Apple IDs now support passkeys, but only in betas for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. | Illustration: The Verge It appears that passkeys are now supported for Apple IDs, but only if you have the first beta for iOS 17 (or iPadOS 17 or macOS Sonoma). Beta users of Apple’s operating systems then have the ability to sign in anywhere that supports signing in with your Apple ID — covering not only Apple.com and icloud.com, but also anywhere else your Apple account is linked to — sans passwords, using just the biometrics on their iPhone or MacBook and a dream. It works anywhere that supports signing in with your Apple ID. For example, if I want to sign…

The Japanese government is looking to force Apple to allow third-party app stores for iPhone and, presumably, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and even Apple Vision when it hits the market. The Japan Times: A government panel Friday drew up a set of regulations aimed at opening up the smartphone app stores of U.S. technology giants Apple and Google to competition. The two companies dominating the smartphone operating system market will be obliged to allow their users to download apps by using services other than their own app stores. The government hopes that the move will spur competition and lead to app price drops. MacDailyNews Take: The average prices for apps in the Apple App Store as of May 2023…

Macworld Wireless headphones are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth not only being convenient but Apple removing the audio jack on the iPhone range. For most people, the sound quality difference to wired isn’t noticeable anyway. The market is huge, but here are the best wireless headphones we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. If you do want a wired connection some of these do offer it in addition to Bluetooth, but we also have a round up of the best wired headphones. And if you’re wondering why the AirPods Max don’t appear on this list, rest assured that we gave them due consideration – but while audio quality is exceptional, their very high price and ill-judged case…

The new Nomad x Peak Design rugged iPhone 14 Pro case is designed to take a beating and support Peak Design’s range of SlimLink mounts. | Image: Nomad / Peak Design If you’re in the market for a rugged iPhone 14 Pro case with a little utility, then you’re in luck. Nomad, a reputable producer of phone cases, has collaborated with camera bag and accessory designer Peak Design to release a limited-edition phone case for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Nomad Rugged Case is available to purchase today from $60 with immediate shipping from either Nomad or Peak Design’s website. The new Nomad Rugged Case supports MagSafe charging and features Peak Design’s SlimLink magnetic attachment…

Macworld The M2 MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop but it doesn’t bring all that much more than the previous version—and at this price, you’d be crazy to buy a new one: B&H Photo is selling the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage for $3,199, an incredible savings of $1,700 and the best price we’ve ever seen. You can also get the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the same specs and 2TB of storage for $2,499. Even though it’s nearly two years old, this laptop is still one of the best Macs you can buy. It has an M1 Max processor with a 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU, as well as maxed-out…

Macworld The M2 MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop but it doesn’t bring all that much more than the previous version—and at this price, you’d be crazy to buy a new one: B&H Photo is selling the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage for $3,199, an incredible savings of $1,700 and the best price we’ve ever seen. You can also get the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the same specs and 2TB of storage for $2,499. Even though it’s nearly two years old, this laptop is still one of the best Macs you can buy. It has an M1 Max processor with a 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU, as well as maxed-out…