offered similarly accessibility-focused features. An Important New Feature Apple’s new feature is a simple one on the face of it. When enabled, it plays a chime whenever the iPhone is fully turned on. Antonio_Diaz / Getty Images It can also be configured to play another chime when the iPhone is turned off, too. Unfortunately, this is a featureonly availableto iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Donald Clark

Apple's Big Push for AI—Here's Why It Could Change the Way You Use Tech

Apple isreportedly hiringnew experts in generative artificial intelligence and increasing work on AI. Experts say the move could transform how you use the company’s products. It could also be used to improve Siri or even supplement the auto-correct features in the OS." champpixs / Getty Images Apples AI Move Apple is famously tight-lipped about new products. For example, iMovie Voice memos might have the power of text command edits. Another possibility is using AI for speech-to-text by boosting Siri’s capabilities to make it more conversational....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Jennifer Fowler

Apple's Clever New Presto Machine Solves a Non-Issue

But does anyone but Apple care? The Presto can also power the iPhone via magnetic induction, aka “wirelessly,” during the process. iGeneration But why are these updates even needed? An iPhone box.Martin Sanchez / Unsplash And it’s easy to see why people like this extra convenience. “This is very smart. I’ve done updates and restores in Apple Stores before, and they took forever. Apple’s alleged Presto iPhone updating machine in action....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Emily Hays