The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews are out, and those who got early access to the device seem generally impressed, despite seeing it as an iterative update.
Highlighted features include the slimmer design making a bigger difference than you might expect, new gloss black finish, large display, faster charging, new speaker capabilities, and a microphone with voice isolation …
| Read more »Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to last?
You may also be considering buying a secondhand Mac and wondering how old is too old? For example, is that 2017 MacBook Pro for $300/£300 a good deal, or would you be better off spending a bit more on a newer model?
One factor to consider is the age at which most Macs start to experience issues, such as random shutdowns and degraded batteries that no longer hold their charge. Unfortunately, at one point repairing your Mac or MacBook will no longer be a viable option and you will need to look for a replacement.
Another issue with aging Macs is that the software you need may not run on it. You may also find that Apple no longer supports the operating system software that runs on that Mac – which could leave you open to malware and...
| Read more »For the last week, I’ve been testing the new Apple Watch — mostly by sleeping. That’s because Apple Watch Series 10 is capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea.
I’ll need a few more weeks of sleep before possible sleep apnea can be flagged. In the meantime, there’s plenty to admire in the waking hours of the day.
Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger screen and a thinner design. It also gains new tricks like always displaying seconds and speaker media playback.
Of course, the new hardware includes all the Apple Watch features introduced in recent years. These include Crash Detection, the double tap gesture, and better performance just to name a few.
| Read more »Apple, powered by its laptop and tablet satisfaction, tops customer satisfaction for personal computers.
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| Read more »The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market for many, offering a high-quality smartwatch experience, but it’s not cheap—starting at $399/£399 for the Apple Watch Series 10. However, you don’t have to pay full price for an Apple Watch. Right now resellers are offering some fantastic deals on the Apple Watch.
The deals are likely to get even better as resellers look to clear out stock of older watch models that Apple has stopped selling since introducing the latest models at its September iPhone event. If it doesn’t have to be the latest Apple Watch, you could see some good savings by plumping for the Series 9 or another discontinued model. Another way to save money is to find a deal that bundles an Apple Watch with another device...
| Read more »Rumors about the next Mac mini are continuing to flow, with another backing up previous claims that the new model will have five USB-C ports.
The existing Mac mini design
The Mac mini has often been rumored to receive a design overhaul, making it an even smaller package. This calls for a rethink of what ports are included, which may ultimately offer more connectivity options for users.
Examination of code changes in Apple software included a curious line, defining a specific model of Mac. The text string reads: "Apple Silicon Mac mini (5 port)."
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iOS 17 was made available to all iPhones from the iPhone XR up on Monday, September 18, 2023. New features in iOS 17 included contact posters, NameDrop, StandBy, Live Voicemail, FaceTime video voicemail, a whole new Siri voice recognition model, huge improvements to autocorrect and dictation, and a lot more.
iOS 17 has now been replaced by iOS 18 which arrived on September 16, 2024, but the development of iOS 17 will continue with security updates issued when necessary.
In this article you can find the information about the latest version of iOS 17, and why you should install the updates Apple issues to iOS 17 if you can’t upgrade to iOS 18.
For information about iOS 18 see:
| Read more »Since macOS is such a mature operating system, there’s no need to rush to upgrade to the latest version as soon as it’s released. But Apple does include features that you’ll want to use regularly as soon as you discover them, and macOS Sequoia is no exception in this case.
Here are the top six features in the latest Mac operating system, macOS Sequoia. Sequoia has many more features, but these are the ones that will convince you to press that download button.
For more information about macOS Sequoia, check out the following:
RapidSOS is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18.
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| Read more »Twelve South’s TimePorter is a great accessory if you have multiple Apple Watch bands.
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| Read more »One of the most significant changes in healthcare that are on the horizon is the rise in popularity of patient portals.
The post The Boom of Patient Portals Will Soon Be Underway: Here’s Why appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Online gaming has bеcomе a massivе part of our livеs. With thе risе in popularity and digital transactions related to thеsе games have also sееn a big boost. This article explores how onlinе gamеs arе driving growth in digital transactions.
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| Read more »The decline in worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets continued during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) as volumes contracted 28.1% year over year to 1.1 million units.
The post Mixed and Extended Reality Headsets to Drive Strong Growth Through 2028 appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »FileJump is a premium yet affordable cloud storage, allowing you to store files of all formats, with inline File Previews for images, videos, spreadsheets PDF files, and more.
The post Today’s deal: FileJump 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription for $89 appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Setapp Mobile, a third-party iOS app store offering multiple apps for a single monthly subscription, is now available to anyone in the EU. It follows an invitation-only beta that launched back in May.
