How to Use “Type to Siri” with Apple Intelligence on iPhone & iPad
Using “Type to Siri” on iPhone and iPad is better than ever thanks to Apple Intelligence, and if you have a new enough iPhone or iPad. Type to Siri with Apple Intelligence includes ChatGPT integration, making it a notably more capable AI assistant, and it’s also much easier to access with the latest devices and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/23/how-to-use-type-to-siri-with-app … ⌘ Read more
Some Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Per Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials.
Specifically, the [complaint](https://www.scribd.com/document/819359012/Cavalier-et-al-v-Ap … ⌘ Read more
Apple Pressed by India to Pre-Install Government Apps on iPhones
Apple and other smartphone makers are being pressed by India to pre-install government-developed apps on devices before sale, echoing a similar 2021 demand from Russia that Apple ultimately complied with.
The request came during a meeting last month where government officials outlined plans for expanding access to state digital services, accor … ⌘ Read more
Release Candidate of iOS 18.3 & MacOS Sequoia 15.3 Available for Beta Testers
Apple has issued a Release Candidate build of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS Sequoia 15.3, to users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. There are also RC builds for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 as well. Release Candidate builds are typically made available at the end … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/22/release- … ⌘ Read more
Samsung Launches Galaxy S25 Smartphones With New AI Features
Samsung today announced the launch of its new Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup, debuting the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+, and its top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices will directly compete with Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup, and unsurprisingly, AI is a major focus.
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Apple Reportedly Close to a Deal to Lift iPhone 16 Ban in Indonesia
Apple is closing in on an investment plan deal with Indonesian authorities that would allow it to resume iPhone 16 sales in the country, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
Indonesia banned sales of the device in [October](ht … ⌘ Read more
Apple Falls to Third Place in China’s Smartphone Market Amid Sales Decline
Apple has experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, dropping from the leading position to third place in the country’s smartphone market during the fourth quarter of 2024.
According to a new report from [Counterpoint Research](https://www.counterpointresearch.com/insight/post-insight-r … ⌘ Read more
Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apple has updated the home page of its website to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The page highlights some of King’s most impactful quotes, and invites people to explore his legacy further through the Apple Books and Apple News apps.
Apple CEO Tim Cook also honored King in a social media post … ⌘ Read more
iPhone SE Inventory ‘Quickly’ Dwindling at Apple Stores Ahead of New Model
Apple is widely rumored to be planning a new iPhone SE, and there is now a fresh hint that the device’s launch is approaching.
In his [Power On newsletter today](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-01-19/sonos-woes-spark-apple-deal-talk-mail-with-ai-coming-in-macos-15-4-iphone-se … ⌘ Read more
Apple Removes TikTok From App Store on iPhones and iPads in the U.S.
Apple tonight removed TikTok from the App Store in the U.S., meaning that the app can no longer be freshly installed on iPhones and iPads there. In other countries, the app remains available on the App Store and is fully functional.
iPhone and iPad users in the U.S. who already installed TikTok can no longer use the app either as of tonight, as TikTo … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: iPhone 17 Rumors, MacBook Air Updates, and More
We’re finally coming out of Apple’s slower holiday season for news and rumors, and it looks like we’ve got some hardware and software updates arriving in the fairly near future to kick off what’s expected to be a busy year for Apple.
The iPhone 17 lineup will be the big launch of the year as usual, but there’s plenty more on the docket that should keep our att … ⌘ Read more
Supply Chain Forming for 2025 HomePod With LCD Display
The supply chain for Apple’s upcoming HomePod or smart home “Command Center” with an LCD display is increasingly visible as launch approaches, DigiTimes reports.
