Architect Farknot/Shutterstock Apple’s MacBook line is generally praised for its refined hardware and long period of software support. Although Apple does not officially give a binding software support schedule for MacBooks, a review of past trends shows that the company offers approximately five to eight years of macOS updates for new MacBooks. This is a perfectly safe time to use your MacBook because you benefit from new features, bug fixes, and security patches. But what happens after Apple announces a new version of macOS, like macOS 27 Golden Gate, and…
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You can download Aptoide Games now in the United States. Stockinq/Shutterstock Today we’re seeing a development that Google has fought long and hard against: a rival Android app store is officially available on Google Play. Aptoide has announced that Aptoide Games is now available for download via Google Play for Android users in the United States. The company specializes in mobile games, but was previously only available via pre-installs or sideloading. Google has fought to be the only simple app store option for Android users. “More than a decade ago, Android users lost the ability to…
Apple’s rumored all-glass iPhone, expected to mark the device’s 20th anniversary, has been canceled, according to Jefferies analyst Edison Lee. Rumors have been circulating since at least 2025 that Apple is developing a radically redesigned all-glass iPhone, expected to launch as early as September 2027. Lee’s analysis provided today in Barron’s says his company’s supply chain controls now indicate the project was abandoned due to low production yield, the rate at which the industry produces defect-free units. Following these findings, Jefferies downgraded Apple stock from “Hold” today to “Underperform,” the equivalent of a “Sell” rating, lowering its price target from…
Amazon, for its part, opposes the measure aimed at ending the use of subcontractors for last-mile delivery. Spencer Platt/Getty Images New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is lending his office’s support to a measure aimed at changing last-mile delivery practices. The delivery protection law was presented a few months ago to the city council of the great metropolis. Many companies that make high-volume deliveries, including Amazon, rely on contractors rather than employees to handle packages on the final leg of their journey to customers. The proposed legislation would create new licensing rules for these last-mile operations…
Apple today released the fifth beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing, with the update available two weeks after Apple released the fourth beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on Apple TV. A free developer account is required. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. Overhead playback on an Apple TV from another Apple device is faster and apps and animations run smoother. You can also now see AppleCare…
AS/Shutterstock Project We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re a movie buff wanting to watch the latest releases with the best visuals available or a video game enthusiast wanting unparalleled screen clarity, you’ve probably considered getting an OLED TV. Great colors and white-black contrast are the biggest selling points, but they can be expensive, often 2 or even 3 times the price of a budget LCD. With OLEDs being as expensive as they are, you need to know what other benefits you’re getting by opting…
Dennisn/Shutterstock Depending on your laptop (even these major laptop brands to avoid), it’s possible, even likely, that it’s covered in stickers. While users are obviously free to add their own stickers to a machine, we’re talking about stickers directly from the manufacturer that provide information about the laptop. Although these stickers have their uses, some users may want to peel them off. For most, this is completely acceptable, although it is important to know the details. While you can definitely remove stickers from your laptop, keep in mind that some…
In a bid to refute a report from Jefferies analyst Edison Lee earlier today that Apple’s all-glass iPhone planned for the device’s 20th anniversary next year has been canceled, BloombergMark Gurman of , says the “glass-centric” redesign remains on track for 2027. Gurman says the 20th anniversary iPhone will make heavy use of glass, with the front and back wrapping around the edges to sandwich a thin metal strip. The company plans to launch iPhone Pro models next year that will use a new glassy look, according to the people who asked not to be identified because the work is…
Here’s what you get when upgrading. Google Voice is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service that provides individuals and small businesses with a virtual phone number that they can use for calls, texts, and voice messages. It uses either a web app or a mobile app, and the benefit is that your home phone number remains private. A call or text message is routed through your Internet connection or your mobile carrier’s network, so you can communicate not only from your smartphone but also from a desk phone or even your computer. There’s even the ability to make and…
José Adorno/BGR We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The main difference between Apple’s AirTag and third-party Find My Bluetooth trackers is Apple’s Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip, which allows Precision Finding to help iPhones find the location of their object when it’s 15 to 60 meters (49.2 to 196.8 feet) away when using AirTag 2. In other words, you get more precise tracking than with a tracker Third-party Bluetooth. Additionally, Apple allows any iPhone (and Apple device) in the world to find and report the AirTag’s location…