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On macOS Catalina, three separate apps replaced the iconic iTunes app, Music, TV, and Podcasts. If you’re still managing your iPhone and iPad with your Mac, don’t worry. Even without iTunes, you can keep syncing your mobile devices as you have always done. However, instead of using iTunes, you perform the task with the Mac Finder. But should you? TheDearMob iPhone Manager is a terrific third-party solution that supports macOS Catalina and Windows....

Warning: Minor SPOILERS for Tony Stark: Iron Man #13 With the mention of a single word, Iron Man has just dropped a cross-universe bomb on the world of comics–Tony Stark just confirmed that the DC’s poster boy Superman exists in the Marvel Universe. Marvel dropping subtle hints and jabs at the DC Universe is nothing new. But these interactions are usually left to those who travel across the Multiverse (or the fourth-wall breaking Deadpool)....

You might come across schemes that aren’t as dangerous as others, like-farming scams found on social media. Tap or click here to find out how a fake Costco coupon constantly shows up on Facebook. But other scams can be much more malicious. The IRS is warning everyone about a huge increase in tax scams making the rounds. The good news is there’s one simple step you can take to stay protected....

An incredibly sketchy rumor today says Apple is working on a major update to the Messages app… and it sounds terrible. The rumor is that Apple’s big ambitions for Messages include a new home screen design, “chat rooms,” new augmented reality features, and more. Will this actually come to fruition? This rumor is making the rounds today after being initially shared on Twitter Majin Bu. This source has gotten a few things right over the years, but usually for things like iPhone case colors and Apple Watch band updates....

Apple unveiled the all-new iPad Air 4 at its September event alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 and entry-level iPad, but the redesign iPad Air hasn’t actually launched yet. Apple has only promised availability sometime in October, and as of today the colorful tablet has been legally cleared for release. A new FCC (Federal Communications Commission) filing made available today shows that the fourth-gen iPad Air is now approved to go on sale in the United States....

iPad Air units have begun arriving at Apple Stores and resellers across the world ahead of this Friday’s official launch, according to several sources. Additionally, a reader has spotted iPad Airs arriving at Walmart locations (see images above and below) and the device seems to have already been placed inside one store’s glass casing for iPads. The special $479 price point can be seen on the sticker in the photo above....

It looks like it is the season of sketchy schematics and component leaks again. Posted by NowhereElse.fr, this image is supposed to confirm the existence of an imminent larger iPad. According to the site, the images come from a source that was reliable in the past, passing over sketches of iPhone 6 chassis that turned out to be the real deal. The render is rather boring, but an additional row of speaker holes — shown on the top side of the device — is visible....

While there’s no limit to how long an iMessage can be, not all of your friends may have iPhones. Which means you default back to SMS, which has a 140 character limit. While Apple has been pretty good about splitting up SMS when sending more than 140 characters, sometimes it doesn’t work as intended, depending on the receiving person’s carrier. So, keeping track of how many characters you’ve typed may be useful for sending messages to friends on inferior devices....

We’ve seen a number of iPhone 13 cases, and one of those case makers has today shared photos of the molds on which they are based. The process of creating a case design before the launch of a new iPhone tends to have three steps, and can be a risky business … First, someone in the iPhone supply-chain leaks CAD models or schematics, which reveal things like the exterior dimensions and positioning of the camera bump....

As we’re still several months away from Apple unveiling its next generation of iPhones, a report corroborates that the iPhone 14 Pro models will have another massive improvement in its cameras with a 48MP sensor. A TrendForce report about camera module shipments corroborates that the iPhone 14 Pro models will have a new main sensor, switching from 12MP to 48MP. This is not the first time a report expected Apple to upgrade its iPhone 14 camera sensors....

Shure, a company that makes mics for iPhones with Lightning connectivity alongside their range of professional audio gear, claims on Twitter that iOS 11.3 is due out for everyone next week. This is in response to a customer complaint about failed recordings; the company says iOS 11.3 includes a fix for these accessories. The tweet was first spotted by Piunikaweb. Whilst generally third-party companies are not privy to Apple’s release schedule, if Shure has been receiving lots of complaints about their mics not working with iPhone 8 and iPhone X, Apple may have reassured them with a timeline for the fix being released....

If you are cheering for Apple, read on my friend. Android devotee? You may want to head around to the other side of the ring. If you are finding it difficult to locate using your Android, try Google Maps. Now on to the main event. Want to know what makes Apple so outstanding? Why the iPhone deserves “the best” title? Here you go: iMessage is not an ordinary texting app Round one: When it comes to communicating, the iPhone has an edge with its iMessage app....

Unlike the U.S. and EU, Irish authorities won’t be forcing representatives from Apple and Google to answer questions on their tax practices after a motion to do so was voted down this week by the Irish parliamentary committee. The news, first reported by TheRegister, follows Apple CEO Tim Cook’s testimony before a U.S. Senate hearing in May and Ireland’s denial of “a special two-percent rate” at the center of controversy surrounding Apple’s over shore tax practices:...

Chamet is an online video and voice chat application that allows users to make friends across the globe. With the help of the video calling translation feature, users can easily connect with each other without any kind of language barrier anywhere and anytime. Now, plenty of users or interested people are worried that whether the Chamet app is a scam or safe to use. If you’re also feeling the same then make sure to check out this article....

There’s a new lock screen that you can completely customize, and the Mail app has a handful of new features that make it more Gmail-like. But one of the biggest updates is found in the Messages app. Apple has added the ability to edit sent messages, or even delete a message you may have accidentally sent to the wrong person. Also: How to get your iPhone ready for iOS 16 Once you’ve installed iOS 16, here’s how you can edit and delete sent iMessages....

If you’ve been having problems with your American Express cards and Apple Pay in iOS 16, you’re not alone. Apple has acknowledged an issue in the release notes for iOS 16 beta 6 where “American Express cards might need to be removed and re-added to Wallet.” Amex and Apple Pay bug in iOS 16 Bugs are to be expected when running the iOS 16 beta, but this one is particularly stressful and frustrating....

Just in case you were hoping the iPad hubbub would quieten down, take heed for major UK high street retailer, the Dixon’s International, (DSGi), where senior figures fully expect iPad will be the gift of the year.DSGi) owns 670 Currys and PC World stores in the UK. The company’s Jeremy Fennell at DSGi said: “There is no doubt the iPad is going to be the number one Christmas gift this year… with even more accessories launching it’s only going to make a must-have technology even more attractive....

Apple’s next flagship iPhone, the iPhone 14 Pro, is set to bring a different notch for the first time since the iPhone X. Last week, its first CAD renders showed few design changes, hole punch + pill cutout, and now a new schematic gives a deeper look at the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max possible dimensions. As shared by Max Weinbach on Twitter, Apple’s next flagship phones will get thicker and have a more prominent camera bump on both Pro models....

We’ve been hearing reports about a new iPhone 3D camera system since 2017, with a Ming-Chi Kuo report last year saying the tech would be arriving this year. A new report today corroborates that, stating that the depth-sensing feature for rear cameras is ‘in the design’ for at least one of this year’s iPhone 12 models. Similar in principle to the TrueDepth sensors used for Face ID, it would allow depth-sensing for the rear cameras....

Live Photos aren’t perfect. The video shot in a Live Photo is a mediocre 12 frames per second, compared to the 30fps iPhones generally capture. Low-light photos are noticeably less vibrant when Live Photos are enabled. Shoot a Live Photo in the wrong orientation then rotate it, and you’ll revert back to a standard photo. Sharing Live Photos is fairly fragmented by Apple standards, even on Macs running the latest versions of OS X El Capitan....