The paywalled report claims that the device’s 7-inch LCD panel will be exclusively supplied by Tianma Mic … ⌘ Read more
Apple Begs Shareholders to Let Them Continue Illegal DEl Policies
On February 25th, Apple Shareholders will vote on ending the company’s illegal DEl policies. ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, Available for Beta Testers
The beta testing release cycle continues, this time with iOS 18.3 beta 3, iPadOS 18.3 beta 3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 3, each being made available to users participating in the beta testing programs from Apple. No major new features are arriving in these beta versions, though macOS Sequoia 15.3 will bring Genmoji creation … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/16/beta-3- … ⌘ Read more
Apple Continues Promoting Severance Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
The second season of hit television show Severance is set to be available to stream starting tomorrow, and Apple is continuing to promote the show. The company’s main Apple.com website now has a section dedicated to Lumon Industries, the fictional business that “innies” work for in Severance.
On Tuesday, several key Severance actors a … ⌘ Read more
Apple Previews New Store With Combined Genius Bar and Pickup Spot
Apple today shared photos of its upcoming store at MixC Hefei in China, revealing a new design element that could expand to other locations in the future.
, AirTags 4-pack for $70
The iPad mini is a popular iPad model for users who want a very portable table experience. The 7th generation iPad mini is particularly well suited for modern use, being the first iPad mini model to support Apple Intelligence AI features, an 8″ LCD display, and the speedy A17 processor, which is the same powerful … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/13/deals-get-ipad-mini-7-for-399-100-off-airtags-4-pa … ⌘ Read more
iPhone Driver’s License Support Coming to Illinois
iPhone users from Illinois will soon be able to add their driver’s licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch, the Illinois Secretary of State announced today [ PDF].
An Illinois state law that went into effect on January 1 legalizes mobil … ⌘ Read more
Apple Smart Home Hub Launch Possibly Delayed Until Later in Year
Apple’s long-rumoured smart home hub or “command center” may not arrive in the spring as previously expected, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
We’ve heard various rumors and reports about Apple developing an all-in-one smart home management hub. The device is said to feature a square-shaped 7-inch display, a Fa … ⌘ Read more
iPad 11: Two Key Upgrades Will Bring Apple Intelligence to Budget iPad
The next-generation, entry-level iPad will support the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
In his [Power On newslett … ⌘ Read more
Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025
Apple’s slate of 2025 products look to be dominated by a large number of low-cost and entry-level devices. Here’s what to expect.
With advancements like Apple Intelligence and all-new in-house chip designs, Apple is reportedly looking to enhance many of its budget-friendly offerings, ensuring they remain co … ⌘ Read more
How to Stop Spotlight Search Data on Mac from Being Shared with Apple
Did you know that, by default, your Mac search queries entered into Spotlight, Safari, Siri, Lookup, and #images, are sent to Apple? While this information is anonymized so as not to be identifying, and Apple says it’s used to improve search results, many Mac users may not want this search information being shared with Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/10/how-stop-spotlight-search-data-mac-sharing-app … ⌘ Read more
Apple Pay Now Lets You Pay Later With Synchrony
Synchrony is now available as a buy-now, pay-later option when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on iPhone and iPad.
Synchrony was added to a list of Apple Pay installment providers in the U.S. in an Apple support document that was updated today, joining [Affirm](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/16/apple-pay-affirm … ⌘ Read more
ESR Launches $30 Apple Pencil Alternative With Find My
Accessory maker ESR this week introduced the Geo Digital Pencil, a low-cost Apple Pencil alternative that has support for Apple’s Find My functionality.
Priced at $30, the Geo Digital P … ⌘ Read more
Apple Seemingly Working on New ‘Invites’ App to Manage Events
Apple could be developing a new app that’s designed to help users organize meetings and in-person events, if code discovered in the latest iOS 18.3 beta is anything to go by.
References in iOS 18.3 beta 2 spotted by 9to5Mac suggest the app is called “Invites,” and it will show users a list of … ⌘ Read more
com.apple.mediaanalysisd Cache on Mac Using Tons of Storage? Here’s the Fix
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered that the com.apple.mediaanalysisd directory in MacOS is taking up very large amounts of disk storage capacity with cache files. If you have discovered your Mac disk space has reduced since installing or updating to MacOS Sequoia, the inordinately large com.apple.mediaanalysisd cache file issue could be to blame. A variety … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more
CES 2025 Day 3: Wireless TVs, Futuristic Electric Cars and More
CES is continuing on, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been wandering the show floor to find interesting products, some of which are Apple related and some of which are just neat.
