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Switching from iOS to Android? Apple is being forced to make that easier

Switching from iOS to Android? Apple is being forced to make that easier

June Wan/ZDNET If you want to leave your iPhone behind for an Android phone, Apple will soon help you pack your bags to make the move easier. According to a new company document issued in response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the company is working on a “user-friendly” solution to transfer data from an […]

iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1: Another mysterious iPhone and iPad update

iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1: Another mysterious iPhone and iPad update

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Last week, Apple rolled out iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1, a swift follow-up to the 17.4 release earlier this month. So, what exactly does this update include? The bottom line is that we don’t know, as Apple isn’t saying much about what’s inside. The release notes offer the standard mention of “bug fixes […]

Apple's latest acquisition hints at AI-powered iPhone plans

Apple's latest acquisition hints at AI-powered iPhone plans

Thomas Trutschel/Contributor/Getty Images Apple’s latest acquisition of yet another AI startup provides insight into the tech giant’s plans for artificial intelligence in 2024. The startup, DarwinAI, is a Canadian visual quality inspection business that has developed ways to make AI systems smaller and more efficient.   Apple CEO Tim Cook has vowed to share more […]

The best AirTag for your wallet is flat, rechargeable, and isn't made by Apple

The best AirTag for your wallet is flat, rechargeable, and isn't made by Apple

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways KeySmart’s SmartCard is available from Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It’s super thin, works with Apple iOS Find My, wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs recharging every 5 months or so. Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items […]

How to access your Apple Card transactions for tax reasons

How to access your Apple Card transactions for tax reasons

Maria Diaz/ZDNET With the April 15 tax deadline hot on our heels, it’s time for all honest and upright US citizens to prepare and submit their taxes. I’d been busy collecting all my tax forms and documents showing my income, expenses, and other items. In most cases, that’s not too difficult since banks, investment firms, […]

You can now view, search, and filter your entire Apple App Store purchase history

You can now view, search, and filter your entire Apple App Store purchase history

screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET As an iPhone and iPad owner, I often buy music, videos, apps, ebooks, and other content through Apple’s App Store. In the past, finding and tracking specific purchases from the store was a challenge. Not anymore, thanks to Apple’s recent App Store revamp. Viewing your purchase history via your iPhone or […]

Switching from iPhone to Android? There's an app for that

Switching from iPhone to Android? There's an app for that

Written by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Contributor Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Contributor Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over two decades to helping users get the most from technology — whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new […]

One thing Apple will for sure announce at WWDC (and four more it almost certainly will)

One thing Apple will for sure announce at WWDC (and four more it almost certainly will)

Image: Apple As the Apple-watching pundit community ramps up their prognostications and pronouncements, and the Apple developer community updates their Xcode installations, all eyes are on the 33rd annual World Wide Developers Conference, to be streamed online between June 6 and June 10, 2022. Apple is also hosting a watch party at Apple Park where […]

Apple's WWDC 22 remains mostly a virtual event, kicks off June 6

Apple's WWDC 22 remains mostly a virtual event, kicks off June 6

Image: Apple Apple just announced that the 2022 rendition of its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) will start June 6 and run through June 10. As has been the case for the past two WWDC events, the event will take place online. However, Apple plans to invite a limited number of developers and students to attend […]