As with any third-party app store, Apple makes you jump through quite a few hoops to install it, but downloading apps from within it is then quick and easy …
| Read more »It is now about 15 minutes after iPhone preordering opened and, yes, the Macalope believes we can say categorically that the iPhone 16 line is an abject failure.
Sad. Surely it will be pulled from the market soon.
This might seem early but it is not the earliest an Apple product has been declared troubled by poor sales. In recent memory, the prize goes to the Vision Pro, which was reported to have production cuts in the summer before it was released. Not only that, these “drastic” production cuts were reported to be to 400,000 units. Nine months later, after the Vision Pro’s release, another outfit reported Apple was undertaking “unfavorable” production cuts to… 400,000 units.
Yes, the Vision Pro’s production figures were cut twice to the same number. Honestly, the Macalope’s not sure how you top that....
| Read more »Following FDA approval, Apple will shortly launch its sleep apnea detection feature for the Apple Watch, and has now published a health paper detailing its development and verification.
Apple Watch is gaining sleep apnea detection
Announced as one of Apple's major new health features — alongside hearing health — at the "It's Glowtime" event, Apple Watch sleep apnea detection required FDA approval. The Food and Drug Administration has now granted approval, and the feature will be rolling out to at least the US presently. Apple has now also released a 10-page report on the feature, called "Estimating Breathing Disturbances and Sleep Apnea...
Apple TV+ time-travelling fantasy has run out of time — Taika Waititi's "Time Bandits" will not return for a second season.
Lisa Kudrow in "Time Bandits"
The aim of turning the 1981 hot movie "Time Bandits" into a series for Apple TV+ has been going on since before the streamer even launched. Back in 2018, the show was known to be in active development.
Deadline, which broke the news of the cancellation, says that Apple bought the rights to the movie from a consortium including Paramount Television Studios. Just as with the original film, the TV version was produced by the UK's HandMade Films.
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Monday proved to be one of Apple’s Mega-Update-O-Rama days with the company releasing macOS 15 Sequoia, the new version of its desktop and notebook operating system as well as iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, the newest upgrade for its iPhone and iPad mobile devices. macOS Sequoia is a free update that can be downloaded on […]
| Read more »Enlarge / iOS 18's home screen color tinting and grid-based app icons in action. (credit: Samuel Axon)
Apart from the much-ballyhooed (and delayed) Apple Intelligence, a big change to home screen customization and app icon placement is one of iOS 18’s flagship features, alongside an overhauled Control Center.
With the public launch of iOS 18 this week, we’ll be delving into those flagship features one by one, and I’m starting with the home screen because I have often criticized the iPhone’s home screen experience in the past. iOS 18 promises the biggest update to home screen customization since, well, ever.
Let’s walk through how to use the new features, explore how they work, and try to answer the most important question: does the iPhone finally offer the kind of...
| Read more »On Apple’s Mega-Day-of -Updates, the company released what were essentially maintenance updates to its macOS Sonoma, iOS, and iPadOS operating systems. The company publicly released macOS Sonoma 14.7, iOS 17.7, and iPadOS 17.7, the updates offering security fixes for all users. As usual, the updates can be located by navigating to Settings > General > […]
| Read more »Apple Music takes a significant-if-subtle step forward in iOS 18, with the New tab. ‘New’ is more than just a new name for the previous ‘Browse’ tab.
Each user will see a different curated collection of music in the New tab, based on their personal listening preferences …
| Read more »Apple’s Sports app has just rolled out an exciting new update that aims to enhance the live game-watching experience for sports fans. The app now uses Live Activities, a feature that lets users receive real-time updates directly on their iPhone Lock Screen or Apple Watch, without needing to open the app. Real-Time Scores at a […]
| Read more »n a significant win for Apple TV+, the thriller Slow Horses claimed the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. The series, based on Mick Herron’s Slough House novels, has been a critical success since its debut and continues to draw in audiences with its dark humor and suspenseful storytelling. Showrunner […]
| Read more »Apple’s iPhone 16 series has had a mixed reception in its pre-order sales. A recent analysis by renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals a significant drop in demand for the Pro and Pro Max models. Over the first weekend, Apple sold an estimated 37 million units. This marks a 12.7% drop compared to the launch […]
| Read more »Apple’s latest iOS 18 update brings a groundbreaking DIY Repair Assistant, making it easier than ever for users to perform their own device repairs. This innovative feature not only demystifies the process but also empowers users with the tools necessary for effective self-servicing. Empowering Users with Tools The DIY Repair Assistant in iOS 18 harnesses […]
| Read more »Apple has raised prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements for its latest iPhone models. The cost for replacing batteries in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max is now $119, up 20% from the previous $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus still maintain a $99 replacement fee. […]
| Read more »RR Auction is set to feature two rare items signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Bidding started on September 4, 2024, and these collectibles are expected to draw significant attention from tech enthusiasts and collectors. Autographed Apple II Cassette Tape One standout item is an Apple II cassette tape, signed by Jobs. These tapes were […]
| Read more »Apple radically redesigned watchOS last year, marking one of the biggest design shifts since the inception of . With watchOS 10, Apple made two key changes to how you navigate your that I never really loved, and there’s still no option to change them in watchOS 11.
