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Apple If you signed up for the iOS 14.5 beta to get access to the face unlock feature, which uses your Apple Watch to work even when you’re wearing a face mask, things are about to get even better for you.  Later this week, beta testers will begin to see a ...

I’ve always been a big fan of aphorisms. They act like tiny little subroutines that help me guide my life. For example, there’s “measure twice cut once,” which I try to keep in mind when working in the shop. Another workshop phrase that works is “an ounce of prevention is ...

Apple’s Face ID is getting another unlock method in an upcoming update.  Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Apple on Monday released the first beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5. Normally these types of updates include a few new features and bug fixes, but today’s beta, which won’t likely be officially available for a ...

Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Apple on Tuesday released several software updates for its iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV line of products. The free updates, iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, TVOS 14.4, and WatchOS 7.3 are available through over the air updates right now.  Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Included in the update ...

This is an outdated setup for the iPad. It’s time to add true external display support.  Image: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet The line between Apple’s iPad and Mac lines is getting blurrier, especially with the transition from Intel processors to Apple Silicon. It’s the same processor tech that powers the iPad and ...

I’ve always been a big fan of aphorisms. They act like tiny little subroutines that help me guide my life. For example, there’s “measure twice cut once,” which I try to keep in mind when working in the shop. Another workshop phrase that works is “an ounce of prevention is ...

Jason Cipriani/ZDNet About a year ago, I decided I was tired of all the different smart home devices and hubs in my house. Managing all the apps and platforms had become somewhat of a nightmare, especially if I wanted to give control of a device to my wife. I planned ...

When They Meant One More Thing, They Meant One More Big Thing. Apple made groundbreaking announcements at its “One More Thing” event on November 10: The launch of the M1 chip, macOS Big Sur operating system, and a long-awaited update to the Mac line up. Apple takes its destiny into ...

Image: Apple After several months of rumors and speculation, Apple has announced the AirPods Max, the first over-the-ear headphones from the company not under the Beats by Dre brand. There’s an overall retro feel to the AirPods Max, giving them a unique look. Up until this point, the rumor was ...

Google Chrome OS-based Chromebooks have been by far the fastest-growing category in the PC market in 2020’s third quarter.  Chromebook shipments have grown 122% year on year to a total of 9.4 million units in Q3 of 2020. That’s still a relatively small share of the 124.5 million PCs shipped ...