Jose Luansing Jr.

1 day ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

Display issues are tricky and hard to trace. While they could (hopefully) be a bug, they can also stem from hardware defects. The latter isn’t too fun since repairs cost hundreds. That said, if your iPhone screen got noticeably darker on iOS 18, you’re likely dealing with a software-related issue. It usually shows up in two ways: the brightness slider will keep resetting to the minimum, or the display will look dimmer overall. Troubleshooting feels extra annoying when you can’t see your screen.

1 day ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

The 24-inch iMac is one of the sleekest desktop setups Apple makes. With its M3 chip, vibrant 4.5K Retina display, and silent performance, it’s built for users who need power without the bulk. Sadly, it doesn’t get as much attention as its MacBook counterparts. It’s a stationary setup that you can’t really carry around with you, plus its MSRP usually sits at around $1,599. That said, the iMac is still a solid workhorse.

2 days ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

What comes to mind when you see the Apple Vision Pro? Apple might call it innovative or disruptive, but right now it’s just an expensive novelty item. At $3,499, I can’t see too many people buying it. If the rumored Vision Air hits the shelves soon, however, it could entirely shift market perception. More people might actually start buying it if it costs as much as an iPhone.

2 days ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

Apple had big ambitions for the Vision Pro. It was supposed to replace the iPhone as a daily device, and maybe even the Mac as your primary work machine. Developers imagined a future where people wore spatial computing headsets for hours at a time. But that future hasn’t arrived yet. Mass adoption has been slow, and one of the biggest reasons is accessibility. At $3,499, the Vision Pro is still out of reach for most people. Apple seems to know this.

4 days ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

Apple Intelligence is arguably Apple’s biggest software rollout of 2024. The company hyped it up at WWDC, and after a slow, staggered launch, we’re finally starting to see several features in 2025. Third-party developers have been busy adapting their apps to support the new features. At least, most of them. One major exception? Meta. The company is actively blocking Apple Intelligence features across all its iOS apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.