| Read more »Apple on Monday released iOS 18 to the public, and one of the new features is support for Rich Communications Services, or RCS, in the Messages app. However, RCS support must be enabled by each carrier, and a page on Apple’s website lists which carriers already provide RCS support on the .
| Read more »Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.
Files app
Compressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and making it easier to handle multiple files. When you compress a folder, you reduce its size in some cases, but not always.
For example, files like JPEGs or other formats that are already compressed won't shrink much further. However, the real benefit of compression is in bundling multiple files into one.
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I’ve been an AirPods user since 2016, and an AirPods Pro user since 2019. In-ear tips are a better fit for my ears, and Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes define the modern AirPods experience for me.
For some, however, in-ear tips are a non-starter. For others, the $249 retail price is a tall order for a pair of earbuds. Apple addresses both cost and design with the all-new AirPods 4.
| Read more »With WorkOS you can start selling to enterprises with just a few lines of code. It provides a complete User Management solution along with SSO, SCIM, and FGA. The APIs are modular and easy-to-use, allowing integrations to be completed in minutes instead of months.
Today, some of the fastest growing startups are already powered by WorkOS, including Perplexity, Vercel, and Webflow.
For SaaS apps that care deeply about design and user experience, WorkOS is the perfect fit. From high-quality documentation to self-serve onboarding for your customers, it removes all the unnecessary complexity for your engineering team.
| Read more »Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.
iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.
On Monday, Apple released its latest operating systems, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, making them finally available to the general public. While the updates themselves introduce an assortment of new features, they also contain many important security fixes.
As with every major iOS update, iOS 18 fixes core security issues related to different features and aspects of the operating system. Many of the fixes introduced on Monday prevent attackers, apps, and...
Major upgrade for virtualization software with support for macOS 15 Sequoia as well as Windows 11 24H2. ($99.99 Standard Edition, upgrades available, free update for subscribers, macOS 10.14.6+)
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| Read more »Apple today is rolling out iOS 18, introducing support for Rich Communications Services (RCS) to enhance messaging between iPhone and Android devices with features like typing indicators, read receipts, and higher resolution media. "However, there continues to be no end-to-end encryption (E2EE), with work towards that between Android and iOS continuing," notes 9to5Google. The feature will be enabled by default on iPhones with major U.S. carriers supported, but smaller MVNOs are not yet included.
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| Read more »If you aren’t making the jump to Apple’s just-released major upgrades for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, you can install these security updates instead.
| Read more »Apple has released the initial versions of its 2024 operating systems—macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and HomePod Software 18. You might want to upgrade immediately, but Adam Engst recommends that most people wait at least a bit. Or even longer, for macOS.
| Read more »Apple on Monday released a set of security updates for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura, two older operating systems. The updates come on the same day Apple officially released macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the Mac operating system.
The update brings macOS Sonoma to version 14.7; Ventura is version 13.7. The release notes with details about the security patches for each OS is available online:
While Apple has moved on the Sequoia, the company will update older versions of macOS with security patches and bug fixes for a number of years. The company acknowledges...
| Read more »Apple released iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, and all its other big fall operating systems today. It’s a big day full of new features and capabilities!
But if you can’t update to the latest today, or you don’t want to make the move yet, you don’t want to miss out on all the security fixes that come along with it. That’s why Apple released iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 today as well.
The updates come with 16 security updates, some of which...
| Read more »Enlarge / Apple's M3 Max-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro. New Pro laptops and some desktops could be on tap for later this fall. (credit: Andrew Cunningham)
Apple's newest iPhones and Apple Watches don't come out until later this week, but the rumor mill is already indicating that Apple is planning a product announcement for October to refresh some of the products that didn't get a mention at the iPhone event. Apple scheduled its release calendar similarly last year, when it announced and released new iPhones in September and then launched the first wave of M3...
| Read more »We’ve heard several reports that a new Mac mini is a few weeks away, and a new finding brings the possibility a little bit closer. According to MacRumors contributor Aaron, a string of code written by Apple includes a reference to an “Apple silicon Mac mini (5 Port),” which seems to indicate such a Mac is in the company’s plans.
