News & Reviews:   iMAC

If you are using a MacBook or an iMac, you may want to make use of this feature. Apple has introduced a new video feature called Edge Light that enhances video calls by illuminating your face in low-light environments. The effect works like a virtual fill-light, helping users look clearer and more vibrant on screen when ambient lighting is dim, which is similar to the effect of a ring light.

Apple has kicked off its annual Back to School promotion in Malaysia, offering students, parents of university-goers, and educators a limited-time bonus. This includes a choice of free AirPods or an eligible accessory with every Mac or iPad purchase made through the Apple Education Store.

Today, Apple announced the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 which also means another wave of Apple Intelligence features rolling out. To update your Apple device, simply visit the settings > general and look for the newest software update.

With the launch of the iPhone 16 series around the world (including Malaysia), Apple is probably preparing for its next mini-event in October. Just like for the past few years, there is a good chance that Apple is going to announce new MacBook, Mac and iPad devices.

According to a list recently announced by the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO) via IT Home, Apple has obtained a patent for the iPhone/iPad. This means the company could add a touch display screen to the side, and its functions are close to those of Macs. The previous Touch Bar on MacBook Pro was mainly used to enhance user interaction.

Looks like Apple’s Scary Fast event could get more interesting. According to a credible source, the details for the M3 chips have been leaked. That said, what should you know about it?

In the wee hours this morning, Apple officially announced the next Apple Event. It's set for 30 October 2023 at 5 PM (PT) and surprisingly, the livestream for the Malaysian market will be early at 8 AM on 31 October 2023 (because it usually happens past midnight). 

Apple has released iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 already, but not for macOS Sonoma until today. So Mac users, you can now get your hands on the latest software update through over-the-air (OTA) in the settings.

When it comes to big updates for operating systems, it pays to wait for a few weeks before you install it. After all, you never know if it would end up causing major problems like system crashes. That happened with macOS 12, but it seems like Apple will be fixing that issue soon with version 12.1.

The latest version of macOS, Monterey, had arrived last week. However, it looks like it might not be an attractive update to some users as they complain that the OS update is bricking their old Macs. Recently, a surge of users took the issue onto various social platforms revealing that their Mac devices are unusable after installing the update.