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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.
Files app
Compressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and making it easier to handle multiple files. When you compress a folder, you reduce its size in some cases, but not always.
For example, files like JPEGs or other formats that are already compressed won't shrink much further. However, the real benefit of compression is in bundling multiple files into one.
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Files app
Compressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and making it easier to handle multiple files. When you compress a folder, you reduce its size in some cases, but not always.
For example, files like JPEGs or other formats that are already compressed won't shrink much further. However, the real benefit of compression is in bundling multiple files into one.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
During the iOS 18 beta testing process that took place from June to September, we here at MacRumors put together a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that walk you through all of the new features in the latest update.
This comprehensive guide includes all of our coverage, and it is a great resource for iPhone and iPad users who haven't had a chance to test out iOS 18 and those who might not remember all of the new features. Everything is organized by app or feature to make it easy to find what you're looking for, and we'll be adding to it over time as we publish new guides and how tos.
Apple overhauled the Home Screen, introducing new options for personalization and customization. You can put icons where you want, change their size, change colors, and even hide apps.
The Control Center can be rearranged to put your most used controls front and center, plus you can set up multiple pages for improved organization. Third-party app developers can create Control Center controls for the first time, and as part of the Control Center tweaks, you can swap out the Flashlight and Camera icons on the Lock Screen with other quick access buttons.
Apple added a dedicated Passwords app in iOS 18, where logins and passwords stored in iCloud Keychain can be accessed. It's essentially the Passwords section that used to be located in the Settings app, but in a dedicated app that makes it easier to find your stored login information.
Safari adds a Highlights feature that surfaces the information you most want to know on a website, such as driving directions and hours.
The iOS 18 Messages app has a long list of new features, from Send Later for scheduling messages to support for using any emoji when you send a Tapback response. There's RCS support that improves texts with Android users, and support for sending messages via satellite when you don't have a Wi-Fi or Cellular connection.
You can record, transcribe, and summarize phone calls for the first time (with consent from everyone on the line), plus there are some other useful changes in Apple's Phone app.
Apple redesigned the Photos app and gave it a unified design that gets rid of all of the navigation tabs. There's a new focus on Collections, plus improved search, new utility albums, and more.
Along with the aforementioned Math Notes feature, the Notes app has support for transcribing and summarizing any audio recording (Apple Intelligence required for that last part), and there are several other quality of life improvements worth checking out.
Apple overhauled the Calculator app in iOS 18, adding a new Math Notes feature that's useful for solving equations and making conversions in Notes, the Calculator app itself, and across the operating system. There are also a few other notable changes.
Maps on the iPhone has support for detailed topographic maps, including maps that cover all of the U.S. national parks, plus support for custom routes.
There are some minor new features in the Camera app, the most notable of which is an option to continue having music playing while recording video.
If you have the AirPods Pro 2, you're in luck because there are a handful of new AirPods Pro features in iOS 18 like head gestures for controlling Siri.
Every iOS update adds new Accessibility options, and iOS 18 is no exception. There's an Eye Tracking feature for navigating with just your eyes, a Motion Sickness reduction tool, and Vocal Shortcuts that let you change the wake word for activating Siri. You can also set up all kinds of special phrases that can activate iPhone features.
We have a complete overview of all of the new features in iOS 18 in one handy place in our iOS 18 roundup, which is also well worth checking out for all of the little details that didn't make it into our guides and how tos.
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This comprehensive guide includes all of our coverage, and it is a great resource for iPhone and iPad users who haven't had a chance to test out iOS 18 and those who might not remember all of the new features. Everything is organized by app or feature to make it easy to find what you're looking for, and we'll be adding to it over time as we publish new guides and how tos.
Home Screen Updates
Apple overhauled the Home Screen, introducing new options for personalization and customization. You can put icons where you want, change their size, change colors, and even hide apps.
- Every new feature for the iOS 18 Home Screen and Lock Screen
- How to Lock and Hide iPhone Apps
- How to Hide App Names on Your iPhone Home Screen
- Arrange Icons Around Your iPhone Wallpaper
- Switch Out Camera and Flashlight Buttons on Your Lock Screen
- Make Your iPhone Home Screen Icons Dark
- Add a Tint to Your iPhone Home Screen Icons
Control Center
The Control Center can be rearranged to put your most used controls front and center, plus you can set up multiple pages for improved organization. Third-party app developers can create Control Center controls for the first time, and as part of the Control Center tweaks, you can swap out the Flashlight and Camera icons on the Lock Screen with other quick access buttons.
- 10+ Changes to the iOS 18 Control Center
- How to Reorder, Resize, and Remove Buttons in Control Center
- How to Use the Controls Gallery to Customize Control Center
- How to Add Multiple Pages to Control Center
Passwords App
Apple added a dedicated Passwords app in iOS 18, where logins and passwords stored in iCloud Keychain can be accessed. It's essentially the Passwords section that used to be located in the Settings app, but in a dedicated app that makes it easier to find your stored login information.
Safari
Safari adds a Highlights feature that surfaces the information you most want to know on a website, such as driving directions and hours.
- Every iOS 18 Safari Feature
- How to Use the Redesigned Reader Mode in Safari
- How to Get Rid of Website Distractions in Safari
Messages
The iOS 18 Messages app has a long list of new features, from Send Later for scheduling messages to support for using any emoji when you send a Tapback response. There's RCS support that improves texts with Android users, and support for sending messages via satellite when you don't have a Wi-Fi or Cellular connection.
- Everything new in the iOS 18 Messages App
- How to Schedule Messages to Send Later
- How to Use Emoji as Tapback Reactions in Messages
- How to Use New Text Effects in Messages
- How to Use the New Text Formatting Options in Messages
- Perform Calculations and Conversions in Messages
Phone
You can record, transcribe, and summarize phone calls for the first time (with consent from everyone on the line), plus there are some other useful changes in Apple's Phone app.
Photos
Apple redesigned the Photos app and gave it a unified design that gets rid of all of the navigation tabs. There's a new focus on Collections, plus improved search, new utility albums, and more.
- iOS 18 Photos App: All the New Features and Design Updates
- Navigating the Redesigned Photos App in iOS 18
- How to Customize and Reorder the Photos App Interface in iOS 18
Notes
Along with the aforementioned Math Notes feature, the Notes app has support for transcribing and summarizing any audio recording (Apple Intelligence required for that last part), and there are several other quality of life improvements worth checking out.
Calculator
Apple overhauled the Calculator app in iOS 18, adding a new Math Notes feature that's useful for solving equations and making conversions in Notes, the Calculator app itself, and across the operating system. There are also a few other notable changes.
Maps
Maps on the iPhone has support for detailed topographic maps, including maps that cover all of the U.S. national parks, plus support for custom routes.
Camera
There are some minor new features in the Camera app, the most notable of which is an option to continue having music playing while recording video.
AirPods Pro
If you have the AirPods Pro 2, you're in luck because there are a handful of new AirPods Pro features in iOS 18 like head gestures for controlling Siri.
Accessibility
Every iOS update adds new Accessibility options, and iOS 18 is no exception. There's an Eye Tracking feature for navigating with just your eyes, a Motion Sickness reduction tool, and Vocal Shortcuts that let you change the wake word for activating Siri. You can also set up all kinds of special phrases that can activate iPhone features.
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We have a complete overview of all of the new features in iOS 18 in one handy place in our iOS 18 roundup, which is also well worth checking out for all of the little details that didn't make it into our guides and how tos.
This article, "iOS 18 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.
iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.
On Monday, Apple released its latest operating systems, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, making them finally available to the general public. While the updates themselves introduce an assortment of new features, they also contain many important security fixes.
As with every major iOS update, iOS 18 fixes core security issues related to different features and aspects of the operating system. Many of the fixes introduced on Monday prevent attackers, apps, and unauthorized users from gaining access to sensitive user information, such as contact details or photos.
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iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.
On Monday, Apple released its latest operating systems, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, making them finally available to the general public. While the updates themselves introduce an assortment of new features, they also contain many important security fixes.
As with every major iOS update, iOS 18 fixes core security issues related to different features and aspects of the operating system. Many of the fixes introduced on Monday prevent attackers, apps, and unauthorized users from gaining access to sensitive user information, such as contact details or photos.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 add several new features for third-party apps, such as the option to create Control Center shortcuts that can be used in the Control Center, added to the Lock Screen, or activated with the Action Button. We've rounded up a list of third-party apps that have added support for iOS 18 features.
Popular camera app Halide can be accessed and launched from the Lock Screen, just like Apple's Camera app. You can even take images using Halide while the iPhone is locked.
Halide can be added to Control Center, and it supports Dark Mode and Tinted icons.
Carrot Weather supports Control Center widgets. You can add shortcuts to Control Center to launch the app to the Weather or Maps tab, plus there is support for dark and tinted app icons on the Home Screen with more than 50 alternate app icons to choose from.
On the Apple Watch, CARROT Weather now supports Live Activities so you can monitor when rain will start or stop right from your wrist. Also new is a history section that lets you see the temperature and precipitation data for the past 30 days.
To-do app Things has two new controls for both the Control Center and the Lock Screen. You can create a new to-do or jump into a list. Things also supports dark and tinted app icons and widgets.
The new update lays the groundwork for Apple Intelligence, adding support for four actions when talking to Siri and integrating Writing Tools into the app.
Camera app Obscura supports the new Lock Screen camera extension, so it can be accessed from the Lock Screen in place of Apple's default Camera app.
Travel app Tripsy has an updated design and integration with several iOS 18 features. There are Control Center widgets that open a list or your next trip, as well as support for Dark Mode and color tinted icons. The app also supports new MapKit categories on points of interest.
Water tracking app Waterllama supports Control Center widgets, but with a twist. The icons are animated, and make it simple to log liquid consumption.
Weather Up, known for its interactive widgets, now supports tinted widgets and light, dark, and tinted Home Screen icons, all of which feature unique designs. You can use this link to try Weather Up for 7 days without agreeing to an auto-renewing subscription.
Karo, a new app for assigning tasks to people, now offers Control Center and Lock Screen widgets, along with on-device translation in the app and app intents that work with Spotlight and Apple Intelligence. There are also new Dark Mode and tinted app icons.
Recipe management app Crouton supports several iOS 18 features including translations for recipes and Dark Mode and tinted icons. On Apple Watch, Live Activities can be used for tracking timers and more, plus there's an option to move through recipe steps with Double Tap.
Productivity app Focus supports Control Center widgets, customizable app icons, and App Shortcuts. The watchOS 11 version of the app supports Live Activities, Interactive Widgets, and Double Tap gestures.
Winter sports app Slopes has been redesigned for iOS 18 with a new focus on interactive maps and personal activity stats. Apple Intelligence support is included, and there are new Siri Shortcuts for controlling recording via voice or Control Center, along with support for Dark Mode and tinted icons.
On Apple Watch, Slopes supports Smart Stack interactive widgets and Double Tap gestures.
Sunrise and sunset app Lumy offers Control Center widgets and tinted icons, plus on Apple Watch, it supports Live Activities and Double Tap.
Calendar app Fantastical supports light mode, Dark Mode, and tinted icons and widgets. Fantastical can be adde to Control Center, with options for quick access to the Today's Schedule, Create Event, and Search in Fantastical functions.
On Apple Watch, Fantastical supports Live Activities, which are mirrored from the iPhone. There's also a Today's Schedule complication that shows your next upcoming event and the number of remaining tasks for the day.
Sticky Widgets, an app that adds sticky notes to your Home Screen, supports light mode, Dark Mode, and tintable app icons and widgets. Support for Control Center is also included.
Pinned notes will now show up on Apple Watch thanks to new integration.
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Halide
Popular camera app Halide can be accessed and launched from the Lock Screen, just like Apple's Camera app. You can even take images using Halide while the iPhone is locked.
Halide can be added to Control Center, and it supports Dark Mode and Tinted icons.
CARROT Weather
Carrot Weather supports Control Center widgets. You can add shortcuts to Control Center to launch the app to the Weather or Maps tab, plus there is support for dark and tinted app icons on the Home Screen with more than 50 alternate app icons to choose from.
On the Apple Watch, CARROT Weather now supports Live Activities so you can monitor when rain will start or stop right from your wrist. Also new is a history section that lets you see the temperature and precipitation data for the past 30 days.
