Author: Scarlett Evans

Apple is rolling out a major change to the Education Store today. For the first time, Apple Watch is now available at a discount for students and teachers in select markets. Apple is also expanding verification requirements for using the Education Store to new markets… Starting today, Apple Watch can be purchased at a discounted price through the Education Store in the following countries: Australia China (via Alipay) Hong Kong Japan Malaysia Singapore South Korea Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Additionally, Apple now requires verification through the Education Store in Hong Kong and Australia. Previously, Apple required verification in all of the…

Apple refreshed the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the M5 Pro and M5 Max models in March 2026, but depending on your needs and interests, you may want to skip this generation because there’s something better in the works. The M5 Pro and M5 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌ models have faster chips, but the same design that Apple has been using since 2021. An updated design with new display technology and faster performance will arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. OLED touch screen The next ‌MacBook Pro‌ to be released will be the first with an OLED screen, according…

Apple Wallet’s car key functionality has recently expanded to several notable vehicle brands, the latest being Porsche. Here are the details. Porsche now supports car keys in Apple Wallet, one vehicle available now and another coming soon Car keys in Apple Wallet continue to expand to more automakers after a slow initial launch. Apple’s Car Key feature offers the convenience of locking and unlocking your vehicle using an iPhone or Apple Watch, sometimes automatically using Ultra Wideband. Last year, Apple promised that 13 new vehicle brands would soon add car keys. And among this list, some of the most notable…

Google’s mission to add an extra layer of polish to its mobile operating system continues with Android 17. With last year’s update, the company focused on upgrading its notification experience and adding a widescreen desktop mode. Unsurprisingly, Android 17 will move towards greater integration with Google’s Gemini (including the nifty ability to create app automations). But if you don’t like AI, there are still some notable additions, including file sharing with iOS, 3D emojis, and mastering addictive apps. Google surprised us all last year by adding support for Apple’s AirDrop into Android’s Quick Share feature on the Pixel 10, 9,…

The Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock gives your computer excellent existing connectivity, dual SSD slots and uses Thunderbolt. For once, an affordable Mac M4 mini dock that doesn’t lack bandwidth.We do a lot of dock exams here, for good reason. There are many and many recommendations from you, the user.We have received several requests for one in particular: the Acasis 40 Gbps Mac mini M4 docking station.It’s an interesting concept. Just a bit larger than the Mac mini M4, the “dock” holds the Mac mini and encases it in a well-ventilated aluminum shell with ports.Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4…

Apple’s smart glasses will support gestures, according to multiple sources. A recurring rumor is that Apple’s smart glasses will rely on gesture-based input, with the device featuring two built-in cameras, Siri, and not much else.Claims that Apple is working on smart glasses date back to 2015, with analysts predicting a 2026 or 2027 release even before the Apple Vision Pro debuted at WWDC 2023. Since then, we’ve continued to see new rumors about smart glasses development efforts, hardware, and features.A Woozad The report effectively reiterated the previously discussed hardware claims, while also suggesting that the device would support hand gestures.…

The Apple Hearing Study, conducted in collaboration with the University of Michigan, is releasing new findings this week that highlight the importance of Apple’s hearing health features for AirPods. As a reminder, the Apple Hearing Study includes more than 160,000 consenting participants across the United States, making it one of the largest hearing research studies ever conducted. Here are some takeaways from the new findings: Among nearly 85,000 participants who technically tested within the WHO “normal” hearing range (≤25 dB), 16% still rated their hearing as fair or poor. “Further illustrating the discrepancy between measured and perceived hearing ability among…

Apple has held “exploratory” discussions with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing the main processors for its devices in the United States, reports Bloomberg ($). Apple has reportedly held preliminary discussions with Intel about using its chipmaking services, while Apple executives have reportedly visited a Samsung factory under construction in Texas that will also make advanced chips. The talks are said to be preliminary and no orders have been taken so far, according to the report’s sources who asked to remain anonymous. Apple is also reportedly concerned about using technology that is not made by its longtime chip partner, Taiwan Semiconductor…

The latest renders of the Trump T1 phone, plus promotional images from Trump Mobile featuring Eric Trump – images credit: Trump Mobile Three renders later, and still not made in America despite initial claims to the contrary, the low-end Android phone that Trump Mobile took up for pre-order a year ago would soon be shipping.Immediately after widespread reports that the Trump T1 cell phone may never ship, Trump Mobile announced that yes, it will. In a post on X with another render, the company says it has arrived and will “start shipping this week.”The T1 phone is here!! Those who…

Last July, Threads finally gave in and unlinked its DMs from Instagram. Now the platform is turning its attention to another long-standing gap: bringing DMs to the web. Here are the details. Group messaging and wider rollout coming at some point Earlier today, the official Threads account (on Threads, where else?) confirmed that DMs are finally rolling out to the web. However, like most meta-related rollouts, this will be a gradual process, with no clear timeline for full availability. The company says users included in the initial test will see the paper airplane icon in the left menu, which opens…