You can use a feature called Guided Access to lock down your iPhone to a single app before you hand it to a kid or someone else. You might want to let your offspring play a game, or pass your phone around for controlling music, or hand it off to show someone a video … but you probably don’t want them going rogue and reading your texts or calling your mom.

In Accessibility settings, you can enable Guided Access to limit your iPhone to a single app before you hand it off. It’s a kind of quick and dirty “guest mode.”

This will help you keep your phone — and your privacy — safe. You can even disable features like the volume buttons and set up time limits.

Got a load of computers and devices that need power every day? The Plugable PS-10CC 10-port USB-C charger might be just what you’ve been looking for.

It can handle a family’s entire collection of MacBooks, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. Or charge up all the phones needed by an office at once.

Eve Systems expanded its smart home ecosystem with the upcoming Eve Dimmer Switch, scheduled to launch in mid-March at a price of $49.95, the company said Tuesday. The new addition builds upon Eve’s existing smart home lineup, which already includes various devices such as smart plugs, energy strips and indoor cameras.

The new dimmer switch offers a premium option to Apple users looking to enhance their smart home lighting, with a balance of advanced functionality, privacy and integration in the smart home.

February 25, 1981: Apple CEO Michael Scott oversees a mass firing of employees, then holds a massive party. The Apple layoffs follow a hiring boom that led to what Scott called a “bozo explosion” at the company. They also stand as an early sign that the fun startup culture of Apple’s early days are gone forever.

“I used to say that when being CEO at Apple wasn’t fun anymore, I’d quit,” he tells a crowd of Apple staffers. “But now I’ve changed my mind — when being CEO isn’t fun anymore, I’ll just fire people until it is fun again.”

For many people at Apple, the day is the worst in company history.

Apple’s display supplier reportedly solved the biggest technical challenge slowing the acceptance of foldable phones: the ugly screen crease where the display bends.

With that hurdle cleared, production of components for the slim, folding iPhone supposedly will begin later this year.

In a big development for mobile creativity, you can finally get Adobe Photoshop on iPhone. Adobe officially launched a new version of the powerful photo editing suite for iPhone Tuesday, bringing it to Apple’s most popular device.

The release comes five years after Photoshop debuted on iPad, giving iPhone photographers and digital artists access to professional-grade editing tools on the go. If you’re working on the go, having a usb c power adapter like this 10-port USB-C charger can help keep your devices powered.

Apple reached an agreement with the Indonesian government to end the iPhone 16 sales ban in the country. The company could sign a memorandum of agreement with the Indonesian government as early as this week.

Indonesia banned Apple from selling the iPhone 16 in October 2024 after failing to invest the committed amount.

Your walls might not be the color you think they are, even if you’re the one who painted them (and you still have the paint can in the garage). An RGB color sensor like the Nix Mini 3 can help you match the paint on your walls — or any color you see in real life.

The sad fact is, colors fade, especially if they’re exposed to sunlight. And it can be a real hassle when you need to patch a hole or cover a blemish. The classic paint swatch method proves time-consuming and puts a lot of pressure on you being able to compare the colors on two different types of material.

A modern solution is to use a smart RGB color sensor like the Nix Mini 3. This compact color sensor can identify colors on most surfaces, and right now you can get one for $69.97 (regularly $119).

HKMLC Smart Boards transform how people collaborate and interact in various settings, from business meetings to home entertainment. These cutting-edge interactive whiteboards offer tremendous benefits in today’s interconnected world, where effective visual communication and collaboration prove crucial.

Developed by HKMLC, a leading provider of cutting-edge interactive whiteboards in the United States, this amazing hardware serves as an all-in-one solution that combines the functionality of a projector, digital whiteboard, computer, TV, monitor and audio system. These interactive whiteboards eliminate the need for multiple devices, saving valuable space while simplifying setup and management.

It’s easy to zoom in on your Mac screen and get a closer look at your display. If the text is just too small to read, or perhaps you’re making some graphics and you need pixel-perfect alignment, a simple tweak to your Mac settings is all you need.

Using your Mac’s zoom feature, you can hit a keyboard shortcut or use a multitouch gesture on your trackpad to zoom in on your screen. I’ll show you how to use this handy feature. Plus, I’ll cover Hover Text and Display Scaling, two more features that help you embiggen the words on your Mac screen.

Power banks with enough juice to keep your MacBook going don’t need to be huge, blocky lumps. The Baseus Blade is as slim as your notebook but holds 20,000mAh. And now you can grab one at almost half off.

Don’t make your laptop bag bigger than necessary with an unwieldy external battery. There’s a better option.

When does a computer setup have everything? Never, really. Each one is a perpetual work in progress. But today’s fine example claims to have everything and it actually comes pretty close in some ways. It features MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Beelink Mini PC with external touchscreen, gaming PC, big smart TV external display and an original iPad used as an HDMI display. And the other gaming-centric peripherals and knickknacks in the picture are pretty cool, too.