MacRumors does not note where the code reference was found. Apple officially released iOS 18, iPadOS 18,...
| Read more »iPadOS 18 is here with a host of new features and if you’re looking for an iPad to run it, your search is over. The 10th-gen iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon, which means you’re getting it for the best price we’ve ever seen.
There are so many things we loved about the 10th-gen iPad when we reviewed it, starting with the improved cameras and the fact that there’s support for the Magic Keyboard Folio,...
| Read more »iPadOS 18 and it’s now here, arriving alongside iOS 18, watchOS 11 and macOS Sequoia on Monday, September 16.
As always, many of the new features are also part of iOS 18, including Apple Intelligence, which will launch in beta and gradually add features throughout 2025. But there are also some exciting new things just for iPad users, including, at long last, a new Calculator app.
In this article, you can find all the things you need to know about iPadOS 18. This includes which iPads are compatible with iPadOS 18 and the new features you can expect. We will also note any developments in the beta...
| Read more »Enlarge / Illustration of a person who refuses to check their iPhone's messages until RCS is enabled on their MVNO carrier, out of respect for their Android-toting friends and family. (credit: Getty Images)
The future of inter-OS mobile messaging is here, it's just unevenly distributed.
With iOS 18, Apple has made it possible for non-Apple phones to message with iPhones through Rich Communication Services (RCS). This grants upgrades from standard SMS text messages, like read receipts, easier and higher-quality media sending, typing indicators, and emoji/response compatibility. More than that, it allows for messaging while on Wi-Fi without cellular services and makes group messages far less painful to navigate and leave. Notably, RCS messages between iPhones and non-iPhones...
| Read more »macOS 14, a.k.a. Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), was released in September 2023. It brought new features to Macs including changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps.
Sonoma has now been replaced by macOS Sequoia which arrived on September 16, 2024, but the development of macOS 14 Sonoma will continue with security updates issued when necessary.
In this article you can find the information about the latest version of Sonoma, and why you should install the updates Apple issues to Sonoma if you can’t upgrade to Sequoia.
For information about Sequoia see:
| Read more »macOS 14, a.k.a. Ventura was released in October 2022. It brought new features to Macs including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Continuity Camera (which allows an iPhone running iOS 16 to be used as a webcam), unsend for emails, ability to edit sent Messages and more.
Ventura was replaced by Sonoma in September 2023, and has now been replaced by macOS Sequoia which arrived in September 2024. Despite this, the development of macOS 14 Ventura will continue with security updates issued when necessary.
In this article you can find the information about the latest version of Ventura, and why you should install the updates Apple issues to Ventura if you can’t upgrade to Sonoma or Sequoia.
For information about Sequoia see:
| Read more »Thoughts and Observations in the Wake of Apple’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ Keynote
Back in July 2007, I contributed this photo to a Flickr group called, self-describingly, “The Items We Carry”:
17 years later, I’ve consolidated. 2007 was so long ago that Field Notes hadn’t yet been created; my back-pocket notebooks are much slimmer now than that hardcover Moleskine.1 Instead of the Leatherman and a ring of four keys, I’m down to just two keys and a Halifax key-sized tool from The James Brand. The keys and Halifax lay flat and fit comfortably in the change pocket of a pair of jeans....
| Read more »Adam Engst looks at adoc Studio, a new app for creating and previewing AsciiDoc files. AsciiDoc is a markup language for long technical documents, and adoc Studio simplifies the process with a native Mac interface and numerous helpful features.
| Read more »Adds support for macOS 15 Sequoia to both apps, plus brings context menu improvements in BusyContacts. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+)
| Read more »At WWDC 2024 on June 10, Apple unveiled its plans for watchOS 11, the next version of the operating system for Apple Watch. The update was made available on September 16, 2024.
This new version of watchOS brings new apps, new features, new face customization options, an upgraded Smart Stack, and extensive changes to the Apple Watch’s health and fitness functions.
Updated September 16, 2024: Apple has released watchOS 11. You can update your watch in the Watch app on your iPhone by selecting General then Software Update.
watchOS 11: Release date
You can download watchOS 11 now. It was first made available on September 16, 2024 at approximately 10:00am Pacific Time.
watchOS 11: Compatibility
You will need an Apple Watch Series 6 or later to run watchOS 11. The...
| Read more »Apple has released visionOS 2, the first major upgrade to the operating system powering the Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro
Months after its introduction at WWDC in June and after multiple beta tests, the Apple Vision Pro is finally getting an update to visionOS. The 2.0 version of the operating system is now downloadable by owners of the headset.
The updates cover a wide number of areas, including photographic and video content, new gestures, improvements to the Mac Virtual Display, and Persona enhancements.