Things
To-do app Things has two new controls for both the Control Center and the Lock Screen. You can create a new to-do or jump into a list. Things also supports dark and tinted app icons and widgets.
The new update lays the groundwork for Apple Intelligence, adding support for four actions when talking to Siri and integrating Writing Tools into the app.
Obscura
Camera app Obscura supports the new Lock Screen camera extension, so it can be accessed from the Lock Screen in place of Apple's default Camera app.
Tripsy
Travel app Tripsy has an updated design and integration with several iOS 18 features. There are Control Center widgets that open a list or your next trip, as well as support for Dark Mode and color tinted icons. The app also supports new MapKit categories on points of interest.
Waterllama
Water tracking app Waterllama supports Control Center widgets, but with a twist. The icons are animated, and make it simple to log liquid consumption.
Weather Up
Weather Up, known for its interactive widgets, now supports tinted widgets and light, dark, and tinted Home Screen icons, all of which feature unique designs. You can use this link to try Weather Up for 7 days without agreeing to an auto-renewing subscription.
Karo
Karo, a new app for assigning tasks to people, now offers Control Center and Lock Screen widgets, along with on-device translation in the app and app intents that work with Spotlight and Apple Intelligence. There are also new Dark Mode and tinted app icons.
Crouton
Recipe management app Crouton supports several iOS 18 features including translations for recipes and Dark Mode and tinted icons. On Apple Watch, Live Activities can be used for tracking timers and more, plus there's an option to move through recipe steps with Double Tap.
Focus
Productivity app Focus supports Control Center widgets, customizable app icons, and App Shortcuts. The watchOS 11 version of the app supports Live Activities, Interactive Widgets, and Double Tap gestures.
Slopes
Winter sports app Slopes has been redesigned for iOS 18 with a new focus on interactive maps and personal activity stats. Apple Intelligence support is included, and there are new Siri Shortcuts for controlling recording via voice or Control Center, along with support for Dark Mode and tinted icons.
On Apple Watch, Slopes supports Smart Stack interactive widgets and Double Tap gestures.
Lumy
Sunrise and sunset app Lumy offers Control Center widgets and tinted icons, plus on Apple Watch, it supports Live Activities and Double Tap.
Fantastical
Calendar app Fantastical supports light mode, Dark Mode, and tinted icons and widgets. Fantastical can be adde to Control Center, with options for quick access to the Today's Schedule, Create Event, and Search in Fantastical functions.
On Apple Watch, Fantastical supports Live Activities, which are mirrored from the iPhone. There's also a Today's Schedule complication that shows your next upcoming event and the number of remaining tasks for the day.
Sticky Widgets
Sticky Widgets, an app that adds sticky notes to your Home Screen, supports light mode, Dark Mode, and tintable app icons and widgets. Support for Control Center is also included.
Pinned notes will now show up on Apple Watch thanks to new integration.
More Apps with Control Center Integration
- Todoist
- Mercury Weather
- Yoink
- Access
- Book Tracker
- Please Don't Rain
- Peak 4
- Capture
- MusicHarbor
- Saturn for Mastodon
- MeterStats
- Mango Baby
- Lion's Eye for MTG
- TV Remote
- GameBuddy
- Bills to Budget
- NowPlaying
- Zenitizer
- Calzy
- Noir
- Orbit
- Chronicling
- Home Assistant
- Cheatsheet
- World Clock Widgets
- Longplay
Apps With Dark Mode and Tinted Icon Support
- Mango Baby
- Games
- Liftin'
- Please Don't Rain
- Book Tracker
- Peak 4
- Winston
- CardPointers 6
- GameBuddy
- MusicHarbor
- Capture
- EmailMe
- Control Mark
- Mercury Weather
- 24me
- Zenitizer
- Calzy
- Noir
- Orbit
- Chronicling
- Home Assistant
- Cheatsheet
- World Clock Widgets
- Longplay
Apps With Apple Watch Live Activities
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple released watchOS 11 today following months of beta testing. A key new health-related feature included in the software update is sleep apnea detection, which is available starting today on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in more than 150 countries and regions, according to Apple.
The list of countries includes the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and many others, with a full list available on Apple's website. A few English-speaking countries where the feature is not yet available are Australia and Canada, as Apple is still seeking regulatory clearance for the feature in some regions.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep. The detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple.
Apple Watch users can view their nightly Breathing Disturbances in the Health app on the iPhone, with disturbances classified as "elevated" or "not elevated."
Apple says the feature was developed using "advanced machine learning" and an "extensive data set of clinical-grade sleep apnea tests," and then validated in a "clinical study." Apple's fine print says the feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older who have not already been diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Apple recently received FDA clearance for the feature in the U.S., and the company shared a document describing the development and validation of the feature.
The new Apple Watch Series 10 launches on Friday, while the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were released last year.
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The list of countries includes the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and many others, with a full list available on Apple's website. A few English-speaking countries where the feature is not yet available are Australia and Canada, as Apple is still seeking regulatory clearance for the feature in some regions.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep. The detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple.
Apple Watch users can view their nightly Breathing Disturbances in the Health app on the iPhone, with disturbances classified as "elevated" or "not elevated."
Apple says the feature was developed using "advanced machine learning" and an "extensive data set of clinical-grade sleep apnea tests," and then validated in a "clinical study." Apple's fine print says the feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older who have not already been diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Apple recently received FDA clearance for the feature in the U.S., and the company shared a document describing the development and validation of the feature.
The new Apple Watch Series 10 launches on Friday, while the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were released last year.
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, is available today as a free e update for Mac…
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
With the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 today, Apple Maps is introducing new features to help users explore…
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
Today, tvOS 18 introduces intelligent features like InSight, which displays timely information about actors, characters, and music from…
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
iOS 18 is now available, bringing iPhone users around the world new ways to personalize their iPhone with deeper customization to the…
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
iPadOS 18 makes the iPad experience more versatile and intelligent than ever, and is available today as a free software update. iPadOS 18…
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
Apple today released watchOS 11, bringing powerful health and fitness insights, along with even more personalization, intelligence, and ways…
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
Apple TV+ celebrated the world premiere of the French-language family drama “La Maison.” The new 10-episode series…
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
The long-awaited iOS 18 update is now available for everyone to download, and there are hundreds of new features and changes for you to learn about. Some of the additions require a little bit of setup to get up and running, so we've created this guide that walks you through the features you should check out first after updating to iOS 18.
The Home Screen has several design changes that allow for more customization and personalization. You can put icons where you want, change their size and change their colors.
Get started by moving your icons and adding spaces around wallpapers if you like. You can have spaces around icons and widgets, creating unique looks. There's still a grid system so an icon can't go just anywhere, but it can go anywhere on the grid, with empty spaces permitted.
After you've rearranged icons, long press on the Home Screen, tap Edit, and then choose Customize. From this interface, you can make app icons bigger by removing the app names, toggle on Dark Mode icons, or even change the tint of icons to match your wallpaper.
You'll want to take a look at our full Home Screen guide to get details on everything you can do.
The Control Center interface is much more customizable, and you can reorder your controls, put them on different pages, and even access them from the Lock Screen and Action Button. There's a whole Controls Gallery, complete with support for controls for third-party apps.
To set up your Control Center, swipe down from the upper right corner of your iPhone and long press on any empty space until the grid shows up, or tap on the "+" button at the upper left of the display.
From there, grab an icon and move it to where you want it to be. You can move it on the same page, or drag it to a new page. Like the Home Screen, you can have empty spaces. You can have a different page for related controls like music and home, or mix them all up. Drag on the corner of an icon to change its size.
In this same editing interface, tap on "Add a Control" to get to the Controls Gallery, where you'll see all your Control Center options organized by category.
If you want a few other tips and tricks on using the new Control Center, check out our guide.
If you have to hand over your unlocked iPhone to a partner, child, or friend, you can now do so knowing that apps can be locked and hidden, requiring Face ID to access.
To lock or hide an app on the Home Screen, long press on the app icon, tap "Require Face ID," and then choose either Require Face ID or Hide and Require Face ID.
Adding the Require Face ID option only locks an app and you'll need to enter a passcode or scan your face when trying to open it. Opting in to hiding an app as well removes it from the Lock Screen and all other places on the iPhone, and it will only be accessible from a locked Hidden Apps folder in the App Library.
You know the Camera and Flashlight icons that have been on the Lock Screen forever? You can now swap them out or even remove them.
From the Lock Screen, long press, tap on Customize, select Lock Screen, and then tap the "-" buttons on the Camera and Flashlight to remove them. You can stop there, or tap on the "+" button to add other Control Center buttons, like turning on Dark Mode or starting a Voice Memo.
You can even add third-party controls here.
There are no more tabs in the Photos app because Apple introduced a new unified design. To get to different sections like Memories and albums, you just scroll down in the app.
The Photos app is now organized into "Collections," and you can customize which collections you see and where they're located in the Photos app interface. To organize your collections, scroll down to the bottom of the Photos app, and tap on Customize and Reorder.
You can also pin content that you want to add to Collections. Scroll down to Pinned Collections and tap on "Modify" to make changes.
The new Photos app can take some getting used to, so if you need more instruction, we have a Photos guide that walks through all of the changes.
Apple added a new Passwords app to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make it easier to get to your stored iCloud Keychain logins and passwords. It basically offers the same functionality as the Passwords section of the Settings app, but it's been moved into a separate app.
Passwords are automatically added to the app when you save a login or password when logging into a website, and it will already feature all of your logins and passwords if you use iCloud Keychain.
There are warnings for weak passwords, reused passwords, and compromised passwords, along with support for passkeys and sharing passwords.
Get more info on the Passwords app in our dedicated guide.
Distraction Control is a new Safari feature that cuts down on distracting elements on webpages like sign-in windows, cookie preference popups, GDPR notices, and newsletter signup banners. It cannot be used to remove ads, but it can block a lot of annoyances.
To use it, navigate to any webpage. Go to the Page Menu and select Hide Distracting Items. From there, tap on any element on the page that you want to hide. You can hide anything that's static. To unhide something, just go back to the Page Menu and tap Show Hidden Items.
Note: If you don't see the Hide Distracting Items option, tap on the three dots at the bottom of the menu then tap Edit to add it to the Page Menu.
There are other neat new additions in Safari like the Highlights feature for pulling up what you want to see first from a website, so for a deeper overview of the new Safari features, check out our Safari 18 guide.
iOS 18 has an interesting integration between the Calculator app and the Notes app called Math Notes. Math Notes solves equations automatically, so you can do things like add up your monthly budget, calculate what people owe you for a group trip, or split a restaurant bill.
You can use Math Notes in the Notes app or in the Math Notes section of the Calculator app, plus it also works in apps like Messages. Any equation that you type in is automatically solved when you add an equals sign, and you can even use variables.
If you write dinner = $42, movies = $24, and dessert = $18 in the Notes app or in the Math Notes section of Calculator, you can then type in dinner + movies + dessert and add an equals sign to get the total. Variables can be used in equations and graphs (with a relevant equation) and adjusted later to change the results.
Math Notes supports unit conversions too, and it can solve all of the same functions as the scientific calculator.
Send Later is new in iOS 18, and you can use it to schedule a text up to two weeks in advance of when it's sent. If you know someone's birthday is coming up, for example, you can schedule a happy birthday text ahead of time so it's ready to go.
You can use Send Later in a conversation with any other iMessage user, and it works for both individual and group chats. To use it, open up a conversation, tap on the "+" button, tap on More, and then choose Send Later.
From there, type your message and then tap the blue bubble that defaults to Tomorrow 9:00 a.m. to use the slider to change the date and time. Tap the blue arrow to schedule your completed message.
You'll see the scheduled messages that you've created at the bottom of the conversation. If you want to change or delete something you've scheduled, just tap on the "Edit" button.
There are a bunch of changes in Messages that you won't want to miss, so make sure to check out our full Messages guide if you're interested.
iPhone Mirroring is a new iOS 18 feature that works when you also have a Mac running macOS Sequoia. There's a new iPhone Mirroring app on the Mac, and if you click it, you can access your iPhone from your Mac.
