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iOS 18 update at WWDC24 packs customization and AI features
News In a major update, iOS 18 gives iPhone users big look-and-feel customization options as well as new generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based functionality like a smarter Siri, Apple revealed in the WWDC24 Keynote Monday.
'Presto,' your new iPhone comes out of box with fresh software update
The next time you buy a new iPhone, it could come out of the box with a fresh iOS software update, according to a new report. A new proprietary system called “Presto” will update it right in the packaging before you buy it at an Apple Store. Normally, updating iOS is one of the first orders of business for new iPhone purchases. Now it won’t be necessary unless a new update comes out right after their purchase.
Apple updates iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS with bug fix
Apple made an unexpected software update available Thursday with a bug fix across devices, releasing macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1 and watchOS 10.3.1 for users to install. The fix relates to text that automatically duplicates or overlaps in various apps, like Safari, Mail and Messages.
AirTag battery indicator disappears from Find My app after iOS 15.6 update
Yesterday’s iOS 15.6 update and the newest iOS 16 beta show a surprising move on Apple’s part. It took away the Find My app’s AirTag battery indicator. Previously, when you opened an AirTag card in Find My, you’d see a small battery icon showing remaining power below the tracking device’s name and location, Now you don’t, or at least not until remaining power is critically low.
iOS 15.0.1 patches irritating Unlock with Apple Watch bug
News Top stories iOS 15 got its very first update: iOS 15.0.1. Photo: Cult of Mac Apple on Friday released an update for iOS 15 that takes care of a bug that disabled Unlock with Apple Watch on the iPhone 13 series. This patch — dubbed iOS 15.0.1 — has other bug fixes too, including one that incorrectly told users their storage was nearly full. The new version is accompanied by iPadOS 15.0.1 with its own bug fixes.
Surprising iOS 14.8 update might be on the way
News Top stories iOS 14 just keeps going and going. Next on the docket is apparently iOS 14.8. Photo: Apple Don’t think iOS 14 is ready to ride off into the sunset. There’s strong evidence there could still be another version released, even as Apple works on iOS 15.
How iOS 15’s Popular Live Text Feature Works
One of the many exciting new features in iOS 15 is Live Text, a feature that will recognize text in images in your Photos library or your camera’s viewfinder. You can then, quite literally, do whatever you want with the text. Many of us not only use our cameras to capture memories but also to save information that we may need later. These could be screenshots or organic photos of emails, WiFi passwords, addresses, recipes, and more.
iOS 14.0.1 fixes a totally annoying iPhone bug
News iOS 14.0.1 lets you set Gmail as your default email application, and have it actually stick. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple released a bug-fix update to iOS 14 on Thursday. iOS 14.0.1 removes a number of problems — most notably, a bug that prevented users from permanently picking a new default email app and web browser. iPad users get iPadOS 14.0.1 with the same fixes.
Apple gives a first look at iOS 13.6 with automatic update customization
News Top stories iOS 13.6 will make life easier for people who don’t want to install new iOS versions. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple decided to remove one of the little irritations of iPhone and iPad. Developers on Tuesday got their first look at iOS 13.6, which gives users the option to not download new system software updates. This is important enough to bring on a new iOS version number.
Escape Apple’s memory bug with iOS 13.3 public beta 1
News Top stories The first iOS 13.3 public beta mighty make using your iPhone 11 easier. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac Public beta testing just started for iOS 13.3, along with the iPad equivalent.
iPhone security flaws went unnoticed for 2 years, according to Google
News Top stories iPhone security had a few holes. File photo: Cult of Mac Google’s Project Zero team said it found gaping security holes in iPhone software that left users exposed to hackers before Apple fixed the flaws earlier this year. Project Zero released a report on the flaws for the first time Thursday night.
Apple rushes out iOS 12.3.1 to squash bugs
News Top stories iOS 12.3.1 only takes out a few bugs, but it’s still should be installed. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple unexpectedly introduced iOS 12.3.1 this afternoon. It comes just a few weeks after the last update, and apparently only takes care of three bugs, two of which relate to spam in Messages.
iOS 12 users can't downgrade to version 11
Be warned: anyone who upgrades their iPhone or iPad to iOS 12 no longer has the option to downgrade. It’s not possible to go back to any version of iOS 11. Not that there’s much reason to want to. This isn’t an unusual move. With today’s release of iOS 12.0.1, going to iOS 11 would be two jumps back, and it’s very rare for Apple to allow that. Moving between iOS versions — whether up or down — requires a copy of the replacement operating system. Obviously. The only source for these is Apple.
Hackers and cops hate Apple's iOS 11.4.1 update
The iOS version debuting today partially deactivates the Lightning port after an iPhone hasn’t been used for an hour. This makes iPhone hacking more difficult, for both criminals and law enforcement. Previously, this feature was available in iOS betas. This is the first time it’s been in a public version. The goal of this change is to protect the user’s privacy, but deactivating the lightning port after an hour of non-use might inconvenience some users.
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