Apple plots 18-month Mac upgrade cycle with M2 chip launching in mid-2022
IDG With the Apple silicon transition about half over, it looks like the M1’s days are already numbered. According to a new report, Apple is eying an 18-month upgrade cycle for its Mac chips as it readies the M2-powered MacBook Air for a launch in the second half of 2022. According to the Chinese-language publication…
Encounters lets you unite two quirky characters through music, out now on iOS and Android in case you missed it
News In case you missed it, indie developers Raquel and Pilar have created a charming casual rhythm game titled Encounters, where players will control both sides of the screen to bring two star-crossed characters together. The unique gameplay mechanics go hand-in-hand with the lovely visuals; plus, there's a lot of inclusivity in the game to…
NCHE: The Escape is an upcoming zombie-filled title coming to iOS and Android in March 2022
Upcoming Solo dev Okolie Uchechukwu (indie studio Cleec Designs) has announced the upcoming release of NCHE: The Escape, a first-person shooter coming to mobile in March 2022. Featuring eerie levels filled with zombies, the free-to-play title will soon be available on both Android and iOS devices next year. NCHE: The Escape thrusts players into a…
Why the Mac is Apple’s most exciting product in 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s only natural to look back at the year that was and cast our appraising glances over all the things that Apple did during the last 12 months. Despite a global pandemic, the company managed another year of record quarters, released a slew of new products, and fended off…
Apple closes several stores due to COVID-19 outbreaks, encourages online shopping
Over the last couple of weeks, several Apple Stores around the US have closed due to rising COVID-19 infections among staff members, and a report by Bloomberg lists seven locations in the US and Canada that have shut down operations within the last day or so. The Apple Stores listed include Dadeland and The Gardens…
‘Final Fantasy VI’ Pixel Remaster Release Date Delayed to February 2022 for iOS, Android, and Steam
With less than two weeks to go for 2022, many including myself were wondering when Square Enix would release the final entry in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster was the game many were looking forward to the most from this series. Following the release of Final Fantasy V Pixel…
Has Apple brought an early end to cookies in the UK?
It is no secret that third-party tracking cookies are about to be consigned to digital history. A well-documented and much-discussed evolution is occurring within the advertising industry. A cookieless and privacy-first future isn’t too far away. In the future, people may view it as rather old-fashioned that there was a time where we allowed unfettered…
How to find, block, and disable an unknown AirTag moving with you
The new AirTag from Apple is a compact tracking device that has an extremely long life and precise locating ability in the right circumstances. Unlike a GPS tracker, which requires cell service and may drain a battery quickly, an AirTag relies on the distributed Find My network of iPhones, iPads, and Macs that hundreds of…
Apple Music Voice is a small step toward an iPhone-less future
With just weeks to go before the end of 2021, Apple has released iOS 15.2 with a new Apple Music tier that’s half the price of the Individual plan and still doesn’t have ads. There’s a catch though: It’s voice only. That means you’ll need to use Siri for playing songs and you won’t be…
iPhone 14 Pro rumored to feature 48MP camera, periscope lens coming in 2023
In brief: TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a recent note to investors that he believes Apple’s next iPhone will feature a 48-megapixel camera and get a periscope-style lens the following year. Kuo previously said the rumored 48-megapixel camera will be limited to the iPhone 14 Pro models, Apple’s upper echelon handsets. The…