You'll need to authenticate the first time you use it, but from there, you can opt in to have it access your iPhone automatically when you use the iPhone Mirroring app on your Mac. You can use iPhone Mirroring even with your iPhone locked and tucked away, or positioned in StandBy mode.
iPhone Mirroring lets you access all of the apps and content on your iPhone from your Mac, including your iPhone notifications. Later, Apple even plans to let you drag and drop files from your iPhone to your Mac and vice versa with iPhone Mirroring, but that's not implemented yet.
Note that you need to start iPhone Mirroring from your Mac's iPhone Mirroring app, and it can't be initiated from the iPhone.
At WWDC, Apple introduced a new set of Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground. Apple Intelligence is not in the launch version of iOS 18.
The first Apple Intelligence features will come in the iOS 18.1 beta that Apple is testing. iOS 18.1 includes Writing Tools, Siri's new design, Smart Replies in Messages and Mail, Memory Maker and Clean Up in Photos, and new ways for minimizing distractions with focus modes and notification summaries.
It will take Apple until next year to fully roll out the Apple Intelligence features that it showed off at WWDC, but you'll get to try some of them when iOS 18.1 launches. We expect to see iOS 18.1 debut in October.
For more on the new features that have been introduced in iOS 18, we have a comprehensive iOS 18 roundup.
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Set Up Your Home Screen
The Home Screen has several design changes that allow for more customization and personalization. You can put icons where you want, change their size and change their colors.
Get started by moving your icons and adding spaces around wallpapers if you like. You can have spaces around icons and widgets, creating unique looks. There's still a grid system so an icon can't go just anywhere, but it can go anywhere on the grid, with empty spaces permitted.
After you've rearranged icons, long press on the Home Screen, tap Edit, and then choose Customize. From this interface, you can make app icons bigger by removing the app names, toggle on Dark Mode icons, or even change the tint of icons to match your wallpaper.
You'll want to take a look at our full Home Screen guide to get details on everything you can do.
Set Up Control Center
The Control Center interface is much more customizable, and you can reorder your controls, put them on different pages, and even access them from the Lock Screen and Action Button. There's a whole Controls Gallery, complete with support for controls for third-party apps.
To set up your Control Center, swipe down from the upper right corner of your iPhone and long press on any empty space until the grid shows up, or tap on the "+" button at the upper left of the display.
From there, grab an icon and move it to where you want it to be. You can move it on the same page, or drag it to a new page. Like the Home Screen, you can have empty spaces. You can have a different page for related controls like music and home, or mix them all up. Drag on the corner of an icon to change its size.
In this same editing interface, tap on "Add a Control" to get to the Controls Gallery, where you'll see all your Control Center options organized by category.
If you want a few other tips and tricks on using the new Control Center, check out our guide.
Hide and Lock Apps
If you have to hand over your unlocked iPhone to a partner, child, or friend, you can now do so knowing that apps can be locked and hidden, requiring Face ID to access.
To lock or hide an app on the Home Screen, long press on the app icon, tap "Require Face ID," and then choose either Require Face ID or Hide and Require Face ID.
Adding the Require Face ID option only locks an app and you'll need to enter a passcode or scan your face when trying to open it. Opting in to hiding an app as well removes it from the Lock Screen and all other places on the iPhone, and it will only be accessible from a locked Hidden Apps folder in the App Library.
Change Your Lock Screen Buttons
You know the Camera and Flashlight icons that have been on the Lock Screen forever? You can now swap them out or even remove them.
From the Lock Screen, long press, tap on Customize, select Lock Screen, and then tap the "-" buttons on the Camera and Flashlight to remove them. You can stop there, or tap on the "+" button to add other Control Center buttons, like turning on Dark Mode or starting a Voice Memo.
You can even add third-party controls here.
Organize the Photos App
There are no more tabs in the Photos app because Apple introduced a new unified design. To get to different sections like Memories and albums, you just scroll down in the app.
The Photos app is now organized into "Collections," and you can customize which collections you see and where they're located in the Photos app interface. To organize your collections, scroll down to the bottom of the Photos app, and tap on Customize and Reorder.
You can also pin content that you want to add to Collections. Scroll down to Pinned Collections and tap on "Modify" to make changes.
The new Photos app can take some getting used to, so if you need more instruction, we have a Photos guide that walks through all of the changes.
Check Out the Passwords App
Apple added a new Passwords app to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make it easier to get to your stored iCloud Keychain logins and passwords. It basically offers the same functionality as the Passwords section of the Settings app, but it's been moved into a separate app.
Passwords are automatically added to the app when you save a login or password when logging into a website, and it will already feature all of your logins and passwords if you use iCloud Keychain.
There are warnings for weak passwords, reused passwords, and compromised passwords, along with support for passkeys and sharing passwords.
Get more info on the Passwords app in our dedicated guide.
Try Safari Distraction Control
Distraction Control is a new Safari feature that cuts down on distracting elements on webpages like sign-in windows, cookie preference popups, GDPR notices, and newsletter signup banners. It cannot be used to remove ads, but it can block a lot of annoyances.
To use it, navigate to any webpage. Go to the Page Menu and select Hide Distracting Items. From there, tap on any element on the page that you want to hide. You can hide anything that's static. To unhide something, just go back to the Page Menu and tap Show Hidden Items.
Note: If you don't see the Hide Distracting Items option, tap on the three dots at the bottom of the menu then tap Edit to add it to the Page Menu.
There are other neat new additions in Safari like the Highlights feature for pulling up what you want to see first from a website, so for a deeper overview of the new Safari features, check out our Safari 18 guide.
Test Out Math Notes
iOS 18 has an interesting integration between the Calculator app and the Notes app called Math Notes. Math Notes solves equations automatically, so you can do things like add up your monthly budget, calculate what people owe you for a group trip, or split a restaurant bill.
You can use Math Notes in the Notes app or in the Math Notes section of the Calculator app, plus it also works in apps like Messages. Any equation that you type in is automatically solved when you add an equals sign, and you can even use variables.
If you write dinner = $42, movies = $24, and dessert = $18 in the Notes app or in the Math Notes section of Calculator, you can then type in dinner + movies + dessert and add an equals sign to get the total. Variables can be used in equations and graphs (with a relevant equation) and adjusted later to change the results.
Math Notes supports unit conversions too, and it can solve all of the same functions as the scientific calculator.
Schedule a Message
Send Later is new in iOS 18, and you can use it to schedule a text up to two weeks in advance of when it's sent. If you know someone's birthday is coming up, for example, you can schedule a happy birthday text ahead of time so it's ready to go.
You can use Send Later in a conversation with any other iMessage user, and it works for both individual and group chats. To use it, open up a conversation, tap on the "+" button, tap on More, and then choose Send Later.
From there, type your message and then tap the blue bubble that defaults to Tomorrow 9:00 a.m. to use the slider to change the date and time. Tap the blue arrow to schedule your completed message.
You'll see the scheduled messages that you've created at the bottom of the conversation. If you want to change or delete something you've scheduled, just tap on the "Edit" button.
There are a bunch of changes in Messages that you won't want to miss, so make sure to check out our full Messages guide if you're interested.
Use iPhone Mirroring
iPhone Mirroring is a new iOS 18 feature that works when you also have a Mac running macOS Sequoia. There's a new iPhone Mirroring app on the Mac, and if you click it, you can access your iPhone from your Mac.
You'll need to authenticate the first time you use it, but from there, you can opt in to have it access your iPhone automatically when you use the iPhone Mirroring app on your Mac. You can use iPhone Mirroring even with your iPhone locked and tucked away, or positioned in StandBy mode.
iPhone Mirroring lets you access all of the apps and content on your iPhone from your Mac, including your iPhone notifications. Later, Apple even plans to let you drag and drop files from your iPhone to your Mac and vice versa with iPhone Mirroring, but that's not implemented yet.
Note that you need to start iPhone Mirroring from your Mac's iPhone Mirroring app, and it can't be initiated from the iPhone.
A Note About Apple Intelligence
At WWDC, Apple introduced a new set of Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground. Apple Intelligence is not in the launch version of iOS 18.
The first Apple Intelligence features will come in the iOS 18.1 beta that Apple is testing. iOS 18.1 includes Writing Tools, Siri's new design, Smart Replies in Messages and Mail, Memory Maker and Clean Up in Photos, and new ways for minimizing distractions with focus modes and notification summaries.
It will take Apple until next year to fully roll out the Apple Intelligence features that it showed off at WWDC, but you'll get to try some of them when iOS 18.1 launches. We expect to see iOS 18.1 debut in October.
Read More About iOS 18
For more on the new features that have been introduced in iOS 18, we have a comprehensive iOS 18 roundup.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini with five USB-C ports, according to a code change within Apple software that was discovered today by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
The code refers to an unreleased Mac mini model with an Apple silicon chip and five ports, which lines up with a previous report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that said the next Mac mini will be equipped with five USB-C ports. Similar to the Mac Studio, Gurman said two of the ports will be located on the front of the new Mac mini. Technically speaking, at least some of these ports will likely be Thunderbolt 4 ports, which use the USB-C connector design.
The exact string is "Apple silicon Mac mini (5 Port)."
Gurman expects the Mac mini to receive its first major redesign since 2010 this year. He said the new model will be nearly as small as an Apple TV, feature M4 and M4 Pro chip options, and lack the USB-A ports included on previous models. The current Mac mini was released in January 2023 and has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and two USB-A ports, along with an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet port, and a headphone jack.
The next Mac mini is rumored to be announced at Apple's next event in October, alongside some other M4 Macs and a new iPad mini.
Our image above is merely a mockup of what a smaller Mac mini might look like.
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The code refers to an unreleased Mac mini model with an Apple silicon chip and five ports, which lines up with a previous report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that said the next Mac mini will be equipped with five USB-C ports. Similar to the Mac Studio, Gurman said two of the ports will be located on the front of the new Mac mini. Technically speaking, at least some of these ports will likely be Thunderbolt 4 ports, which use the USB-C connector design.
The exact string is "Apple silicon Mac mini (5 Port)."
Gurman expects the Mac mini to receive its first major redesign since 2010 this year. He said the new model will be nearly as small as an Apple TV, feature M4 and M4 Pro chip options, and lack the USB-A ports included on previous models. The current Mac mini was released in January 2023 and has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and two USB-A ports, along with an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet port, and a headphone jack.
The next Mac mini is rumored to be announced at Apple's next event in October, alongside some other M4 Macs and a new iPad mini.
Our image above is merely a mockup of what a smaller Mac mini might look like.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple has released visionOS 2, the first major upgrade to the operating system powering the Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro
Months after its introduction at WWDC in June and after multiple beta tests, the Apple Vision Pro is finally getting an update to visionOS. The 2.0 version of the operating system is now downloadable by owners of the headset.
The updates cover a wide number of areas, including photographic and video content, new gestures, improvements to the Mac Virtual Display, and Persona enhancements.
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Apple Vision Pro
Months after its introduction at WWDC in June and after multiple beta tests, the Apple Vision Pro is finally getting an update to visionOS. The 2.0 version of the operating system is now downloadable by owners of the headset.
The updates cover a wide number of areas, including photographic and video content, new gestures, improvements to the Mac Virtual Display, and Persona enhancements.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
In June, Apple discontinued its year-old buy-now, pay-later service called Apple Pay Later, which let qualifying customers split a purchase made with Apple Pay into four equal payments over six weeks, with no interest or fees. Instead, Apple said customers in the U.S. would be able to apply for loans from buy-now, pay-later company Affirm when they check out with Apple Pay, starting with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
Alongside the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 today, Affirm has officially announced its financing partnership with Apple and shared more details. Starting today, qualifying Apple Pay users in the U.S. can use Affirm to split eligible purchases into biweekly or monthly payments "for as low as 0% APR," according to the press release.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 users can select "Other Cards & Pay Later Options" when checking out with Apple Pay, choose Affirm, and complete an eligibility check with no credit score impact. Approved customers can then choose a payment plan.
Via: 9to5Mac
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Alongside the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 today, Affirm has officially announced its financing partnership with Apple and shared more details. Starting today, qualifying Apple Pay users in the U.S. can use Affirm to split eligible purchases into biweekly or monthly payments "for as low as 0% APR," according to the press release.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 users can select "Other Cards & Pay Later Options" when checking out with Apple Pay, choose Affirm, and complete an eligibility check with no credit score impact. Approved customers can then choose a payment plan.
