As was the case for iOS 11.4.1 and tvOS 11.4.1, the watchOS update is a maintenance release.
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Apple Releases tvOS 11.4.1 for Apple TV
The maintenance release includes no known new features, and it keeps Apple TV up with iOS 11.4.1, which was also released Monday.
Apple Releases iOS 11.4.1 with Two Bug Fixes and Security Patches
The maintenance release fixes two known bugs, in addition to a variety of security-related issues.
Timehop Breach Exposes Millions of Phone Numbers
Timehop has been hacked and the company says personal data for 21 million users, including cellphone numbers, was taken.
3 Apple Videos Tell Local Soccer Stories - Shot on iPhone
They’re part of Apple’s ongoing World Cup tributes, but they’re local stories about small, local teams; they’re also gorgeous, being shot on iPhone.
Apple Music Paid Subscribers Top Spotify in US
Apple Music has more paying subscribers in the United States than Spotify, according to data from a major music distributor.
iPhone 8 Ranked Top Selling Smartphone for May
Apple’s iPhone 8 was the top selling smartphone in May 2018, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus came in second, followed by iPhone X.
Apple Rolls Out tvOS 12 Public Beta 2
Along with iOS 12 Public Beta 2, Apple released tvOS 12 Public Beta 2 just in time for the weekend. The update is compatible with the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Shortcuts App for Developers
The first beta for iOS 12’s Shortcuts app is available, but only for developers, because it’s buggy and feature-limited.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Public Beta 2 for iPhone, iPad
Apple released iOS 12 Developer Beta 3 for the iPhone and iPad earlier this week, and now iOS 12 Public Beta is available. iOS 12 Public Beta 2 looks to be the same as Developer Beta 3.
Happy 10th Birthday, App Store!
It’s hard to believe, but it was July 10th (next Tuesday) that Apple unleashed this world-changing concept, and the company put out a long self-congratulatory announcement pre-celebrating this incredible milestone.
Apple Releases Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.4.0, Can Be Updated Through Windows
Apple released Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.4.0 on Thursday, an update that patches two vulnerabilities for Mac users booted into Windows using Boot Camp.
Google Says No One is Reading Your Email, Sort Of
Earlier this week a report claimed third-party app developers could read messages in your Gmail account without your knowledge. Google now says that’s not true. Sort of.
Happy U.S. Independence Day
In honor of Independence Day—a U.S. holiday—The Mac Observer is taking off Wednesday, July 4th. We will return on Thursday, July 5th, with our usual Apple, Mac, iPad iPhone, and Apple Watch news. TMO’s Daily Observations podcast is taking off the holiday, too. Enjoy the holiday!
Apple Launches 'Summer Blockbusters' Promo for iTunes Movies, Releases 'Ready Player One'
Apple launched a “Summer Blockbusters” promo for iTunes movies, with 45 blockbusters spanning the past few decades between $7.99 and $9.99.
GarageBand 10.3: Now Better than Ever
If you haven’t tried GarageBand, the free audio production software included with every Mac lately, Dr. Mac says there’s never been a better time.
Apple Releases macOS 10.14 Mojave Developer Beta 3
Apple wrapped up its beta-palooza on Tuesday with macOS Mojave Developer Beta 3. Apple also released new developer betas of iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12.
A Glimpse Into iOS 12 Books, and File Management
iOS 12 Books is a complete makeover of iBooks, under the new name Apple Books.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 3 for Apple TV and Aple TV 4K Available
Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 3 for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Tuesday.
Apple Releases watchOS 5 Beta 3 for Developers
Along with iOS 12 Developer Beta 3, Apple released watchOS 5 beta 3 for Apple Watch on Tuesday.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 12 Developer Beta 3
Apple released iOS 12 Developer Beta 3 for iPhone and iPad on Tuesday, two weeks after Developer Beta 2 rolled out.
GarageBand on iOS Works With Apple Schoolwork App
This is thanks to an update to GarageBand yesterday, allowing students to submit assignments as a GarageBand project.
Uh Oh! Apparently Email App Developers Can Read Your Gmail
The Wall Street Journal published some disturbing news yesterday: apparently email app developers can read your Gmail messages.
iOS 12 Code Hints at New iPads with Face ID and Animoji Support
iOS 12 includes AvatarKit for iPad, which is a pretty big clue new models with TrueDepth Cameras, Face ID, and Animoji support are coming soon.