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Henry Ford is frequently quoted as saying his Model T was available in “Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black.” Apple has often been accused of taking this approach to its products, with the original iPhone only available in one finish. Over the years, of course, iPhone color choices would expand… to white, then adding silver, gold, and eventually all sorts of shades.
The iOS experience has followed a similar route, at first offering almost no way to customize your phone other than to reorder the app icons, but eventually allowing wallpapers, folders, widgets, lock screen images, and more.
The iPhone has always had far fewer customization options than Android phones, and that’s still true today, but Apple is starting to really embrace personalization. The widgets and app library of iOS 14 were a big step forward. Custom lock screens gave us another big leap in iOS 16. And with...
| Read more »The results of our poll asking owners of the iPhone 15 Pro if they use the Action button, and if so, for what, show that most people have it toggle Silent mode, just like the Ring/Silent switch it replaces, open the Camera app, or don’t use it at all.
| Read more »At the same time as releasing updates for its major operating system releases, Apple is also issuing updates for its previous versions, including iOS and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura 13.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.
An iPhone running iOS 17
While the main focus will be on the releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, as well as macOS Sequoia, Apple is also maintaining its earlier operating systems. On Monday, alongside the main updates, it's issued some smaller patches for the previous-gen OSes.
The update list includes iPadOS 17....
Apple has released iOS 18, and it’s full of big new features like new Home Screen customization options, an all-new Control Center, RCS support and other Messages features, and a brand new Photos app.
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| Read more »Today is the official release date for the public versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and a scad of other Apple software updates, the foundation that Apple will use for Apple Intelligence and whatever other features it wants to add between now and next year's Worldwide Developers Conference in June. But for those who value stability and reliability over new features, you may not be excited to update to a new operating system with a version number ending in "0."
For those of you who prefer to wait for a couple of bugfix updates before installing new stuff, Apple is also releasing security-only updates for a bunch of its (now) last-generation operating systems today. The iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, and macOS 14.7 updates are either available now or should be...
| Read more »Apple's new tvOS 18 has exited beta, and arrived for all users. Here are many of the new features contained within.
2022 Apple TV 4K hardware
While it's typically true that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS, Apple has brought big changes to its set-top box for the second year in a row.
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Apple's macOS Sequoia is chiefly a tale of two halves, with all of the better improvements coming later. But what's here now is good, sometimes even very good, but it definitely doesn't feel like the full picture.
Apple's macOS Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring
Every year Apple brings out a new macOS and it tends to follow a similar pattern. At first you notice some visual differences and some small improvements, but in those first hours of use you're not sure it was worth the upgrade for anything other than security reasons.
Shortly after those few hours, though, there is a cumulative effect where all of the little changes and benefits become at least subconsciously apparent. It's subconscious because you only truly notice when you try to go back to last year's macOS.
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After being unveiled at WWDC 2024 and then working its way through rounds of beta versions, macOS Sequoia has now been officially released. It is the new current version and all Macs sold from today onwards will have it preinstalled.
Apple has released macOS Sequoia
That's the same as happens every year, but macOS Sequoia has a difference — and it's called Apple Intelligence. When historians look back at significant macOS releases, this is going to be one of them because of Apple Intelligence.
But it isn't here yet.
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Depending on who you ask, iPadOS 18 is an excellent update that maintains parity with iOS 18, or it's a tragedy that doesn't address pro users' needs. The truth is complicated.
iPadOS 18 review
Apple introduced the iPad Pro with M4 weeks ahead of WWDC, leaving users wondering if that signaled big changes were coming in iPadOS 18. As expected, that wasn't the case since Apple provided very little in terms of new exclusive features for the tablet OS.
When I reviewed the 13-inch iPad Pro, I shared some of my quibbles with iPadOS and how it...
Everyone will have to wait a little longer for Apple Intelligence on iPad, but for now, iPadOS 18 has launched with the long-awaited calculator app and new Smart Script handwriting feature.
iPadOS 18 is here with Smart Script and Calculator
Apple didn't have much to say about iPadOS 18 during WWDC because a significant portion of new features were either inherited from iOS 18 or Apple Intelligence. Even then, Apple's AI features won't be available on iPad until iPadOS 18.1 is released to the public.
So, if you focus on what's...
Apple's new watchOS 11 is available for everybody, and brings users a range of new health and fitness features.
watchOS introduces new health and fitness features
The update introduces more customizable Activity Rings, advanced health monitoring with the Vitals app, and the new Training Load tool for athletes. Additionally, users can enjoy a revamped Photos Face, smarter widget functionality with the Smart Stack, and innovative safety features like Check In.
