Up until recently, when Apple wanted to roll out security updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, the company had to push a major operating system patch to users. But last year the company introduced a new Rapid Security Response system with the introduction of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Venture. Now Apple has rolled […]
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Apple could allow third-party app stores on iPhones and iPads to comply with EU regulations
5 Comments on Apple could allow third-party app stores on iPhones and iPads to comply with EU regulationsWant to install an app or game on an iPhone or iPad? The only official ways to do that are to get them from the App Store or set up a developer account. And that’s been the case since the App store first launched in 2008. But according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark […]
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Lilbits: iPadOS 16 could be delayed to make sure Stage Manager multitasking actually works
Comments Off on Lilbits: iPadOS 16 could be delayed to make sure Stage Manager multitasking actually worksWhile budget tablets like Amazon’s Fire line of devices are probably best used for media consumption, companies have been positioning higher-priced tablets as productivity machines for years. Microsoft’s Surface tablets were originally pitched as tablets that can replace your PC. And Apple keeps adding features to its iPad and iPad Pro lineup that blur the […]
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Apple’s new Lockdown Mode brings enhanced security to iPhone, iPad and Mac users facing targeted attacks
Comments Off on Apple’s new Lockdown Mode brings enhanced security to iPhone, iPad and Mac users facing targeted attacksApple has introduced a new security feature that most people are probably never going to use… but which could come in handy if you’re a journalist, activist, or government worker at high risk of a sophisticated, targeted attack. Lockdown Mode, which will roll out this fall to iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, essentially […]
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Apple’s new software drops support for some older (and not that old) hardware
Apple plans to launch new versions of its smartphone, tablet, and desktop operating systems this fall, with beta releases of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS 13 Ventura scheduled to drop in July. But the company is also dropping support for some older devices. Still using an iPhone 7 or an older model? No iOS […]
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iPadOS 16 brings more multitasking features, plus support for external displays
The lines between Apple’s desktop and mobile operating systems continues to get blurrier. These days you can run iOS apps on a Mac, and soon you’ll be able to use an iPad for some heavy-duty multitasking. Apple has announced that iPadOS 16 will bring a new Stage Manager feature that allows you to more easily […]
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Lilbits: Apple leaks ahead of WWDC (iPads to work more like laptops, Macs with M2) and gaming performance of Intel’s Celeron 7305 and Pentium 8505
9 Comments on Lilbits: Apple leaks ahead of WWDC (iPads to work more like laptops, Macs with M2) and gaming performance of Intel’s Celeron 7305 and Pentium 8505Chinese PC makers AYA and AYN have both announced plans to offer budget handheld gaming computers that undercut Valve’s Steam Deck on price by using AMD Mendocino or Intel’s entry-level Alder Lake-U processors. While we don’t know much about the performance of AMD’s chip yet, YouTuber Taki Udon has already begun running gaming tests on […]
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Lilbits: Analogue Pocket reviews, OxygenOS 12, and Goodbye Google Toolbar
Google Chrome is the most widely used web browser in the world today. But back in December, 2000 Google wasn’t ready to launch its own web browser. So instead the company introduced Google Toolbar, which added a Google Search box and other features to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. It was updated a number of times over […]
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Lilbits: 35W Alder Lake-T leaked, iOS 15 released, Android 12.1 is coming for foldables
1 Comment on Lilbits: 35W Alder Lake-T leaked, iOS 15 released, Android 12.1 is coming for foldablesIntel’s 12th-gen Core processors, code-named “Alder Lake” will combine high-performance CPU cores and high-efficiency cores in order to balance performance and power consumption. Details have a way of leaking though, and FanlessTech has posted a list of Alder Lake-T processors, which are expected to be 35-watt chips for low-power desktops. In other tech news from […]