Via: 9to5Mac
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
At the same time as releasing updates for its major operating system releases, Apple is also issuing updates for its previous versions, including iOS and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura 13.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.
An iPhone running iOS 17
While the main focus will be on the releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, as well as macOS Sequoia, Apple is also maintaining its earlier operating systems. On Monday, alongside the main updates, it's issued some smaller patches for the previous-gen OSes.
The update list includes iPadOS 17.7 and iOS 17.7, which have build number 21H16. There are also updates for macOS Ventura 13.7, build 22G123, and macOS Sonoma 14.7, build 23H124.
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An iPhone running iOS 17
While the main focus will be on the releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, as well as macOS Sequoia, Apple is also maintaining its earlier operating systems. On Monday, alongside the main updates, it's issued some smaller patches for the previous-gen OSes.
The update list includes iPadOS 17.7 and iOS 17.7, which have build number 21H16. There are also updates for macOS Ventura 13.7, build 22G123, and macOS Sonoma 14.7, build 23H124.
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
A new Geekbench result from an iPhone17,1 - in other words, an A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro - shows the chip beating Apple's M1…
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
As previously announced, iOS 18 includes a new accessibility feature called Music Haptics. When this feature is turned on, the iPhone's Taptic Engine will tap and vibrate to match the audio of a song playing in Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Shazam, and supported third-party apps when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
Apple says that Music Haptics provides a new way for anyone to experience music on the iPhone, including listeners who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Apple first announced Music Haptics when it previewed iOS 18's new accessibility features in May, and the feature is now available globally with iOS 18's release today. Starting today, Apple Music has a new section dedicated to Music Haptics, with new playlists available called Haptics Beats, Haptics Bass, Haptics Vibrations, and Haptics Hits.
Music Haptics is supported on the iPhone 12 series and later, excluding the third-generation iPhone SE, on iOS 18 and later. The feature can be turned on in the Settings app under Accessibility → Music Haptics.
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Apple says that Music Haptics provides a new way for anyone to experience music on the iPhone, including listeners who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Apple first announced Music Haptics when it previewed iOS 18's new accessibility features in May, and the feature is now available globally with iOS 18's release today. Starting today, Apple Music has a new section dedicated to Music Haptics, with new playlists available called Haptics Beats, Haptics Bass, Haptics Vibrations, and Haptics Hits.
Music Haptics is supported on the iPhone 12 series and later, excluding the third-generation iPhone SE, on iOS 18 and later. The feature can be turned on in the Settings app under Accessibility → Music Haptics.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple's macOS Sequoia is chiefly a tale of two halves, with all of the better improvements coming later. But what's here now is good, sometimes even very good, but it definitely doesn't feel like the full picture.
Apple's macOS Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring
Every year Apple brings out a new macOS and it tends to follow a similar pattern. At first you notice some visual differences and some small improvements, but in those first hours of use you're not sure it was worth the upgrade for anything other than security reasons.
Shortly after those few hours, though, there is a cumulative effect where all of the little changes and benefits become at least subconsciously apparent. It's subconscious because you only truly notice when you try to go back to last year's macOS.
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Apple's macOS Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring
Every year Apple brings out a new macOS and it tends to follow a similar pattern. At first you notice some visual differences and some small improvements, but in those first hours of use you're not sure it was worth the upgrade for anything other than security reasons.
Shortly after those few hours, though, there is a cumulative effect where all of the little changes and benefits become at least subconsciously apparent. It's subconscious because you only truly notice when you try to go back to last year's macOS.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple's new tvOS 18 has exited beta, and arrived for all users. Here are many of the new features contained within.
2022 Apple TV 4K hardware
While it's typically true that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS, Apple has brought big changes to its set-top box for the second year in a row.
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2022 Apple TV 4K hardware
While it's typically true that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS, Apple has brought big changes to its set-top box for the second year in a row.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
After being unveiled at WWDC 2024 and then working its way through rounds of beta versions, macOS Sequoia has now been officially released. It is the new current version and all Macs sold from today onwards will have it preinstalled.
Apple has released macOS Sequoia
That's the same as happens every year, but macOS Sequoia has a difference — and it's called Apple Intelligence. When historians look back at significant macOS releases, this is going to be one of them because of Apple Intelligence.
But it isn't here yet.
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Apple has released macOS Sequoia
That's the same as happens every year, but macOS Sequoia has a difference — and it's called Apple Intelligence. When historians look back at significant macOS releases, this is going to be one of them because of Apple Intelligence.
But it isn't here yet.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Depending on who you ask, iPadOS 18 is an excellent update that maintains parity with iOS 18, or it's a tragedy that doesn't address pro users' needs. The truth is complicated.
iPadOS 18 review
Apple introduced the iPad Pro with M4 weeks ahead of WWDC, leaving users wondering if that signaled big changes were coming in iPadOS 18. As expected, that wasn't the case since Apple provided very little in terms of new exclusive features for the tablet OS.
When I reviewed the 13-inch iPad Pro, I shared some of my quibbles with iPadOS and how it pertains to pro workflows — leaving some hope for WWDC and AI. The end result is nothing really changed from that perspective, and even AI isn't the boost for iPad some thought it could be.
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iPadOS 18 review
Apple introduced the iPad Pro with M4 weeks ahead of WWDC, leaving users wondering if that signaled big changes were coming in iPadOS 18. As expected, that wasn't the case since Apple provided very little in terms of new exclusive features for the tablet OS.
When I reviewed the 13-inch iPad Pro, I shared some of my quibbles with iPadOS and how it pertains to pro workflows — leaving some hope for WWDC and AI. The end result is nothing really changed from that perspective, and even AI isn't the boost for iPad some thought it could be.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Everyone will have to wait a little longer for Apple Intelligence on iPad, but for now, iPadOS 18 has launched with the long-awaited calculator app and new Smart Script handwriting feature.
iPadOS 18 is here with Smart Script and Calculator
Apple didn't have much to say about iPadOS 18 during WWDC because a significant portion of new features were either inherited from iOS 18 or Apple Intelligence. Even then, Apple's AI features won't be available on iPad until iPadOS 18.1 is released to the public.
So, if you focus on what's exclusive on iPad in 2024, there's not much. A new Smart Script feature learns the user's handwriting for autocorrect and making notes more legible.
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iPadOS 18 is here with Smart Script and Calculator
Apple didn't have much to say about iPadOS 18 during WWDC because a significant portion of new features were either inherited from iOS 18 or Apple Intelligence. Even then, Apple's AI features won't be available on iPad until iPadOS 18.1 is released to the public.
So, if you focus on what's exclusive on iPad in 2024, there's not much. A new Smart Script feature learns the user's handwriting for autocorrect and making notes more legible.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple's new watchOS 11 is available for everybody, and brings users a range of new health and fitness features.
watchOS introduces new health and fitness features
The update introduces more customizable Activity Rings, advanced health monitoring with the Vitals app, and the new Training Load tool for athletes. Additionally, users can enjoy a revamped Photos Face, smarter widget functionality with the Smart Stack, and innovative safety features like Check In.
With broader support for personalization and privacy, watchOS 11 continues to make the Apple Watch an indispensable part of daily life.
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watchOS introduces new health and fitness features
The update introduces more customizable Activity Rings, advanced health monitoring with the Vitals app, and the new Training Load tool for athletes. Additionally, users can enjoy a revamped Photos Face, smarter widget functionality with the Smart Stack, and innovative safety features like Check In.
With broader support for personalization and privacy, watchOS 11 continues to make the Apple Watch an indispensable part of daily life.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple has finally released iOS 18 to the public, introducing many changes to the interface, but not Apple Intelligence.
You can now install iOS 18 to your iPhone
Following its June WWDC introduction and months of beta testing, iPhone owners can finally update their devices to iOS 18. Installable via the usual software update process, the new operating system can be downloaded to devices around the world.
However, while users will expect to try out the headline feature of Apple Intelligence, it won't be available at first. Beta testers have been trying out some of the functions, which the public should be able to start using from the iOS 18.1 update.
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You can now install iOS 18 to your iPhone
Following its June WWDC introduction and months of beta testing, iPhone owners can finally update their devices to iOS 18. Installable via the usual software update process, the new operating system can be downloaded to devices around the world.
However, while users will expect to try out the headline feature of Apple Intelligence, it won't be available at first. Beta testers have been trying out some of the functions, which the public should be able to start using from the iOS 18.1 update.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple today released iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, the new operating system updates for the iPhone and iPad. As with all of Apple's software updates, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are available for free.
Apple's new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Note that it can take a few minutes for the updates to propagate to all users due to high demand.
If you have iOS 17, you can download iOS 18. It is available on the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone SE 2, and newer. As for the iPad, iPadOS 18 runs on the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and later, all 11-inch iPad Pro models, the third-generation iPad Air and later, the seventh-generation iPad and later, and the fifth-generation iPad mini and later. Apple has also released an iOS 17.7 update for those still running iOS 17.
While you wait for iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 to download, you might want to take a look at our iOS 18 roundup and our iPadOS 18 roundup, both of which go into depth on all of the new features that are included.
iOS 18 adds new customization options for the Home Screen, with the option to arrange apps and widgets with open spaces and add new tints to app icons. Control Center has been entirely overhauled with support for multiple pages, third-party controls, and the option to put controls on the Lock Screen and activate them with the Action Button.
The Messages app supports scheduling texts, and Tapback works with any emoji. There are new text effects you can add to words and phrases, and formatting like bold and italic is available. You can also use Messages via satellite when you don't have a connection, and for texting your Android friends, RCS makes for a much better messaging experience.
Apple added an all-new Passwords app for login management, and Phone calls can be recorded to the Notes app with a new call recording feature. Notes can also do transcriptions of audio recordings.
Safari supports Highlights for showing you what's most important on a webpage and Distraction Control for removing annoying elements, the Photos app has been overhauled with a unified look and new customization options through Collections, and the Maps app has support for topographic maps, trail networks, and creating custom walking and hiking routes.
You can lock any app with Face ID or Touch ID, and hide them too. Tap to Cash provides an easier way to send money to other iPhone users in person, and there are several new features for the AirPods Pro. Many of these features are also available on the iPad, plus there are some iPad-specific additions like new tab bars for apps and automatic handwriting improvements.
There are, of course, numerous Apple Intelligence features that are coming like Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, notification summaries, and tons more, but those features are not included in this release. Apple's full notes for the update are below.
You can find a full list of what's new in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in our comprehensive feature roundups. You can also chat about all of the new features in our iOS 18 forum and our iPadOS 18 forum.
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Apple's new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Note that it can take a few minutes for the updates to propagate to all users due to high demand.
If you have iOS 17, you can download iOS 18. It is available on the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone SE 2, and newer. As for the iPad, iPadOS 18 runs on the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and later, all 11-inch iPad Pro models, the third-generation iPad Air and later, the seventh-generation iPad and later, and the fifth-generation iPad mini and later. Apple has also released an iOS 17.7 update for those still running iOS 17.
While you wait for iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 to download, you might want to take a look at our iOS 18 roundup and our iPadOS 18 roundup, both of which go into depth on all of the new features that are included.
iOS 18 adds new customization options for the Home Screen, with the option to arrange apps and widgets with open spaces and add new tints to app icons. Control Center has been entirely overhauled with support for multiple pages, third-party controls, and the option to put controls on the Lock Screen and activate them with the Action Button.
The Messages app supports scheduling texts, and Tapback works with any emoji. There are new text effects you can add to words and phrases, and formatting like bold and italic is available. You can also use Messages via satellite when you don't have a connection, and for texting your Android friends, RCS makes for a much better messaging experience.
Apple added an all-new Passwords app for login management, and Phone calls can be recorded to the Notes app with a new call recording feature. Notes can also do transcriptions of audio recordings.
Safari supports Highlights for showing you what's most important on a webpage and Distraction Control for removing annoying elements, the Photos app has been overhauled with a unified look and new customization options through Collections, and the Maps app has support for topographic maps, trail networks, and creating custom walking and hiking routes.
