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30,000 Macs infected with new Silver Sparrow malware
Silver Sparrow can even run on systems with Apple's new M1 chip.
Test your diagnostic skills: What's the problem with this MacBook charger?
People liked last week's 'test your diagnostics skills" game, so this week I have something a little weirder.
Nomad brings MagSafe to case lineup: Bests Apple leather case with 10-foot drop protection
With support for Apple's MagSafe technology, Nomad's Horween leather cases offer a compelling alternative to Apple's leather case at the same price.
Microsoft laptops can't match Apple in one crucial area, say customers
75,804 people were asked about their feelings toward Macs and Surface laptops -- and other tech brands and products -- during COVID-19. Their responses were stark.
Google TV users gain access to more shows with the addition of Apple TV+
The streaming service will initially be available on the new Chromecast with Google TV device, and Sony and TCL Google TVs.
Deal: Buy (or upgrade) Parallels Desktop 16 and get 10 Mac apps for free worth over $700
Get over $700 of great Mac apps and utilities when you buy or upgrade a license. But you've got to be fast because this deal ends soon.
Epic Games extends legal fight against Apple to the European Union
Apple has now been sued by the games developer in four jurisdictions.
How MagSafe mastered the modularity Motorola missed
What Apple's magnetic charging attachment can draw upon in iPhone volume and focus makes up for its lack of flexibility,
The best smart displays in 2021: From Echo Show to Portal, your top options compared
We've hand-picked five smart displays that will satisfy a range of wants and needs.
Microsoft's unified Office app is now available for iPad
Microsoft's Office app with Word, Excel and PowerPoint functionality combined is available for free for iPad users in the Apple App Store.
Apple patches severe macOS Big Sur data loss bug
Data loss bugs are the worst possible bugs.
Best computers in 2021: Which desktop PC alternative is right for you?
Instead of replacing a big old tower PC with an equally massive new one, why not choose one of these four alternatives?
I just spent an hour with Apple's support team and now I need a drink
If, for just one second, you thought Apple devices are always reliable, try watching the complaints pour in on Twitter. And imagine what it's like for the Apple staff who have to respond. If they're humans, of course.
Apple: Please stop this nonsense
Stop hassling me!
Apple will proxy Safe Browsing traffic on iOS 14.5 to hide user IPs from Google
iOS 14.5 is currently in beta.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.
Lauco 8-in-1 world's smallest 100W USB-C wireless charging hub
Need a USB-C hub that can turn a single port into a multitude of ports? Want the hub to wirelessly charge your gadgets? Want it to be small?
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C hub
If you need a portable USB-C hub with an Ethernet port, this is for you.
iStat Menus -- in pictures
iStat Menus gives an at-a-glance look at CPU and RAM usage, network performance, temperatures and fan speeds, battery status and much more.
Parallels Toolbox 4 for Windows and Mac
New features include Break Time, Unit Convertor, and Enhanced Search.
Certo AntiSpy iPhone Spyware Detection
Certo AntiSpy is not an app. Instead, it is a utility that you download and install on a Windows or Mac, and you use that to scan a backup of your iOS or iPadOS for subtle signs of intrusion.
WWDC 2020: Apple Silicon highlights in pictures
We've known it was going to happen for years, and that day has now come. Apple has announced the fourth evolution for the Mac -- a slow, but inevitable move away from Intel to Apple Silicon.
Speck Presidio cases (for Apple iPhone SE) in pictures
Even though the new Apple iPhone SE is attractively priced for the masses, it is still prudent to protect the phone from drops. Speck has a few options available to aid in protecting your iPhone from drops eight to ten feet high.
Totallee case collection for the Apple iPhone SE
The 2020 Apple iPhone SE is Apple's most affordable iPhone and is a great buy at $399. Totallee offers ultra-slim cases that provide scratch and bump protection while also making it a bit easier to hold onto your iPhone.
Speck Balance Folio Clear for Apple iPad (2019): 4 feet drop protection and multi-angle stand
The entry level Apple iPad is a great buy and for a reasonable $45 you can add drop protection and a case with multiple angles for viewing or typing. Speck high-quality build and functionality is present in this iPad case.
Apple 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard
10th-generation Intel processors, 16GB of faster 3733MHz memory standard, 13-inch Retina display, Touch Bar and Touch ID, immersive stereo speakers, an an all-day battery life.