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Cars might not be the main focus of CES, but there are definitely vehicles to check out. Sony and Honda teamed up for the Afeela, a $90k ca … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 16 Still Banned in Indonesia Despite $1B Apple Investment Deal
Apple is still barred from selling iPhone 16 models in Indonesia despite agreeing to build a local production facility there, as it has not met domestic content rules, the country’s industry minister said on Wednesday (via Reuters).
 @movq Ahh yeah I used to use those exact model headphones 🎧 These days I’m wearing Apple Airpods 👌
@movq @www.uninformativ.de Ahh yeah I used to use those exact model headphones 🎧 These days I’m wearing Apple Airpods 👌 ⌘ Read more
New iPhone SE and iPad 11 Launch Timing Allegedly Revealed by Leaker
A new iPhone SE and an iPad 11 might be coming very soon.
In late December, a private account on X with a track record of leaking accurate iOS-related information said devices codenamed “V59” and “J481” will be released alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Bloomberg’s Mark G … ⌘ Read more
Apple Stepping Up Plans to Expand News App to More Countries
Apple plans to scale up its News app by adding new countries to the platform beyond the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, according to the Financial Times.
The plans reportedly include building its locally focused news coverage in the UK, as well as bringing its puzzles section to the coun … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2.1 Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPad users. The new software updates are said to include important bug fixes, and are therefore recommended for all users to install. No published security updates are included in the release, and it’s not entirely sure what the specific bug fixes are either. … Read More ⌘ Read more
iPhone 17 Design to Feature Smoother Edge-to-Rear Material Transition
The design of this year’s next-generation iPhone 17 will allegedly feature a smoother transition between the edges of the device and the back cover, owing to Apple’s use of a new glass-and-metal splicing material process. That’s according to the Weibo-based leaker Fixed Focus Digital.
In a post on Monday, the Chi … ⌘ Read more
Get the AirTag 4-Pack for the All-Time Low Price of $69.99 on Amazon
Today we’re tracking the return of an all-time low price on Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack, which has hit $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal was first introduced during Black Friday back in November, and we’ve only seen it return twice so far since then.
 @bender@bender It’s true! 🤣 It’s a total garbage nonsense title. But the actual research paper that the video references is rea …
@bender It’s true! 🤣 It’s a total garbage nonsense title. But the actual research paper that the video references is real. Apple did in fact do a bunch of research and proved what we already know 🤣 – That is, AI is stupid 🤣 ⌘ Read more
Apple DROPS AI BOMBSHELL: LLMS CANNOT Reason - YouTube
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to Donating $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to donate $1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, reports Axios. The donation will be a personal donation directly from Cook rather than a donation from Apple.
Following Trump’s wi … ⌘ Read more
Apple Fitness+ Announces New Programs, Strava Integration, and More
Apple today announced that Apple Fitness+ is set to gain new workout programs, breath meditation, Strava integration, and more.
Strava users will be able to share a Fitness+ workout to the Strava app, whi … ⌘ Read more
Binge Watch Apple TV+ This Weekend for Free
If you’d like to start the new year with some binge watching, you can enjoy a free weekend of all-access to Apple TV+ films and shows starting on January 3 and continuing through January 5. The free weekend is available on any device where you can stream Apple TV+, all you will need is an … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: Get Apple Watch Series 10 for $329 (Discounted from $399)
Want to start the new year off with a great fitness tracker to help motivate your workouts and track your health stats and vitals? Then don’t miss this great deal on the all new Apple Watch Series 10 is available for just $329 in select color and band options, available right now on Amazon. Maybe … Read More ⌘ Read more
New MacBook Air Models Coming Soon With These Rumored Features
One of Apple’s first product announcements of 2025 will likely be updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 chip.
