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New macOS Sonoma and iPadOS 17 features. Apple forgot everything that’s great about the iMac. Five iOS 17 features that won’t be ready for next month’s launch. Apple buying Disney is no fairy tale.

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Apple has forgotten everything that’s great about the iMac • The iMac should be Apple’s greatest desktop Mac. So why isn’t it?

5 reasons why frustrated Mac gamers should give the Steam Deck a shot • Macs are still not great for gaming, but that doesn’t mean you have to buy a Windows PC or console.

Apple reverses course on California’s ‘Right to Repair’ bill • After years of opposition, the iPhone maker endorses the legislation.

‘Downfall’ and Intel Macs: What you need to know about the flaw and fix • Years of Macs use affected processors, but it’s unclear if they are subject to the attack.

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Five iOS 17 features that won’t be ready for next month’s launch • Some of iOS 17’s best new features are coming in updates later this year.

How to make a stolen iPhone more trackable with the Find My app • Smart thieves may know the ins and outs, but you can still prevent them from easily accessing your device.

Next year’s Apple Watch X overhaul could make old bands obsolete • Apple is reportedly working on a thinner case, magnetic bands to celebrate the device’s 10th generation.

How to disable and replace the iPhone Camera app to avoid accidental triggers • If you’ve seen too many pictures of lint, there’s an option that adds friction.

Can Final Cut Pro users finally ditch their Mac for an iPad? • How Final Cut Pro for iPad can be an asset to creators in important production situations.

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MACOS 14 SONOMA BRINGS DESKTOP WIDGETS, MORE-PRIVATE PRIVATE BROWSING TO THE MAC • HERE ARE ALL THE NEW FEATURES COMING TO YOUR MAC LATER THIS FALL.

iPADOS 17 BRINGS A RAFT OF NEW FEATURES IN BETTER THAN EXPECTED UPDATE • LOCK SCREEN CUSTOMIZATION, AUDIO MESSAGE TRANSCRIPTS, SMART PDF EDITING, AND A HEALTH APP ARE AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS.

How to find and insert special characters in macOS • Apple supports the full range of Unicode, but it can be hard to find the symbol you need.

Apple Pay not working on a Touch ID Mac? Here are the security settings to check • Apple imposes a high bar in macOS security settings for keeping Apple Pay active.

Parallels 19 lets you use Touch ID to log into Windows • The latest version is also ready for macOS Sonoma this fall.

Norton 360: Solid Mac protection • Norton 360 keeps your Mac and iPhone free from intrusions, browser hack scripts, and other problems, and helps simplify day-to-day life.

Apple buying Disney isn’t the fairy tale it once was • When you’re as big as Apple, you need to get creative in order to seek growth.

Apple needs to scrap the AirPods Max and start over • If the Beats Studio Pro has taught me anything, it’s that the next AirPods Max needs more than just an H2 chip and better sound quality.

EarFun Air Pro 3: ANC earbuds ready for tomorrow • These buds boast Bluetooth 5.3 support, including the new LE Audio and LC3 codec in addition to AAC and aptX Adaptive.

Sony SRS-XV800: This tower of power is ready to party • This super-loud Bluetooth party speaker can also put on a colorful light show. And it’s so massive it’s equipped with wheels to make it easier to move.

How to use AirPods with PlayStation or Xbox • If you want to use your AirPods with your modern game console, you’re going to have to jump through a few hoops.

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