Apple has presented new Macs and Apple CarPlay 2.0 is coming sooner than you think. This was the most important Apple and iPhone news of the week.
Apple CarPlay 2.0 will come sooner than you think
Apple announced last year that CarPlay was getting a major upgrade. CarPlay 2.0 gets a completely new interface and takes over almost all screens of your car. With the updated version of the operating system, it is finally possible to operate certain functions of the car yourself, such as the air conditioning and the radio.
→ But when will Apple CarPlay 2.0 arrive?
Smart doorbell from Action is dirt cheap
A smart doorbell is useful because you can see who is at your door anytime and anywhere. A smart doorbell can easily cost a few hundred euros, which is quite an investment. If you want to experience the conveniences of a smart doorbell cheaply, buy one from Action.
→ And this smart doorbell is that good
MacBook will become much cheaper (just be patient)
If we are to believe the rumors, Apple is working on a cheaper version of the MacBook. This version will probably be released alongside the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro and is mainly intended for students. With this, Apple is trying to counter the disappointing sales figures of the MacBook.
→ That’s how much the cheap MacBook will cost
iOS 17.1 improves battery life (not with this iPhone)
The most recent update of iOS 17 not only brings new features. The battery life has also improved slightly compared to iOS 17. A YouTube channel tested the battery life of five different iPhones that had been updated to iOS 17.1. But the battery life on some iPhones was a lot worse.
→ These iPhones last less time with their battery charge
Facebook and Instagram get subscription
Are you done with all the ads on Instagram and Facebook? Then we have good news, because from this month you will have the option to hide advertisements in these apps. Unfortunately, this is not free, because to disable the advertisements you have to take out a paid subscription with Facebook or Instagram.
→ This is how much you will pay for Facebook and Instagram
AirDrop not working: try these 4 solutions
If you have an iPhone and an iPad or a Mac, you are undoubtedly familiar with the AirDrop function. With AirDrop you can exchange files quickly and easily, without needing a cable or USB stick. It is then quite frustrating when AirDrop does not work as it should. No problem! We will solve the problem for you.
→ This way, AirDrop works properly again
Amazon Prime is getting more expensive – that’s how much you’re going to pay
Netflix recently increased the price for a standard subscription by almost two euros. Amazon Prime is now also following suit with a price increase. Amazon does not mention a reason for the price increase and only indicates that they continue to invest in the service. It is also not yet clear whether Amazon Prime will also become more expensive in Belgium, as the prices on the website have not yet been adjusted there and in the Netherlands they have.
→ This is what you will pay for Amazon Prime from now on
YouTube will ban the use of ad blockers
Using an ad blocker is an easy way to avoid ads on YouTube. Handy, especially now that the video platform is adding more and more advertisements to the free version. Unfortunately, ad blockers will soon no longer be allowed on YouTube and you will have to switch to YouTube Premium to watch commercial-free videos.
→ But this way you pay less for YouTube Premium
Mac event: these were all the announcements
We secretly already knew it, but Apple has announced a new version of the iMac. But more announcements were made. Apple also showed off a new MacBook Pro. Both Macs now have the new M3 chip. According to Apple, this makes them a lot faster than previous Macs.
→ This is how much the new MacBook Pro and iMac cost
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