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These Shortcuts can help you clean out your iPhone or iPad
“Spring cleaning” usually conjures up images of tedious housework, but it’s worth thinking about tidying up your smartphone and tablet too — and I don’t mean physically, though that might also be a good idea. If you’re anything like us, your devices are full of old photos, files and apps taking up valuable storage space. Now is as good a time as any to start cleaning things out. And if you’re an iPhone or an iPad user, Apple’s Shortcuts feature just might be able to help.
Apple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability
Apple recommends downloading the updates as soon as possible.
iCloud allegedly locked out a user over her last name
Apple's iCloud has effectively locked out a user after her last name reportedly led to app crashes.
Microsoft Office 2021 is coming to Windows PCs and Macs later this year
Microsoft will release two new versions of Office later this year.
Apple fixes a bug that prevented some older MacBook Pros from charging
Apple has released macOS 11.2.1, which includes a fix for charging issues with 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros.
Apple's M1 isn't witchcraft, it's good chip design
Apple used a super-wide processor design paired with fast memory and cache to create a speedy, efficient processor for its new Macbook Pro.
Razer just had to put RGB lighting in this $330 Thunderbolt 4 dock
Razer's new 10-port Thunderbolt 4 hub features about all the connections you could want, but comes with a hefty price tag.
Moog app brings the classic Model 15 modular synth to the Mac
Moog has released a Mac version of its Model 15 app, helping you recreate the classic modular synth on your computer.
Serif brings back 50-percent discounts on Affinity creative apps
Serif is once again discounting Affinity Photo, Publisher and Designer by 50 percent, and it's offering 90-day free trials before you buy.
Microsoft Edge beta is now optimized for your M1 Mac
Microsoft has released an Edge beta optimized for M1 Macs, promising better performance if you want a Chrome-alike browser.
Apple says a record $540 million was spent on apps this New Year's Day
Apple's App Store set a new one-day record on New Year's, with people spending $540 million on games and other apps.
Apple reconsiders banning Mac app Amphetamine over its drug-inspired name
Apple has reconsidered plans to kick Amphetamine from the Mac App Store over its drug-inspired name.
Brave's privacy-focused browser rolls out a version for Apple's M1 Macs
If Chrome, Safari and Firefox aren't enough, then maybe Brave is the right browser for your new Mac.
Apple promises to fix ultrawide monitor support on M1 Macs
Apple plans to fix a macOS flaw that limits ultrawide monitor support for M1 Macs.
Zoom will officially support Apple's M1 Macs on December 21st
Zoom is adding support for Apple Silicon through an update on December 21st, improving video call performance on M1 Macs.
Judge orders Apple’s iOS and macOS chief to testify in Epic case
CEO Tim Cook will also be deposed as the case heads to trial.
Endlesss brings its socially distant music collaboration to the desktop
Endlesss has relesaed Studio for the desktop, helping socially distant musicians work together on songs.
Microsoft Office apps now run natively on Macs with the M1 chip
It didn't take long for Microsoft to catch up with Apple's new hardware.
Shazam brings song recognition to the web alongside new design on iOS
The browser tool is in beta and available only on macOS and Chrome OS.
ICYMI: We take a deep dive into macOS Big Sur
A wrap up of this week's reviews, including those for macOS Big Sur, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 and the Elgato Wave:3 microphone.