CleanMyMac X: Mac App Store version
The best Mac app is now available from the Mac App Store.
BodyGuardz PRTX shatterproof screen protectors for iPhone 11 Pro: hands-on
Today's smartphones often cost $1,000 or more so it is important to protect the glass displays. BodyGuardz recently launched its PRTX synthetic tempered glass screen protectors for the Apple iPhone 11 models.
AirPods Pro and how they are tightly integrated into iOS
How the AirPods Pro buds are tightly integrated into the iOS platform.
AirPods Pro: Yeah, they are so good, but for all the wrong reasons (in pictures)
A look at the AirPod Pro earbuds hardware.
How John Hancock Insurance combined apps, customer experience, and wearable data
Brooks Tingle, president and CEO of John Hancock Insurance, outlines to ZDNet's Larry Dignan the company's wearable device partnerships with Fitbit, Apple, and Amazon and how data, apps, gamification, and actuarial tables go together. Read more: https://zd.net/36Y6Hva
Apple's iOS 14 update is driving me crazy
Chris Matyszczyk says Apple's apps don't always make things better, as I recently discovered. Read more: https://zd.net/38WaKL1
Apple Silicon M1: What does the future hold?
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says if you're worried about the current limitations, don't be. Read more: https://zd.net/33dC4AT
Apple Silicon M1: Surprise, disappointment, and the future of the Mac
In this week's Jason Squared, Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss Apple’s final announcement of 2020 and whether it lived up to the hype. Read more: https://zd.net/32DirBO
Apple Silicon: Should you buy into M1? Not so fast
New Mac mini? Solid deal. MacBook Air? We're impressed. MacBook Pro? Don't bother. ZDNet's Larry Dignan, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, and Beth Mauder debate the pros and cons of buying into Apple's M1 ecosystem now versus later. Read more: https://zd.net/36rYUFH
Apple's first Silicon Macs debut next week, and we have some questions
So long, Intel. Jason Perlow and Jaaosn Cipriani explain why Apple's product launch is such a big deal. Read more: https://zd.net/2TXDiuM
iPhone 12: Familiar, just as it's supposed to be
Feel like the new iPhone looks and feels much like the old iPhone? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says that's by design. Read more: https://zd.net/3jHQH4J
Apple One has arrived: What you need to know
ZDNet's Beth Mauder breaks down Apple's new services bundle, Apple One, including which subscription services are included, how much each plan costs, and which countries are eligible for the service. Read more: https://zd.net/3iDYXTE
iPhone 12, iPad Air, Chromecast: Jason Squared’s top tech of 2020
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss their favorite gadgets released in a year that we all would rather forget. Read more: https://zd.net/35Ortwq
Apple iPad Air 2020 review: The tablet for (almost) everyone
If you're looking for a tablet that can replace your laptop that's also affordable, the redesigned iPad Air is it. Read more: https://zd.net/2HskBfZ
Excited to use 5G with your shiny new iPhone 12? Not so fast…
From price plans and different networks, the current state of 5G in the US is a confusing mess. Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow try to make sense of it all. Read more: https://zd.net/2HrOBst
Apple HomePod versus Amazon Echo: Who is smarter, Siri or Alexa?
The two Jasons take opposing sides on their favorite intelligent agents in this week's Jason Squared. Read more: https://zd.net/2H179jc
iPhone 12 launch roundup: Apple's first 5G iPhone, HomePod mini and what was missing
Apple has finally released the iPhone 12 as well as a new HomePod mini smart speaker. Bill Detwiler and Karen Roby discuss what Apple's first 5G phone means for buyers and the broader 5G market along with several products that weren't included in the company's Oct. 2020 'Hi Speed." event.
Apple iPhone 12 event: The hits, the misses, and the products that didn't appear
Adrian Kinglsey-Hughes tells Karen Roby how Apple used the iPhone 12 event to take a poke at Amazon, validate 5G, and reuse the term MagSafe to pave the way to allow it to sell expensive accessories. Read more: https://zd.net/316V0jE
iPhone 12 event blah blah blah: The Jasons look elsewhere for their Apple thrills
A bigger handset, a smaller handset, yada yada. No real iPhone surprises expected. Perlow and Cipriani discuss the other products likely to be shown at Apple's event next week. Read more: https://zd.net/30Nupbb
