Native VPN support is coming to tvOS 17 | Image: Chris Welch / The Verge Apple TVs will get native VPN app support in tvOS 17, according to an Apple press release (via 9to5Mac). It’s one of many features that didn’t make it into the keynote at WWDC 2023, but it could be a big deal for some folks. Assuming native VPN apps on Apple’s streaming box work as they do elsewhere, you might not have to wait to get home to catch up on streaming shows when traveling with an Apple TV 4K in tow. Right now, in tvOS 17, to use a VPN with your Apple TV, you’ll need to do something like install a VPN on your…

Native VPN support is coming to tvOS 17 | Image: Chris Welch / The Verge Apple TVs will get native VPN app support in tvOS 17, according to an Apple press release (via 9to5Mac). It’s one of many features that didn’t make it into the keynote at WWDC 2023, but it could be a big deal for some folks. Assuming native VPN apps on Apple’s streaming box work as they do elsewhere, you might not have to wait to get home to catch up on streaming shows when traveling with an Apple TV 4K in tow. Right now, in tvOS 17, to use a VPN with your Apple TV, you’ll need to do something like install a VPN on your…

Google’s continued work to make its Password Manager more prominent continues with a major upgrade on desktop Chrome that’s now rolling out. more… The post Chrome adding full Google Password Manager UI complete with desktop shortcut appeared first on 9to5Mac.

This week, Apple gave everyone new reasons to never need to open Chrome again. One of those is a new feature for turning any web app into an app on your Mac’s Dock.  more… The post How to use ‘Add to Dock’ in Safari to turn websites into Mac apps appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Macworld Apple has announced what’s coming in iPadOS 17. Widgets – Widgets will make the home screen much more powerful. Customised Lock Screen – Personalise the iPad lock screen. Tap and hold to choose wallpaper options. If you choose a Live Photo they synthesise additional frames to create a slow mo effect. These seem to be influenced by the Apple Watch faces. Live Activities – from the Lock Screen you can keep track of a food order, travel plans and a timer, for example. You can even keep track of multiple timers! Health app – first time on iPadOS. Take advantage of larger screen. All data synced from all your devices. HealthKit comes to iPad. PDFs – Changes to how…

Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline it’s usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. There is no surprise that Apple has taken the store off line today, Monday June 5, 2023: The company is getting ready to kick off its Worldwide Developers Conferences (WWDC) with a keynote event later today (10am PDT). The fact that the store is down is a good indication that there will be hardware announcements to accompany the anticipated software announcements. Read on to find out what might be coming, including a new 15-inch MacBook Air. Why is the Apple Store down? Having trouble browsing the Apple Store online? There are a few reasons why the Apple Store might be…