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Apple stops signing iOS 17.6.1, making it impossible to downgrade from iOS 18
Apple last week released iOS 18 to the public. The update comes with a bunch of new features, including customizable Home Screen and Control Center, a redesigned Photos app and improvements to the Messages app. However, those who have updated to iOS 18...
2024-09-23 23:10
Obscura adds iPhone 16 Camera Control support, Lock Screen access in iOS 18
Obscura is a powerful third-party camera app for iPhone, and it just got even more capable. With the launch of iOS 18 and the iPhone 16, Obscura can now be accessed directly from your iPhone’s Lock Screen, adjusted via the Camera Control, and more. m...
2024-09-23 21:23
Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button
The iPhone 16’s biggest selling point, according to Apple, is the forthcoming Apple Intelligence feature set. However, Camera Control has to be a close second. The new dedicated camera button packs a lot of functionality, but after a few days with my...
2024-09-23 21:01
iOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and change
Apple has released iOS 18.1 beta 5 to developers and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are improvements to Apple Intelligence, upgrades to Camera Control on the iPhone 16, and more. Head below for a full roundup of what’s ne...
2024-09-23 19:24
This is how much iPhone storage Apple Intelligence will require
Apple Intelligence is releasing soon as part of iOS 18.1. When it does, you may need to free up some additional storage on your iPhone. Here are the storage requirements for Apple Intelligence at launch, and why they’ll grow over time. more…
2024-09-23 19:11
Latest iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 beta enable drag and drop for iPhone Mirroring
Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The software updates will be the first to come with Apple Intelligence, but they also bring some other new features. With the betas released today, Apple has finally enabled dr...
2024-09-23 19:00
iOS 18.1 adds new selfie option for iPhone 16 Camera Control
Apple has released iOS 18.1 beta 5 for developers and it comes with a new option for the iPhone 16’s Camera Control. Now, you can switch between the rear-facing iPhone 16 cameras and the front-facing selfie camera using Camera Control. more…
2024-09-23 18:02
MagSafe Monday: UGREEN’s 2-in-1 desk charger brings Qi2 in a compact form factor
The is a highly compact and versatile charging solution that combines sleek design with robust functionality. This device is built to charge both your iPhone and AirPods (MagSafe for iPhone), featuring Qi2 technology for fast charging if you have a sup...
2024-09-23 18:00
iOS 18.1 beta 5 gives Control Center new connectivity tools, reset option
Apple just released iOS 18.1 beta 5, bringing the latest version of Apple Intelligence to the iPhone. Alongside the AI features, iOS 18.1 brings several other enhancements. These include new connectivity tools just added to Control Center, and an optio...
2024-09-23 17:48
iOS 18.1 release date: Here’s when to expect new features
Apple’s next big software update will be iOS 18.1. At the center of the release is Apple Intelligence. The first wave of AI features will arrive with iOS 18.1. Currently, you can download the update in public beta. But its full public release is comi...
2024-09-23 17:24
Apple releases beta 5 for macOS Sequoia 15.1 plus more new betas
Today Apple released the latest beta update for macOS Sequoia 15.1. Developer beta 5 arrives less than a week after last week’s beta 4 release, and brings the latest updates to Apple Intelligence features. The company also debuted beta 2 for its non-...
2024-09-23 17:16
Apple releases iOS 18.1 beta 5 as public launch nears
Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 5 to developers today, as we inch closer toward a public release in October. iOS 18.1 features the first wave of Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users. iOS 18.1 beta 5 comes six days after ...
2024-09-23 17:09
Apple just added nine Macs to its ‘obsolete products’ list
Apple is expected to debut new M4 Macs in just a few weeks, but today it moved to end support for a variety of older Mac models. Nine Macs have been added to Apple’s ‘obsolete products’ list, and another three have been declared ‘vintage,’ pe...
2024-09-23 16:30
Deals: Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 all-time low with all band options, M4 and M2 iPad models, more
Joining a host of our exclusive discounts on the new iPhone 16 cases down below, today’s deals are headlined by new all-time lows on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2. You’ll find deals waiting on various configurations including the black Tra...
2024-09-23 15:50
New Beats Studio Pro in Matte White bring AirPods vibes
Apple released an underwhelming update to AirPods Max last week. But if you’re looking for AirPods vibes in a different pair of over-ear headphones—and at a more affordable price—the new are here just in time. more…
2024-09-23 15:41
Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way
, and they are awesome. As a pair of on-ear wireless earbuds, they are really hard to fault. I have used AirPods 2 for the past five years — skipping the third-generation model due to fit concerns — and AirPods 4 are what I have been waiting for. ...
2024-09-23 15:10
Apple’s next chance to build a Mac with cellular is almost here
Why doesn’t the Mac have built-in cellular? The iPad has long retained this one key advantage over MacBooks. Whatever issue you may have with iPadOS, cellular support is undoubtedly a strength. But despite years of waiting, there’s still little evi...
2024-09-23 15:02
Feature Request: It’s time for a one-step iPhone setup process
The iPhone setup process has improved dramatically over the years. This year, as last year, I put my new iPhone next to my old one, and a good chunk of the setup was automated. However, there are still more manual steps than I would like, and one parti...
2024-09-23 14:39
Jony Ive confirms working on an AI hardware product with OpenAI’s Sam Altman
Former Apple design head Jony Ive has confirmed reports that he was working on an AI hardware product in partnership with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. We still have no idea what it will do, or what form it will take (image is just a conceptual one of a myste...
2024-09-23 13:44
iMessage and FaceTime experiencing ‘performance’ issues, Apple says [U: Fixed]
Update: Fixed. On its System Status webpage this morning, Apple says that iMessage and FaceTime are experiencing ongoing “performance” issues. The problems, however, appear to be relatively minor. more…
2024-09-23 13:42