Below, we recap rumors about the next MacBook Air models.
New Features ExpectedThe new MacBook Air models are expected to be equipped with Apple’s already-released M4 chip, which has a 10-core C … ⌘ Read more
Employees Speak Out: Google, Apple, Microsoft, & Intel Discriminate Against White Men
“I’d love to hire you, but, unfortunately, you’re a white male.” ⌘ Read more
Apple Shares Special Wallpaper and Watch Face to Celebrate New Store
Apple recently announced it will be opening a new retail store at the MixC Hefei shopping mall in Hefei, China on January 18 at 10 a.m. local time.
To celebrate the store’s upcoming grand opening, Apple has shared both a special wallpaper and [Apple Watch face](https://www.apple.com.cn/nso/hefei/images/wallpap … ⌘ Read more
Apple Broke a 13-Year Hardware Streak in 2024
For over a decade, Apple has consistently announced all-new hardware product lines, from the iPad in 2010 to the Vision Pro in 2023. But for the first time in 14 years, Apple failed to announce any major new hardware products in 2024, focusing solely on updates and refinements to its existing product lines.
While Apple unveiled a l … ⌘ Read more
Apple Vision Pro May Now Be Out of Production
Apple’s first-generation Vision Pro headset may have now ceased production, following reports of reduced demand and production cuts earlier in the year.
In October, The Information’s Wayne Ma reported that Apple had abruptly reduced production of the Vision Pro headset ahead of po … ⌘ Read more
Apple Opens Doors to Its iPhone Audio and Video Testing Chambers
Apple recently invited CNET’s Patrick Holland to tour its specialized laboratories in Cupertino where company engineers test and calibrate the iPhone 16’s audio and video capabilities.
Holland’s visit centered on a long … ⌘ Read more
What to Expect From Apple in 2025
Apple is going to have a busy year in 2025, based on the rumors that we’re hearing right now. All of the rest of the Mac lineup will be updated with M4 chips, plus there’s a new iPhone SE coming, and a whole new iPhone 17 “Air” that’s slimmer than any iPhone to date.
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Standard iPhone 17 Display Again Said to Feature Higher Refresh Rate
Apple’s standard iPhone 17 next year will feature a display with a higher refresh rate, potentially bringing “ProMotion” technology to the base model in Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup for the first time.
Weibo-based Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claimed over the week … ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 Hits All-Time Low Prices in New Year’s Sale, Starting at $329
Amazon this weekend has discounted numerous Apple Watch Series 10 models to all-time low prices, perfect timing for anyone looking for a smartwatch as we head into the new year. You’ll find $70 off both 42mm and 46mm GPS Series 10 models in multiple case colors an … ⌘ Read more
Deals: Grab an AirTags 4-pack for $69.99
AirTags are the compact easy to use tracking devices from Apple that allow you to keep track of your personal belongings, car keys, even pets, packages, and other interesting uses. AirTags leverage the Find My network of millions of other Apple devices to help pinpoint the locations of AirTags, and you can make them play … Read More ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: iOS 19 Compatibility, Top 5 Apple Products for 2025, and More
It’s shaping up to be a busy 2025 for Apple, with a number of rumors and articles this week highlighting some of what we can expect.
While the unveiling of iOS 19 is still over five months away, we’re already hearing about which devices are likely to support it, while in the much nearer term Apple is currently preparing an iOS 18.2.1 bug fix u … ⌘ Read more
Five Apple Intelligence Features Coming in 2025
Even though iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 added multiple Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, and more, there are still new Apple Intelligence capabilities that we’re waiting on. Apple has at least one more major Apple Intelligence update coming in 2025, and the … ⌘ Read more
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Anyone using microMDM to enroll their family’s iOS and macOS devices to help centrally manage them? 🤔 #Apple #MDM ⌘ Read more
6 iPhone Camera Tips to Enhance Your Photography Skills
Apple’s latest iPhones include several headline camera features that are worth using, such as Portrait Mode and Photographic Styles. But if all you want to use is the standard photo mode, there are still several tools and settings that can improve the composition of your pictures and help you capture the perfect shot using more traditional techniques.
 by implementing a new text generation technique that offers substantial speed improvements for AI applications.
