One of Apple's self-driving cars was involved in its first crash. Photo: Bloomberg
Apple’s autonomous vehicle program sustained its first crash last week.
A Nissan Leaf rear-ended one of Apple’s autonomous test vehicles, according to a filing with California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV licenses autonomous car testing programs in the state.
Grab the new iOS update now! Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
For about 18 hours, iOS 12 beta testers were incessantly prompted to update to a new version of Apple’s upcoming software . Unfortunately, most found that no such update existed. The prompts, which appeared at every unlock of a users device sparked frustration, but also became fodder for musician and jingle creator Jonathan Mann.
You don’t have to wait for Apple to start shipping the new iPhone XS to get the gorgeous new wallpaper that comes with it.
After leaking images of the 2018 iPhones along with the Apple Watch Series 4, 9to5Mac has also unearthed the raw image of the amazing new wallpaper that will come with the new iPhone models.
The MagicScroll is a tablet with a display flexible enough to roll into a cylinder. Photo: Queen’s University Human Media Lab
Forget folding displays. A group of Canadian researchers created a working prototype of a rollable tablet. The MagicScroll is intended to show that computer screens don’t have to be flat.
The biggest challenge in mobile design today is somehow making larger and larger displays fit in a pants pocket. The MagicScroll accomplishes that by rolling up into a cylinder.
The gay pride face is part of watchOS 5. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple debuted a new gay pride watch face for Apple Watch this year at WWDC, but developers have recently discovered that it’s literally impossible to install it if you live in the homophobic land of Mother Russia.
Apple Watch Series 1 continues to rule the roost. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac
The Apple Watch Series 3 is easily the best Apple Watch so far, but you wouldn’t know it from sales. Although Apple continues to lead the smartwatch industry, a massive 9 out of 10 Apple Watches sold are the older Apple Watch Series 1.
That’s markedly different from the smartphone industry, where Apple’s newest iPhone tends to be the world’s most popular (and certainly Apple’s most popular) handset. That’s even true when it’s a device like the iPhone X that are much pricier than older models.
Grab the new iOS update now! Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
“A new iOS update is now available. Please update from the iOS 12 beta.”
You’re probably tired of seeing this message if you’re running iOS 12. It now pops up every time you unlock your iPhone or iPad. Yet there is no update available, and there is no practical way to prevent the popup from appearing over and over again.
The good news is your device isn’t broken. Everyone running the iOS 12 beta is experiencing the same thing. But what’s causing it?
Apple is an outspoken proponent of privacy. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple takes every opportunity to talk up its pro-privacy agenda — and if you’re a developer being hosted in the App Store you’d better show that same level of commitment to users.
According to a new report, Apple has started telling its developers that they will soon need to host a privacy policy in their apps’ metadata. This change will apply to all new apps and app updates from October 3, regardless of whether or not they connect to the internet.
This battle doesn't show any signs of ending soon. Photo: Qualcomm
The Qualcomm vs. Apple legal battle rages on — and, boy, is it getting convoluted at this point!
In the latest legal decision in the case, Judge Lucy Koh denied a motion by plaintiffs that would have allowed them to block Qualcomm from getting the necessary permissions to block certain iPhone imports to the U.S. Got that?
Warren Buffett is one of Apple's biggest cheerleaders these days. Photo: CNBC
It wasn’t that long ago that Warren Buffett, probably the world’s most famous investor, said that he just didn’t get get Apple and wasn’t investing in it as a result.
To quote the late Biggie Smalls, “things done changed.” In a new interview with CNBC, coinciding with Buffett’s 88th birthday, the now-Apple-loving financial titan shared his thoughts on a number of topics — and you can bet that the iPhone was among them!
CarPlay is taking over the auto market. Photo: Hyundai
Apple’s CarPlay software for automobiles is quickly becoming a must-have feature for new car buyers, according to the latest rankings from J.D. Power.
Even though it was released four years ago, CarPlay is just starting to catch on with consumers who want a phone mirroring system on their dash. And when it comes to Apple vs Google, CarPlay’s satisfaction rating is significantly better than Android Autos.
The more you look at this Apple Watch face, the more notifications you see. Photo: 9to5Mac
An image of Apple’s next wearable leaked today, revealing an impractical new Apple Watch face that crams in every possible type of notification all at once.
It has no less than nine different complications. And, oh yes, the time.
Control your smart home devices with Siri Shortcuts. Photo: Apple
Apple came out with a new beta for its Shortcuts app that will be released to the public as part of iOS 12 and in the latest build, you can finally take advantage of iCloud syncing.
This is the fourth beta build of Shortcuts and it contains some pretty major changes that make it even more useful for iPhone and iPad users.
There are two Titan Security Keys, one for your iPhone or iPad, the other for your Mac. Photo: Google
Google just began offering its Titan Security Keys. These can be used as part of two-factor authentication to secure a range of online accounts and cloud storage services.
A Titan key is a small USB or wireless device that provides a digital signature. Without the key’s two-factor authentication, the account cannot be accessed, even with the password.
The new title lands on September 27. Photo: Nintendo
Nintendo showcased Dragalia Lost, a new action RPG coming to mobile, during a Direct presentation on Wednesday.
You’ll be able to play the game on iOS from September 27, but if you register your interest today, you’ll receive a fat stack of in-game currency to get you started. Here’s what you need to do.
Apple AR glasses just became more likely. Photo: Martin Hajek
Apple just dropped a big clue that it’s planning to make a pair of augmented reality glasses with its latest acquisition.
The company confirmed this week that it purchased a Colorado-based startup called Akonia that’s focused on making lenses for wearable headset displays and it could help Apple create thin, transparent smart glass lenses with vibrant full colors.
The Eve PowerStrip can be controlled with Siri thanks to HomeKit support. Photo: Eve Energy
iPhone users into home automation just got several new options from Eve Energy. It unveiled a Power Strip, a Light Strip, and an updated version of Eve Room, all with HomeKit support.
These devices can be controlled from any iOS device via Siri, or schedules can be set up to turn them on or off.
Apple’s big fall event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park on September 12.
The company today issued invites confirming the details. Its keynote will start at 10 a.m. PT, during which we expect to see the new iPhone lineup, an Apple Watch Series 4, major improvements to iPad Pro, and more.
MicroLED displays could be coming to Apple devices sooner rather than later. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple representatives reportedly visited Taipei this week to attend the Touch Taiwan display industry convention.
During the event, Apple is said to have held private meetings with two Taiwanese display makers to discuss their MicroLED and MiniLED technologies, both of which could be used in future devices.
One mobile photography lens amount for many devices Photo: olloclip
Rarely is a mobile phone lens attachment one-size-fits-all. But olloclip’s new Multi-Device Clip may come the closest.
Announced by the California-based company this morning, the new clip brings flush alignment of the camera and ollociip lens, even on handsets with screen protectors and thin protective cases.
Apple pushed out another supplemental update for the 2018 MacBook Pro lineup this week. Its release notes didn’t tell us much about the release, but the company has now explained exactly what users can expect it to do.
Five of the biggest tech companies are mentioned in the suit. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple is one of five tech companies — along with Google, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — targeted in a new lawsuit accusing them of displaying bias against right-wing news outlets.
The lawsuit comes from Larry Klayman, founder of Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch and a former Department of Justice prosecutor. It alleges that the companies are working together to “quash and/or limit advocacy by conservative and pro-Trump public interest groups, advocates and others to further the leftist anti-conservative agendas.”