With broader support for personalization and privacy, watchOS 11 continues to make the Apple Watch an indispensable part of daily life.
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Apple has finally released iOS 18 to the public, introducing many changes to the interface, but not Apple Intelligence.
You can now install iOS 18 to your iPhone
Following its June WWDC introduction and months of beta testing, iPhone owners can finally update their devices to iOS 18. Installable via the usual software update process, the new operating system can be downloaded to devices around the world.
However, while users will expect to try out the headline feature of Apple Intelligence, it won't be available at first. Beta testers have been trying out some of the functions, which the public should be able to...
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The macOS 15 Sequoia update will inevitably be known as "the AI one" in retrospect, introducing, as it does, the first wave of "Apple Intelligence" features.
That's funny because none of that stuff is actually ready for the 15.0 release that's coming out today. A lot of it is coming "later this fall" in the 15.1 update, which Apple has been testing entirely separately from the 15.0 betas for weeks now. Some of it won't be ready until after that—rumors say image generation won't be ready until...
| Read more »Apple's current 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 1TB of storage has been marked down to $2,299, a record low price that's available exclusively to AppleInsider readers.
Save $400 on Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro.
This MacBook Pro 16-inch offers both an abundance of screen real estate and storage, the latter thanks to its 1TB SSD. Originally retailing for $2,699, the laptop is marked down to $2,299 when you shop through this activation link from a laptop or desktop computer (activation instructions can be found further down this page).
Buy for $2,299
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Apple has increased its out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for iPhone 16 Pro models. From a report: Apple Stores can replace the battery inside an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max for $119 in the U.S., which is up from $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is a 20% increase to the fee, which includes the cost of a new battery and service by an Apple Store. The fee may vary at third-party Apple Authorized Service Providers. The fee remains $99 for the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Customers with AppleCare+ can still get an iPhone 16 Pro battery replaced for free, but only if the battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity.
Apple says all four iPhone 16 models are equipped with larger batteries, and all of the devices received an internal redesign for improved heat dissipation, according to the company. A metal enclosure was rumored for at least some iPhone 16 batteries, but we are still waiting for teardowns to get a proper look...
| Read more »Apple's latest update to the Sports app adds scores as a Live Activity, letting sports fans see results at a glance on their iPhone's display.
Sports for iOS
Apple Sports lets users see live scores and updates from games played by their favorite teams and sports, all from their iPhone. With the latest update, users can see sports updates without needing to open the app.
The update to version 2.0 on Monday makes a few changes to the app, with the biggest being support for Live Activities. When enabled, users can see live scores and play updates on the Lock Screen of their iPhone, or on the Apple Watch.
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With the announcement of AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max, deals on closeout models have hit a fever pitch. We've rounded up the best picks post-Apple Event, with savings of up to $250 off.
Save up to $250 on AirPods today.
AirPods prices have dipped to as low as $89 this week, with some fresh bargains added to the mix. Best Buy is clearing out AirPods Max inventory, with Geek Squad Certified Refurbished models with a Lightning charging port dropping to $299.99 ($250 off MSRP). This is a flash deal that's valid today only, or while supplies last.
You can also snap up AirPods 2...
Ming-Chi Kuo, a high-profile and reliable Apple analyst, says the demand for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max has been "lower than expected" since the devices became available to pre-order in the U.S. and dozens of other countries on Friday. From a report: Kuo said his data is based on a "supply chain survey" and shipping estimates listed on Apple's online store. Kuo estimated that sales of all four iPhone 16 models reached about 37 million units in the first weekend after Apple began accepting pre-orders, which is down nearly 13% compared to first-weekend sales of the iPhone 15 series last year. The analyst said a key factor for the decline is the lower demand for the Pro models, with first-weekend sales of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max estimated to be down 27% and 16%, respectively, compared to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max sales during the equivalent period last year.
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| Read more »On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, CEO Gimmy Chu stops by to talk about Nanoleaf's latest products, roundup smart home news, and discuss new releases for the week.
HomeKit Insider Podcast
Gimmy Chu, who's appeared on the HomeKit Insider podcast a few times, co-founded the Toronto, CA-based Nanoleaf in 2013. He leads their daily operations as well as new product development.
Nanoleaf has been a pioneer in the smart home space, launching the very first Thread-enabled products in conjunction with Apple. It's since been a continued supporter of Apple Home as well as Matter.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.
Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications
During the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the new feature, sleep apnea detection. While the feature was announced, Apple couldn't bring it to the Apple Watch until the FDA approved it.
A 510(k) Premarket Notification in a medical device database updated on Monday reveals the FDA approved an "Over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea." The listing doesn't specify the...
Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is.
AirPods 4
The first review of Apple's new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreements, every single reviewer has called out Apple for surprisingly great noise cancellation. They also all note that that while the extra $50 for the more expensive version is worth it, Apple has now made it harder to choose between models.
To be clear, Apple has released two versions of the AirPods 4 at $129 and $179. Neither will have the health features that...
Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.
Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)
"Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama's third season, based on Mick Herron's book "Real Tigers," which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023.
"The Morning Show" also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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It’s going to cost a bit more to replace the battery on the iPhone 16 models. Per Apple’s iPhone repair and service page, Apple Store locations can replace the battery inside an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max for $119 in the U.S., an increase from $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and […]
| Read more »Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple's ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be the top sellers for the debut weekend.
While these claims are only based on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple sold around 37 million units on the new iPhone's first weekend. He says that this is down 12.7 percent from the iPhone 15 lineup debut.
The iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899, is...
Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.
An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.
Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be configured directly using Repair Assistant, without the need to contact Apple. The procedure, often referred to as "parts pairing," can significantly improve the performance of the part.
For example, if a user replaces the screen on their iPhone but doesn't configure the part, some important features may not function. Using Repair...
A critical macOS vulnerability has been uncovered, allowing hackers to steal iCloud photos using calendar invites. Shockingly, no clicks were required from users. This zero-click exploit, discovered by security researcher Mikko Kenttälä in 2022, gave attackers access to users’ iCloud Photos without any interaction. While Apple has since patched the issue, the discovery has raised […]
| Read more »Apple is bringing a major change to iPad users in the European Union. Beginning September 16, iPadOS 18 apps will be available on alternative app stores in addition to Apple’s own App Store. This shift creates new opportunities for both consumers and developers, giving them more choices for app distribution. Third-Party App Stores for iPad […]
| Read more »Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max has faced shipping delays within minutes of preorders opening on September 13, 2024. Demand for the new flagship device soared, leading to quick changes in shipping dates. Originally, Apple had set September 20 as the delivery date for early buyers. However, just 18 minutes into the preorder window, some models […]
| Read more »Apple has officially opened preorders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, following the much-anticipated announcement at their “Glowtime” event. The preorders come after a brief downtime of the Apple Store, which went offline to prepare for the high demand. Early buyers can expect their orders to ship by September 20, 2024. What to […]
| Read more »Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.
The new metal casing for the iPhone 16 Pro batteries could increase servicing costs. [X/KosumiSan]
The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99 cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The cost remains $99 for the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
Apple last increased the cost of out-of-warranty battery replacement with the iPhone 14 models in 2022. Prices went up from $69 to $99.
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In the latest Apple crime roundup, the owner of a North Carolina cell phone store has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, one woman tracks down thieves with an AirTag, while another is accused of stealing her children's iPhones.
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The former North Carolina cell phone store owner who was convicted in 2023 of selling thousands of stolen iPhones has been sentenced to 68 months in prison.
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Adds compatibility with macOS 15 Sequoia and fixes bugs. ($29 new, free update, 5.8 MB, macOS 12+)
| Read more »Adds the ability to use the keyboard to work with the ribbon in all Office apps. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)
| Read more »Three Rogue Amoeba audio apps add full support for macOS 15 Sequoia. ($35/64/25 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.4+)
| Read more »Not that you were planning on seeking it out, but Apple recommends that you keep your iPhone and Apple Watch away from high concentrations of helium.
| Read more »Another signed Apple Computer Company check, along with a cassette tape autographed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, are up for auction.
Rare Apple items for auction, autographed by Steve Jobs.
The event is being hosted online by RR Auction's Remarkable Rarities, with the bidding having opened on September 4th, 2024. Both of the Jobs-signed items are from the very early years of Apple.
The first is a handwritten company check, dated July 16th, 1976, and signed by Jobs. It was written to Elmar Electronics, for the amount of $10.52.
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European iPad owners will be able to download iPadOS apps from third-party app storefronts, starting September 16.
App Store Connect
In the European Union, iPhone users can purchase and download apps from third-party stores, such as the Epic Games Store. While iPad owners haven't been able to do the same thing yet, Apple is preparing to make it happen.
In a post published to Apple's Developer site on Friday, it discloses changes that will...
"Flappy Bird" was slated to relaunch in 2024 after more than ten years of absence from the App Store — but there are signs that it's just a crypto Ponzi scheme.
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On Thursday, a group of alleged "Flappy Bird fans" announced that they would revive the decade-dead global hit. While many were excited, an equal amount seemed skeptical.
And, as it turns out, there was a good reason for the skepticism. The relaunch appears designed to hock crypto.
