5 reasons the iPad Pro can’t replace the MacBook, even with the Magic Keyboard
Apple’s iPad Pro Magic Keyboard brings it a lot closer to rival laptops -- but it still cannot replace your MacBook. Here’s why it is not a laptop killer yet.
Massive iPhone security flaw left millions of phones vulnerable to hacks
A flaw in iPhone and iPad Mail apps left the devices vulnerable to hacking, according to a security researcher. It gives hackers access to your device's data.
Apple will relaunch the iMac with a new 23-inch screen this year, report says
Apple will update the iMac and iPad with new sizes in the second half of 2020, according to a China Times report. Mini-LED displays will be delayed, however.
Code for iOS 14 reveals feature for trying apps without needing to install them
iOS 14 will reportedly introduce a feature, through what is known as the Clips API, that will allow iPhone owners to try apps without needing to install them.
Apple reportedly working on ‘real’ iPhone home screen widgets for iOS 14
Apple is reportedly working on "real" widgets that may be moved around on the iPhone's home screen for iOS 14, which may also offer new wallpaper settings.
The iPad was released 10 years ago. It’s still the only tablet worth buying
The iPad was released 10 years ago. It's still the only tablet worth buying. Competitors from Samsung and Microsoft haven't threatened the iPad's dominance.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch vs. iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which 2020 iPad Pro is best?
If you're in the market for a new Apple iPad and trying to decide which version to buy, then check out our comparison of Apple's 2020 iPad Pro offerings.
Apple’s iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 bring trackpad support and visual tweaks
Apple has finally launched the golden master of iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, bringing trackpad and mouse support, visual tweaks, and more.
Hurry! The latest iPad is on sale at Best Buy for only $280
The latest model of iPad is on sale right now at Best Buy for only $280 for the 32GB model. This is a $50 savings on one of Apple’s latest handheld devices.
Apple may develop an iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad
According to a report, Apple is building an iPad keyboard that has a trackpad built into it. This could indicate Apple is planning mouse support for the iPad.
Apple says Mac Catalyst is working. We asked developers to find out the truth
Apple’s Mac Catalyst lets developers port their iPad apps to the Mac. It’s had some criticism, so we decided to find out exactly what developers think of it.
Your iPhone’s normal copy-paste function could leak sensitive data
After testing their theory, two software developers say they’ve discovered a flaw in the Apple iOS copy-paste system that could leave information vulnerable.
Instagram CEO: Stand-alone app for iPad not coming soon
Instagram doesn’t have enough people on its team to develop a standalone Apple iPad app, according to the CEO, adding that it has not seen much demand for one.
All the new Safari features in iPadOS 13 that you need to know about
With iPadOS 13, Safari has been transformed into a desktop-class app as opposed to a mobile browser. We show you how to use some of its new features to their best advantage.
Apple patents strange iPhone-MacBook hybrid charging dock
An intriguing new Apple patent shows the company is considering a strange charging dock, one that could combine an iPhone or iPad with a MacBook. The phone or tablet would be slotted into place inside the charging dock’s housing, with the dock then controlling your device and providing it with power.
Digital Trends Live: Voting by app, the new Razr, iPad anniversary, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending topics in tech, including the death of Kobe Bryant, caucus Democrats vote by app, what to expect from the new Razr, the 10-year anniversary of the iPad, tracking the coronavirus, hearing from a mummy, and more.
Apple may have to ditch lightning cables if European regulators have their way
Members of the European Parliament are proposing that mobile phone chargers should be standardized, with calls for the European Commission to bring in regulation. This could oblige Apple to ditch its lightning chargers and switch to a standard format instead.
Apple quietly reduces trade-in value for iPhones, iPads by up to $100
Apple quietly slashed the maximum trade-in values for most of its products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The iPhone XS Max saw the biggest reduction at $100, going down to $500 from $600, while certain Mac computers and most Apple Watch models were not affected.
Amazon devices and other great gifts with delivery by Christmas
Christmas is just three days away, but you can still shop online to buy gifts in time for the holiday. Amazon adds new deals to its Last-Minute Deals campaign daily. Whether you're searching for the best deals or just looking for awesome gifts, Amazon has loads of great gifts ready for shipment to arrive before Christmas.
Apple’s new iOS parental controls for limiting who your kids talk to are broken
One of the highlights of Apple’s latest iOS 13.3 update, Communication Limits is riddled with workarounds. The limits can be easily bypassed by switching to any cloud service other than iCloud or through Siri on an Apple Watch. Apple has confirmed the issue and plans to fix it soon.
