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Apple expands Fitness+ with new workouts and a new instructor
Additional workouts for beginners are coming soon, along with workouts for pregnancy and for older adults.
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Run Windows 10 on your M1 Mac with Parallels Desktop 16.5
Want to run Windows on your M1 Mac? Parallels Desktop 16.5 will let you use the Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview.
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macOS 12: 10 features we expect, want, and hope to see
macOS Big Sur 11 was a big improvement. Apple can build on it to make the Mac experience even better.
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iOS 14.5: Apple releases beta 8
The latest iOS update adds several welcome new features to your iPhone.
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Here’s everything we know (and hope) Apple is releasing in April 2021
Here are all the products, software updates, and service updates we know (and hope) Apple will release in April 2021.
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Apple’s event calendar: Apple announces 'Spring Loaded' event on April 20
When is the next Apple event? We’ll tell you what we know about Apple’s event schedule.
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Get a deal on an iPhone, M1 MacBook and more at Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store
Want a new Apple device but don’t want to shell out for a full-priced version? Consider a refurbished model instead. Our FAQ and refurb deal guide can help you choose.
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Best iPad 2021: Wait for the Pro if you want it all
There are a lot of iPads to choose from, so we’ll help you pick the right one.
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Apple Arcade complete guide: Everything you need to know
Apple’s game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.A
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Your top questions to Mac 911—and some answers
Many people write in with similar problems. Here’s a super-FAQ to help solve the most common iOS , iCloud, and Mac issues.
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9 awesome hidden iOS 14 features that will turn you into an iPhone pro
These features may require a little digging into Settings, but they’re worth it.
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Master iOS 14 on your iPhone with our expert guide
Bookmark this page to quickly find all of our tips, guides, and how-tos for all the new features in iOS 14.
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Google Maps can now give you directions inside a mall or airport
Ever get lost in a mall, airport, stadium, or some other grand indoor location? Google on Tuesday revealed a new Maps feature to help you get around in such a place, along with several other new features for iOS.
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After 20 years of 10.x, macOS 11.x might only last a year
9to5Mac has uncovered WebKit code that references macOS 12 and iOS 15, suggesting Apple will be moving to a more traditional numbering system.
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Uncover macOS Big Sur's secrets with these tips and tricks
Operating systems are huge and there are always a few new features that aren’t obvious. Let’s take a look at some of those features in macOS Big Sur.
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Mac OS X: An act of desperation that formed the foundation for the modern Mac
With its back against the wall and its internal software development failing, Apple was left with only desperation moves. Fortunately, it made a good one: Mac OS X 10.0, which shipped 20 years ago this week.
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From Aqua to Catalina: The evolution of macOS X
The macOS we use today is the result of iteration over 16 major OS releases during those 20 years. Here are the highlights.
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Game controller emulation is coming to M1 Macs
The macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta has a new preference setting called Controller Emulation that lets you use a keyboard and mouse to perform the same functions on a game controller.
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