You can lock any app with Face ID or Touch ID, and hide them too. Tap to Cash provides an easier way to send money to other iPhone users in person, and there are several new features for the AirPods Pro. Many of these features are also available on the iPad, plus there are some iPad-specific additions like new tab bars for apps and automatic handwriting improvements.
There are, of course, numerous Apple Intelligence features that are coming like Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, notification summaries, and tons more, but those features are not included in this release. Apple's full notes for the update are below.
Home Screen
- Flexible arrangement to place app icons and widgets in any open position on the Home Screen, such as along the bottom or off to the side, to create the ideal layout for each page
- Dark icons give your Home Screen look a darker aesthetic, and can automatically adjust when your iPhone enters Dark Mode, or always appear dark
- Color tinting lets you apply any color to app icons and widgets or have iOS suggest a color that complements your wallpaper
- Larger icons allow you to make all the app icons and widgets on your screen appear larger, removing the name underneath
Photos
- Photos app redesign features the biggest update ever with a simplified layout that puts everything into a single view
- Collections automatically organize your library by helpful topics that you can browse in a collage, grid, as a memory, or on a map
- Customization options let you reorder, add, and remove Collections rows, and add just the items you want to Pinned Collections to keep within easy reach
- Groups in People and Pets include photos of your favorite people or pets who frequently appear together
- Trips automatically organizes your travels into collections so you can relive each trip
- Recent Days lets you view your recent photos organized by day without clutter like screenshots
- Filter button in the grid helps you reduce clutter by filtering to specific media types, your favorites, or by hiding screenshots from the view
- Video speed control lets you slow down high frame rate video content with in and out points
- Utilities includes additional helpful collections like Documents, Receipts, QR codes, and more, and items you've recently edited, viewed, and shared
- Recovered album in Utilities surfaces images that are on your device but were not previously visible due to database corruption in a locked album
Messages
- Messages via satellite lets you message friends and family when you are without cellular or Wi-Fi connection by connecting to a satellite in space (iPhone 14 and later)
- Text effects bring your conversations to life by visually amplifying any letter, word, phrase, or emoji in iMessage with dynamic, animated effects like explode, ripple, and nod
- Text formatting lets you add bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough to any letter, word, or phrase in iMessage
- Emoji and sticker Tapbacks allow you to react to a message using any emoji or sticker, giving you access to the Tapbacks you and your friends send the most with just a swipe
- Send Later enables you to compose a message now and schedule it to send later
- RCS messaging support includes delivery and read receipts, higher resolution photos and videos for messaging people without an iPhone and requires carrier support
Control Center
- Redesigned Control Center features convenient groups of controls, the ability to arrange controls just the way you want, and support for controls from third-party apps
- Groups of controls can be accessed by continuously swiping from the right edge, including your most used controls, Home controls, Media Playback and Connectivity, with the option to build out entirely new groups too
- Controls gallery displays the full set of available controls, including controls from third-party apps, that you can add right into the group you choose
- Resizable controls let you drag from the lower right of a control from within Control Center
Lock Screen
- Custom Lock Screen controls let you choose controls from the controls gallery from your favorite apps
- Action button can be customized with controls from the controls gallery (iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max)
- Font options allow you to customize the time with 12 numeral scripts in Arabic, Arabic Indic, Bangla, Devanagari, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Malayalam, Meitei, Odia, Ol Chiki, and Telugu
Safari
- Distraction Control helps you hide items on a webpage that you find disruptive to your browsing
- Highlights surface key information from the webpage you're visiting with summaries, locations, and more
- Redesigned Reader offers even more ways to enjoy articles with a streamlined view of the article you're reading, a summary, and a table of contents for longer articles
Passwords
- Passwords app lets you see all your credentials for websites and apps in one place, making it even easier to access your passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes
- Verification codes for two factor authentication can be set up right in Passwords so you can easily copy them or autofill them into Safari without opening an authenticator app
- Secure syncing ensures your accounts saved in Passwords sync seamlessly with iCloud with end-to-end encryption so you can access them on your other devices
- Windows support through the iCloud Passwords app so you can access your passwords on Windows devices
Maps
- Topographic maps display features like trails, contour lines, elevation, and points of interest
- Hikes are available across all U.S. national parks and can be saved to your device to access while offline
- Custom walking and hiking routes can be created with just a few taps for hikes in the park, regular exercise routines in your neighborhood, walking tours while on vacation, and more
- Places Library combines all your saved places, guides, and hiking routes into one location for easy access
Gaming
- Game Mode minimizes background activity to sustain the highest frame rates and dramatically improves responsiveness with wireless accessories like game controllers and AirPods
Wallet
- Tap to Cash lets you exchange Apple Cash quickly and privately, without sharing phone numbers or email addresses, just by holding your phones together
- New pass designs have a beautiful new look and great new features, including a new event guide with helpful information about the venue and smart recommendations from your favorite Apple apps
- New ways to pay with installments and rewards on supported credit and debit cards when you check out with Apple Pay online and in apps
Journal
- State of mind can be logged right from within Journal, and emotions or mood logged in the Health app are included in Journaling Suggestions
- Insights view shows your writing streaks, a calendar, and other fun stats that help you track your journaling goals
- Search lets you easily find past entries, and the ability to sort shows your entries in your preferred order
- Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen show your current streak or writing prompts that change throughout the day, so you can reflect on what's going on in the moment
Phone
- Recent calls search helps you find previous calls, voicemails and contacts using phone numbers, names, or even a word transcribed from a voicemail
- Keypad search helps you quickly find and call existing contacts by typing in their number or name on the alphanumeric keypad
- Automatic mic mode picks the right mic mode for you, toggling between Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum, and Standard mode depending on your environment
Privacy
- Locked apps let you protect your sensitive apps and the information inside them by requiring Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to open them and hiding the content from search, notifications, and other places across the system
- Hidden apps have the same protections as locked apps, plus they are placed in a new hidden apps folder that is locked, and you won't receive notifications or calls from the app
- Improved Contacts permission empower you to choose which contacts to share with an app
- Improved Bluetooth pairing lets developers offer a seamless pairing experience, while protecting your privacy
AirPods
- Hands-free Siri Interactions let you respond to Siri announcements with AirPods by simply nodding your head 'yes' or shaking your head 'no'
- Voice Isolation on AirPods Pro provides clearer call quality for those you are speaking with, even in windy conditions or places with loud background noise
- Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming with AirPods puts you in the middle of the action with sound that surrounds you combined with a new API for developers that makes it easier than ever to enable
Apple TV app
- InSight delivers real-time information for every live-action Apple TV+ movies and shows that complements what you're watching onscreen
- Enhance Dialogue enables you to hear what's being said onscreen more clearly, especially when loud effects or music is playing
- More dynamic Subtitles automatically appear at just the right times, like when the content language doesn't match your device language, when you mute the audio, or when you skip back while watching a program
Notes
- Audio recordings can be started right from inside a note, and kept with related comments, checklists, and documents
- Live transcriptions show as you record audio, and transcripts are fully searchable so you can always find what you need (iPhone 12 and later)
- Math in Notes let you enter expressions and equations in your note to have them solve instantly
- Collapsible sections help you simplify and hide text in long notes; just tap next to a section header to lighten up your most text-heavy notes
- Highlight text in your note with a choice of five colors allows you to make your text standout
Accessibility
- Eye Tracking makes it possible for people to control iPhone with just their eyes (iPhone 12 and later and iPhone SE (3rd generation))
- Music Haptics syncs the iPhone Taptic Engine with the rhythm of songs so those who are deaf or hard of hearing can enjoy the Apple Music catalog (iPhone 14 and later)
- Vocal Shortcuts help people with severe atypical speech record custom utterances that trigger specific actions
- Vehicle Motion Cues can help reduce motion sickness for passengers in moving vehicles by placing dots on the screen that move with the vehicle without interfering with content
This release also includes other features and improvements:
- Emergency SOS Live Video enables you to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls with participating US emergency operators (iPhone 14 and later)
- Math Notes in Calculator let you evaluate expressions, assign variables and even create graphs on iPhone
- Calendar lets you create, view, edit and complete reminders alongside with your events
- Recently Deleted list in Reminders lets you view and retrieve deleted reminders
- Screen sharing in SharePlay lets you tap and draw on someone's screen or ask for permission to remotely control their iPhone and take actions yourself
- Scenes in Freeform allow you to organize your content into sections, then save, label and order them as you like
- Redesigned Fitness+ makes it easy to find personalized recommendations, or search for something specific
- Guest access in Home app lets you provide visitors with date and time- based access to locks, garage doors, and alarm systems
- Electricity usage and rate plan information in Home app are displayed for eligible customers when connecting their utility account, starting with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California
- Repair Assistant prompts you to configure the genuine Apple parts replaced on your device after a repair (iPhone 12 and later)
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For more information, please visit this website:
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all iPhone models. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
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You can find a full list of what's new in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in our comprehensive feature roundups. You can also chat about all of the new features in our iOS 18 forum and our iPadOS 18 forum.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple today released macOS 15 Sequoia, the latest version of the operating system designed to run on the Mac. macOS Sequoia is a free update that can be downloaded on the 2018 and later MacBook Pro, 2020 and later MacBook Air, 2018 and later Mac mini, all Mac Studio models, 2019 and later iMac, and the iMac Pro.
Mac users can download the macOS Sequoia update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. While you're installing macOS Sequoia, take a look at our macOS Sequoia roundup to get an in-depth overview of all of the new features. Apple has also released macOS 13.7 and 14.7 updates for those unable to upgrade to Sequoia.
macOS Sequoia features iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to control and monitor your iPhone right from your Mac. You can use your iPhone's apps and get your iPhone's notifications all while your iPhone is tucked away and locked.
Window tiling has been improved to make it easier to arrange multiple windows on your Mac's display, and there are new keyboard and menu shortcuts for organizing your windows. In Safari, Highlights will now show you the information you want most from websites, and there's a new Viewer mode for watching videos without distractions.
The Messages app supports new text effects, scheduling, and Tapbacks with any emoji, while the Notes app has Math Notes integration for solving equations automatically. Apple Maps supports hiking trails and lets you create your own custom routes, there are new features for the AirPods Pro 2, and Apple added a dedicated Passwords app for managing your iCloud passwords and logins.
There are Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, and more coming to macOS Sequoia, but these updates are not included in the first release of the new software and be rolled out starting later this year. Apple's full release notes for macOS 15 Sequoia are below.
For a deeper look at all of the new features in macOS Sequoia, we have a dedicated macOS Sequoia roundup, plus a macOS Sequoia forum for discussing the changes.
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Mac users can download the macOS Sequoia update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. While you're installing macOS Sequoia, take a look at our macOS Sequoia roundup to get an in-depth overview of all of the new features. Apple has also released macOS 13.7 and 14.7 updates for those unable to upgrade to Sequoia.
macOS Sequoia features iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to control and monitor your iPhone right from your Mac. You can use your iPhone's apps and get your iPhone's notifications all while your iPhone is tucked away and locked.
Window tiling has been improved to make it easier to arrange multiple windows on your Mac's display, and there are new keyboard and menu shortcuts for organizing your windows. In Safari, Highlights will now show you the information you want most from websites, and there's a new Viewer mode for watching videos without distractions.
The Messages app supports new text effects, scheduling, and Tapbacks with any emoji, while the Notes app has Math Notes integration for solving equations automatically. Apple Maps supports hiking trails and lets you create your own custom routes, there are new features for the AirPods Pro 2, and Apple added a dedicated Passwords app for managing your iCloud passwords and logins.
