iPad

iPadOS 18.0.1 now available with key fix for M4 iPad Pros
Today Apple has released iPadOS 18.0.1 for all compatible iPads. The update includes, most importantly, a fix that brings iPadOS 18 back to M4 iPad Pro users after Apple had previously pulled the update more than two weeks ago. more…
2024-10-03 21:21
iPhone SE 4 to feature Apple’s first 5G modem, A18 chip, same cameras as iPhone 15
Apple has been working on a new generation of the iPhone SE, and a recent Bloomberg report revealed that it should be introduced sometime next year. 9to5Mac’s reliable sources, who also told us precise details about the iPhone 16 in advance, have now...
2024-10-03 20:02
Apple has never had a bigger software year, here’s how it’s going
It has been an unprecedented year for Apple software. The company is supporting more platforms and devices than ever, and the number of new features shipped and soon-to-arrive is impressive. So how is all of that going? Here’s a report card-type look...
2024-10-03 19:31
9to5Mac Daily: October 3, 2024 – AirPods repairability, more
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 ...
2024-10-03 18:23
Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component l...
2024-10-03 18:18
This iOS 18 bookshelf trend for Home Screens is ridiculously cute
There’s a new Home Screen trend brewing, and it’s something made possible by two changes in iOS 18. Get ready for the cuteness of iPhone bookshelf wallpapers and the Home Screen layouts they make possible. more…
2024-10-03 17:25
Apple TV+ has three of the best shows on air right now
Did you recently watch Wolfs and need more recommendations for Apple TV+? Or are you just always on the hunt for good TV, whichever service might have it? Let me recommend three excellent shows currently airing on Apple TV+. more…
2024-10-03 15:49
Deals: Silver Apple Watch Series 10 all-time low, iPad Smart Folio, up to 30% off leather and metal bands, and more
Joining ongoing all-time low prices on the new black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, today’s deals are headlined by the best offer yet on the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 with the silver aluminum case alongside a host of brand new metal and leather band...
2024-10-03 15:46
Rare Macintosh prototype with proprietary Apple drive set for record-breaking sale
An extremely rare early prototype of the first Macintosh is coming up for auction later this month. Here’s what makes it so special. more…
2024-10-03 14:53
Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it
Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoom ...
2024-10-03 14:25
Aqara Smart Lock U300 is now available with Apple Home Key, Matter, and Threat support
Aqara has officially announced the release of its latest innovation in home security: the Smart Lock U300. This new smart lever lock is the third in Aqara’s lineup to support Apple Home Key. It also includes support for Thread and Matter, so it works...
2024-10-03 13:00
Aqara Smart Lock U300 is now available with Apple Home Key, Matter, and Thread support
has officially announced the release of its latest innovation in home security: the Smart Lock U300. This new smart lever lock is the third in Aqara’s lineup to support Apple Home Key. It also includes support for Thread and Matter, so it works perf...
2024-10-03 13:00
iPhone contact privacy change is good for developers, not bad
Some developers yesterday argued that a change to iPhone contact privacy in iOS 18 made it harder for new social media apps to compete. But I think they’re wrong, and that the more granular privacy control offered in iOS 18 actually makes it more lik...
2024-10-03 12:55
iPhone 16 designers share the thinking behind the Camera Control button
Two of the iPhone 16 designers have spoken on the Cool Hunting Design Tangents podcast, sharing some of the thinking behind the development of the new Camera Control button. Senior product designer Rich Dinh said that he’s worked on the iPhone since ...
2024-10-03 12:22
Oura Ring 4 makes the smart ring slimmer, comfier, and more accurate
A new version of Oura’s smart ring has been announced, the Oura Ring 4. The new model is slimmer, has recessed sensors for greater comfort, and uses new algorithms to provide more complete and accurate measurements. The 4th-gen smart ring is also now...
2024-10-03 11:53
$2.5M iPhone fraudsters imprisoned and ordered to pay restitution
Two Maryland-based iPhone fraudsters who cheated Apple out of $2.5M were handed prison sentences yesterday, and ordered to pay restitution. One was sentenced to 57 months, the other to 54 months, with the pair ordered to repay a total of a little under...
2024-10-03 11:27
Tim Cook sells $50M worth of AAPL shares, but the timing is coincidental
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sold AAPL shares worth more than $50M at a time when the stock is close to an all-time high – but the timing is coincidental. The stock value broke $200 per share back in June, hitting a record $236 in July. There’s been a li...
2024-10-03 11:02
Apple Search Ads expands to Turkey and 20 additional countries
Apple Search Ads is continuing its expansion into new geographic segments, following a successful rollout to Brazil earlier this year. Starting today, developers can start buying Apple Search Ads for placement in Turkey, and 20 additional countries. mo...
2024-10-03 05:00
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