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Lilbits: More Pixel 8a leaks, Plex exits virtual reality, and the Hackintosh scene’s impending doom

The operating system that runs on Apple’s Mac computers is only designed to run… on Apple’s Mac computers. But when Apple switched from using PowerPC processors to Intel chips, a Hackintosh scene arose, with users figuring out how to install Apple software on non-Apple hardware. But the writing has been on the wall since Apple […]

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Lilbits: Fitbit 6, an “iPhone for AI,” Steam on Chromebooks, and Intel Meteor Lake is mobile-only

Intel plans to launch its 14th-gen processors based on “Meteor Lake” architecture in December, and they’re expected to be the first chips manufactured using the company’s new Intel 4 process, the first Intel consumer chips with an NPU (neural processing unit) for hardware-accelerated AI, and the first to be sold under the new Intel Core […]

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You don’t need to pay $99 for a developer account to try iOS 17 or macOS 14 beta

Apple typically releases public betas of its upcoming operating systems for users that want to try out new features before they’re available to the general public. But those are usually only released after the company offers earlier previews to developers who have to pay $99 to join the Apple Developer program. But when Apple released developer […]

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Lilbits: Telly’s free TV runs Android, MacOS Sonoma and iOS 17 announced, Pixel 8 processor details leaked

Apple kicked off its 2023 World Wide Developer Conference with a few major announcements: its long-awaited Vision Pro augmented reality glasses are coming next year for $3,499. The new MacBook Air 15 is a slim, lightweight laptop with a bigger screen. And there’s finally a Mac Pro with Apple Silicon: it’s a $6,999+ workstation with […]

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Apple can now quickly push security updates to iPhones, iPads and Macs without a major OS update

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’s new Lockdown Mode brings enhanced security to iPhone, iPad and Mac users facing targeted attacks

Apple 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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Apple’s Continuity Camera turns your iPhone into a Mac webcam

Laptop webcams have a history of being… not great. And while computer makers are finally starting to release models with better-than-potato quality, you know what’s typically better than even the best laptop webcams? A good smartphone camera. So Apple has announced a new feature that will let you use an iPhone as a webcam with […]

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You can hide the MacBook Pro notch with a virtual bezel (on a per-app basis)

Apple’s new MacBook Pro 14 and 16 are some of the most powerful laptops available, thanks to the new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. But they also have a controversial design – while Apple shrunk the display bezels for its latest MacBook Pro laptops, the company also introduced a camera notch. Not only does […]