Apple updates free Keynote, Pages and Numbers iWork apps to take on Microsoft Office

Microsoft also offers itsOffice productivity software for Macsbut generally charges to use all its features. Others are designed to respond to longstanding needs of users. One change Apple made to its Pages app is focused on the iPhone. Apple also introduced features that let users select text and quickly translate it into one of 11 different languages. The app can also read the newly translated text aloud.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Krystal Brown

Apple Vet Is Going to Help Disney Build Its Metaverse

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 7 words · Lauren Knapp

Apple Vision Pro Will Require In-Store Appointments, Report Says

Apple reportedly plans to host in-store demos and offer tools for resizing the headset strap. The Vision Pro can also be tailored to a person’s eye prescription through Zeiss custom inserts. The rollout will reportedly begin in US stores in big cities, like New York and Los Angeles. Read more:Best VR Headsets of 2023 Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Jamie Ross

Apple Wants to Increase Production Outside of China, Report Says

In April, Reuters reported that lockdowns in areas of China could meana shortfall of millions of iPhones. About one-fifth of Apple’s global sales are often attributed to China, the Journal said. Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Sandra Anderson

Apple Warns It Could Be Hard to Buy an iPhone 14 Pro This Holiday

“We are still living through unprecedented times.” Apple’s stock rose 8% to $156.47 per share the day after reporting earnings. In Japan, though, sales fell nearly 10%.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Tyler Brown

Apple warns of more component shortages ahead of iPhone 13's fall launch

Instead, they discussedtheir efforts to mitigatethe component shortage’s impact. But, he said, “we do have some shortages.” An Apple spokesman declined to comment further. Apple has also aggressivelyclosed and opened storesas outbreaks have spread through communities around the world. Still, Cook declined to predict broader trends about what this all means.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Lauren Foster

Apple Watch 'Pro' Rumored to Feature Bigger Display, Body Temperature Sensor

The Apple Watch “Pro” is also rumored to feature a more durable titanium body. As for health features, the high-end Apple Watch is said to have a body temperature sensor. The Apple Watch “Pro” may offer longer battery life, as well. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Chelsea Williams

Apple Watch 7 production issues resolved ahead of iPhone event, report says

That clears the way for its rumored reveal during Apple’siPhone 13eventon Sept. 14. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 22 words · Gregory Ibarra

Apple Watch 7 to get a size bump with larger screens and flat-edge design, report says

The Series 7 Apple Watch will reportedly feature a slightly larger display with a flat-edge design. TheApple Watch 7will come in41mm and 45mm sizes, according to a Sunday report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The size boost was previously rumored by a leaker on Chinese social media platform Weibo andby MacRumorslast week. The smartwatch could make an appearance at arumored September Apple eventalongside theiPhone 13andAirPods 3. Apple didn’t immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Dana Duncan

Apple Watch Closer to Possible US Import Ban After Biden Upholds Patent Ruling

It plans to appeal the ITC’s decision to federal court. AliveCor said the Biden administration’s decision shows the US will protect important patents. Apple has a long history of fighting lawsuits over its technology. Those cases included a series of patent battles with smartphone rivalsSamsungand, separately,Nokia. Apple settled withSamsung in 2018andNokia in 2017.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · William Green

Apple Watch for 'Extreme Sports' Will Have Larger Display and Metal Case, Report Says

Apple is rumored to be working on anew versionof theApple Watchthat’ll be geared toward extreme sports. The new Apple Watch will reportedly be unveiled later this year. The entire series of watches will run on an S8 processor, according to Bloomberg. Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · William Thornton

Apple Watch Lawsuit Claims Some Bands Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'

Manufacturers use PFAS due to their affordability and wide availability. Currently, there are no federal safety regulations for PFAS, except indrinking water. It cites a recentstudyby the University of Notre Dame, which identified these wristbands as having elevated PFAS levels. Apple told CNET that its material safety standards often exceed regulatory requirements to protect human health and the environment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Michael Chambers

Apple Watch may get thermometer, blood-pressure measure in future versions, report says

Apple reportedly has some ambitious health features in store for future versions of its Apple Watch. It’s unclear when the reported blood pressure tool would be ready to launch. The feature is still in development and could change, said the Journal. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Brian Escobar