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A famous mountain in California was already one of the candidates for macOS 12's title. However, Apple settled on "Monterey" – the name of a bay off the coast of California. A trademark extension hints at the rock massif's moniker being used for macOS 13 after all.

M1 Max and M1 Pro are not only extremely powerful, but also true efficiency wonders. The MacBook Pro (2021) therefore shines with long battery life. A well-known developer has now looked into the question of whether Apple's in-house processors work faster with a connected power supply than in battery mode.

In all likelihood, macOS Monterey 12.1 will be released in the coming week. The release candidate was available yesterday, so the improvements are known. Apple fixes several critical bugs with macOS 12.1, especially users of the MacBook Pro 2021 are affected.

Apple has been shipping the second-generation Magic Mouse for more than six years. Despite criticism about the positioning of the charging port, the mouse is included in the current Mac generations almost unchanged. Now there are first rumors about a revision.

AirTags are usually handy little helpers, but not just for people with good intentions: A Canadian police agency points to car thefts involving Apple's tags. In some cases, the vehicle owners are tracked without their knowledge.

The new MacBook Pro has been on the market for a few weeks now - and so far the problem reports have been limited. However, many users currently seem to have problems with the built-in SD card slot.

Some users are struggling with Bluetooth connectivity issues: The hands-free systems of certain vehicles don't spit out sound or drop calls when the iPhone 12 or 13 is connected wirelessly. The problem might have crept in with iOS 15.

To the delight of many owners, the MacBook Pro 2021 once again has a magnetic charging port. However, the port called MagSafe 3 does not seem to work properly at least on some devices. Users report that the charging process does not start in a certain situation.

Tim Cook answered questions in an interesting Q&A interview in front of the just recently re-opened Apple Store in Los Angeles' Grove. The interview answered questions about the store's name and Cook's favorite products, as well as touching on the new repair program.

For almost 7 years now, reports concerning an Apple "car" have continually resurfaced and the vanished. Following a few new reports, Bloomberg now has a more exact timeframe for the car's release – and the previous prognosis has been extended.

Pull out your iPhone at the airport terminal, show the attendant a copy of your digital passport, and then continue onwards – at least, that's the future of documents that Apple envisions. However, plans for the "digital documentation's" US-market introduction have been delayed.

According to a new report, Qualcomm has a contract with Microsoft which allows the manufacturer to be the sole producer of Windows on ARM SoCs. The contract is set to expire but it still remains to be seen whether Windows will ever be compatible with ARM Macs.

Repairing Apple devices is going to be easier in the future thanks to a new program – and also a new software update. iOS 15.2 will remedy the iPhone 13's infamous "display problem" and re-enable Face ID after a display swap.

The M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max – despite being exceptionally powerful chips, are intended for notebooks. Cupertino is known to be working on in-house chips for desktops and workstations to replace Intel variants and a leaker familiar with the subject is convinced that Apple is also developing server processors.

Smack in the middle of this week on Wednesday, Apple released a new version of iOS without warning or even a testing phase. The new version should fix an error specific to the iPhone 12 and 13 – although the error was somewhat uncommon.

Apple's new repair program has by and large been met with praise, although the abrupt about-face was somewhat unexpected. One possible explanation for the notoriously stubborn company's change of heart could be a share holder resolution in September. Historically, shareholders have shown Cupertino little understanding concerning the "Right to Repair" matter.

In actuality, developers on Apple's App Store should be allowed to choose their own method of payment by the 9th of December as per US courts, allowing them to circumvent Apple's 30% commission. However, Apple is appealing the decision whilst a settlement concerning an older matter has been met with developers.

For decades now, Super Mario has been a superstar of the international gaming scene. The famous plumber and his infamous mustache have been the focus of countless games since the plumber's first appearance in 1996. A developer has now released a version of the original game for Apple TV.

Apple has launched a new program for the more tech-savvy of its customers. Soon, these customers will be able to repair Apple their iPhones or Macs on their own and receive access to original parts and special tools from Apple without any need for any certification. Unfortunately, however, older iPhones and Macs with Intel chips aren't covered by the program.

In addition to TV series and films, Apple would also like to offer live content via Apple TV+, especially live sports. There are several indications that Apple is actively working on a solution in iOS 15.2 and developing its own framework.

Users of macOS Monterey now have the means to perform internet speed tests using tools integrated in the OS. Third party apps and websites are no longer necessary to check internet performance – a simple terminal command will provide all the necessary information.