Lightroom CC update makes imports on iOS and iPad a breeze
Tired of double-dipping with photos in both your camera roll and in the Creative Cloud? Lightroom CC for iOS and iPadOS will now let users skip the camera roll and import directly into Lightroom. The update also includes new exporting options and a new way to buy Lightroom.
Kuo: Apple will release a mini-LED iPad and MacBook Pro next year
Apple may be planning to release four to six products over the next few years with mini-LED displays, according to respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The products will likely include a high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Get the most out of Apple’s iPadOS 13 updates
Apple continues to tweak and improve the new iPadOS, which includes most of the features of iOS 13, including Dark Mode, enhanced Photos app, Find My app, updated Maps, and more. The iPadOS offers plenty of elements designed exclusively for Apple's tablet and we walk you through the high-profile ones.
iOS update for iPhone squashes bugs in Mail, Notes, and Messages
Apple on Monday issued its seventh software update for the iPhone since the release of iOS 13. The latest release improves the handset's overall performance and squashes several bugs in Mail, Files, Notes, and Messages. iOS 13 is available for the iPhone 6S onward as well as the latest iPod Touch.
That’s rich: Apple VP knocks classroom Chromebooks for being cheap
In an interview with CNET, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller, dismissed Google's Chromebooks "cheap testing tools." He further added that Chrome OS computers can never inspire kids and believes an iPad or a MacBook will allow a child to be more creative and successful.
Photoshop for iPad: Users bemoan lack of features with the new software
Adobe launched Photoshop for iPad a week ago, but the company’s prelaunch promotion that promised to bring "real Photoshop" to Apple's tablet appears to have upset a good many users. The software giant says more features are on the way, but how long users will have to wait isn’t clear.
New research finds that smart speakers can be compromised by lasers
A new study about the vulnerabilities of smart speakers, like Amazon Echo, Apple Home Pod, and Google Home, has been released. All the researchers at the University of Michigan and Japan's University of Electro-Communications had to do was shine a special laser on the smart speakers to manipulate them.
Apple App Store error reportedly saw 20M ratings erased in a week
Apple's App Store apparently suffered a hiccup last week when millions of user ratings were accidentally deleted from apps belonging to the likes of Google, Microsoft, Nike, and Disney, with smaller developers also hit. Ratings affect the amount of exposure an app gets in the store, which in turn can affect downloads.
Apple says developers shouldn’t need a separate Mac team, thanks to Catalyst
With the launch of MacOS 10.15 Catalina arrives a new tool called Mac Catalyst. It aims to bring MacOS and iOS closer together. allowing developers to easily port their apps from the iPad to MacOS devices. The initiative already sees Twitter's return along with apps from Rosetta Stone, Post-It, and more.
Adobe Illustrator could be coming to iPad, landing soon after Photoshop
Adobe is reportedly planning a version of Illustrator for iPad. The professional-grade vector graphics editor could land next year, soon after Photoshop, which is confirmed for launch before the end of 2019. Adobe has been working to bring software from its subscription-based Creative Cloud suite to Apple’s tablet.
Half of all iPhones are already on iOS 13 less than a month since release
It took only 26 days for iOS 13 to be installed in 50% of all iPhones, slower than iOS 12 but still at an impressive pace. When taking into account only the devices that were released in the past four years, the adoption rate goes up to 55%, and this is despite the operating system's reported issues.
Walmart slashes prices on Apple iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Beats, and Apple TV+
Black Friday is still six weeks away, but Walmart slashed prices on an inviting selection of Apple products. There are deals on iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, headphones by Dr. Dre, and even a free one-year subscription offer Apple TV+, the new streaming service that launches November 1.
Apple’s AR headset tipped for 2020, following iPhone SE 2 and new iPad Pros
Prolific Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees the iPhone SE 2 and Apple's AR headset in our not-so-distant future. Both have been subject to years of rumors and anticipation, but Kuo finally offers details on the hardware of these two devices, as well as a release timeframe in Q1 and Q2 of 2020, respectively.
Mini-LED MacBooks and iPads are coming in 2021, analyst says
Apple will equip its high-end MacBooks and iPads with Mini-LED screens by 2021, says Ming-Chi Kuo. The reputable technology analyst says this will bring notable improvements to the devices’ displays, but the price of the panels means they’re only likely to come to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.