There are Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, and more coming to macOS Sequoia, but these updates are not included in the first release of the new software and be rolled out starting later this year. Apple's full release notes for macOS 15 Sequoia are below.
macOS Sequoia introduces new features to help you be more productive and creative on Mac. With the latest Continuity feature, iPhone Mirroring, you can access your entire iPhone on Mac. It's easy to tile windows to quickly create your ideal workspace, and you can even see what you're about to share while presenting with Presenter Overlay. A big update to Safari features Distraction Control, Highlights, and a redesigned Reader, making it easy to get things done while you browse the web. macOS Sequoia also brings text effects and emoji Tapbacks to Messages, Math Notes to Calculator, the ability to plan a hike in Maps, and so much more.
iPhone Mirroring
- iPhone Mirroring lets you access and control your iPhone on Mac, giving you a convenient way to browse your Home Screen, launch iPhone apps, and interact with them on Mac
- Keyboard and trackpad support enables you to type and use Multi-Touch gestures to swipe through apps on your Home Screen, pinch to zoom, and scroll in apps
- iPhone Notifications on Mac allow you to view and take action on notifications from iPhone right on your Mac
Easier window tiling
- Tiled window enhancements make it easier to arrange windows by dragging them to the screen's edge to place them side-by-side or in corners on your desktop
- Keyboard and menu shortcuts can be used to arrange windows into tiled positions even faster
Safari
- Distraction Control helps you hide items on a webpage that you find disruptive to your browsing
- Highlights surface key information from the webpage you're visiting with summaries, locations, and more
- Redesigned Reader offers even more ways to enjoy articles with a streamlined view of the article you're reading, a summary, and a table of contents for longer articles
- Viewer lets you watch videos without distractions, and automatically moves videos into Picture-in-Picture when you click away from the page
Passwords
- Passwords app lets you see all your credentials for websites and apps in one place, making it even easier to access your passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes
- Verification codes can be set up right in Passwords so you can easily copy them or autofill them into Safari without even having to open the app
- Secure syncing ensures your accounts saved in Passwords sync seamlessly with iCloud with end-to-end encryption so you can access them on your other devices
- Windows support through the iCloud Passwords app so you can access your passwords on Windows devices
Video Conferencing
- Presenter Overlay lets you preview your screen before sharing it in video calls
- Play preview gives you a preview of where your content and presenter notes will be when you click Play in Keynote
- Background replacement allows you to upload your own photo or choose from several built-in options to use as your video call background
Messages
- Text effects bring your conversations to life by visually amplifying any letter, word, phrase, or emoji in iMessage with dynamic, animated effects like explode, ripple, and nod
- Text formatting lets you add bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough to any letter, word, or phrase in iMessage
- Emoji and sticker Tapbacks let you react to a message using any emoji or sticker, giving you access to the Tapbacks you and your friends send the most with just a swipe
- Send Later lets you compose a message now and schedule it to send later
Maps
- Topographic maps display features like trails, contour lines, elevation, and points of interest
- Hikes are available across all U.S. national parks and can be saved to your device to access while offline
- Custom walking and hiking routes can be created for hikes in the park, regular exercise routines in your neighborhood, walking tours while on vacation, and more
- Places Library combines all your saved places, guides, and hiking routes into one location for easy access
Notes
- Audio recordings can be started right from inside a note, and kept with related comments, checklists, and documents
- Live transcriptions show as you record audio, and transcripts are fully searchable so you can always find what you need
- Math in Notes let you enter expressions in your note to have them solve instantly
- Collapsible sections help you simplify and hide text in long notes; just click next to a section header to lighten up your most text-heavy notes
- Highlight text in your note with a choice of five colors allows you to make your text standout
Photos
- Collections automatically organize your library by helpful topics in the sidebar, like Days, Trips, People & Pets, and Featured Photos
- Groups in People & Pets include photos of your favorite people or pets who frequently appear together
- Video speed control lets you slow down high frame rate video content with in and out points
- Utilities includes additional helpful collections like Documents, Receipts, and more, and items you've recently edited, viewed, and shared
- Recovered album in Utilities surfaces images that are on your device but were not previously visible due to database corruption in a locked album
Apple TV app
- Subtitles automatically appear at just the right times, like when the content language doesn't match your device language, when you mute the audio, or when you skip back while watching a program
AirPods
- Hands-free Siri Interactions let you respond to Siri announcements with AirPods by simply nodding your head 'yes' or shaking your head 'no'
- Voice Isolation on AirPods Pro provides clearer call quality for those you are speaking with, even in windy conditions or places with loud background noise
- Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming with AirPods puts you in the middle of the action with sound that surrounds you combined with a new API for developers that makes it easier than ever to enable
This release also includes other features and improvements:
- Updated basic and scientific calculators in Calculator app can now solve expressions, convert units, and access a history of past calculations
- Reminders in Calendar lets you create, view, edit and complete reminders alongside your meetings and appointments
- Recently Deleted list in Reminders lets you view and retrieve deleted reminders
- Scenes in Freeform allow you to organize your content into sections, then save, label and order them as you like
- Feels Like temperature in Weather app is displayed prominently near the actual temperature when they differ significantly
- Guest access in Home app lets you provide visitors with date and time- based access to locks, garage doors, and alarm systems
- Electricity usage and rate plan information in Home app are displayed for eligible customers when connecting their utility account, starting with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California
- Accessibility Vocal Shortcuts help people with severe atypical speech record custom utterances that trigger specific actions on Mac
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
For more information, please visit this website: https://www.apple.com/macos/macos-sequoia
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple today released watchOS 11, the latest version of the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2.
watchOS 11 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 18 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.
watchOS 11 overhauls the Smart Stack that you can get to by turning the Digital Crown. There are new widgets like Shazam and Photos, plus the Apple Watch now supports interactive widgets and Live Activities.
The Messages Check In feature is now available on the Apple Watch, so you can check in when going to the gym or heading out on a nighttime run, allowing a family member or friend to get a notification when your workout ends to make sure you get back home safely.
A new Vitals app provides context about key health metrics measured during sleep, including heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and blood oxygen, providing a daily report on whether everything is in a typical range. Training Load is available for athletes preparing for an event like a marathon, and the Workout app supports more workout types.
The Fitness app has customizable activity rings that can be changed on a per-day basis, so you can set higher goals on weekdays or weekends, for example. You can also now pause your streak for rest days or due to an illness or injury, providing a way to avoid ruining a long Activity streak when you're sick or need a break.
Apple added the Translate app to the Apple Watch so you can get translations right on your wrist, plus there's a Translate app widget. Apple Maps has hikes for all U.S. national parks, and you can create your own walking and hiking routes. Apple's full release notes for watchOS 11 are below.
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watchOS 11 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 18 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.
watchOS 11 overhauls the Smart Stack that you can get to by turning the Digital Crown. There are new widgets like Shazam and Photos, plus the Apple Watch now supports interactive widgets and Live Activities.
The Messages Check In feature is now available on the Apple Watch, so you can check in when going to the gym or heading out on a nighttime run, allowing a family member or friend to get a notification when your workout ends to make sure you get back home safely.
A new Vitals app provides context about key health metrics measured during sleep, including heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and blood oxygen, providing a daily report on whether everything is in a typical range. Training Load is available for athletes preparing for an event like a marathon, and the Workout app supports more workout types.
The Fitness app has customizable activity rings that can be changed on a per-day basis, so you can set higher goals on weekdays or weekends, for example. You can also now pause your streak for rest days or due to an illness or injury, providing a way to avoid ruining a long Activity streak when you're sick or need a break.
Apple added the Translate app to the Apple Watch so you can get translations right on your wrist, plus there's a Translate app widget. Apple Maps has hikes for all U.S. national parks, and you can create your own walking and hiking routes. Apple's full release notes for watchOS 11 are below.
watchOS 11 brings powerful health and fitness insights, along with even more personalization, intelligence, and ways to stay connected, to the world's most popular watch. It has new experiences that provide deeper insights into your daily health status and help you understand the impact of your workouts over time. watchOS 11 uses the power of machine learning to help you easily create the perfect Photos watch face and the Smart Stack becomes even more intelligent and capable with suggested widgets, interactive widgets, and Live Activities. To further support your fitness journey, you can now adjust your Activity ring goals by day of the week or even pause them for a rest day. watchOS 11 also includes Check In, the Translate app, new ways to support you during pregnancy, sleep apnea notifications, and more.More information on the new features in watchOS 11 can be found in our comprehensive watchOS 11 roundup.
Fitness
- Track the impact that the intensity, based on effort ratings, and the duration of your workouts have on your body over time with training load
- Review estimated effort ratings automatically provided after completing popular cardio workouts, including running, cycling, swimming, hiking and more
- See how your effort is categorized into one of four Effort labels: Easy, Moderate, Hard, and All Out and modify to match your perception of the effort required to complete the workout
- Include distance as an in-session metric for a wider variety of sports in the Workout app including Soccer and American Football, and route maps have been added to additional outdoor workouts like Outdoor Rowing and Cross Country Skiing
- Create Custom Workouts for Pool Swim workouts with support for sets of work and recovery
- View the time left in your current interval and prepare for your next interval with a Up Next workout view in Custom Workouts
- Customize your Activity rings goals by the day of the week in the Activity app
- Pause your Activity rings for a rest day, week, month, or more without affecting your award streak
- Personalize the Summary tab in the Fitness app on iPhone with metrics that are most important to you like step distance, step count, running power, and more
Translate
- Dictate phrases and have them automatically translated and played out loud with support for 20 languages
- Easily access the Translate app with the widget in the Smart Stack which will intelligently be added when traveling to a location where the language is different than your Apple Watch
- See the pronunciation of languages using the Latin alphabet, to help make your interactions more conversational for Mandarin (CN simplified), Japanese, and Korean
- Download languages to access offline translation without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection (Available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2)
Tides
- Review tide data for over 115,000 beaches and 5,000 surf spots worldwide including high and low tides, rising and falling tides, tide height and direction in new Tides app
- Discover beaches near your location with detailed map views or search for a beach by name
- Customize your watch face with tide complications to show the current tide information for your favorite surf spot or the closest beach
Smart Stack
- View timely information in the Smart Stack with suggested widgets that will automatically appear intelligently using signals like time and date, location, wake-up and bedtime, and more to determine priority
- View up-to-date information from apps to see the progress of an activity, event, or task at a glance with Live Activities
- Interact with an app right from a widget in the Smart Stack
Watch Faces
- Create a dynamic Photos watch face using image categories like People, Pets, Cities, or Nature to intelligently curate the best photos from your iPhone based on aesthetics, composition, and facial expressions
- Visualize the passing of time with the Flux watch face which uses dynamic typography and color to fill the face from the bottom to the top as seconds count up
- See how the Reflections watch face reflects light with a metallic sunburst dial that changes in response to the movement of your wrist)
- Customize how time is displayed on Apple Watch with one of nine major Indian scripts (Bengali, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Malayalam, Meitei, Odia, Ol Chiki, Telugu) and three new languages (Burmese, Khmer, Urdu) available on select watch faces (Astronomy, California, Memoji, Modular, Modular Duo, Modular Compact, Utility, World Time, and X-Large)
Sleep Apnea Notifications
- Receive possible sleep apnea notification when breathing disturbance data shows consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea over a 30 day period (Available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2)
- Estimate interruptions in respiratory pattern during sleep with Breathing Disturbances metric which is classified as Elevated or Not Elevated
- Review sharable report for richer conversations with healthcare providers after receiving a sleep apnea notification
- Support for users 18 years or older without a previous diagnosis of sleep apnea
Other features:
- Start a Check In from Messages, Workout controls, or the Smart Stack to automatically alert friend or family member when you reach your destination, after a pre-determined time, or when your workout ends
- Use Maps on Apple Watch to view custom walking and hiking routes downloaded to your iPhone and access turn-by-turn directions for your route even when offline
- View relevant information about your tickets, like directions to parking, or show start times, with updates to tickets in Wallet
- Scroll through any app like Messages, Mail, or Weather, using the double tap gesture (Available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2)
- Use Tap to Cash to send money to someone by simply bringing your Apple Watch near their iPhone or Apple Watch (US only) (Available on Apple Watch Series 7 and later, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and all Apple Watch Ultra models)
- Unlock your door on approach with UWB home keys without having to move Apple Watch close to the lock. Available on Apple Watch models with UWB
- Browse personalized recommendations and discover new workouts and meditations with a simple navigation system that includes; For You, Explore, Library and Search
- Review current gestational age and log symptoms experienced during pregnancy in Cycle Tracking when you log a pregnancy in the Health app on iPhone
- Access additional controls with Remote including volume, power, Siri hold-to-talk, and more
Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas, for more information visit:
https://www.apple.com/watchos/feature-availability/
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
Related Roundups: watchOS 10, watchOS 11
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple today released visionOS 2, the newest version of the visionOS operating system that launched alongside the Vision Pro back in February.
visionOS 2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the front EyeSight display.
