With iOS 17 just around the corner, Apple isn’t waiting to give us new features in the apps that ship with its mobile operating platform. The Podcasts app gets a…
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More iPhone changes coming because of EU mandates
The European Union has passed new legislation that will compel all smartphone makers, including Apple, to make batteries easier to replace. With new rules meaning the iPhone 15, which we’ll…
Continue readingWWDC 2023: iPadOS 17 gets healthier and more productive
iPadOS has undergone a massive transformation since it first arrived, as an offshoot of iOS, in January 2010. While it began life as a content consumption device, it’s now a…
Continue readingWhat can we expect from WWDC 2023
Apple’s annual developer event, WWDC is just a few days away. And while there are sure to be some surprises, there are lots of things we can expect. Here’s Australian…
Continue readingApple’s new privacy ad is funny and serious at the same time
Apple has, for many years, produced some of the funniest and most creative ads the tech industry has even seen. There was the famous 1984 ad, produced by Ridley Scott,…
Continue readingThe iPad Pro as a writer’s tool
I’ve been a long time fan of the iPad Pro. I’ve owned several different versions, including the very first model as well as more recent M1 versions of the 12.9-inch…
Continue readingApple boosts features for cognitive accessibility
Apple has previewed software features for cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak….
Continue readingTelstra to raise mobile plan prices
Telstra, Australia’s largest mobile carrier, has announced that prices for mobile plans will increase by between $3 and $6 per month in line with inflation for 4 July 2023. And…
Continue readingFinal Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad finally arrive – as subscription apps
Apple will release Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad on 23 May 2023. The new apps, which will be available as monthly or annual subscriptions, bring touch interfaces…
Continue readingApple Home – the last piece of the puzzle is coming
Apple’s push into home automation started in 2014 with the announcement of HomeKit – a software framework that lets you configure, communicate with and control smart-home appliances with a Mac,…
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