Category: Information technology
Apple’s iOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 public betas are ready to download
We’re a couple of months out from Apple officially rolling out the next major versions of its various operating systems. However, you can try out iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura and tvOS 16 right now. Apple has released a public beta, a few weeks after it offered…
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Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users
Apple has announced Lockdown Mode, an “extreme” level of security designed for a “very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats.” It will be available this fall when the company rolls out iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. The company says it created Lockdown Mode to help…
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The Morning After: The next Apple Watch may detect if you have a fever
The next Apple Watch may have a body temperature sensor to warn you when you’re coming down with a fever, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The Series 8 won’t provide an exact reading, but it could notify you to see a doctor or use a dedicated thermometer. The feature has…
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Google makes it easier for your stuff to sync between Android phones and Chromebooks
Google is rolling out Chrome OS version 103, which includes features that will make it easier for users to share things between Chromebooks and Android devices. For one thing, as the company announced at CES, Phone Hub is getting an upgrade. From your Chromebook, you’ll instantly be able to access…
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MacBook Pro 13-inch review (M2, 2022): Pro in name only
Say hello to Apple’s most baffling laptop, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 chip. It was already a confusing computer when we reviewed the M1 model in 2020, which was out-shined by the fan-less MacBook Air. But now that there’s a new MacBook Air with a bigger screen and…
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The best smartwatches
Just a few years ago, the case for smartwatches wasn’t clear. Today, the wearable world is filled with various high-quality options, and a few key players have muscled their way to the front of the pack. Chances are, if you’re reading this guide, you’ve probably already decided that it’s time…
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