Apple Pay Now Offers Monthly Payment Plans From Synchrony
Following a false alarm last week due to a prematurely-updated Apple support document, Synchrony as of today is actually available as a buy-now, pay-later option when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on iPhone and iPad. However,…
CARROT Weather Introduces CarPlay App and Automatic Live Activities
The popular weather app CARROT Weather today was updated with two key new features: CarPlay support and automatic Live Activities. When accessed via CarPlay, CARROT Weather becomes a navigation app like Google Maps. You can enter your destination and receive…
TikTok’s ban saga is a mess, with only days before the hammer falls
The ban on TikTok in the United States is happening soon, but the circus surrounding it that’s kicked off in the last few days makes it anything but guaranteed. TikTok on a smartphone TikTok has had a troubled existence in…
Three Companies Are Now in the Running to Take Over the Apple Card
Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony about becoming its new financial partner for the Apple Card, according to Reuters sources. The report today added that Apple has also been holding discussions with Chase Bank owner JPMorgan since last…
Amazon Takes Up to 33% Off Beats Products, Including Beats Pill for $99.99
Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats audio devices, including a return of the all-time low price on the new Beats Pill. You can get this portable Bluetooth speaker for $99.99 in Champagne Gold, down from $149.95. Note:…
Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More
Apple today adjusted estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., according to its website. Some values increased, while others decreased. The changes were not too significant, with most values rising or dropping…
EU may be reassessing billion-dollar Big Tech fines as it waits for Trump
All the impending EU fines and rulings against Apple, Google, and Meta, are reportedly off the table as Europe awaits Trump — and reveals just how political its regulations are. The EU has reportedly paused its probes into Big Tech…
Apple Previews New Store With Combined Genius Bar and Pickup Spot
Apple today shared photos of its upcoming store at MixC Hefei in China, revealing a new design element that could expand to other locations in the future. Specifically, the store features a combined Genius Bar and Apple Pickup station, so…
How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge It’s getting increasingly difficult to avoid AI when you open up your phone or laptop — as soon as I started this article in Google Docs, I was immediately offered some AI assistance…
How to stop the macOS firewall leaking system network data after a software update
Several sources report the firewall in macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Here’s how to test and fix it. macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. The macOS firewall in System Settings allows you to…