New in iOS 17 are interactive widgets on the Home Screen — that is, widgets that can do things, not just passively show information — and a handy one is Calcullo.
Calcullo is a $1.99 calculator widget for your Home Screen that makes it easy to tap out quick calculations on the fly.
We all can get overwhelmed with work that needs to be done. And in a time where many industries are short on staff, professionals are taking on more work than should be expected of them. Money.com reports, “U.S. workers typically put in 400 more hours on the job every year compared to our counterparts in Germany.”
October 24, 1988: Three years after leaving Apple, Steve Jobs prepares to launch the NeXT Computer, a machine he hopes will cement his reputation as a tech genius and blow away the machines produced by Cupertino.
The new NeXT Computer receives a wave of positive publicity. Fawning stories show exactly what the 33-year-old Jobs has been working on — and what’s coming next.
The holidays will be here sooner than you know. Fortunately, you don’t need to wait for Black Friday to score savings on the perfect gifts for loved ones. For any Apple-obsessed person in your life, you may be able to gift them something incredibly unique, yet practical.
Check In is a new iOS 17 feature that tracks your travels and lets contacts know when you’ve safely reached your destination. It’s great for traveling, or kids going to and from school, or even going on a date. You no longer have to count on remembering to text someone when you make it home safely — your iPhone will let them know for you.
Check In is like sharing your ETA in Apple Maps, but tweaked for personal safety. Friends, family and loved ones will be automatically notified if you’re stopped for any reason before reaching your destination. It also has timer-based check ins, which come in handy for situations like meeting a stranger from Craigslist. If you don’t check in after a set time, your contacts will be alerted.
Here’s how to use it — frankly, every parent should know how this works.
It’s never a bad time to update your office tools, and when it comes to productivity, there’s one suite that stands above the rest: Microsoft Office. Students, professionals and home users alike can benefit from this top-rated suite, which can even make an excellent holiday gift for a loved one.
Anyone with an iPhone 15 Pro should install iOS 17.1 when it launches this week, especially if their new handset seems to be suffering from screen burn-in. Turns out it’s not a hardware problem but the result of a software bug that gets fixed by the upcoming update.
Plus, there are other new features coming in iOS 17.1.
October 23, 2001: Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the first iPod, a device capable of storing an entire music library in a highly portable package.
The first-generation device boasts a 5GB hard drive capable of putting “1,000 songs in your pocket.” That may not sound too dazzling in a world in which people can stream the massive Apple Music library from their iPhones, but it was a game-changer at the time!
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EZ Internet Solutions is a rural internet service provider that can give you a solid cellular internet connection that’s truly unlimited — no data cap, no speed throttling. If you live in a spot without any internet infrastructure, but you do have a cell connection, it is a solid option you should consider.
EZ Internet Solutions offers cellular home internet in places AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile don’t. Contrast that with HughesNet, a popular satellite internet provider, which charges an arm and a leg only to give you a fraction of the speed.
I truly live in the middle of nowhere, and yet I’ve been using EZ Internet to live stream a video podcast every week for months without a hitch.
If you want to see just how far drone technology has come, here’s a shining example that went on sale just in time for the holidays. The Ninja Dragons Blade X is a dual-camera 4K drone that hits all the marks whether you’re flying for fun or looking for Hollywood-quality aerial footage — and it’s only $80 for a limited time.
But this deal won’t last long!
October 22, 2008: During an Apple conference call, Steve Jobs reveals that a user downloaded the 200 millionth app from the App Store that very day.
The news comes less than five months after the launch of the App Store, and only a month after Apple surpassed 100 million app downloads.
Update: This report has now been confirmed. On Tuesday, Apple invited the world to watch a product event on October 30. The theme is “scary fast.”
Fresh MacBooks and an iMac might be the highlights of an Apple event the last week of October, according to a high-profile tipster.
Exactly what’s on the agenda isn’t yet clear, but there are a number of strong possibilities, including some potential surprises.
