The iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 updates include a number of privacy and security improvements that make your devices safer than ever, with Apple restricting access to photos and calendar events and cutting down further on how websites track you across the web. Private Browsing Upgrades in Safari In Safari, Private browsing windows are now locked and require secondary authentication to unlock and access. If you hand your phone over to someone and they attempt to open your Safari private browsing tab, access will be denied without a Face ID/Touch ID scan or a passcode. The Private tab is locked automatically. Tracking URL Removal Opening up a URL in a private browsing window automatically strips all tracking information added to…

In a positive sign for China’s struggling mobile device industry, the country’s smartphone shipments saw a sharp increase in May, jumping 22.6% from previous months. Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Bloomberg News: Phone makers shipped 25.2 million handsets last month in the buildup to China’s second biggest shopping festival, 6.18, which features discounts that stretch from late May into June… marking a rise of over 4 million units compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. Smartphone providers Apple, Samsung, Oppo and Vivo are likely to see improving demand later this year after a slump through 1H. We expect the smartphone market to drop 4% in 2023 to…

Macworld Ever since Apple retired the 27-inch iMac after launching the Mac Studio and Studio Display last year, the dream of an iMac with a screen larger than 24 inches was dashed. But a year later, there’s new hope for a big-screen all-in-one. According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple hasn’t forgotten about the iMac, which still has an M1 chip and hasn’t been updated in more than two years. Gurman reports that Apple is preparing two new 24-inch iMacs for release in late 2023 or early 2024. Those models will reportedly have the same design as the current ones and likely run M3 processors with other small upgrades, such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. In addition…

Macworld If you’ve ever written something, be it a novel, screenplay, essay, or even something as simple as a short biography, then you’re well aware of how challenging the task can be. Wish there was an app to help you streamline the writing process from beginning to end? Then Scrivener 3, which is on sale right now for $30 off the regular price, is definitely something that’s worth checking out. Scrivener 3 provides an easy way to organize ideas, notes, and research so that everything is stored in one easily accessible place. Think of it as a digital project binder that offers an array of tools to help you get the job done faster and more easily. Using Scrivener 3, you’ll…

Apple on Wednesday released the second beta of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 for developers to test. As with all new betas for major point updates, the software includes a number of small tweaks and changes as Apple refines the operating systems ahead of their launch. iOS 17 upgrades the communications experience with Contact Posters, a new stickers experience, Live Voicemail, and much more. Some of the changes in the second beta include: • A new Live Activities feature that allows users to stay on top of things happening in real time, right from their Lock Screen. • A new motion effect for Live Photo wallpaper that makes the Lock Screen feel more dynamic than ever. • The ability to add widgets to…

Apple’s stock price has risen 42% since January 1st, as it benefited from a recovering tech market and the company’s venture into spatial computing with its Vision Pro. One of the most promising parts of Apple’s business remains its growing services segment. Dani Cook for The Motley Fool: even without the growth prospects of the Vision Pro, Apple’s stock is too good to pass up. The company is home to leading market shares in multiple areas of consumer tech. Meanwhile, its immense brand loyalty with shoppers often leads to success in nearly any new market it enters. Apple users seem intent on sticking with the company no matter what upgrades its competitors unveil. As a result, now is an excellent…