HomeKit compatibility now easier to achieve as Apple accepts Matter certification

Ensuring HomeKit compatibility for smart home products is now very much easier to achieve. Apple has agreed to accept Matter certification for all new devices, without requiring additional testing before granting the Works With Apple Home badge.

Although it was always the goal that Matter support meant automatic compatibility with HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and Samsung Smart Things, there was previously a difference between theory and practice …

Prior to the development of the Matter standard, every smart home device had to achieve separate compatibility with each of the main smart home


Lutron’s Caséta Smart Shade promises quality and HomeKit compatibility for $399

Lutron has earned a reputation for high-quality HomeKit -compatible window blinds, but with a very hefty price tag. The cost is something the company is seeking to address with the new Caséta Smart Shade.

Lutron says that you can expect the quality and performance it is known for, but at a more affordable price tag of $399 for most window sizes …

We reviewed the company’s Serena range way back in 2018, when we really liked the product , but not so


Making iPhones in India may be about to get cheaper for Apple

Making iPhones in India is a key element of Apple’s efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China , and a new report indicates that the company may be able to cut the cost of doing so.

The Indian government is reportedly planning to offer at least $2.7B in support for local manufacturing, which could reduce iPhone production expenses in the country …

The need for Apple to lessen its dependence on China as a manufacturing center has been clear for many years , and the pandemic drove home the risks of


iPhone 17

Here are three changes we can expect in the iPhone 17 casing

A pair of reports suggest we can expect to see three changes to the materials Apple uses in the casing of at least some iPhone 17 models.

The latest of these concerns the way that the sides of the phone blend in with the rear casing, with a smoother transition promised …

We’ve already heard two previous reports on changes Apple is reportedly planning to the materials it uses in the iPhone 17 – the frame, and the back.

A report from late last year suggested that Apple would be swapping out


Espresso unveils new pro-grade portable monitor: Espresso 15 Pro

Espresso Displays, the Australian brand known for crafting high-performance portable monitors, has unveiled its latest innovation at CES 2025: the Espresso 15 Pro. This new addition to Espresso Displays’ portfolio is aimed at business professionals and frequent travelers who seek a high-quality, portable dual-screen experience.

Having used and reviewed multiple products from Espresso Displays over the years, including the premium and the , I can attest to the brand’s consistent focus on quality, innovation, and user-centric

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RayNeo Air 2s Review: An affordable pair of AR glasses to use with your iPhone

There’s been a lot of talk about augmented reality tech lately, especially with the unveiling of Snapchat Spectacles and Meta Orion . Those are both highly expensive and unobtainable to consumers – but there is a growing market of affordable glasses, that provide some of the benefits of AR glasses at a much more palatable price tag. The ’ are one of them, and I’ll be providing some of my thoughts.

First things first, these are a $399 pair of glasses (though they’re currently

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Sonuby’ is a detailed weather app for outdoor adventurers

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact .

is a different kind of weather app, designed for users who often partake in outdoor activities. For example, if you often snowboard, you can have a weather forecast that places snow conditions front and center. Weather needs can be very individualistic, which is why allows you to tailor the app

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iPhone SE 4 could be branded as iPhone 16E: Here’s why that makes sense

Earlier this week, some sources begun to claim that the next generation iPhone SE , which is expected to debut this spring, won’t actually be called ‘iPhone SE’ at all. We’re now starting to hear that it’ll be called ‘iPhone 16E’ instead. This may be a weird rumor, but I think it actually makes a lot of sense, given what we know so far about the 4.

To quickly recap, here’s everything we’re expecting with iPhone

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Apple Silicon

Apple @ Work: Ubiquiti unveils Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points as the Mac lags behind

, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple .

Ubiquiti has launched its latest Enterprise , a series of advanced access points designed to deliver unparalleled wireless performance


Apple to release Q1 2025 earnings report on January 30

Apple on Friday confirmed that it will release its Q1 2025 earnings report on January 30, 2025. The report will cover and sales more extensively, as well as giving us a hint about sales performance during the holiday season.

In Q4 2024 , which covered the months of July to September, Apple reported $94.93 billion in revenue, up 6% year-on-year. The company recorded growth in most of its categories, except

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