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As far back as I could remember, Martin Scorsese has been synonymous with the movies. Now Apple TV+ has financed his latest work, an adaptation of David Grann’s true crime novel The Killers of the Flower Moon about the death of a native American community and the birth of the FBI to the tune of $200 million.
Killers of the Flower Moon will go down as one of the director’s boldest and most furious statements in a career full of them.
Families with a tradition of watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown can enjoy the classic Peanuts special on Apple TV+ for free this weekend. And it’s available to subscribers of Apple’s streaming service at any time.
It can be viewed on a very wide variety of streaming boxes, like Roku and Amazon Fire, not just Mac or iPhone.
AI-driven technology can be super helpful and time-saving. Those who know how to develop and manage it are in high demand worldwide, and with this bundle, you and whoever you gift it to could harness the power of AI to boost productivity.
To get ahead of the holiday shopping season, consider hopping on this deal for the 2023 Ultimate Artificial Intelligence and Automation Developer Bundle, which is only $49.97 (reg. $234) through October 23rd.
October 21, 1991: Apple launches its PowerBook 100 series. The lightweight laptops quickly become one of the most important tech gadgets of all time.
These devices will almost single-handedly turn notebook computers into mainstream technology. Apple’s subsequent success in this category — whether it’s the current MacBooks or even the rise of mobile devices like the iPhone — owes a huge debt to the PowerBook 100 series.
If you or someone you know has an interest in IT, the field of cybersecurity is something to consider. Since our world has become increasingly digital, it makes sense that the demand for cybersecurity professionals and IT experts is soaring. In fact, videos about cybersecurity have over 1.2 billion views on TikTok alone (per ExplodingTopics.com).
October 20, 2009: Apple goes big with its iMac redesign, introducing the first 27-inch all-in-one Mac.
The sleek, sophisticated aluminum unibody design looks so good that the iMac will remain virtually unchanged for years. As with the first Macintosh with a built-in CD-ROM drive, the iMac’s 27-inch display represents a sea change for tech. The big, beautiful screen signals that larger displays need no longer remain the domain of pampered professionals.
When the Apple AirTag item tracker launched, it could only link to one person. Apple is now expanding that, enabling up to five people to track each tag.
Here’s how to share an AirTag with family or friends.
One thing is guaranteed: you’ll eventually run out of space on your devices. Many of us have gotten a “low storage” notification while trying to capture a special moment on our iPhones. Inventions are made out of necessity, and Prism Drive is here to deliver a cloud storage solution for your files, documents, videos, photos and audio files so you can free up space and keep moving. Now, lifetime access to Prism Drive’s 20TB cloud storage plan is only 89.97 (reg. $1,494) through October 23rd.
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The Samsung T9 solid-state drive is small enough and tough enough to go almost anywhere. And it’s available in capacities up to 4 terabytes.
I put the recently launched SSD to the test with a range of Apple devices and came away pleased with the design and performance. That said, Mac users can’t take advantage of one of its best features.
Through October 23rd, you can purchase a pair of lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac for only $59.97 (reg. $439) with no coupon required. That’s two for the price of one!
October 19, 1992: Apple launches the Mac IIvx, the first Macintosh computer to ship with a metal case and, more importantly, an internal CD-ROM drive.
The last of the Macintosh II series, the Mac IIvx experiences one of the more notorious price adjustments in Apple history. Within five months of shipping, Apple slashes the computer’s launch price of $2,949 to $1,899. That’s one way to reward early adopters!
There aren’t many ways to boost your resume and your ability to enjoy vacations simultaneously, but learning a new language is at the top of the list. Bilingual workers are in demand across a wide range of job sectors, and it’s a skill you can learn on your own time with the right app.
You don’t need to be tethered to a wall to keep your iPhone at full power.
You can keep the adventure going with this fast-charging wireless charger. This slim, magnetic charger is easily attachable to your iPhone, now only $39.99 (reg. $119).
