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Parallels Desktop 20.2 update released, offers improved X86 and virtual machine support

The Parallels Desktop 20.2 update has been released, the new version offering 64-bit x86 emulation for Apple Silicon and more enhancements to make Apple Intelligence Writing Tools work with Windows apps. The update adds several key changes to the virtualization tool, chief among them being an early technology preview of x86 emulation for Apple Silicon […]

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Apple’s device activation servers facing heavy traffic following holiday gift exchange

If you snagged a new Apple device such as an iPhone or an iPad for Christmas and are having a difficult time activating it, there’s a good reason for it: Apple’s activation servers are being bombarded given the new activity. Although the Apple System Status page shows that everything is fine, it’s not difficult to find […]

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Apple launches repair program for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units with difficulty turning on

If you have an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus that isn’t turning on, this could come in handy. Apple on Friday launched a new repair program for the handsets to address a failure to power on thanks to a faulty component. Affected devices were sold between October 2018 and August 2019, and users can […]

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Verizon activates eSIM support for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR handsets

U.S. carrier Verizon has begun activating eSIM lines for Apple’s dual-SIM iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max handsets. Reports of the new activations have begun arriving via subscribers, with Verizon confirming support via Twitter. To add an eSIM line, the carrier is directing people to the “Join Now” option in the My Verizon […]

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Apple Watch Series 3 three-month LTE grace period ends, subscribers begin seeing surprising charges from wireless carriers

If you’re about to deactivate the LTE service on your Apple Watch Series 3 and then reactivate it later, there might be some fees to consider. When the device was first launched, carriers in the United States and other countries where the LTE version of the device is available offered three free months of service […]