iOS

Google Home for iPhone adding Favorites homescreen widget
After coming to Android earlier this year, Google Home now offers widgets that let you quickly control smart devices from your homescreen on iPhone and iPad. more…
2024-10-03 02:34
Apple pulls watchOS 11.1 beta 3 after users report frozen devices
Apple has pulled the watchOS 11 beta 3 update, according to Aaron Perris on X. The update was initially released to developers yesterday, but some users are having problems after installing the latest beta. more…
2024-10-03 01:14
‘Tripsy’ trip planner updated with new customizable overview and more
Tripsy is an advanced trip planner app available for Apple platforms, and it helps users organize itineraries, activities, and necessary documents. With its update to version 3.0, the app has gained a lot of new features, including a new customizable o...
2024-10-02 23:22
Apple Podcasts auto-generated transcripts now available in more languages
Apple this year introduced auto-generated transcripts to its Podcasts app, so that users could follow real-time transcripts of shows available on Apple Podcasts. Now the company is expanding auto-generated transcripts to more languages. more…
2024-10-02 22:35
9to5Mac Daily: October 2, 2024 – New iPad Air and iPhone SE rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2024-10-02 22:27
iPhone 17 Air could force Pro users to give up these five things
Next year’s iPhone 17 Air has a better chance than ever to draw users away from the Pro models. The strong iPhone 16 base model has done that for some this year. But the ultra-thin, futuristic 17 Air could spark a fresh wave of users abandoning the P...
2024-10-02 19:20
Beta 3 now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1 [U: Public beta]
Today Apple has released new beta updates, but not perhaps for the platforms we were all hoping for. Developer beta 3 is now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1. However, new betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are mysteriously absent....
2024-10-02 17:14
This iOS 18 privacy change could spell doom for new social apps
iOS 18 is full of big, headline changes like new customization tools, upgrades to Photos, Notes, and Messages, and the forthcoming Apple Intelligence features. But one smaller update is causing a lot of concern for social apps, and it’s a change desi...
2024-10-02 16:46
AirPods 4 teardown reveals minor changes, no improvements to repairability
Following AirPods Max updates. The teardowns reveal there are only a few internal changes for the AirPods 4, and a continued general lack of repairability across the board. more…
2024-10-02 15:52
Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M4 iPad Pro new low, black Magic Keyboard, Camera Control cases, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals feature even lower prices on the official new Apple 25W MagSafe Charger as well as new lows on M4 iPad Pro configurations at up to $150 off and the official full-size black Magic Keyboard at a discount. But the real...
2024-10-02 15:47
There are six requirements to get Apple Intelligence features
Apple Intelligence is launching in the next few weeks. But not everyone will be able to access the first wave of AI capabilities. Here are Apple’s six requirements before you can use the new Apple Intelligence features. more…
2024-10-02 15:35
Wolfs quickly becomes ‘most viewed movie in Apple TV+ history’
Apple may have canceled the film’s wide theatrical debut, but Wolfs has become a hit with Apple TV+ subscribers. The company announced that Wolfs has become ‘the most viewed movie in Apple TV+ history’ and led to a huge increase in overall TV+ vi...
2024-10-02 14:32
Tip: These are the two fastest ways to switch between iPhone apps
We all switch back and forth between apps every day. But did you know there are two separate methods that are fastest? Here’s how you can switch between iPhone (and iPad) apps faster than ever. more…
2024-10-02 14:08
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL camera shootout sees iPhone win
An iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL camera shootout carried out in a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting conditions has seen the iPhone declared the winner, albeit by a relatively slim margin. You might not get that impression when you first star...
2024-10-02 14:05
Have you made the upgrade to iOS 18 yet? [Poll]
My favorite iPhone 16 accessories:
2024-10-02 13:59
Apple continues work on all-glass MacBook with virtual keyboard and trackpad
Apple famously dispensed with a physical keyboard when it revolutionized the smartphone market, and the company’s long-term goal appears to be to do the same for laptops. A succession of patents have revealed Apple’s work on an all-screen MacBook w...
2024-10-02 13:01
Deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras finds much to love despite some flaws
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about iPhone photography, it’s Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the developer behind the Halide app. In an incredibly deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras, he finds much to love – and a few flaws. W...
2024-10-02 12:23
iOS 18.0.1 coming soon with iPhone and iPad bug fixes [Update]
Update October 2, 2024: The release of iOS 18.0.1 is imminent. The information was shared on social media by a private account with a strong track record. The account has previously shared details about upcoming iOS software updates on multiple differe...
2024-10-02 11:49
Sonos makes seven promises, including boosted warranties; customers seem unimpressed
Sonos has been struggling to regain the trust of its customers after its disastrous launch of a new version of the app. After initially doubling down on the new app, the company’s CEO later apologized for it, and he has now made seven promises about ...
2024-10-02 11:29
Latest Microsoft Office for Mac now available without subscription
Two new subscription-free versions of Office for Mac are now available from Microsoft, with Office Home 2024 costing $149.99. For my money, the standalone versions are by far the best value, letting you buy them once and use them as long as you like, o...
2024-10-02 11:04