You want your app to look as good as possible, right? Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
All new apps and app updates must support the iPhone XS Max and latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro starting March 27.
In a post on its developer portal, Apple notes that apps must be built with the iOS 12.1 SDK or later. New Apple Watch apps must also support the Apple Watch Series 4.
Why was this crusty old mage of AirPower removed from Apple’s website? Photo: Apple
Evidence is mounting that the long-delayed AirPower charging mat is finally about to be released. Oddly enough, part of this evidence is the fact that an older image of the product has been removed from Apple’s web site.
Apple has unveiled new products every day this week so it’s possible AirPower‘s launch will come before the weekend.
Update: A new report on the Wall Street Journal indicates that production of this accessory began earlier this year.
It's got one hell of a kick to it. Photo: Epic Games
This week’s Fortnite update brings yet another new weapon to Battle Royale. The Flint-Knock pistol is a powerful sidearm that uses heavy ammo and can deal up to 90 base damage in a single shot.
The version 8.11 release also brings back the impulse grenade, makes the scoped assault rifle more powerful, and more.
iPads are being removed from classrooms after a parent sounded the alarm. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Students in California’s Sonoma Valley school district have had iPads pulled from their classrooms. This follows several second-graders reportedly using the tablets to access porn.
According to a report, searches for the word “kissing” on YouTube prompted suggestions of other videos, which included sexually explicit content. These videos had been viewed by kids as young as 8.
Disney and Apple could be a clash for the ages. Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Disney has officially completed its acquisition of 21st Century Fox, one of the biggest entertainment deals in history.
The $71 billion deal puts Disney in control of Fox’s movie and TV studios, the FX networks, National Geographic, and India’s Star India station. It also puts Disney is its strongest position yet to challenge the might of Netflix — along with whatever streaming service Apple comes up with.
Apple Watch bands aren’t the only thing now available in new colors for spring. Apple is also offering its official iPhone and iPad accessories, including the Smart Battery Case, in fresh finishes.
A new lineup of Apple Watch bands is here in time for spring.
Whether you prefer the Sport Band, Sport Loop, or luxurious leather, there are new color options to choose from. All are available to order today, with prices starting at $49.
The new Wireless Charging Case is also available. Photo: Apple
The wait for new AirPods is finally over.
Apple’s newest wireless buds are here with a brand new H1 chip that allows for hands-free “Hey Siri.” They also promise better battery life in between charges, and even faster connectivity.
An optional Wireless Charging Case is also available, but it’s not cheap.
Apple debuted its Screen Time feature last year. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has filed a complaint against Apple, alleging monopolistic behavior in the way it runs the App Store.
“Despite a long history of working successfully with Apple, we believe that this is a necessary step,” the company claims. The complaint comes shortly after Spotify also alleged that Apple was abusing its position.
Building a MacBook Air with a 1.5TB SSD is less expensive today. Photo: iFixit
Apple lowered the prices of building high-capacity SSDs into the latest MacBook Air and Mac mini models today, potentially saving buyers as much as $200.
The number of tablets that can use the Apple Pencil expanded with the debut of the iPad Air 3 and iPad mini 5. Curiously, these support the original version of this pressure-sensitive stylus, not the newer one that launched in the fall.
But it turns out there are several good reasons for this move.
Google’s Stadia will run on macOS and iOS, not just Android devices. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Stadia will run top-tier games on Google servers and stream the video to users’ computers. This means that any device that can run the Chrome browser will have access to some of the best titles available.
iOS and macOS devices will be able to take advantage of Stadia. Chrome OS, Windows, and the Chromecast dongle will be supported as well.
It’s now cheaper to buy a MacBook Pro with lots of storage. Photo: Apple
There’s good news for MacBook Pro buyers looking for a lot of storage: Apple has lowered the costs of its most-expensive SSD options. This can save shoppers up to $400 on these powerful laptops.
This is apparently a permanent price reductions, not a sale.
Eddy Cue is one of the biggest sports fans at Apple. Photo: SF Chronicle/Twitter
Apple appears to be planning to become a bigger influence in the world of watching sports as it prepares to announce its TV streaming service next week.
The iPhone-maker invited Sports Illustrated inside its geeky “Sports Ball Room” where a team of employees track pretty much every major and minor sports game in progress. While competitors like Facebook and Amazon are pursuing exclusive rights to air certain games, Apple is taking a different approach. It wants to curate all the must-see moments and alert subscribers when they’re happening.
In some ways, the iPad Air is better than the Pro. Photo: Apple
The new iPad Air is a monster. It’s practically as powerful as the top-of-the-range iPad Pro, but costs around $300 less. You lose a few features — the magnetic Apple Pencil 2, ProMotion, etc. — but for most people that probably doesn’t matter.
In fact, the new iPad Air is so good that it’s probably good enough for most people. And for some folks — professional musicians, for example, or people who hate headphone dongles — it’s even better.
Michael Cohen was forced by a court warrant to open his iPhone with Face ID. Photo: Apple
Michael Cohen’s Apple devices were treated as evidence by federal investigators, who obtained warrants to compel President’s Trump one-time fixer to use Touch ID and Face ID to unlock them.
The warrants were used during an FBI raid on Cohen’s home and office last year. Court documents with warrant details were made public this week.
Expect to binge watch Apple TV shows without commercial interruption. Photo: Cult of Mac
TV shows and movies on Apple’s soon-to-be-announced streaming service might not be broken up by irritating commercial breaks.A new report indicates content will be either free or paid for entirely by subscription fees.
So you can expect to watch the upcoming shows staring Reese Witherspoon, Jason Momoa or many others without interruption.
This week’s rollout of updated Apple hardware may not be over yet. A refreshed iPod touch could be the next device to hit the Online Store. It has been almost four years since Apple introduced the most recent model.
Don't expect the service to be a comprehensive one on day one. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Major newspapers including The New York Times and Washington Post are yet to sign up to Apple’s news subscription service, a new report claims.
With less than one week to go, Apple will be working overtime to hammer down partners for its Apple Music-of-publishing service. However, while there are some big names on board, others could be absent.
We don't need two Gmail clients anymore. Photo: Google
It’s nearly the end of the road for Google Inbox.
A new popup that has started appearing inside the Inbox app confirms it will be closed down on April 2. Fans of the email client have just two weeks to find an alternative, but Google recommends another of its own.
Apple's new iPads underline its problem with product naming. Photo: Lucille Pine/Flickr CC
As thrilling as new Apple devices are, this week’s surprise hardware updates really screwed the pooch on one important front: product naming.
The “new” iPad Air and iPad mini join a lineup of tablets with a variety of features and price points that will boggle the minds of even the most ardent Apple fanatics.
How did Apple’s naming strategy go so far off the rails? For the sake of the average customer, Cupertino’s once-brilliant branding needs to kick into gear. Because right now, the toxic hellstew of Apple product names is utterly confusing.
Imagine being an engineer assigned to help develop a device — and you’re not even allowed to see what it is supposed to look like.
Secrecy was so important to Apple on its first iPhone, the first prototype was not a handset but a large development board for team members to hook to a display to try out various functions.
Wally takes style and functionality to the next level. Photo: Kristal Chan/Cult of Mac
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