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GarageBand gets the dark icon treatment for iOS 18

Apple continues to roll out dark app icons for its suite of iOS apps that live in the App Store. Today, GarageBand got a bug fix update that includes the stylish new dark theme artwork. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailSep 27th, 2024

Standalone ‘Google Gemini’ app spotted for iPhone with Gemini Live

Since launch, Gemini on iOS has been part of the Google (Search) app. That’s about to change with at least one iPhone user today spotting a standalone “Google Gemini” app on the App Store that also lets you access Gemini Live.  more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple teams up with airlines for new ‘Share Item Location’ AirTags feature in iOS 18.2

In the latest beta of iOS 18.2, Apple upgraded the Find My app with support for sharing a link to the location of a lost AirTag or Find My network accessory. Now, Apple has published a press release detailing the new feature – including partner.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

iOS 18.2 beta 3 now available to developers

iOS 18.2 beta 3 is here. The update is now rolling out to developer beta testers and it comes after last week’s release of the second beta. iOS 18.2 will be released to everyone in December and includes new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware for all users

Apple has released new firmware for AirPods Pro 2, the first update since iOS 18.1 added support for powerful new hearing health features. AirPods 4 got an update too. Here are the details. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple TV app gains customizable tab bar in iPadOS 18.2 beta

Apple released iPadOS 18.2 beta 3 today, and the update introduces a nice addition for TV app users. The Apple TV app now offers a customizable tab bar, slowly expanding the number of apps with this power user feature. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

iOS 18.1 added a new ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature for iPhone

Last week, a report from 404 Media highlighted concerns from law enforcement officials about iPhones rebooting automatically rebooting themselves. While law enforcement officials had erroneously speculated that iPhones were secretly communicating.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds new ‘Require Screen On’ toggle for Camera Control

iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds another new toggle for personalizing the iPhone 16’s Camera Control. Now, you can open the Camera app with a single press of the Camera Control even if your display is off. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

iOS 18.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new

Apple released iOS 18.2 beta 3 to developers today. It’s not as dramatic of an update as the first two betas, but there are a couple of changes worth pointing out. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app

Apple introduced a brand new interface to its Photos app with iOS 18, which for years had looked pretty much the same. Unsurprisingly, while some users liked the update, others are still reluctant to approve the new app. But there was one very annoyi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Hands-on: iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes and features [Video]

iOS 18.2 beta 3 isn’t inundated with tons of user-facing changes like the previous two iOS 18.2 betas, but there are a few interesting changes included. Alongside a new Camera Control setting for iPhone 16 users, the third 18.2 developer beta featu.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

How to use iOS 18 FaceTime gestures (and what they look like)

FaceTime gestures are now standard in iPhones, since the advent of iOS 17. These let you trigger fun 3D animations with a move of your hand. Here's how to use it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 3: Changes to Apple Intelligence, video playback, and more

The third developer beta of iOS 18.2 is now available for all compatible iPhone models, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the update.iOS 18.2 developer beta 3 introduces enhancements to existing feature.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Third developer beta round adds new Find My feature

The third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 have arrived, alongside the second round builds of tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The third round of developer betas follows aft.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Find My"s Share Item Location will help airlines find your luggage

Apple's update for Find My in iOS 18.2 will let users share the location of AirTags with other people, which could help airlines track down your lost luggage faster.Find My Share Item Location - Image credit: AppleAirTags have been extremely useful f.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Monitoring Webb"s mirrors for optimal optics

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful telescope ever launched to space. Its mirror is composed of 18 individual segments that have been aligned so accurately, that they effectively work as a single giant (21.6-foot, or 6......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

I hate the new Photos app in iOS 18

After many years, Apple decided to revamp the Photos app in iOS 18. And I can't stand it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature fou.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones

According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a period of inactivity to protect data......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it

As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

ChatGPT is currently down; Siri integration in iOS 18.2 affected

OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is currently down, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world on Friday night. The outage has also affected integration with Siri in the iOS 18.2 beta as a consequence. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024