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Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release 
While Apple announced a new iPad mini with a press release last week, the company still has bigger plans to announce new Macs this month. As inventory runs low at Apple Stores, we’re expecting updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and more. mor...
2024-10-21 18:56
Here are Apple’s full release notes for iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 RC is now available for developers and public beta testers. The update is set for a release next week with a slew of important new features and big fixes. While we’ve been chronicling all of the changes for the last two months, Apple has...
2024-10-21 18:31
iOS 17.7.1 is coming soon for iPhone users not yet on iOS 18
Apple is preparing a host of big software updates for next week, including iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features. But it turns out, there’s another iPhone software update on the way: iOS 17.7.1 is coming soon too. more…
2024-10-21 18:28
MagSafe Monday: LISEN phone holder is a must-have travel accessory for frequent fliers
I spent more time than I care to admit in airports this year, and I’ve found the LISEN Universal Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount for MagSafe to be an exceptional iPhone accessory. It’s not designed to charge but to keep your iPhone secure and at...
2024-10-21 18:00
iOS 18.1 upgrades business messaging with RCS support
Apple has a packed iOS 18.1 update coming next week, with Apple Intelligence and a whole lot more. But despite months of beta testing, there’s one new feature we just learned about today: iOS 18.1 upgrades business messaging to include RCS support. m...
2024-10-21 17:58
The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number
Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update. more…
2024-10-21 17:36
iOS 18.1 includes bug fixes for iPhone 16, car key, and more
Apple today released final beta of iOS 18.1 to developers and public beta testers. This gives us our first look at the full release notes of the update, revealing that iOS 18.1 includes several notable bug fixes for iPhone users. more…
2024-10-21 17:22
9to5Mac Daily: October 21, 2024 – New AirPods Pro features, iPhone 17 Slim 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 ...
2024-10-21 17:18
Apple releases RC updates for visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, more
Today alongside RC versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple has also debuted RC updates for its non-AI platforms. Apple Intelligence is limited to the company’s three flagship products, but there are still updates coming for t...
2024-10-21 17:10
macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC version now available, launching next week
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC to both developers and public beta users. This marks the final expected beta before next week’s public launch. Here’s what to expect. more…
2024-10-21 17:08
iOS 18.1 RC now available ahead of next week’s release
iOS 18.1 is officially set for a release next week, bringing the first Apple Intelligence features to the general public. Ahead of that, Apple is wrapping up the beta testing process. The iOS 18.1 RC, or “Release Candidate,” is now available for de...
2024-10-21 17:07
Like iPhone, Apple Watch may soon be a car key for Tesla drivers
Tesla appears to be actively developing its first Apple Watch app. Decompiled app code suggests Tesla intends for the Apple Watch to serve as a car key like the iPhone app. more…
2024-10-21 16:49
Deals: M3 Max MacBook Pro up to $700 off, iPad mini $149 off, Series 10 $373, Apple Watch bands, and more
We are ready to kick off the week with Monday’s best deals headlined by a monster $700 price drop on Apple’s monster 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM alongside even more from $1,299. Joining ongoing trade-in offers on the new mini 7, the...
2024-10-21 15:45
iPhone roadmap is ‘most ambitious in the product’s history,’ per John Ternus
Innovation on the iPhone looks different than it used to. The product line is coming up on two decades of change, so understandably updates these days are more evolutionary than revolutionary. However, we could be on the cusp of a major wave of iPhone ...
2024-10-21 14:38
Apple @ Work: UNAS Pro delivers a modern-day NAS that’s so easy to use, you’ll swear it’s a Time Capsule
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, 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 & prot...
2024-10-21 14:25
Tested: OneAdaptr OneGo and InfinaCore M3 Mini wireless battery packs for iPhone
The iPhone 16 line-up offers an impressive boost to battery life, but there are still occasions when our iPhone needs some help to make it through a long day. If you can’t rely on being in one place long enough to top-up by cable, a portable battery ...
2024-10-21 14:22
Apple confirms iOS 18.1 is launching next week
Apple has officially confirmed that iOS 18.1 will launch to the public next week, alongside a major new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 users. iOS 18.1 includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, notification summari...
2024-10-21 12:41
New AirPods Pro hearing health features launching next week, here’s a first look
In September, Apple announced major new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2 focused on providing an end-to-end experience for prevention, awareness, and assistance. The new hearing test, hearing aid, and upgraded hearing protection features are a...
2024-10-21 12:26
Internet Archive hackers sending email replies to support tickets [U]
Update on October 21: The hackers still have access to support tickets and the email addresses of the users who submitted them, and are currently sending replies. An Internet Archive data breach has been confirmed by the organisation, which has also be...
2024-10-21 12:21
Tim Cook’s side hustle as Nike board director just got tougher
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been the main independent board director for sneaker company Nike for the past 19 years, but the brand is currently facing its biggest challenge during that time … more…
2024-10-21 12:08