Apple earlier this year [published](https://mac … ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Mail Sender Icons on iPhone in iOS 18.2
Apple recently introduced a completely new redesign for Mail app on iPhone including a Mail Categories feature that many users have strong opinions about, and along with that design change are new large prominent sender profile icons, which sit next to every item in the inbox. These large prominent mail sender icons squeeze the Mail … Read More ⌘ Read more
iCloud Backups No Longer Available for iPhones and iPads Running iOS 8 or Earlier
Making a device backup over iCloud now requires iOS 9 or later, which means iPhones and iPads that are running iOS 8 or earlier are no longer able to be backed up using iCloud.
Apple [announced the change in November](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/18/apple-icloud-backup-ios-9-min … ⌘ Read more
Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today
Today marks eight years since Apple launched the original AirPods. Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay.
At the time, wireless headphones were already on the market but had not yet reached t … ⌘ Read more
[LTH] [Bounty] [10 XMR] Apple Developer ID certificate and notarization for Feather Wallet
To continue supporting macOS, Feather Wallet is looking for an organization or individual to provide us with the ability to code-sign and notarize the application. We are not looking to publish Feather Wallet on the App Store - We will only distribute verifiably reproducible releases
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Apple Drops Plans for iPhone Hardware Subscription Service
Apple is no longer planning to launch a hardware subscription service that would let customers “subscribe” to get a new iPhone each year, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/iphone-16-apple-intelligence … ⌘ Read more
Mist Makes Downloading MacOS Installers & Firmwares Easy
Many Mac users, IT staff, and systems administrators like to have on hand full MacOS installers, for both current and prior versions of MacOS system software. Additionally, many advanced Mac users and IT professionals need to have readily available MacOS IPSW firmware files for performing restores to Apple Silicon Macs, for virtual machines, even for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/17/mist-download-macos-installer-fir … ⌘ Read more
Beta 1 of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, Released for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, and iPadOS 18.3, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The upcoming updates are now in beta testing, and are expected to focus on bug fixes and security enhancements as usual. Some new features are likely to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/17/beta-1-of-ios-18-3-macos- … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2: Everything You Can Do With ChatGPT Integration
With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence to expand your iPhone’s AI capabilities in several ways. When enabled, Siri can leverage ChatGPT for complex queries about photos and documents, and the integration also extends to Writing Tools for text and image generation, while Visual Intelligence helps identify objects and places using your iPhone’s camera.
![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/12/iOS … ⌘ Read more
Apple Maps on the Web Gains ‘Look Around’ Support
The web version of Apple Maps that Apple first debuted in July has been upgraded with support for Look Around, the feature that is essentially equivalent to Google Street View.
In supported areas, Look Around provides a high-resolution ground level view of restaurants, retail locations, landma … ⌘ Read more
Apple’s 3D video is uncomfortable viewing – and that’s a good thing
Wearing special glasses to see depth in your movies did not take off. Apple hopes its ecosystem of creatives and developers will help its own 3D format fare better. ⌘ Read more
PSA: macOS Sequoia 15.2 Breaks SuperDuper Bootable Backups
Apple’s latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 update has introduced a critical bug that prevents the popular backup utility SuperDuper from creating bootable backups, according to the app’s chief developer, Shirt Pocket’s Dave Ninian.
