Here's What's New in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14 Sonoma

June 6, 2023

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The Hope Diamond glows blood red when exposed to ultraviolet light (typically, blue diamonds glow white when bathed in ultraviolet light); this is one of the many factors that have contributed to the superstitious belief that it is “cursed”.

Happy Tuesday! Apple’s WWDC keynote was yesterday, where the company announced a new 15-inch MacBook Air, the Vision Pro headset, the M2 Ultra chipset, updates for the Apple Watch, new widgets for Mac, and much more.

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Apple announced iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at its WWDC keynote event on June 5, 2023. The updates, which are coming as free downloads for iPhone and iPad owners, will be available in the fall and bring with them a range of new features and enhancements. Read More »

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Thinking of picking up the new 15-inch model of the M2 MacBook Air? You may want to consider picking up the Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable to charge your new laptop. While the MacBook Air can be charged with any USB-C cable, the advantage of this cable is in its magnetic MagSafe capabilities.

Most of the time, if you trip over a laptop charger cable, you can guarantee that either the laptop will go flying, or the cable will be ripped out of the port, possibly damaging it. The USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable attaches magnetically, so should something jostle the cable, it’ll simply disconnect and keep your MacBook and ports safe.

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Amazon has continued to improve the Kindle Paperwhite over the years, and the latest 11th Gen model is perhaps the best e-reader in the lineup. If you’re on the fence about upgrading from your old Paperwhite, here are five compelling reasons to help you justify the leap to the latest model. Read More »

Apple announced macOS 14 Sonoma at its WWDC keynote on June 5, 2023. Available as a free download to Mac users in the fall, the new update delivers a handful of new features and improvements. Read More »

Apple had a lot to announce yesterday, from the long-awaited Vision Pro headset to a major Apple Watch update. The company also confirmed that, finally, you’ll be able to share access to AirTags with other people. Read More »

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Laptops with mechanical keyboards are rare, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Many brands now sell notebooks that swap the membrane for individual switches, which brings a host of benefits with it. Read More »

You’ve probably wondered why 1440p, the popular monitor resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, isn’t a television standard. After all, it offers a significant increase in pixel density compared to 1080p (1920×1080) without the 4K tax. So why not for TVs too? Read More »

The Logitech MX Keys S rings in the next generation of the incredible Master Series. Built from the ground up for rigorous desktop workflows, the MX Keys S may be bigger than your average keyboard, but I was simply floored by its performance and capabilities.  Read More »

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S isn’t the kind of mouse that tries to wow you with a crazy design and a boatload of features, but when it comes to nailing the basics, Logitech goes above and beyond. Not to mention the Anywhere 3S is compact enough to travel with, and the battery lasts for over a month. Read More »

Last November, the Quest Pro launched for $1,499, and despite the initial hype, it fell well short of expectations. Key features were left missing or locked, parts seemed unfinished, and bugs ran rampant. Six months have since passed, so is it time to reconsider the 4/10 rating we gave it? Read More »

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Everyone likes saving money, and most people likely follow a budget to stay on track. Saving a little cash here and there is always the goal, but when it comes to your gas tank, can you actually make your fill-up stretch? Read More »

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It has been almost a decade since the first Apple Watch was introduced, and the watchOS software has already changed forms a few times. This year, Apple is planning another (arguably minor) overhaul to the smartwatch experience. Read More »

Striking the perfect merger between AR and VR by releasing so-called “mixed-reality” headsets is a task that’s been on many tech companies’ minds for some time. Now, Apple is finally going public with its own efforts to make one: the new Apple Vision Pro. Read More »

With Apple’s switch from Intel’s lineup of x86 chips to its own, in-house chipsets, Apple has done some amazing stuff performance-wise. Now, things are getting even better with the announcement of Apple’s most powerful chipset to date, the M2 Ultra. Read More »

Widgets have been available on Mac in one form or another for nearly 20 years, but they’ve always been locked to a secondary panel or screen. Now, widgets are coming to the desktop, and iPhone owners get extra features. Read More »

Apple occasionally releases a new app for its devices, like the Freeform app that arrived last year. Today at WWDC, Apple revealed the new Journal app. Read More »

If you have a digital multimeter on hand, it’s pretty straightforward to test your PSU and rule out power gremlins as the source of your computer problems. Read More »

There have been rumors for a while about a larger MacBook Air. Today, Apple made it official at WWDC: the 15-inch MacBook Air is here. Read More »