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Apple is allowing emulators on the App Store. Here's what's arrived, and what's on the way to play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on September 13 with info on MAME4iOS submissions.
iPhone emulators
The early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.
Emulators for the iPhone have existed for a while, but outside...
A security researcher has detailed an old hack in macOS that gave hackers full access to a user's iCloud, needing only a calendar invite to succeed.
Even Apple's Calendar app can be vulnerable
In 2022, security researcher Mikko Kenttala discovered a zero-click vulnerability within macOS Calendar that could allow attackers to add or delete files in the Calendar sandbox environment. The vulnerability allowed attackers to execute malicious code and access sensitive data stored on the victim's device, including iCloud Photos.
The exploit starts with the attacker sending a calendar invite containing a malicious file attachment. The filename isn't properly sanitized, which allows the attacker to perform a "directory traversal" attack, meaning...
Apple unveiled a multitrack recording feature for Voice Memos at its recent iPhone event, exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro. The feature allows users to layer vocals over guitar tracks without headphones, utilizing advanced microphone technology and machine learning algorithms to reduce ambient noise.
Engadget argues the feature's exclusivity to the new $1,000+ model is unnecessary, given modern smartphones' processing power far exceeds that of early digital audio workstations. They contend that basic multitrack recording functionality could be implemented on older iPhone models. Apple's decision to limit this feature contradicts its inclusion of GarageBand on all iPhones and the availability of Audio Mix on base iPhone 16 models, which offers similar noise reduction capabilities. The story adds: Why is this particular feature walled behind the iPhone 16 Pro? It's a simple multitrack recording function. From the ad, it looks like the app can't even layer more than two tracks...
| Read more »Apple's iPhone 16 "Glowtime" event may be over, but there's still time left in the year for more product launches. Here's what Apple is expected to reveal before the end of 2024.
Apple's remaining potential launches for 2024
As usual for Apple's September special event, the company launched the iPhone 16 and a bunch of other products. However, it didn't manage to go through the entire product catalog during its 90-minute presentation.
The event showed off new iPhones, as well as updates to the AirPods and Apple Watch lines and heavy promotion of Apple Intelligence.
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After making headlines at $1,299, Best Buy has gone one step further by knocking another $100 off Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for My Best Buy Plus members.
Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M3 MacBook Pro.
The deal, which drops the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro to $1,199, requires a My Best Buy Plus membership, which runs $49.95 per year.
If you're interested in the Silver finish, Adorama has it for the same $1,199 price with promo code APINSIDER. The APINSIDER coupon code also knocks $50 off three years of AppleCare. And best of all, a membership is not required.
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Apple asked a court Friday to dismiss its three-year-old hacking lawsuit against spyware pioneer NSO Group, arguing that it might never be able to get the most critical files about NSO's Pegasus surveillance tool and that its own disclosures could aid NSO and its increasing number of rivals. From a report: A redacted version of the filing in San Francisco federal court cited a July article in the Guardian, which reported that Israeli officials had taken files from NSO's headquarters. The newspaper said the officials asked an Israeli court to keep the action secret even from those involved in an earlier, still pending hacking suit against NSO filed by Meta's WhatsApp. Israeli ministry of justice communications that were hacked showed that officials were concerned about sensitive information reaching Americans, the newspaper said.
"While Apple takes no position on the truth or falsity of the Guardian Story described above, its existence presents cause for concern about the...
| Read more »Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good.
NSO Group
In 2021, Apple filed a lawsuit against NSI Group, makers of spyware including the infamous Pegasus. Its software was used by governments to hack iPhones used by persons of interest, including journalists and activists.
However, three years later, Apple has decided to change course. According to the Washington Post...
Apple's new silicone cases for iPhone 16 come in eight colors and feature a unique covering for the new camera control button. Here's what they look like, and how they work.
Apple's new iPhone 16 case lineup
Apple's usual case strategy has been to release three tiers of cases. Prior to FineWoven, every year, Apple released a clear case, a more affordable silicone case, and a luxury leather option.
With the iPhone 15 series, Apple flipped the script. It instead opted to discontinue leather in pursuit of its environmental goals. In its stead was a new premium material it called FineWoven.
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Following the start of preorders for the iPhone 16 range, the earliest shipping date for the iPhone 16 Pro Max has already slipped back a week.
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max
As preorders opened around the world, the shipping dates for all iPhone 16 models plus the were listed as being on September 20. That's the date Apple announced shipping would begin, but within 18 minutes, the site was reporting dates slipping into the following week.
It appears that natural titanium was only last year's fashion favorite, because both the entry level 256GB and high end 1TB configurations in that color remained available for shipping on September 20 for around ten minutes longer than the others.
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