If you’ve been a fan of the Mac during the past decade, you’ve probably felt like a kid who had been an only child until their parents surprised everyone by having a baby late in life. But, this wasn’t just any new baby. The little wunderkind went on to become a straight-A student, a sports …
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Apple’s Project Catalyst software, announced at WWDC in June, has a clear goal: making it possible to install and use iPad apps on the Mac. However, with the rollout of MacOS Catalina this week, three of the most anticipated launch apps for Project Catalyst have yet to appear. And Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Netflix does not plan to port …
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In August TCL gave us details on its new 2019 TVs, including an upgrade to the superb 2018 TCL 6-Series that adds QLED color and costs $800 for the 65-inch size. Now the Chinese TV maker’s higher-end model, the TCL 8-Series, goes on sale, bringing even better image quality specs and a price to match. It’s available for preorder starting today exclusively …
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When Microsoft announced the Surface Duo last week, offering its first take on smartphones since its $7 billion purchase of Nokia went up in smoke four years ago, some folks may have been shocked. But Microsoft has been building up to this for years. When you first see the Surface Duo, the thing that sets it apart is its dual 5.6-inch screens and its …
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As rumors continue to surface about Apple potentially launching a rival, Tile is continuing to update its portfolio of smart trackers. On Tuesday the location company introduced a series of updates to existing products while adding a new Sticker smart tracker, all of which are available now. On the “newer” side of things, the Sticker is a miniature tracker that can …
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Amazon announced a heap of devices last month, including five new Echo smart speakers, more Ring smart home security, new Alexa commands and pair of smart glasses it’s calling Echo Frames. But the new Echo Loop smart ring ($130) is the one making most people scratch heads and wonder what they would do with it. Echo Loop puts Amazon’s digital Alexa assistant on your body in a way that’s different than the …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Your MacBook, iMac or — lucky you — beastly Mac Pro just got a big boost, because MacOS Catalina is now available from Apple. With the Mac update, Apple replaces the iTunes app with three separate apps: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. …
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MacOS Catalina‘s much-anticipated iCloud Drive folder sharing feature has been delayed until spring, according to Apple’s website. The feature will allow users to share folders with a private link so anyone with access can see the contents in iCloud Drive, as well as add new files. While iCloud Drive folder sharing appeared in early beta versions of iOS 13, it …
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After years of largely limiting Siri’s default capabilities to its own apps, Apple appears to finally be loosening things up and letting third-party messaging apps in on the fun. The iPhone-maker is reportedly prepping a software update for later this year that will allow apps such as WhatsApp and Skype to work better with its digital assistant. Under the new …
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The Sleep app for Apple Watch may have accidentally gone live on the App Store this week. According to screenshots of the App Store’s Alarms app for the Apple Watch, a version will launch with a “Sleep” section, as reported by MacRumors Monday. “Set your bedtime and wake up in the sleep app,” the screenshot reads. The app doesn’t look …
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