Malcolm Owen
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Ohio House introduces bill to criminalize AirTag stalking
A bill has been submitted to the Ohio House to try and criminalize using electronic tags for tracking people without permission, the latest legislative attempt to curtail AirTag stalking. → Read More
Compared: Pixel Buds Pro versus AirPods 3 & AirPods Pro
Google is now gunning for the AirPods Pro by adding active noise cancelation to the Pixel Buds Pro. Here's how the search company's audio accessories fare compared to Apple's current-gen AirPods lineup. → Read More
Passenger's iPhone racks up the miles trapped in a plane seat
An iPhone took an unexpectedly long journey after it was lost on a flight, with the smartphone reportedly making multiple international trips before being returned to its owner. → Read More
iOS 16 will have refreshed Apple apps but look the same as iOS 15
Apple's shift to iOS 16 will introduce many major changes to the mobile operating system, a report claims, but it will still apparently look a lot like iOS 15 in terms of design. → Read More
When the iPhone goes USB-C, other Lightning accessories will too says Kuo
Apple's potential move to USB-C will involve more than just the iPhone, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with other accessories expected to make the switch in short order. → Read More
Maid's iPad central to busting Bloomberg kidnap suspect
An armed man who allegedly searched for former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg's daughters and kidnapped a housekeeper was arrested on Thursday, after being tracked down via the victim's iPad. → Read More
Knitters support Epic in knotty legal fight with Apple's App Store
Epic has gained the support of a knitting-related startup in its legal fight against Apple, with Knitrino needling Apple's handling of App Store policies that made launching its app harder than expected. → Read More
Peloton could be bought by Apple to boost healthcare initiatives
Acquiring Peloton could be a "major strategic coup" for Apple, according to Wedbush, with the purchase potentially helping boost Apple's moves in the health and fitness market. → Read More
Apple considered adding Face ID to 24-inch iMac
Apple allegedly considered adding Face ID to its refresh of the 24-inch iMac, but the Mac maker is more likely to add the biometric security feature to a desktop Mac display long before it lands on a MacBook Pro. → Read More
Entry-level 'M2' MacBook Pro might not have ProMotion display
The next entry-level MacBook Pro model will have an M2 chip, a report claims, but the replacement of the existing 13-inch MacBook Pro allegedly won't gain the same ProMotion display as its 14-inch and 16-inch counterparts. → Read More
Get your Valentine's Day gift ready with an extra 15% off at eBay
If you're looking for a gift for your special someone for Valentine's Day, eBay is offering a 15% discount off select purchases, including televisions, the Apple TV 4K, and Beats Studio Buds. → Read More
Over 140,000 gaming firms close as China continues new license freeze
China is continuing to hold off from issuing new game licenses to app developers producing for the App Store and other platforms, in regulatory inaction that has reportedly led to the shuttering of around 140,000 small game studios and related companies in the country. → Read More
Deal: Save on the Apple Watch Series 7, including Product (RED) models
Amazon is offering money off a selection of Apple Watch Series 7 models, including the first discounts on (Product) RED configurations. → Read More
Apple's 2022 monitor rumored to be half the price of the Pro Display XDR
Apple's rumored external display will launch in 2022, according to predictions on Apple's launch plans, with the model still expected to be half the price of the existing Pro Display XDR. → Read More
Smaller Mac Pro with Apple Silicon to join Mac mini refresh in 2022
An Apple Silicon version of the Mac Pro is on the way, a report predicts, with Apple also expected to release an updated Mac mini in 2022. → Read More
2022 'iPhone 14' rumored to ditch screen notch, new iPhone SE will have 5G
Apple's 2022 smartphone releases will include the iPhone 14 with a hole-punch display that eliminates the notch, according to Mark Gurman's predictions for 2022, alongside an updated iPhone SE with 5G connectivity. → Read More
New MacBook Air predicted to have 'marginally faster' Apple Silicon M2 processor
As part of Apple's 2022 slate, and after a series of rumors throughout 2021, Mark Gurman has predicted that a new MacBook Air will indeed arrive at some point in 2022. → Read More
Best Deals January 2: half off Wacom Intuos drawing tablet, TurboTax on sale, more!
Alongside continuing great deals on Apple hardware and accessories, the best deals for January 2 include a Tile Mate tracker for $18, TurboTax software sale, and a half-price Wacom Intuos Graphics Tablet. → Read More
Crime blotter: Mother allegedly assaults Apple Store employee, iPad hospital thefts, and more!
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, 100 iPads are taken from Liverpool hospital, a Target employee stands accused of taking Apple items, and iPads are stolen from an Olympic skier. → Read More
How to use iCloud Folder Sharing and replace Dropbox
It still won't suit everyone, but iCloud Folder Sharing has improved, and it can now be a solid replacement for Dropbox — in the right circumstances. → Read More