iOS 18.2 public beta 3 now available, here’s what’s new
Just a few hours after releasing the latest iOS 18.2 beta for developers, a new public beta is here. iOS 18.2 public beta 3 arrives as one of the last releases before next month’s full launch. Here’s what’s new. more….....»»
Using WhatsApp on an older iPhone? Then take note
An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone......»»
How to use Apple Notes for instant equation results on iOS 18
Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak.How to tweak math results in Apple NotesIf you're like most people, the Apple Notes app on your iPhone.....»»
Apple delays HomeKit support for robot vacuum cleaners to 2025
When Apple announced iOS 18 in June at WWDC, the company unveiled some robot vacuum cleaners has been postponed until 2025. more….....»»
Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
A Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike. The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, uncovers.....»»
You can still get this PowerSmart snow blower for just $100 for Cyber Monday
Take the pain out of snow shoveling with the PowerSmart 18-inch Corded Snow Blower, now on sale at Amazon. For Cyber Monday 2024, you’ll only pay $100......»»
Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon
Depending on how you count them, China now has roughly 18 types of active space launchers. China's new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing tw.....»»
Elon Musk asks court to block OpenAI conversion from nonprofit to for-profit
Musk says for-profit OpenAI harms public interest—and his own company, xAI. Elon Musk on Friday filed a motion for preliminary injunction asking a federal court to block OpenAI'.....»»
LumaTouch introduces Creator Pass for Lumafusion
If you’re an iPad editing fan, you’ve likely heard of LumaFusion, the professional-grade, multitrack editing app for iOS, Android, Mac, and ChromeOS. As a LumaFusion user for over six years, I’ve watched it evolve into one of the best editing.....»»
The "wood wide web": Research questions tree-to-tree nutrient sharing via fungi
The idea of trees "talking" to one another through underground fungal networks—the so-called "wood wide web"—has captured the imagination of the public. This concept, where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via these networks, has.....»»
School segregation widens racial achievement gaps among Black, white and Hispanic students
New sociological research finds that school segregation continues to widen racial achievement gaps among Black, Hispanic, and white students in U.S. public schools. Analyzing standardized test scores from millions of students, researchers concluded t.....»»
Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]
It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12, allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also allowing parents to set limits for their kids. The feature was extended to Macs a year later. App.....»»
UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»
Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus.....»»
Here’s why Apple Wallet order tracking has probably never worked for you
Apple’s Wallet app on iPhone has offered built-in order tracking since iOS 16. But there’s a good chance you’ve never seen it before. Here’s everything you should know about how order tracking works, and why it’s so rare to see. more….....»»
iOS 18.2 can ghostwrite all your emails, essays, and more with Apple Intelligence
The first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 included a variety of tools to aid your writing. But soon in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 those tools are expanding in two key ways, including one powerful upgrade that can do all you.....»»
How our public spaces can be safer and more welcoming for children
A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her arrest claimed she "willingly and knowingly" endangered her son's safety......»»
Gators may be a key gauge of how climate change may impact Florida"s Everglades
A bright searchlight pierces the darkness as the 18-foot airboat glides across the Everglades, the beam igniting small sparkling shimmers in the ink-black water dotted with lily pads......»»
Siri, iOS 19, and making a portable Mac mini on the AppleInsider Podcast
Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.It works!It's not true that.....»»
Unique killer whale pod may have acquired special skills to hunt whale sharks
Killer whales can feed on marine mammals, turtles, and fish. In the Gulf of California, a pod might have picked up new skills that help them hunt whale sharks—the world's largest fish, growing up to 18 meters long......»»
Ted Lasso’s leads represent these Wizard of Oz characters, per Brett Goldstein
Wicked’s successful film adaptation has brought The Wizard of Oz back into public discourse, and some have noted its parallels found in Ted Lasso. Now, series writer and star Brett Goldstein has set the record straight about the close relationship.....»»