February 24, 1955: Steve Jobs is born in San Francisco. He will go on to co-found Apple and become one of the most important figures in the history of consumer technology. He’s also probably a big part of why you’re reading this website right now.

Happy birthday, Steve! Let’s take a moment to reflect on your innovation, artistry and overall brilliance.

A CAD drawing purportedly showing the entire iPhone 17 line leaked out Sunday, possibly giving the world its best look yet at Apple’s entire 2025 handset lineup. The standout in the image is the super-size camera humps on the two iPhone 17 Pro models.

If the drawings prove accurate, the iPhone 17 will receive less of a design change. The rumored iPhone 17 Air also puts in an appearance in the leaked drawing.

And if you’re wondering how to get better camera quality on iPhone, the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro’s video upgrades could redefine mobile photography and potentially make traditional cameras obsolete. Read more here.

Apple will launch the second-generation AirTag tracking device in May or June, according to a new leak Monday. The timeline, shared by leaker Kosutami on social media, aligns with Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman’s earlier prediction of a mid-2025 release for the device with a handful of new features.

Apple pledged Monday to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This stands as the company’s largest-ever spending commitment to a market.

Under this investment, Apple will expand its U.S. manufacturing efforts.

Apple will reportedly heavily focus on improving the iPhone 17 Pro’s video recording capabilities. The company supposedly wants video creators and vloggers to replace their current dedicated cameras with an iPhone.

To achieve this, Apple is set to introduce significant enhancements to the iPhone 17 Pro’s video recording capabilities.

February 23, 2010: The iTunes Store officially passes the 10 billion music downloads mark, reaching a major milestone. The 10 billionth purchase? “Guess Things Happen That Way” by Johnny Cash.

The buyer of the song in question is Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. As part of a “Countdown to 10 Billion Songs” promotion by Apple, Sulcer wins a massive $10,000 iTunes Store gift card — and receives a personal phone call from Steve Jobs for good measure!

Apple and other device makers should learn a crucial lesson from the failure of the canceled Humane Ai Pin: While voice control can play a role in new devices, it needs to be very limited. It’s simply not practical for people to talk to their computers except in special circumstances.

I hope the developers at Apple working on Siri and future versions of the HomePod took notes while Humane cratered.

Apple’s M4-powered MacBook Air lineup will reportedly debut in March. The company is gearing up with the necessary marketing and sales preparations for the launch.

Stocks of the current M3 models are already dwindling, with limited inventory at most stores. If you’re planning to upgrade, now is a great time to also consider the best monitor for MacBook Air—check out our M4 MacBook Air review for recommendations.

February 22, 2001: The iMac Special Edition, sporting wild designs that would make a hippie happy, puts a wacky face on the computer that saved Apple’s bacon at the turn of the century. The Flower Power iMac and Blue Dalmatian iMac evoke tie-dye shirts or other unconventional ’60s-era imagery.

A far cry from the super-serious, aluminum-heavy industrial design that will come to define Apple in coming years, these colorfully patterned iMacs stand out as some of the most irreverent computers Cupertino ever dreamed up. (C’mon, when was a real Dalmatian blue?)

Under the consciously tacky exteriors, a pretty darn great iMac G3 hums along.

Tired of retracing your steps to find your lost wallet? This Folding MagSafe wallet with Find My can stop your endless searching. Snag one, and you can use real-time tracking and audio alerts to quickly locate it, whether it’s nearby or across town.

Designed to work seamlessly with iPhone 12 through iPhone 16, it offers secure storage for up to eight cards while doubling as a versatile accessory. For a limited time, you can save 25% and get one for $29.99. (Note: This MagSafe wallet is not compatible with iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 13 mini, or with iPhone 16e.)

The Apple TV+ adaptation of the brilliant Murderbot novels by Martha Wells got a premiere date for the sci-fi action series: May 16. And a first glimpse at Alexander Skarsgård as the lead character came out, too.

Plus, fans of the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning books can take hope from Apple’s synopsis of its show, as it closely follows the written version.

You can get Apple Intelligence right now on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro. All you have to do is update to the latest developer beta release. You’ll get access to Visual Intelligence, Image Playground, Genmoji and more.

The developer beta of iOS 18.4 enables Apple Intelligence in the European Union for the first time. visionOS 2.4 brings the featureset to the Vision Pro.

Apple Intelligence is compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro and the new iPhone 16 lineup. Unfortunately, older devices (or even the iPhone 15) don’t have enough RAM to support Apple’s Foundation models. Luckily, you can also try it out if you have an iPad or Mac with an M-series or A17 Pro chip.

Here’s how to get it all.

iPhone and iPad users will soon get a major upgrade to their digital cooking experience with the launch of Apple News+ Food, Apple said Friday. It’s a comprehensive culinary platform that transforms the devices into interactive kitchen companions.

Launching in April with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple News+ Food promises to help home cooks discover, save and follow recipes and more from world-renowned food publications.