Apple today released iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 Beta 4 to developers, following closely on the heels of last week’s Beta 3.
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Beats Solo 4, Solo Buds Officially Debut With Improved Battery Life, Better Sound Quality
Apple sub-brand Beats today took wraps off its latest Solo 4 headphones and debuted its first TWS pair, Solo Buds. They come at $199.99 and $79.99, respectively.
Apple Acknowledges iPhone Alarm Bug, Promises Fix Is On The Way
Apple has confirmed that it’s working to fix the ongoing issue with iPhones’ alarms not playing.
Apple Likely to Stick with Color-Infused Back Glass on iPhone 16
iPhone 16 is expected to arrive with a matte colored back glass similar to the one on iPhone 15.
Apple Cards Issued in 2019 Set To Expire, Replacement Titanium Cards on the Way
The first batch of Apple Card issued in 2019 are set to expire. Apple is shipping replacement titanium cards. Read on to know more.
Ukrainian Pilots Are Employing iPads to Fire Modern Weapons in Old-School Jets
iPads allow Ukrainian pilots to control several Western-supplied weapons such as U.S. AGM-88 missiles, French Hammer bombs, etc.
FCC Fines Major iPhone Carriers $200 Million for Illegally Sharing Location Data
FCC fines AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile & Sprint $200M for allegedly sharing iPhone user location data without consent. Carriers to appeal.
Upcoming iPad Pro Models May Sport the “Best OLED Tablet Panels" So Far
According to display chain analyst Ross Young, Apple’s new iPad Pro models will boast superior OLED panels, which he describes as “by far the best OLED tablet panels on the market.”
iPhone 16 Series Dummy Leak Hints at Revamped Camera Setup, Larger Screen
The dummy units of the iPhone 16 series reveal a revamped camera module, alongside bigger displays on the iPhone 16 Pro models.
Delta Retro Game Emulator Is Coming to iPad
Delta Emulator will soon be available on iPad. The app is in final stages of testing.
EU Labels iPadOS as a Gatekeeper and Orders to Comply With DMA Within Six Months
EU rules Apple’s iPadOS must comply with DMA regulations within 6 months or face hefty fines. Users in EU may gain more control over app downloads and defaults.
Upcoming OLED iPad Pro May Skip M3 in Favor of an M4 Chip
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the upcoming iPad Pro will skip the M3 chip in favor of Apple’s yet-to-be-released M4.
Apple Vision Pro 2 Reportedly Won’t Come Until End of 2026
Apple Vision Pro 2 may not see the light of the day until the end of 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Google Chrome on iOS Will Soon Let You Access Reading List Offline
Google Chrome on iOS appears to be ramping up its offline capabilities by improving its existing Reading List feature.
iPhone Sales Slump in China Despite a Significant Uptick in Smartphone Shipments
iPhone loses marketshare in China even as smartphone market rebounds
Spotify Update Stalled in Apple's App Store Review Process for EU Compliance
Spotify’s EU app update with in-app pricing rejected by Apple. Dispute centers on how users can be informed of alternative payment options.
Google Chrome for macOS Now Masks Media Control Details in Incognito Mode
Google Chrome for macOS masks metadata while playing in Incognito Mode. Read on to know more.
Congo Accuses Apple of Obtaining Minerals Illegally; Say Macs, iPhones Stained with Blood of Locals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused Apple of using minerals obtained via illegal means from the eastern region of the country.
WhatsApp Finally Rolls Out Passkeys Support for iPhones
WhatsApp is stepping up security for iPhone users with the introduction of passkeys.
3 Ways To Connect Your AirPods to a PS5
While not the ideal gaming experience, there is a method to connect AirPods to a PS5, though there are some things to be aware of.
iPhone Activation Market Share Dips To Lowest in Six Years, per Report
iPhone’s activation market share has dipped to the lowest in the last six years in the U.S., which is a concerning sign, according to CIRP.
Apple AirTag Helps California Man Recover His Stolen BMW
An Apple AirTag coupled with a dash cam became a lifesaver for a California couple, as it helped them track down the thief who stole their BMW.
Google Chrome for iOS to Restrict Parcel Tracking Feature to U.S. Users
Once available worldwide, Google’s new in-chrome package tracking for iPhones is now limited to the US. Frustrated? We explain why this feature might be restricted and what it means for international users.
Telegram CEO Takes Shot at Apple, Claims Download Numbers Unaffected After China Ban
Telegram CEO criticizes Apple’s app store restrictions following China removal. He claims downloads remain unaffected and blames Apple’s “walled garden” for potential user shift to Android.