"Fortnite" will return to the iPhone -- but only in the EU
Three years after Apple kicked Epic Games off the App Store for breaking terms of business, it has allowed the firm to return with a developer account — and "Fortnite" — for use within the EU.Still from the Epic Games-produced ad criticizing Appl.....»»
Hands-on: iPhone Mirroring with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia [Video]
Yesterday, Apple released the second beta for iOS 18 and macOS 10.15 Sequoia, and it arrived featuring one of the headline components shared between both OSes. iPhone Mirroring, a feature that lets you both mirror and fully control an iPhone via Cont.....»»
Rocks from the far side of the Moon landed in Mongolia on Tuesday
The mission has significance for the Moon race between China and the United States. Enlarge / This photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north Chin.....»»
If Apple"s research pans out, an iPhone could be a portable science lab
Apple is researching how to make an iPhone accessory that can be used to perform spectroscopy in the field, and inexpensively.Detail from the patent showing a possible sample testing systemThink of how "Star Trek" tricorders also came in a medical ve.....»»
China has completed another impressive robotic mission to the Moon
The mission has significance for the Moon race between China and the United States. Enlarge / This photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north Chin.....»»
Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business
If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management......»»
iPadOS 18 lets you format external drives on an iPad [U: iPhone too]
Digital artist and developer Kabel Cadle has spotted a handy new feature in iPadOS 18. For the first time, you can format external drives on an iPad, choosing between three different format options. Update: The same option is also available on the iP.....»»
Apple and Meta iOS 18 AI chatbot integration discussions ended long ago
Apple reportedly not in talks with Meta about integrating its AI with iPhone similar to its partnership with OpenAI, citing privacy concerns.Apple and Meta are reportedly not in discussions over AI chatbot integrationEarlier in June, a report claimed.....»»
iOS 18 brings RCS to the iPhone, but you might not be able to use it anytime soon
As announced by Apple at WWDC 2024, iOS 18 officially brings support for RCS – or Rich Communication Services – to the iPhone. However, as we previously reported, the feature doesn’t seem to be available to beta users. Unfortunately, iOS 18 bet.....»»
Apple and Meta not in discussions over AI chatbot, report claims
Apple reportedly not in talks with Meta about integrating its AI with iPhone similar to its partnership with OpenAI, citing privacy concerns.Apple and Meta are reportedly not in discussions over AI chatbot integrationEarlier in June, a report claimed.....»»
Why does my iPhone say SOS? What it means and how to get rid of it
Is your iPhone showing an SOS indicator in the status bar? Don't panic. Here's what that means and how to get rid of it......»»
Nomad eSIM data plans keep your iPhone connected while traveling — save 10%
Something underappreciated about modern iPhones is just how easy eSIM technology makes moving between cell networks. The same is true for Nomad, which leverages the magic of eSIM to provide mobile data in over 170 countries and regions. Gone are t.....»»
Apple releases macOS Sequoia beta 2 for developers
In addition to iOS 18 beta 2, Apple has also released macOS 15 Sequoia beta 2 for developer testers today. As announced on Friday, macOS Sequoia beta 2 adds support for iPhone Mirroring, one of the top features of this year’s macOS upgrade. mor.....»»
iOS 18 beta 2 now available with iPhone Mirroring and more
As expected, iOS 18 beta 2 is now available for developers. The update comes two weeks after iOS 18 was announced at WWDC. iOS 18 includes new features like upgraded home screen customization, a revamped Control Center, and much more. more….....»»
iOS 18: How to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone
For the first time, iOS 18 comes with the ability to change iPhone app colors natively. Whether you want to use a dark theme all the time or have apps switch automatically, here’s how to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone with iOS 18. more….....»»
EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 beta
Back in April, we learned that the EU would force Apple to bring the same App Store changes to iPad that previously arrived for iPhone. Those include app sideloading, alternative app payment, alternative browser engine support, and more. Now the seco.....»»
How to get started with iPhone Mirroring in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
Apple has included iPhone Mirroring as part of its second developer beta for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Here's how to get your iPhone screen to appear on your Mac.iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia's iPhone Mirroring, as shown at WWDCIntroduced as part of the p.....»»
Boeing"s Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit......»»
Geologists expect Chang"e-6 lunar surface samples to contain volcanic rock and impact ejecta
On June 25, China's Chang'e-6 (CE-6) lunar probe is set to return to Earth, carrying the first surface samples collected from the farside of the moon. In anticipation of this historic event, scientists from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics at.....»»
Apple"s second wave of fall update betas adds iPhone Mirroring
Apple has moved on to the second round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and macOS Sequoia, with iPhone Mirroring a key feature for this round.Developers can start to try out Apple's new betas. The second wave.....»»
macOS Sequoia Top Features – awesome new Macintosh wallpaper, window tiling, and more [Video]
I recently did a deep dive into the macOS 15 Sequoia beta. Some of the headline features, like iPhone Mirroring, and Apple Intelligence, have yet to launch, but we can expect iPhone Mirroring to arrive with today’s release of beta 2. Yet, even with.....»»