Apple's visionOS 2 update allows users to create 3D spatial photos from 2D images, taking advantage of depth information and machine learning to add natural-looking depth and dimension.
The Home View can now be customized and apps can be moved around, and Apple added a new Bora Bora Environment. Environments have also been updated so that you can see your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard while you're immersed, so it's easier to type, plus you can use them with Safari when watching web-based videos.
Personas have more accurate skin tones and more vibrant clothing color options, plus hand movement animations have been updated to be more fluid and natural. For controlling the Vision Pro, there are new pinch and rotate gestures for getting to the Home View, accessing Control Center, controlling volume, and checking battery level.
You can now use a mouse with the Vision Pro, and Apple improved Guest Mode so the most recent guest's hand and eye data is saved for 30 days for easier access without repeat setups.
Later this year, visionOS 2 will support a larger ultrawide view for a connected Mac, and support for Multiview for MLS and MLB games. Apple's full release notes for visionOS 2 are below.
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visionOS 2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the front EyeSight display.
Apple's visionOS 2 update allows users to create 3D spatial photos from 2D images, taking advantage of depth information and machine learning to add natural-looking depth and dimension.
The Home View can now be customized and apps can be moved around, and Apple added a new Bora Bora Environment. Environments have also been updated so that you can see your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard while you're immersed, so it's easier to type, plus you can use them with Safari when watching web-based videos.
Personas have more accurate skin tones and more vibrant clothing color options, plus hand movement animations have been updated to be more fluid and natural. For controlling the Vision Pro, there are new pinch and rotate gestures for getting to the Home View, accessing Control Center, controlling volume, and checking battery level.
You can now use a mouse with the Vision Pro, and Apple improved Guest Mode so the most recent guest's hand and eye data is saved for 30 days for easier access without repeat setups.
Later this year, visionOS 2 will support a larger ultrawide view for a connected Mac, and support for Multiview for MLS and MLB games. Apple's full release notes for visionOS 2 are below.
PhotosMore information on the new features that are in visionOS 2 can be found in our comprehensive visionOS 2 roundup.
- Create a spatial photo from past memories with just the tap of a button
- Share your favorite moments over FaceTime with others who use an Apple Vision Pro with SharePlay for Photos
- Find and enjoy your most precious memories in the redesigned Photos app with Collections, including Featured Spatial Photos
- Trim videos in your Photos library
Home View
- Personalize your Home View by rearranging apps, including those from the Compatible Apps folder
- Start a FaceTime call, send texts, or look up contact information easier with improved People View
Input
- Use new hand gestures for easy access to Home View, see the time, control volume, check the battery level, and open Control Center
- Input text quickly in Messages with Look to Dictate by simply looking at the microphone icon
- Navigate Apple Vision Pro using your favorite Bluetooth mouse
- See your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard in an immersive experience with Keyboard Awareness
Safari
- Immerse yourself in panoramas that wrap around you just like in the Photos app
- Watch web videos from sites such as YouTube.com, Netflix.com and more with a massive screen, including glow and reflection
- Ask Siri to read content on Safari web pages
- Access your most important information quickly with pinned tabs
- Separate browsing topics like work, personal, or school using Profiles
Guest User
- Save your most recent guest's eye and hand data up to 30 days so they can skip setup and get right back into Apple Vision Pro
Travel Mode
- Use Travel Mode on trains to work privately, multitask with multiple apps, and watch your favorite shows on your long commute
Environments
- Explore a new beach Environment, Bora Bora
Persona
- Create Personas with more accurate skin tones, fluid and natural hand movements with effects, improved vibrant clothing colors, and more eyewear choices
- Choose from a variety of backgrounds including your own photos during FaceTime or third‑party video calls
Mindfulness
- Meditate to visual animations that follow your breathing
Privacy
- Turn on Communication Safety which includes protections for sensitive videos and photos that children may receive or attempt to send
- Blur sensitive photos and videos you've received with Sensitive Content Warning
Accessibility
- Use Live Captions for real‑time transcriptions of speech, audio, and video content including FaceTime calls
- Anchor Apple Immersive Video closed captions wherever you like in your space
- Pair Made for iPhone cochlear implant devices
- Invert colors to easily see what's in your view by changing how content is displayed
- Automatically dim video content that depicts flashing or strobing lights
- Reduce the transparency of an object to make it easier to see or read
This release also includes other features and improvements:
- Use Apple Vision Pro as an AirPlay receiver to mirror content from any nearby iPhone or iPad on the same wireless network
- Watch Apple Immersive Video in a new windowed view alongside other apps
- Edit playlists together and join the ultimate sing-along sessions using Sing in Apple Music
- Use Quick Look to anchor objects to a horizontal surface and preview them
Some features may not be available for all regions. For more information, please visit this website:
https://www.apple.com/visionos/visionos-2
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https://support.apple.com/100100
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple today released tvOS 18, the newest version of the tvOS operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models.
tvOS 18 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the Apple TV. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 18 automatically.
The tvOS 18 update adds InSight, an Apple TV+ feature that's like Amazon X-ray. It offers information about actors, characters, and music from Apple TV+ movies and shows in real-time. On the iPhone, the Apple TV Remote feature includes InSight information.
Enhance Dialogue is getting better with machine learning and computational audio improvements, plus it now works with HDMI-connected speakers, AirPods, and other Bluetooth devices. If you have a 21:9 projector, you will be able to use it with tvOS 18 starting later this year.
There's an option for Live Captions for FaceTime calls, and Apple is adding new screen saver options, including Portraits, TV and Movies, and Snoopy. Apple says the Snoopy screen saver is coming later this year.
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tvOS 18 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the Apple TV. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 18 automatically.
The tvOS 18 update adds InSight, an Apple TV+ feature that's like Amazon X-ray. It offers information about actors, characters, and music from Apple TV+ movies and shows in real-time. On the iPhone, the Apple TV Remote feature includes InSight information.
Enhance Dialogue is getting better with machine learning and computational audio improvements, plus it now works with HDMI-connected speakers, AirPods, and other Bluetooth devices. If you have a 21:9 projector, you will be able to use it with tvOS 18 starting later this year.
There's an option for Live Captions for FaceTime calls, and Apple is adding new screen saver options, including Portraits, TV and Movies, and Snoopy. Apple says the Snoopy screen saver is coming later this year.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Alongside iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, Apple today released new HomePod Software 18 that's designed for the HomePod and HomePod mini.
The HomePod Software 18 adds the option to choose a Home Hub rather than having HomeKit select one automatically, a useful feature for people with multiple HomePods and Apple TV models.
There is a new SharePlay feature, allowing multiple people to share control of what's playing on a HomePod through Apple Music. To use the feature, bring an iPhone close to another iPhone to add songs to a playlist and control playback.
AirPlay now supports Spatial Audio, providing an immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos when using AirPlay to stream audio from an iPhone or iPad to the HomePod. Apple's release notes:
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The HomePod Software 18 adds the option to choose a Home Hub rather than having HomeKit select one automatically, a useful feature for people with multiple HomePods and Apple TV models.
There is a new SharePlay feature, allowing multiple people to share control of what's playing on a HomePod through Apple Music. To use the feature, bring an iPhone close to another iPhone to add songs to a playlist and control playback.
AirPlay now supports Spatial Audio, providing an immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos when using AirPlay to stream audio from an iPhone or iPad to the HomePod. Apple's release notes:
Software version 18 introduces SharePlay so you can share control of your Apple Music playlist on iPhone or iPad and guests can contribute to what’s playing on HomePod. This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements.HomePod software is installed automatically on the HomePod unless the feature is disabled, but the HomePod can also be manually updated in the Home app by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple's current 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 1TB of storage has been marked down to $2,299, a record low price that's available exclusively to AppleInsider readers.
Save $400 on Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro.
This MacBook Pro 16-inch offers both an abundance of screen real estate and storage, the latter thanks to its 1TB SSD. Originally retailing for $2,699, the laptop is marked down to $2,299 when you shop through this activation link from a laptop or desktop computer (activation instructions can be found further down this page).
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Save $400 on Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro.
This MacBook Pro 16-inch offers both an abundance of screen real estate and storage, the latter thanks to its 1TB SSD. Originally retailing for $2,699, the laptop is marked down to $2,299 when you shop through this activation link from a laptop or desktop computer (activation instructions can be found further down this page).
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple's latest update to the Sports app adds scores as a Live Activity, letting sports fans see results at a glance on their iPhone's display.
Sports for iOS
Apple Sports lets users see live scores and updates from games played by their favorite teams and sports, all from their iPhone. With the latest update, users can see sports updates without needing to open the app.
The update to version 2.0 on Monday makes a few changes to the app, with the biggest being support for Live Activities. When enabled, users can see live scores and play updates on the Lock Screen of their iPhone, or on the Apple Watch.
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Sports for iOS
Apple Sports lets users see live scores and updates from games played by their favorite teams and sports, all from their iPhone. With the latest update, users can see sports updates without needing to open the app.
The update to version 2.0 on Monday makes a few changes to the app, with the biggest being support for Live Activities. When enabled, users can see live scores and play updates on the Lock Screen of their iPhone, or on the Apple Watch.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
With the announcement of AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max, deals on closeout models have hit a fever pitch. We've rounded up the best picks post-Apple Event, with savings of up to $250 off.
Save up to $250 on AirPods today.
AirPods prices have dipped to as low as $89 this week, with some fresh bargains added to the mix. Best Buy is clearing out AirPods Max inventory, with Geek Squad Certified Refurbished models with a Lightning charging port dropping to $299.99 ($250 off MSRP). This is a flash deal that's valid today only, or while supplies last.
You can also snap up AirPods 2 for $189.99 at Amazon today, reflecting a $60 discount off MSRP. Check out the best offers below, or head over to our AirPods deals roundup for a detailed view of the promotions.
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Save up to $250 on AirPods today.
AirPods prices have dipped to as low as $89 this week, with some fresh bargains added to the mix. Best Buy is clearing out AirPods Max inventory, with Geek Squad Certified Refurbished models with a Lightning charging port dropping to $299.99 ($250 off MSRP). This is a flash deal that's valid today only, or while supplies last.
You can also snap up AirPods 2 for $189.99 at Amazon today, reflecting a $60 discount off MSRP. Check out the best offers below, or head over to our AirPods deals roundup for a detailed view of the promotions.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple today updated its free Sports app for the iPhone with several new features and changes, including Live Activities support.
The latest version of the Apple Sports app on iOS 18 and watchOS 11 introduces Live Activities support for all teams and leagues available within the app. This feature enables live scores and play-by-play information on the iPhone's Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on newer models, and on the Apple Watch starting with watchOS 11.
Apple previously said Live Activities are no longer available in the Apple TV app on iOS 18.
Apple Sports provides scores and more for the following leagues:
Here's what else is new in Apple Sports version 2.0, including a new drop-down menu and search page, according to Apple's release notes:
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The latest version of the Apple Sports app on iOS 18 and watchOS 11 introduces Live Activities support for all teams and leagues available within the app. This feature enables live scores and play-by-play information on the iPhone's Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on newer models, and on the Apple Watch starting with watchOS 11.
Apple previously said Live Activities are no longer available in the Apple TV app on iOS 18.
Apple Sports provides scores and more for the following leagues:
- NFL
- NCAAF
- MLS
- MLB
- NBA
- WNBA
- NCAA basketball (men's and women's)
- NHL
- NWSL
- Premier League
- Bundesliga
- LaLiga
- Liga MX
- Ligue 1
- Serie A
Here's what else is new in Apple Sports version 2.0, including a new drop-down menu and search page, according to Apple's release notes:
• Added a new drop-down menu that makes it faster and easier to jump between your leagues and a new search page to browse the ones you want to check in on.Apple Sports is a free app available in the App Store.
• With new optimizations for the WNBA and MLB playoffs, Apple Sports is the best place to stay up to speed all postseason.
• Follow live as last year's MLS and Liga MX champions compete for Campeones Cup.
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, CEO Gimmy Chu stops by to talk about Nanoleaf's latest products, roundup smart home news, and discuss new releases for the week.
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Gimmy Chu, who's appeared on the HomeKit Insider podcast a few times, co-founded the Toronto, CA-based Nanoleaf in 2013. He leads their daily operations as well as new product development.
