Apple has updated its website to say that Apple Intelligence on a Mac requires a model with an M2 chip or later. That’s a change to the original compatibility requirement of an M1 chip or later.
However, while the change may be worrying for anyone with an M1 Mac, it seems near-certain that this is an error rather than a change of requirements …
more…The Gentler Stories-made app for cyclists, runners, and other performance-driven athletes just got even better with a beautiful Apple Watch app. Here are the details.
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more…In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as low as $599. With looming global tariffs, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market for a new MacBook for any reason, now may be one of the best ever times to purchase.
Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update also dropped support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions). If you’d like to stay on the latest and greatest Apple software, nows a fitting time to upgrade.
more…More than a year after wrapping up its first season, Palm Royale is back on Apple TV for a star-studded season 2. Here’s what to expect.
more…Apple announced support for Sony’s PSVR2 Sense Controllers with visionOS 26, and you can now purchase them from the Apple’s online store.
more…Update November 11: The Logitech MX Master 4 has regularly been out of stock since its initial launch last month. Right now, however, it’s in stock and ready to ship on Amazon. Act fast if you’ve been on the hunt for one. It’s clearly very popular, so who knows how long this availability will last.
The Logitech MX Master line of mice has become a staple in the setups of Mac users everywhere. Now, the company is out with the highly-anticipated MX Master 4. It packs a handful of changes to the iconic mouse, while staying true to the form factor that has made the lineup so popular over the years.
more…Apple updated Xcode today with multiple welcome bug fixes, including some performance updates to its new AI-assisted coding features. Here’s what’s new.
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Four years after the original AirTag debuted, we’re still waiting for the first proper hardware revision. Rumors indicate AirTag 2 could launch soon, here’s an overview of how the two products might compare.
more…Today, Google announced its own version of what Apple is doing with Private Cloud Compute, in what may be a landmark moment for the consumer AI market. Here’s why.
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more…Rumors persist that Apple may launch new Apple TV 4K hardware soon, and two expected features are upgraded chips: the A17 Pro and N1. Here’s why these new chips excite me.
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Chase is back with one of its more lucrative credit card promotions for Apple shoppers.
Starting today and running until December 7, your Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth up to 50% when redeemed for a purchase via Chase’s shopping portal.
more…The Apple Invites app was updated today with an option that allows guests to specify the number of adults and children they’re bringing to an event.
more…As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year.
more…TV streaming services continue to get more expensive, with the latest announcement coming from Paramount+, which will raise prices for all of its plans very soon.
more…iOS 26 is packed with big and small changes, only a fraction of which most users have likely discovered. Three of those changes have enabled me to make Apple’s Passwords app my one and only password manager.
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iOS 26.1 launched last week to all users, and among new features for Apple Music and Fitness, an alarm slider, and AirPods Live Translation expanding, the update also brought Apple Intelligence support to eight new languages.
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