The iPhone will never be the same after this
iOS 18 is a big and exciting update for the iPhone. But it also marks a big shift for how Apple handles iPhone updates, and it worries me......»»
Apple releases new firmware updates for all of its AirPods models
Apple is rolling out a new firmware update for AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Max, and AirPods Pro users. As usual, your AirPods will update themselves when charging and within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that’s connected to Wi-Fi......»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 25, 2024 – iOS 18 beta 2 changes, iPhone production
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. Supporte.....»»
US carriers now enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2
As we reported yesterday, Apple has been getting ready to roll out RCS support on the iPhone with iOS 18. However, doing so also requires mobile carriers to work on an update on their part – something that some US carriers have already done. Now it.....»»
Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone for users in Germany
Apple has been working quickly to expand its Tap to Pay feature on iPhone to the rest of the world. After launching it in Italy next month, the feature that lets vendors take payments with their phone is now available to iPhone users in Germany......»»
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair now available in 32 European countries; Canada next year
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair is now available in 32 European countries, the company announced today. It follows the US launch back in December of last year, as the iPhone maker continues its U-turn on DIY repairs … more….....»»
Apple shares new stats on product longevity; touts iPhone’s resale value vs Android
Alongside expanding its latest changes to the Self Service Repair program to Europe, Apple today has shared a new whitepaper, “Longevity, by Design.” The paper focuses on Apple’s approach to longevity, its principles on repairability, and “th.....»»
iOS 18: How to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone
iOS 18 offers more customization than ever and one of the new options is the ability to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone. There are over 50 options to replace the Flashlight and Camera buttons. But one trick gives you access to almost unlimited.....»»
Married women face hiring challenges at Foxconn plants in India
Foxconn has been accused of excluding married women from jobs at its main iPhone assembly plant in India, citing their family responsibilities as the reason.Mumbai, IndiaDespite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to increase women in the w.....»»
Apple working out how to use Mac in parallel with iPhone or iPad to process big jobs
Apple isn't content with the existing distributed computing technologies, and is working on a way to network your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and maybe even the Apple Vision Pro together to combine processing jobs dynamically according to device power, to get.....»»
Inside Apple hardware prototype and development stages
Whether a device is a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, every piece of hardware Apple makes needs to go through several prototype and development stages. Here's what that looks like, and what Apple calls each stage.Proto2 units of the iPhone 15 Pro featured a un.....»»
Apple"s iPhone & Mac self-service repair program is expanding to Europe
After several years of availability in the United States, Apple's Self Service Repair program for Mac and iPhone is expanding to a total of 32 European countries — and Canada will be added in 2025.An Apple repair toolkitIn a very short press releas.....»»
Apple"s "longevity by design" initiative is a balance between repairability & secure engineering
Apple has published its list of principles it follows in product design to keep items like the iPhone durable, while simultaneously balancing the need for repairability.An iPhone being repairedApple has frequently been praised for the designs of its.....»»
5 Reasons Not to Install iOS 18 Beta & 12 Reasons You Should
Installing the iOS 18 beta might be tempting, but many iPhone users should stay put on iOS 17. iOS 18, Apple’s upcoming operating system for iPhone, is loaded with new features and you don’t have to wait until the official release this fall t.....»»
When Will Apple Release iOS 17.6?
Apple’s finally put iOS 17.6 into beta testing which means iPhone owners, particularly those dealing with problems, want to know when it will be released. Here’s what we know. On the heels of WWDC 2024 and iOS 18’s arrival, Apple&#.....»»
9 months later, I still really like the iPhone 15. But I can’t recommend it
The iPhone 15 was a solid upgrade when it launched. How is the phone holding up post-WWDC? It's complicated......»»
An iPhone plant in India reportedly avoided hiring married women
According to Reuters, married women were deliberately not hired a facility that assembles iPhones in India. This won't be the first such incident for Apple......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»