9to5 Mac

• iPhone SE 4 is coming soon; here are the latest rumors
  December 9, 2024 by Chance Miller
  Apple is reportedly set to launch the iPhone SE 4 in just a few short months. The update will bring a dramatic overhaul to Apple’s most affordable iPhone. A new supply chain report this week has some additional details on what to expect from the iPhone SE 4’s camera hardware. more…
• Apple announces expansion in Saudi Arabia, retail stores opening in 2026
  December 9, 2024 by Michael Burkhardt
  Apple today announced that it would be expanding its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the online store opening in 2025, and physical stores opening in 2026. more…
• Here’s everything we’re expecting with Apple Pro Display XDR 2
  December 8, 2024 by Michael Burkhardt
  Apple introduced the in 2019 with its $4999 price tag, no included stand, and an optional Pro Stand for $999. Since then, despite all of the advancements in display technology, Apple has left it untouched. While there isn’t a ton to go off of, there are a couple of smaller details that give us an […]
• With the M4 Mac lineup, Apple will be doing something it hasn’t in over a decade
  December 8, 2024 by Michael Burkhardt
  Seemingly, for the first time in forever, Apple will be updating every single Mac with an M4 chip, presuming rumors hold correct. There have been a number of times where this has been close, but it hasn’t happened anytime in the past decade, at least. more…
• Apple discontinued these 15 products after its fall releases
  December 8, 2024 by Michael Burkhardt
  Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month. With all of those new product announcements, there were also a number of discontinuations of older products, meaning they’re no longer […]

Macworld

• Why iOS 18.2 is a must-have update even if you don’t run Apple Intelligence
  December 8, 2024
  Macworld When iOS 18.2 rolls out to all iPhones on Monday, it’s going to bring a ton of great new features. Most of the focus is on the new Apple Intelligence capabilities, and for good reason: AI is Apple’s big marketing hook but the features are rolling out gradually over several months. The iOS 18.2 […]
• How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free on Apple TV+
  December 8, 2024
  Macworld Christmas season is here, and there are lots of ways to get into the spirit of the season. One way is to watch a Christmas special on TV, and one of the best is A Charlie Brown Christmas. For decades, it aired on broadcast TV, but that’s no longer the case–it’s now an Apple […]
• Hey Siri, find me the best VPN. Okay, right here…
  December 8, 2024
  Macworld Apple users, you know the struggle: You want the best VPN that isn’t, how do we say this nicely,… ugly? And hard to use? We want something that feels like it came on our Macs and iPhones, not like it was designed in the 1800s, and we found Windscribe. The interface is up to […]
• Best MacBook bags, cases and sleeves
  December 7, 2024
  Macworld A good MacBook bag shares many qualities with Apple’s laptops. We want it to be tough, so it needs to be made from good materials. We want to use it for multiple tasks, so it needs to have plenty of pockets and compartments. Let’s admit it, with the diminishing number of ports on the […]
• Best MagSafe wireless chargers for iPhone
  December 7, 2024
  Macworld We’ve rounded up the best MagSafe, Qi2 and MagSafe-compatible magnetic chargers, from the plain pad to multi-functional stands (up to six devices charged), and even the most colorful—from snap-on chargers and modular stands to foldable power banks and full desk mats. Apple’s MagSafe technology, supported by all models of iPhone since the iPhone 12, […]

Technology

• Nvidia Faces Antitrust Investigation in China
  December 9, 2024 by Meaghan Tobin and John Liu
  The move by Chinese regulators came a week after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced U.S. technology to China.
• Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia
  December 9, 2024 by Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano
  The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.
• The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts
  December 9, 2024 by Ellen Barry and Graham Dickie
  New technology alerts schools when students type words related to suicide. But do the timely interventions balance out the false alarms?
• Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud
  December 8, 2024 by Tripp Mickle
  Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material.
• On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children
  December 8, 2024 by Michael H. Keller
  Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.

Personal Tech

• Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
  December 3, 2024 by Kevin Roose
  Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
• What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
  November 28, 2024 by Yan Zhuang
  Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.
• How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet
  November 20, 2024 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.
• How Technology and Loneliness are Interlinked
  November 10, 2024 by Brian X. Chen
  Technology and loneliness are interlinked, researchers have found, stoked by the ways we interact with social media, text messaging and binge-watching.
• How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web
  October 23, 2024 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.