![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/12/superdup … ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Mail Categories on iPhone in iOS 18.2 & Return to Old Inbox Style
If you have recently opened the Mail app after updating to iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2, you likely discovered that Mail now defaults to a Mail “Categories” view, showing distinct mail category inboxes; “Primary”, “Transactions”, “Updates”, and “Promotions”. Presumably Apple chose to redesign everyones inbox and enable Mail Categories by default on iPhone and iPad … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/16/disable … ⌘ Read more
Amazon Takes $200 Off M2/M3 MacBook Air, Available From $799
Amazon is discounting Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage down to $799.00 in every color. This is a $200 discount on the M2 MacBook Air, and Amazon is currently guaranteeing delivery before Christmas for the computer.
iOS 18.2: Bring Volume Slider Back to iPhone Lock Screen
Apple in iOS 18.2 has reinstated a Lock Screen feature that was unceremoniously nixed from its iPhone OS two years ago, leaving many users wondering why it was taken away in the first place.
The feature in question is the on-screen volume control slider in the Lock Screen media player interface. Prior to 2022, the volume slider was a familiar pr … ⌘ Read more
Apple ‘Working’ on Redesigned Magic Mouse With a Long-Awaited ‘Fix’
Apple is working on a redesigned Magic Mouse that will address some “longstanding complaints,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
In his [Power On newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletter … ⌘ Read more
The high-end Chinese phones taking on Apple, Google and Samsung
The latest phones from Oppo, Nubia and Xiaomi offer huge performance, fast charging and competitive prices. Some exceed what’s on offer from Apple and Samsung. ⌘ Read more
iMac Pro Launched Seven Years Ago Today
Apple’s iMac Pro launched seven years ago today, offering a high-end all-in-one desktop machine to bridge the gap between new Mac Pro models.
In April 2017, Apple uncharacteristically apologised for its a … ⌘ Read more
Report: Apple to Stop Selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in EU This Month
Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in European Union countries later this month, to comply with a regulation that will soon require newly-sold smartphones with wired charging to be equipped with a USB-C port in those countries, according to [French blog iGeneration](https://www.igen. … ⌘ Read more
Apple Adopting Custom-Designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Chip in 2025, Cutting Reliance on Broadcom
Apple is switching over to a new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip that it designed in-house starting in 2025, reports Bloomberg. The combined Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip will replace components from Broadcom, allowing Apple to reduce its reliance on the company.
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iOS 18.2: Take a Hearing Test With AirPods Pro 2
If you’re concerned about hearing loss and own AirPods Pro 2, Apple’s latest iPhone and iPad software offers a convenient new clinical-grade Hearing Test that’s easy to use. Here’s everything you need to know about checking your hearing health with this new feature.
Apple on December 11 released iOS 18.2, which expands the Hearing Test feature on the AirPod … ⌘ Read more
Apple launches AI integration
Exclusive: 9News tech expert Trevor Long talks to Bob Borchers, Apple Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing, about Apple’s new AI feature. ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.2 Update Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, Bug Fixes, & More
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.2 as an update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes new Apple Intelligence features including ChatGPT support for Siri, Image Playground image generation tools, along with some improvements to writing tools AI. Aside from AI, you’ll also find new abilities to share items in … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/macos-s … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2 Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, More AI, Bug Fixes, & Security Updates
Apple has released iOS 18.2 for all iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2 for all iPad users. The new software updates focus primarily on bringing new Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, including support for ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground image generation, along with smaller new AI features throughout various apps and the operating … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/i … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2 Brings Layered Voice Memo Recordings to iPhone 16 Pro
The iOS 18.2 update that Apple introduced today brings layered Voice Memos recordings to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max for the first time, making it easier for musicians to flesh out song ideas and experiment with new ideas.
Apple teamed up with Canadian si … ⌘ Read more
Microsoft Teams for iPad Now Includes External Camera Support
Microsoft has announced that Teams for iPad now supports external cameras, allowing users with older devices to hook up better-quality webcams during Teams calls.
With iPadOS 17, Apple added suppor … ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Will Support Texting via Satellite
The next-generation Apple Watch Ultra is set to gain satellite connectivity, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple first introduced satellite connectivity for off-grid texting with the iPhone 14, and the feature … ⌘ Read more
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in the UAE
Apple has announced Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use iPhones as a payment terminal.
Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit ca … ⌘ Read more