iOS 17.4 Beta: Should You Install It?
Apple’s put its new iOS 17.4 update into beta testing. And while you might be tempted to give it a whirl on your iPhone, most people are better off staying put on stable software. The iOS 17.4 update is Apple’s fourth milestone upgrade fo.....»»
Sequoia screen recording nags, iOS 18 Photos app changes, Apple Arcade woes
Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DO.....»»
Prompt injection attack on Apple Intelligence reveals a flaw, but is easy to fix
A prompt injection attack on Apple Intelligence reveals that it is fairly well protected from misuse, but the current beta version does have one security flaw which can be exploited. However, the issue would be very easy for the company to fix, so.....»»
Here’s How Long the iOS 16.7.10 Update Takes
Apple’s new iOS 16.7.10 update is a small maintenance release, but it could still take quite a bit of time to install on your iPhone. If you’re moving your iPhone from the latest version of iOS 16 to iOS 16.7.10, you get the shortest list of chan.....»»
3 Reasons Not to Install iOS 16.7.10 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s new iOS 16.7.10 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While some iPhone users should install the software right now, others might want to wait before moving up from older versions of iOS 16. iOS 16.7.10 is Apple&.....»»
iOS 18 beta 5 – Thoughts on Safari’s Distraction Control, Photos app updates, and more [Video]
iOS 18 beta 5 introduced several new changes, but one in particular – Safari’s new Distraction Control feature – stands out above the rest. Watch my hands-on video walkthrough as I provide commentary on everything new in iOS 18 beta 5, and be.....»»
Here’s How Long the iOS 17.6.1 Update Takes
Apple’s new iOS 17.6.1 update is a small point upgrade, but it could take quite a bit of time to install on your iPhone. If you’re moving your iPhone from iOS 17.6 to iOS 17.6.1, you get the shortest list of changes and the smallest download size.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 17.6.1 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s iOS 17.6.1 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While some iPhone users should install the software right now, others might be better off waiting. iOS 17.6.1 is the latest version of iOS 17 and the upgrade brings.....»»
iOS 18.0 or iOS 18.1 beta? Here’s what’s different between these versions
Apple last week released the first beta of iOS 18.1, even though iOS 18.0 hasn’t yet been officially released to the public. Even so, the company is still running tests with new builds of iOS 18.0 – which has confused some users. Read on as we de.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 6, 2024 – iOS 18 beta 5 and Distraction Control
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. Sponsore.....»»
Apple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia
You'll no longer be able to override Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia with a keyboard shortcut as Apple continues to crack down on unsigned software.Gatekeeper gets more strict in macOS SequoiaIf you try to install apps on macOS that haven't been signed o.....»»
Discovered Apple Intelligence prompts show Apple"s attempt at preventing AI disaster
Apple's first developer beta of macOS 15.1 features detailed AI prompts and instructions for Apple Intelligence. Here's everything we can learn from them.Apple's AI prompts offer significant insight into Apple Intelligence as a wholeOn July 29, Apple.....»»
Public beta 3 now available for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, more
Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. Today’s update brings with it a variety of improvements and new features, especially on the Mac and iPad. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
iOS 18 public beta 3 is now available, here’s what’s new
Today Apple has released public beta 3 for iOS 18. This new public beta brings with it the variety of changes introduced in yesterday’s developer beta, and is available for download now to members of Apple’s public beta program. Here’s everythi.....»»
Distraction Control, Photos & more -- hands on with all the changes in iOS 18 beta 5
On Monday, Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 18. We've been testing it out and here are all the new changes and features we've found so far, including Distraction Control and major Photos app tweaks.Apple has released the fifth developer.....»»
Apple Intelligence prompts found in the Mac beta tell Smart Reply not to hallucinate
A Redditor has discovered built-in Apple Intelligence prompts inside the macOS beta, in which Apple tells the Smart Reply feature not to hallucinate. Smart Reply helps you respond to emails and messages by checking the questions asked, prompting y.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime 026: I hope this message finds you well
A discussion of the new Siri on iOS 18.1 beta 1, Apple Intelligence writing tools, new summaries in the Messages and Mail apps, phone call recording, AI-assisted memory video creation, and more. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast ex.....»»
Photos jettisons the Carousel in fifth iOS 18 beta
Apple's fifth developer beta of iOS 18 has made some changes to the Photos app, including one that removes the Carousel view from the app.Carousel's gone in Photos in iOS 18The revamp of the Photos app was a key feature of iOS 18, all to make image s.....»»
iOS 18 beta 5: Here’s what’s new
Apple released iOS 18 beta 5 for developers today. The update is headlined by a new Safari feature and updates to the Photos app. There are also a few smaller changes throughout, which you can read more about below. more….....»»
macOS Sequoia beta 5 adds a new wallpaper – and you can download it here
Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.0 to developers. As we previously covered, the update adds Distraction Control for Safari – a new feature that lets users hide parts of a webpage, such as banners and popups. However, macO.....»»
Apple debuts new ‘Distraction Control’ feature for Safari, launching today with iOS 18 beta 5
With today’s release of iOS 18 beta 5 and macOS Sequoia beta 5 developers, Apple is rolling out a new feature for Safari called Distraction Control. This feature is designed to give users more control over their web browsing experience by making it.....»»