In a world increasingly dominated by interconnected devices, Apple has emerged as a frontrunner in shaping the future of connected experiences. Its carefully curated ecosystem, encompassing a range of hardware, software, and services, seamlessly integrates to deliver a cohesive user experience that has captivated millions worldwide. (more…)

Apple has announced that the next iPhone will be equipped with a USB-C charging port. This is a major change, as Apple has used its proprietary Lightning connector on iPhones for over a decade. There are several reasons why Apple may be making this switch. One reason is that USB-C is becoming the standard charging port for many electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets. This means that users will no longer need to carry around multiple chargers for different devices. (more…)

Macworld Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Ask a Siri question It’s been a few weeks now since the excitement of the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, and the triumphs and disappointments have had a chance to sink in. There was plenty of the former, but several of the latter, and the one that continues to sting–particularly when I have an especially bad week with the feature in…

When Apple announced the all-new iPhone 14 lineup, they decided to completely remove the physical sim card tray from iPhones sold in the US. Many customers, especially international travelers, were upset with this because when they would travel to another country, they would purchase a local sim card to avoid outrageous data roaming costs. But Holafly aims to alleviate this frustration by supporting over 130 destinations with their simple-to-use international eSIM solution offering regular and unlimited data plans from 5 days up to 90 days. more… The post Avoid roaming costs using your iPhone: eSim Holafly  [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on Monday told Reddit employees that he is unconcerned about current protests over the company's sudden API changes. In a letter shared by The Verge, Huffman said that while there's a "lot of noise" right now, it "will pass." He also said that Reddit "has not seen any significant revenue impact so far." A number of community-moderated subreddits began shutting down and going private on Monday, June 12, with the blackout set to last until Wednesday, June 14 in many cases. Subreddits with millions of subscribers are participating in the protest. Going private means that no new posts are able to be submitted to a given subreddit, and in some cases, the content from the subreddit…

One connected lock does not a smart home make. If you want to get serious with home automation, start with a smart home platform. When you first get started with home automation, you’ll quickly find that your smart gadgets do even more when they work together. Yes, it’s great that your smart lights can turn on automatically at sunset and your smart lock will lock itself, but what’s even better is saying “Good night” to a voice assistant and having the shades lower, the lights turn off, the door locks lock, and the alarm system arm. For this, you need a smart home platform. As a smart home reviewer, I am often asked which is the best platform to use.…