How to use local backups to keep iMessages out of iCloud backups
When you use Apple’s iOS iCloud Backup, your iPhone or iPad backs up your iMessages data, but it’s not a very useful backup because it’s…
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Apple removed over 540,000 abandoned apps from the App Store in Q3
As the ongoing purge of abandoned apps in the App Store continues, the number of remaining apps has hit a seven-year low. App Store Recent…
Daily deals Nov. 10: $800 M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro, $100 off M2 MacBook Air, more
Thursday’s best deals include 40% off Eero Pro 6E router 3-pack, $420 off M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, $100 off Dyson V12 vacuum, and much…
How to tell a verified Twitter account is actually fake
Spammers are already filling up Twitter with fake accounts since Elon Musk scuttled the service’s verification process, and they are very, very good at fooling…
You could walk a mile in Steve Jobs’ shoes, if you win this auction
A pair of sandals said to have belonged to Steve Jobs has gone up for auction, alongside an NFT image of them, and for some…
Bring HomeKit to your Christmas tree with Festavia string lights
Just in time for the holidays, new Philips Hue Festavia string lights offer a smart decoration experience thanks to the companion app. Philips Hue Festavia…
iPhone 14 COVID production hit will batter Foxconn’s earnings
The largest iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn, has revealed that China’s coronavirus lockdown measures have severely hit its earnings estimates and expected revenue growth. A Foxconn facility…
Paid checkmarks on Twitter roll out in new subscription plan
Twitter has officially rolled out its revamped Twitter Blue subscription, including a verified checkmark for all subscribers. Twitter Blue Previously, the monthly subscription cost $3.99,…
Apple iCloud Photos now compatible with Windows 11 Photos
Microsoft has begun rolling out iCloud Photos integration in Windows 11, with the feature available to all users by the end of November. Image credit:…
New Plugable USB-C dock supports four external displays on M1 Macs
Plugable’s new Quad HDMI adapter lets Apple users add up to four external displays on a M1 Mac — with some caveats. Plugable Quad HDMI…
Spotify debuts new Apple Watch app experience
The Spotify Apple Watch app has been updated with larger controls, swipe gestures, and a better library view. Spotify has a new Apple Watch interface…
Colorado drivers can now add a license or state ID to Apple Wallet
Colorado drivers can add their license to Apple Wallet for a digital experience as long as they have iOS 15 or later. Colorodo state ID…