Alongside using the iPhone 18 Pro, I’ve also been carrying out a little experiment as we await the launch of the iPhone Duo. To get a sense of what it might be like to use the large screen of the upcoming device, I’ve been using my iPad mini as a substitute phone some of the time. Given that the screen is a similar size and shape, I’m hoping that it gives me something of a preview of the experience …
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Macworld If you’ve been using third-party apps on your Mac, you are probably familiar with a permission dialog box called “Full Disk Access.” It’s sort of a big catch-all permission that lets an application read or write almost any data to…
Excerpt · MacworldExplore how Apple's Mac Studio has evolved, with internal upgrades, performance gains, and subtle design changes shaping each new generation of the desktop.
Excerpt · EngadgetGoogle's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
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TL;DR: Protect up to nine devices from ads and trackers with an AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription on sale for $11 through October 4. Ad blockers usually just work on one device at a time, with a separate purchase for each phone or…
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While the overall trend is the same, I am getting some differences and inconsistencies.
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A software and carrier settings update should prevent future problems, but people who have been affected will need a replacement phone.
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Excerpt · EngadgetGoogle has introduced a “Map” tool to aid your location-based Gemini app prompts on Android and iOS. Meanwhile, the Gemini app is already getting ready to replace the forward slash for skills.
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The Cursed Apple, wherein Valve’s latest MOBA Deadlock takes place, is ‘an urban fantasy setting’ in the same way that Limp Bizkit is ‘an American rock band.’ Sure, the label is accurate, but Deadlock is unmistakably, crucially, and…
Excerpt · PC GamerApple has confirmed an issue causing a “small number” of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to lose cellular service. Apple released software and carrier updates to prevent the issue from affecting additional users, but the company tells…
Excerpt · 9to5MacCustomer reports indicate the problem has affected only the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T, and Apple says it has seen the same pattern. The company has released a carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 to keep more devices from being affected,…
Excerpt · TechSpotQwen3.8-27B is a capable AI model, assuming you have a sufficient combination of VRAM and system RAM. On the M4 Pro MacBook Pro, its 24GB of unified memory can be a limiting factor in prefill speeds when running the AI model. Fortunately,…
Excerpt · WccftechThe iPhone Duo could make Android foldables much better.
Excerpt · Android AuthorityAn extended gaming test suggests iPhone 18 Pro Max users are getting more than Apple officially promised, with the phone holding a clear performance advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max under sustained load.
Excerpt · NotebookcheckThe Apple Watch 12 is claimed to have the most accurate heart rate sensing among wearables, so I put that to the test by comparing it with a chest strap across a variety of workouts.
Excerpt · Tom’s GuideApple’s long-rumoured smart home hub could be more colourful than expected, with a new leak suggesting the device may launch in four finishes when it arrives (hopefully) later this month. The home hub is reportedly set to be unveiled on…
Excerpt · Trusted ReviewsWe compare the key specs and features of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to help you decide which is right for you.
Excerpt · TechRadarMacworld Following numerous complaints from iPhone 18 Pro Max owners, it’s now been officially acknowledged that some units have a problem placing calls, sending texts, and accessing data. Initially by the carrier AT&T, which sent out a…
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Apple plans stricter macOS privacy controls in response to AI agents
Apple announced plans to introduce tighter controls for the Full Disk Access permission on macOS. The company stated that the growing use of artificial intelligence agents requesting broad entry to user files, messages, mail, and browsing history creates new security risks.
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Skydance Unifies Paramount and Warner Bros. Operations Ahead of Streaming Consolidation
Paramount and Warner Bros. are uniting under the Skydance brand, creating a combined entity that consolidates major film studios, broadcast networks, cable channels, news outlets, and digital platforms.
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