I often hear people talk about old Macs they used and loved. When i edited Macworld Australia magazine, I asked reader to tell me about the old Macs they were…
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Your iPhone is listening and watching – and that’s OK
Every so often someone cries out and accuses Apple of using the iPhone to ‘spy’. But that’s got more to do with a lack of understanding about how features we…
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Apple’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,…
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The 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…
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Apple 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….
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Tap to Pay makes it easier for businesses to accept payments
Apple’s Tap to Pay service has been available in the USA for a while now. Westpac and Tyro payments can now offer the service to their business clients, enabling shoppers…
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Telstra 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…
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Melburnians rejoice – Apple Pay on public transport is coming
The Victorian state government has announced that the public transport contract handled by NTT will end in November 2023 with US company Conduent taking over with a $1.7B contract. And…
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Final 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…
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AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max get firmware update
Apple has released firmware updates for AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. According to the company the update addresses “Bug fixes and other improvements” and brings the firmware up to…
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