The first iOS 18.5 beta arrives, here’s what to expect
Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly…
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Three iPhone models are reportedly about to lose iOS support
Every year, those who own older Apple devices nervously tune in to the WWDC keynote presentation to see if they will be able to install the upcoming major software updates. The iPhone, for example, typically…
iOS 18.4 has arrived: Here are more than a dozen reasons to upgrade now
If there’s a marquee feature for iOS 18.4, it’s the expansion of Apple Intelligence into the EU, along with Vision Pro compatibility and new language support for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and…
No, the iOS 19 code name isn’t a clue about its design
Last week, Apple announced that its big WWDC keynote will take place on June 9, which means we have about two months of rumors and speculation. The latest report from Mark Gurman might seem like…
Don’t be fooled by ‘unrepresentative’ iOS 19 screenshots, leaker warns
Following the announcement Tuesday that an “incredible” WWDC 2025 event will run from June 9-13, Apple fans are rightfully excited to know more about the big software updates coming this year. As always, the biggest…
iOS 18.4 AirPods Max update will add lossless and ultra‑low latency audio
Apple announced on Monday that the USB-C-equipped AirPods Max will soon get an update that was inexplicably left off the USB-C model: Users will be able to play lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio through a…
This iOS 18.4 feature confirms: Apple is working on something big
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a smart home control tablet, which many have dubbed “HomePad.” The device will reportedly feature a new interface that lets users control their smart home accessories,…
EU orders Apple to open up iOS connectivity features
With the Digital Markets Act adopted in 2022, the European Union has identified Apple’s iOS (as well as other companies’ products) as “Gatekeepers” that have such a stranglehold on the market that they should be…
AirPods to get live translation feature as part of iOS 19 update
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a great track record for this sort of information, Apple is planning to update AirPods to offer live translation later this year. The feature will come as part…
Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling
As a paranoid journalist, I am an enthusiastic user of Apple’s opt-in “extreme protection” feature, Lockdown Mode. Apple launched Lockdown Mode in 2022, and since then the security feature is considered a must-use for dissidents…