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Force Touch on the iPhone 6s Is All About Saving You Time

As is true with most past “s” editions on the iPhone, Apple’s newest pocket-friendly device will see some changes on the inside—and not so much the outside. One of the biggest additions is Force Touch, the deep-press tech that lets your finger do more interesting things onscreen, and now we know how it might work.…

This Looks Like Apple’s Plan To Prevent Another Bendgate

Remember Bendgate? Appletried its best to downplaythe sensational scandal but there’s plenty of proof that the bendable iPhone 6 Plus is a real problem. Now, according to reportedly leaked parts, Apple will prevent the bend in the iPhone 6s. Good idea! The plan sounds stupid simple at first. Lewis Hilsenteger, the YouTuber who exploded the…

You can now buy the Apple Watch—the great or not-so-great (depending on who you talk to) smartwatch from Tim Cook and company. Before now, the Apple Watch was a luxury boutique/Apple Store affair only. Now, it’s reach is expanding. Be sure to read our review before making any snap decisions.

Court Dismisses Group Lawsuit Over iMessage Text Hijacking

In a lawsuit filed last May, disgruntled iPhone user Adrienne Moore said that switching from iPhone (and iMessage) to Android made it impossible for anyone with an iPhone to text her. iMessage had essentially hijacked her phone number. A little more than a year later, the court disagrees. It’s an iMessage purgatory may smartphone switchers…

Tim Cook’s $700k Security Spending Is Small Compared To Other Major CEOs

The Apple nerd community is buzzing about how much the company pays for Tim Cook’s security. $700,000 to protect just one guy! The thing no one seems to be mentioning? Other tech companies spend a lot more on CEO security. If we compare the amount Apple spends on Cook’s security to what companies like Oracle…

Vast swathes of white can make Google Maps a shock to the eyes at night. On iOS it now has a new night mode to help you see your route more easily after dark.

iOS 9 Will Use Cell Data When Your Wi-Fi Sucks

The latest version of the iOS 9 beta has brought some goodies, among them the new Wi-Fi Assist feature, which will recognize bad Wi-Fi connections, and use cellular data instead. You can switch it on and off with a toggle in Settings, so if you’ve got spotty home Wi-Fi — or jealously guard your data…

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

Welcome to another week of great apps where Android plays catch up, legendary apps on iOS get even better, and Windows Phone adds a selfie app that can rival the best out there. It’s The Best Apps of the Week. Take a look. Android Genius Back in January 2014, Genius—the web service known for annotating…

iTunes, an Obituary

Consider this an obituary for iTunes. The death comes just weeks after the arrival of Apple Music, its apparent heir, which was not well received by the typically loyal public. iTunes was just 14 years old. Most people know iTunes from its lengthy and celebrated tenure as the best music app in existence. Its heyday…

BMW Drivers Will Soon Have Traffic Light Timers on Their Dashboards

Should I be slowing down in that case that upcoming green light turns yellow? How long am I going to be stopped at this red light? These are questions all drivers ask but never really expect to get answers to—unless they’re driving a BMW, now. Last week the German carmaker announced integration of the EnLighten…

There’s Going to Be an Opera About Steve Jobs 

Since Steve Jobs’ 2011 death, there’s been a glut of movies, books, documentaries, and parodies about the Apple founder’s dramatic life. If you’ve been longing for a more highbrow interpretation of the story of a successful entrepreneur who loved orange foods, good news: Steve Jobs is the focus of an upcoming opera. I also have…

There’s now an Outlook app for Apple Watch that lets you see full emails and reply to messages directly from your wrist.

Apple to Fix Privilege Bug Endangering Your Mac ‘As Soon As Possible’

Yesterday it came to light that a new OS X bug is being exploited, allowing attackers to install malware on a Mac without needing any system passwords. Now, Apple has announced that it will fix the bug ‘as soon as possible.’ The Guardian reports that Apple will include a patch for the privilege escalation bug…

Hear Dr. Dre’s New Album Debut on Apple Music Thursday at 6PM PST 

We knew that something really good would eventually come from this Beats-Apple deal. Last month Dr. Dre finally put The Chronic online for streaming for the first time ever at Apple Music. Now Apple Music will be streaming the world premiere of his new album, Compton: A Soundtrack, this Thursday at 6pm PST, a day…

Apple Wants To Be Your Smartphone and Your Carrier

Following (again) in Google’s footsteps, Apple may create its own mobile virtual network operator, according “sources close to Apple” via Business Insider. Like Project Fi, Google’s attempt at an MVNO with its own Nexus 6, iPhone users would pay Apple directly for calls, texts, and data. Technology is filled with all kinds of rumors and…

A Privilege Bug in OS X Is Being Exploited to Hijack Macs

A new bug in the latest, fully patched version of OS X is being exploited by hackers. The vulnerability allows attackers to install malware on a Mac without needing any system passwords. Hot on the heels of the world’s first firmware worm for Mac, Ars Techinca reports that a bug first identified last week is…

Ikea Is Buying Up Whole Forests, and So Is Apple

Ikea bought 83,000 acres of forest last month. In April, Apple bought 36,000 acres. What’s the reasoning behind these retail giants buying their own forests? To manage them. Last year, we saw major technology and retail companies buying up wind and solar farms. Walmart, Facebook, Apple, Ikea, Google—all decided to either build or buy renewable…

David Byrne Implores Record Labels To Stop Being Shitty About Streaming 

David Byrne, well-known recording artist and performer, has written a stirring op-ed about streaming music and the plight of musicians in today’s recording industry. He’s right about the problems, but his solution seems a little…far-fetched. So here’s the problem according to David Byrne. These days famous musicians, like David Byrne and Pharrell Williams, can get…

Siri May Transcribe Your Voicemail Because Who Uses Voicemail Anymore?

Phones aren’t really used for their original purpose anymore: Making actual phone calls. In fact, most of us don’t even want to deal with listening to missed voicemail—and Apple’s reportedly working on a fix for that, too. According to Business Insider, Siri may soon be able to transcribe your voicemail for you. And if you…

Here’s How Much Better Apple Music Could Be Without iTunes 

Apple Music on iOS? Pretty good! Apple Music on your desktop? Pretty widely criticized as a steaming pile of garbage—largely because of the messy iTunes integration. More and more users have pointed out the growing problems with iTunes of late; just this week, The Atlantic’s Robinson Meyer gave us a long, very specific rundown of…