Apple updated its Smart Battery Case design for the new iPhone 11 series, but it'll set you back $129. It's got some cool features and comes in designer colors, but is it worth the money? Check out this video for details.
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Amidst AirPods Pro shortages, Apple reportedly doubles production
Last year holiday buyers scrambled to find the original AirPods in stock at retail stores and online retailers. This year it looks 2019 is going to be a repeat: folks looking to pick up AirPods Pro for the people on their holiday lists are already running into long waits for the hot accessory. A new report from Asia says that Apple is doubling production of the popular earbuds to keep up with demand.
How to upgrade your 2009-2012 13-inch MacBook Pro with an SSD
There are a lot of pre-Retina Display equipped 13-inch MacBook Pros still in service. If you have one and you're looking to get some more bang for your buck, it's possible with relatively little muss and fuss to upgrade them to keep them going a while longer while making them much faster than they ever were from the factory. One of the best performance upgrades you can give your MacBook Pro is to replace the stock hard disk drive with an SSD. This guide will show you how.
Apple reportedly anticipates 100M 5G iPhone sales in 2020
Apple is telling its suppliers that it expects to sell 100 million iPhones equipped with 5G in 2020, according to a new report from Digitimes. As reported by AppleInsider, DigiTimes says that the information comes from within Apple's Taiwanese parts supply chain.
Editor’s desk: Apple’s plans for Austin, iOS 14 strategy, and ghosting developers
This week's editor's desk roundup has me thinking about Apple's green plans for its second-biggest corporate facility in the U.S., the changes it's making to iOS development for the next big release in 2020, and the way it's treated one developer in particular. Read on for more details.
Apple reinstates “spelunker” Gui Rambo after public outcry
If you've been following the recent story about Apple developer Guilherme Rambo getting locked out of his Apple Developer account for months, then you should know that he's back in business. Rambo noted on Twitter that Apple has reinstated his access.
How to set up Twitter two-factor authentication
It is highly recommended you enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your Twitter account and prevent anyone from getting access to it. This extra level of protection will ensure any intruder can't log in to your Twitter account even if they happen to know your password!
2FA requires you to enter your correct password (which is something you know) and then verify using a secondary means of proving your identity with something you have, like a changing code from the authenticator app.
Follow along as we show you how to set up Twitter two-factor authentication without using your phone number.
Abode Iota DIY security system adds HomeKit support
Abode announced Thursday that its Iota DIY smart security system is finally HomeKit compatible. HomeKit is available as an update to the Iota system, enabling Iota users to control the system using the Apple Home app on the iPhone, and Siri on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and HomePod.
Apple plans testing overhaul of iOS 14 after iOS 13 debacle
Thirteen has been an unlucky number for Apple. Since the summer, Apple's rollout of iOS 13 has been plagued by misstep after misstep as features were pulled from the initial release, showstopping bugs made it out anyway, and countless updates and iterations have been made to get things right. Apple isn't anxious to make the same mistake next year with iOS 14. The company's software chief is overhauling the way Apple test software to make sure it doesn't happen again, according to a new Bloomberg report.
Apple, Intel team up against SoftBank-funded patent troll
Patent trolls are a scourge for technology companies like Intel and Apple. Now the two tech giants have teamed up to take down one of the biggest, Softbank-financed Fortress Investment Group. Intel and Apple have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fortress, alleging the company has stockpiled patents expressly for the purpose of suing companies like Intel and Apple to extract profit, according to Reuters.
Tim Cook: Apple’s privacy commitment is worldwide
In an interview with ABC News, Tim Cook said that Apple's commitment to privacy is worldwide - and that while Chinese authorities have never asked Apple to unlock an iPhone, American authorities have. His comments were part of a wide-ranging talk about Apple's manufacturing processes, trade tariffs, and the new Mac Pro.
App Store updates not working? You’re not alone
At some point recently some iPhone users discovered that their phones were not updating apps. App Store updates don't seem to be pushing out, and users are having trouble forcing them too. Are you among them? Read on for details.