News Archives - The Mac Observer https://www.macobserver.com/features/news/ Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and More Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:10:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Should I Update to iOS 18.4 Beta 2? Here’s What’s Changed https://www.macobserver.com/news/whats-changed-in-ios-18-4-beta-2/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/whats-changed-in-ios-18-4-beta-2/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:10:08 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231085 Should I Update to iOS 18.4 Beta 2? Here’s What’s Changed

You can now explore iOS 18.4 beta 2, which Apple released this week with even more new features than the first beta. It includes updated emoji characters, a brand-new app, and several smaller additions that improve your experience. If you are on the fence about whether you should update or not, this guide should help […]

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Will Apple Watch Ultra 3’s Battery Last Longer? https://www.macobserver.com/news/will-apple-watch-ultra-3s-battery-last-longer/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/will-apple-watch-ultra-3s-battery-last-longer/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:55:07 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230567 Will Apple Watch Ultra 3’s Battery Last Longer?

​As of now, Apple has not officially announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, so specific details about its battery life remain speculative. However, based on patterns from previous models, we can make informed predictions.​ Battery Life in Previous Models Expectations for Apple Watch Ultra 3 Given the consistency in battery performance across the Ultra series, […]

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Opera is the First Browser to Bring AI-Based Agentic Browsing to Mac https://www.macobserver.com/news/opera-is-the-first-browser-to-bring-ai-based-agentic-browsing-to-mac/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/opera-is-the-first-browser-to-bring-ai-based-agentic-browsing-to-mac/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:45:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230721 Opera is the First Browser to Bring AI-Based Agentic Browsing to Mac

Opera is once again back in the saddle with something big to reshape how you surf the internet, this time delivering AI-based agentive browsing to Mac. If all that sounds like a lot, it just means your browsing experience is about to get a little more carefree, as the Opera team delivers a rather powerful […]

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Apple Intelligence: Features We Were Promised and Are Still Not Here https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-features-we-were-promised-and-are-still-not-here/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-features-we-were-promised-and-are-still-not-here/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:05:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230512 Apple Intelligence: Features We Were Promised and Are Still Not Here

When Apple first teased its AI ambitions, expectations soared. The company’s ecosystem, tightly integrated with its hardware and software, seemed like the perfect breeding ground for an AI-driven experience that would outclass competitors. Yet, despite bold promises and relentless marketing, many of the AI features that Apple hinted at are still nowhere to be found. […]

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Where to Pre-Order the New M4 MacBook Air https://www.macobserver.com/news/where-to-pre-order-the-new-m4-macbook-air/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/where-to-pre-order-the-new-m4-macbook-air/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231044 Where to Pre-Order the New M4 MacBook Air

Shortly after launching the new iPad Air, Apple unveiled the latest generation of the MacBook Air. While the lineup retains its familiar 13-inch and 15-inch form factors, the new models feature the powerful M4 chip, a base RAM upgrade to 16GB, and a $100 price reduction. Starting at just $999, the MacBook Air seems like […]

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Apple To Update C1 Modem with mmWave Support https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-to-update-c1-modem-with-mmwave-support/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-to-update-c1-modem-with-mmwave-support/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:49:43 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231109 Apple To Update C1 Modem with mmWave Support

Apple is working on an updated version of its C1 modem, which first appeared in the iPhone 16e. The current C1 modem uses different manufacturing processes for its components: 4/5nm for the baseband, 7nm for the transceivers, and 55nm for the power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The refreshed C1 modem is planned for mass production […]

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M4 MacBook Air Has 50% Extra Maximum RAM Compared to M3 MacBook Air https://www.macobserver.com/news/m4-macbook-air-has-50-extra-maximum-ram-compared-to-m3-macbook-air/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/m4-macbook-air-has-50-extra-maximum-ram-compared-to-m3-macbook-air/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:40:36 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231105 M4 MacBook Air Has 50% Extra Maximum RAM Compared to M3 MacBook Air

Apple’s new MacBook Air, powered by the M4 chip, now supports up to 32GB of unified memory. This is an increase from the 24GB maximum available in the previous M3 model. The upgrade in M4 MacBook Air RAM capacity enables better performance for users who run memory-intensive applications or need to handle multiple tasks at […]

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Apple Introduces New Sky Blue Color for M4 MacBook Air https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-introduces-new-sky-blue-color-for-m4-macbook-air/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-introduces-new-sky-blue-color-for-m4-macbook-air/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:32:12 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231101 Apple Introduces New Sky Blue Color for M4 MacBook Air

Apple has added a new color option to its MacBook Air lineup with the M4 model. The latest MacBook Air now comes in sky blue, joining the existing midnight, starlight, and silver options. When considering M4 MacBook Air colors, this new sky blue replaces the Space Gray of the M3 model, giving users a fresh […]

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M4 MacBook Air Supports One More External Displays Than M3 MacBook Air https://www.macobserver.com/news/m4-macbook-air-supports-one-more-external-displays-than-m3-macbook-air/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/m4-macbook-air-supports-one-more-external-displays-than-m3-macbook-air/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:25:46 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231093 M4 MacBook Air Supports One More External Displays Than M3 MacBook Air

The new MacBook Air with the M4 chip introduces a big improvement for users who rely on multiple screens. Unlike previous models, the M4 MacBook Air can now connect to two external displays while keeping the laptop’s lid open. This means users can have up to three screens: the built-in display plus two external monitors […]

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Apple Copies This Feature From Amazon in iOS 18.4 Beta 2 https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-copies-this-feature-from-amazon-in-ios-18-4-beta-2/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-copies-this-feature-from-amazon-in-ios-18-4-beta-2/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:56:57 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231033 Apple Copies This Feature From Amazon in iOS 18.4 Beta 2

Apple has released iOS 18.4 beta 2, which now has AI-powered review summaries in the App Store. This adds to the growing list of Apple Intelligence features. The summaries are short paragraphs that highlight important points from user reviews, created by large language models. The new review summaries are currently available for some apps and […]

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