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Apple Is Controversially Debuting a Line of AI-Voiced Audiobooks

Some publishers are upset by the loss of human narrators, although the tech may expand the burgeoning audiobook market

This Quick Hack Will Exponentially Improve Copy and Paste on Your iPhone

Gain access to your entire history of copied text, links and images with a new shortcut and a few quick taps

Apple’s App Store Is Now Plagued by Gambling App Ads

Developers and users are complaining about inappropriate app suggestions showing up in their searches

Apple Music Is Raising Prices and Spotify May Be Next

Apple's price hike announcement could mark the end of the $9.99/month plan for other music streaming services

Just How Durable Are the New iPhone 14s?

Phones are stronger now — but not invulnerable

Review: AirPods Pro 2 Look Unchanged But Sound Better Than Ever

Small changes make these great earbuds even better

Will Major Airlines Soon Ban Apple AirTags on Flights?

Germain carrier Lufthansa has become the first airline to ban the use of Apple AirTags in checked luggage, citing safety concerns.

The Best New iOS 16 Feature Might Be the Least Publicized

The end of passwords and two-factor authentication seems pretty ideal

Why Messaging Between Android Phones and iPhones Won’t Get Better

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently dismissed messaging issues between devices, suggesting that you "buy your mom an iPhone"

The Most Surprising Things We Learned From Apple’s Latest Event

This year, the tech giant is doubling down on safety. And sizing.

An Apple AirTag Foils Yet Another Baggage Heist

One of the stolen bags reportedly contained $15,000 worth of jewelry, which is a totally normal amount of jewelry to have in your checked bag.

Best Buy Is Hosting Black Friday in July

For three days the electronics retailer is taking hundreds off of laptops, MacBooks, soundbars, TVs and smart home devices

How New EU Tech Legislation Could Affect Apple Globally

The Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act are aimed at curtailing the power of "gatekeeper" tech companies

Canned Coke Cocktails, A New Smithey Skillet and the M2 Macbook Pro

The 14 best pieces of garb and gear that crossed our desks this week

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Early Reviews Call Apple’s New Vision Pro Headset “Magic”

But some people can't get over that it's "just a headset"

‘Platonic’ with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne Is Long Overdue, But Is It Any Good?

"Platonic" dares to remind us that men and women can be friends, but it still relies on some tired gender stereotypes

Four States Now Offer TSA-Compatible Digital IDs

More states are working to implement this technology

Apple and Google’s New Plan to Stop Bluetooth Tracker Stalking

Stalking via AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers could get more difficult if tech brands adopt an industry standard

Defendant Sentenced For Defrauding Apple for $17M

A California man is facing three years in prison

You Can Now Open a Savings Account With…Apple

If you’re an Apple Card user, this one’s for you

You Can Now Add Spotify to Your iPhone Lock Screen

It's part of a semi-hidden iOS 16 feature that you should take advantage of

The One Thing Apple Doesn’t Love About “Ted Lasso”

On the tech giant's beloved show, its omnipresent products are the real villain

Study: Most People Buying Apple Products Are Quite Young

A new study by CIRP suggests that over half of the people buying iPhones, iPads and Macs are 35 and under.

Is Apple Going to Screw iPhone 15 Users by Limiting Accessories?

A new rumor suggests the move to a USB-C port may come with restrictions

Wait, Is the Apple Watch Really About to Be Banned?

A couple of patent cases against Apple may lead to drastic measures, including an import ban on several popular Apple Watch models

This Is (Probably) What the iPhone 15 Pro Will Look Like

A photo and render leak confirms a major change that has been in the works for a while

Apple Watches Are Mistaking Skiing For Car Accidents

Emergency services departments are not thrilled

Apple’s New Headset May Solve One Big Virtual Reality Issue

Details about Apple's new Reality Pro device have leaked