The WatchOS 9 public beta has just arrived, along with iOS 16, and the Apple Watch is getting a major software update. Expect in-depth running metrics, new watch faces and even some clues about the rumored Apple Watch Series 8. The beta update lets us preview most of the new features ahead of the general release …
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If Apple isn’t going to make a 17-inch MacBook Pro, then someone else is going to have to. That’s what I always think when I see one of Dell’s big-screen XPS 17 laptops. The oldest XPS 17 review of mine I could find dates back to 2011, although I’ve been covering this particular product line (or its identically named antecedents) …
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If you own any kind of modern Mac, there are three basic ways to take a screenshot with keyboard shortcuts — and if you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar there’s even a fourth method. Apple’s MacOS software also gives you a fair number of options to easily save, delete and open the screenshot for markup. These tips …
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“What a strange-looking MacBook.” That was my first thought when I first saw the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new M2 chip at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino during WWDC 2022. There wasn’t anything particularly strange about it — it looked like the last several models of 13-inch Apple laptops, both Pro and Air. But in the Apple Silicon era, I’ve …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. With Father’s Day only two weeks away, it’s the best time to snag that perfect gift for dad. It can be daunting picking out a gift for anyone, let alone your own father, but there are a lot of options that will make him proud …
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Nomad accessories bring a sense of old-school style to many of your cutting-edge devices. The company produces a massive array of phone cases, wallets, smartwatch bands, charging hubs and more. Right now, you can grab some new gear during the brand’s sprawling Memorial Day sale. Now through May 30, you’ll save $15 on any order of $50 or more when …
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What’s happening Snap has a new camera-enabled flying mini drone called the Pixy. We tested it. Why it matters Snap, like other companies, is trying to figure out if flying camera accessories could be the next selfie stick. Snap is also looking to explore ways to merge the footage with its plans for AR glasses. What’s next While there are …
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Apple has reportedly launched its Tap to Pay iPhone feature in Apple Stores across the US. Customers who visit Apple’s retail locations can use their iPhones to make payments with Apple Pay, digital wallets or their contactless debit or credit cards. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tweeted that the feature began rolling out at Apple Stores on Wednesday. Apple first announced the …
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When it comes time to connect your shiny new soundbar or AV receiver, your two main choices are HDMI or optical digital audio. The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can’t then it’s not the end of the world. Here are the pros and cons of each connection type. The basics Both HDMI …
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When you’ve invested in a high-end laptop like a MacBook, it’s natural to agonize over the best way to keep it safe. Do you slap a protective hardshell case onto the pricey computer? Or would that detract from the sleek look and feel you’ve paid so much for? Could a case, in an ironic twist, actually end up damaging the …
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