Nanoleaf has been a pioneer in the smart home space, launching the very first Thread-enabled products in conjunction with Apple. It's since been a continued supporter of Apple Home as well as Matter.
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HomeKit Insider Podcast
Gimmy Chu, who's appeared on the HomeKit Insider podcast a few times, co-founded the Toronto, CA-based Nanoleaf in 2013. He leads their daily operations as well as new product development.
Nanoleaf has been a pioneer in the smart home space, launching the very first Thread-enabled products in conjunction with Apple. It's since been a continued supporter of Apple Home as well as Matter.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
MacRumors readers have a chance to get 20 percent off a collection of Anker's best chargers, power banks, cables, hubs, and docks this week. In order to get this deal, head to Anker's website and add an accessory to your cart, then enter the code akmacrumors20ch at checkout to see the discount.
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Our exclusive 20 percent off code works on most accessories sitewide, including Anker's new line of MagSafe-compatible products. Anker does have an offer running to buy two MagGo accessories and get 15 percent off your order, but if you enter our code at checkout you'll be able to override that discount and get a better deal.
We've collected all of the MagGo accessories compatible with our code below, but don't forget that the code works with even more devices sitewide on Anker's website. This also includes Anker's new brand of Prime chargers, which launched last month and include high-capacity portable batteries, USB-C charging stations, and more.
There are some exclusions to the code, including Anker's portable power stations from the SOLIX brand. If you're shopping for those generators, our post from last week has a list of power stations on sale at Amazon from Jackery and Anker.
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Our exclusive 20 percent off code works on most accessories sitewide, including Anker's new line of MagSafe-compatible products. Anker does have an offer running to buy two MagGo accessories and get 15 percent off your order, but if you enter our code at checkout you'll be able to override that discount and get a better deal.
We've collected all of the MagGo accessories compatible with our code below, but don't forget that the code works with even more devices sitewide on Anker's website. This also includes Anker's new brand of Prime chargers, which launched last month and include high-capacity portable batteries, USB-C charging stations, and more.
There are some exclusions to the code, including Anker's portable power stations from the SOLIX brand. If you're shopping for those generators, our post from last week has a list of power stations on sale at Amazon from Jackery and Anker.
Prime Chargers
- Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable - $28.00, down from $34.99
- Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) - $64.00, down from $79.99
- Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $68.00, down from $84.99
- Prime Power Bank - $72.00, down from $89.99
- Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $124.00, down from $164.99
- Prime Power Bank 27,650 mAh - $136.00, down from $179.99
- Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1) - $184.00, down from $249.99
Wireless Chargers
- MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $72.00, down from $89.99
- MagGo Wireless Charger Stand - $28.80, down from $35.99
- MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $40.00, down from $49.99
- MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $40.00, down from $49.99
Power Banks
- MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $56.00, down from $69.99
- MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch - $64.00, down from $79.99
Accessories
- MagGo Magnetic Case with Stand - $26.40, down from $32.99
- MagGo USB-C Adapter - $28.00, down from $34.99
- Easy Fit Screen Protector - $25.60, down from $31.99
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.
Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications
During the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the new feature, sleep apnea detection. While the feature was announced, Apple couldn't bring it to the Apple Watch until the FDA approved it.
A 510(k) Premarket Notification in a medical device database updated on Monday reveals the FDA approved an "Over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea." The listing doesn't specify the Apple Watch specifically, but that is the only device in Apple's product line that offers the feature.
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Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications
During the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the new feature, sleep apnea detection. While the feature was announced, Apple couldn't bring it to the Apple Watch until the FDA approved it.
A 510(k) Premarket Notification in a medical device database updated on Monday reveals the FDA approved an "Over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea." The listing doesn't specify the Apple Watch specifically, but that is the only device in Apple's product line that offers the feature.
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
Apple is gearing up for a second special event expected to take place next month during which the company will unveil its first Macs with…
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
The first AirPods 4 reviews surfaced today, providing us with a closer look at Apple's latest earbuds before they launch on Friday.
There are two types of AirPods 4, including ones with active noise cancellation for $179 and those without active noise cancellation for $129. As discovered last week, the pairing button and charging status light are now hidden on both AirPods 4 charging cases, and some of the review videos offer a quick demonstration of these changes.
Marques Brownlee showed the new capacitive button starting at the 3:48 mark of his video:
Dave Lee touched on the button starting at the 3:20 mark of his video:
As noted in both reviews, both AirPods 4 charging cases no longer support MagSafe. This means that while the cases can be wirelessly charged, they lack magnets for a precise locked-in position or use with upright charging stands. There is one exception: the cases can still be magnetically attached to the Apple Watch's charging puck.
Read our full AirPods 4 review roundup to learn more about the earbuds.
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There are two types of AirPods 4, including ones with active noise cancellation for $179 and those without active noise cancellation for $129. As discovered last week, the pairing button and charging status light are now hidden on both AirPods 4 charging cases, and some of the review videos offer a quick demonstration of these changes.
Marques Brownlee showed the new capacitive button starting at the 3:48 mark of his video:
Dave Lee touched on the button starting at the 3:20 mark of his video:
As noted in both reviews, both AirPods 4 charging cases no longer support MagSafe. This means that while the cases can be wirelessly charged, they lack magnets for a precise locked-in position or use with upright charging stands. There is one exception: the cases can still be magnetically attached to the Apple Watch's charging puck.
Read our full AirPods 4 review roundup to learn more about the earbuds.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published clearance of sleep apnea detection on newer Apple Watch models, as reported by TechCrunch.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep.
Apple last week announced that sleep apnea detection would be available on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. and more than 150 other countries and regions later this month. Apple's fine print says the feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older who have not already been diagnosed with sleep apnea.
The sleep apnea detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple.
Apple Watch users can view their nightly Breathing Disturbances in the Health app on the iPhone, with disturbances classified as "elevated" or "not elevated."
Apple says the feature was developed using "advanced machine learning" and an "extensive data set of clinical-grade sleep apnea tests," and then validated in a "clinical study."
Apple Watch Series 10 launches on Friday.
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Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep.
Apple last week announced that sleep apnea detection would be available on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. and more than 150 other countries and regions later this month. Apple's fine print says the feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older who have not already been diagnosed with sleep apnea.
The sleep apnea detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple.
Apple Watch users can view their nightly Breathing Disturbances in the Health app on the iPhone, with disturbances classified as "elevated" or "not elevated."
Apple says the feature was developed using "advanced machine learning" and an "extensive data set of clinical-grade sleep apnea tests," and then validated in a "clinical study."
Apple Watch Series 10 launches on Friday.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Various media outlets and YouTube channels today shared their first impressions of the AirPods 4, reviewing the changes Apple has made to enhance comfort, sound, and functionality.
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The AirPods 4 introduce a more refined design, improved sound quality, and, for the first time, optional active noise cancellation (ANC). Priced at $129 for the standard model and $179 for the ANC version, the AirPods 4 revamp the lineup at two different price points and bridge the gap between Apple's entry-level wireless earbuds and the AirPods Pro.
The AirPods 4 are now available for pre-order, with in-store availability starting on Friday, September 20.
The AirPods 4 feature a more refined design. The earbuds have a slightly narrower shape for a more secure fit and Apple claims they're designed to fit a wider range of ear shapes. The charging case is also 10% smaller. Despite these tweaks, the AirPods 4 retain their signature open-ear design, which means they may still feel less secure compared to models with in-ear tips like the AirPods Pro. Engadget's Billy Steele writes:
The AirPods 4 deliver improved sound performance with an 11mm low-distortion driver and a high dynamic range amplifier. Apple has apparently fine-tuned the audio experience by redesigning the driver's positioning to direct sound more precisely into the ear, reducing internal reflections and enhancing clarity. Reviewers claim that bass is richer, highs are crisper, and overall instrument separation is better compared to the AirPods 3. CNET's David Carnoy:
Digital Trends's Caleb Denison:
AirPods 4 bring ANC to the standard AirPods lineup for the first time, and while it's not as powerful as the AirPods Pro 2, the ANC in the AirPods 4 is said to be surprisingly effective for an open-ear design. It excels at reducing lower-frequency noises like engine hums and general city commotion, allowing users to enjoy music at lower volumes without the need for complete ear sealing. However, it does struggle with higher-frequency sounds and may not offer complete silence in very noisy environments. Digital Trends's Caleb Denison writes:
CNN's Mike Andronico:
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Image via The VergeThe AirPods 4 introduce a more refined design, improved sound quality, and, for the first time, optional active noise cancellation (ANC). Priced at $129 for the standard model and $179 for the ANC version, the AirPods 4 revamp the lineup at two different price points and bridge the gap between Apple's entry-level wireless earbuds and the AirPods Pro.
The AirPods 4 are now available for pre-order, with in-store availability starting on Friday, September 20.
Design
The AirPods 4 feature a more refined design. The earbuds have a slightly narrower shape for a more secure fit and Apple claims they're designed to fit a wider range of ear shapes. The charging case is also 10% smaller. Despite these tweaks, the AirPods 4 retain their signature open-ear design, which means they may still feel less secure compared to models with in-ear tips like the AirPods Pro. Engadget's Billy Steele writes:
The revised shape does indeed lead to a better fit for my ears. The AirPods 4 are more comfortable and stay in place better than their predecessor. I never once felt like they were going to fall out when I was moving around, unless I turned my head completely to the side to lay down. Open-fit earbuds typically don't feel the most secure in my ears, but these do, and one less worry contributed to a better overall experience wearing them. Of course, the most secure fit remains with the AirPods Pro.
Sound Quality
The AirPods 4 deliver improved sound performance with an 11mm low-distortion driver and a high dynamic range amplifier. Apple has apparently fine-tuned the audio experience by redesigning the driver's positioning to direct sound more precisely into the ear, reducing internal reflections and enhancing clarity. Reviewers claim that bass is richer, highs are crisper, and overall instrument separation is better compared to the AirPods 3. CNET's David Carnoy:
Apple has upgraded both buds with a new acoustic architecture and amp. Also, it's slightly changed the angle of how the drivers are pointed into your ears, which is supposed to improve sound quality. The combo of the new drivers and the upgraded H2 chip's processing power for Apple's Adaptive EQ -- a feature that optimizes audio quality on the fly as the position of the buds changes ever so slightly in your ears -- gives the AirPods 4 better sound than the AirPods 3. And needless to say, because these are open earbuds, the sound does have an open quality to it.
Overall, the sound is a little cleaner (improved treble), and you get a bit more bass, so there's a touch more depth and fullness to whatever you're listening to. They're still a notch below the AirPods Pro 2's, but they're close, and these are easily among the best-sounding open earbuds out there. You're still not going to get as much bass as you do with the AirPods Pro 2, but the gap has narrowed. I didn't feel as if I was making much of a sound quality sacrifice compared with the AirPods Pro 2, at least when I was listening in a quiet room.
Digital Trends's Caleb Denison:
The AirPods 4 do sound better than the previous generation. And the AirPods 4 with ANC sound even better by nature of the fact that they so successfully remove outside sounds from the sonic canvas… They do indeed have prodigious bass with a significant amount of punch. Vocals were open, clear, uncongested… When an earbud is too sharp, you'll hear it with the consonant T on a lot of recordings, and I didn't get that.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
AirPods 4 bring ANC to the standard AirPods lineup for the first time, and while it's not as powerful as the AirPods Pro 2, the ANC in the AirPods 4 is said to be surprisingly effective for an open-ear design. It excels at reducing lower-frequency noises like engine hums and general city commotion, allowing users to enjoy music at lower volumes without the need for complete ear sealing. However, it does struggle with higher-frequency sounds and may not offer complete silence in very noisy environments. Digital Trends's Caleb Denison writes:
For an earbud that offers far inferior passive noise isolation compared to one with an eartip that seals up your ear, this is straight-up astounding. The ANC in the AirPods Pro is more effective, but if you can't do eartips, I don't think there's better noise-canceling available in an open design like this.
CNN's Mike Andronico:
The AirPods 4 have done a shockingly good job dampening noise. From quieting the hordes of chatty journalists at Apple's recent California launch event to putting up a strong fight against the New York City subway… More difficult-to-muffle noise such as piercing construction drills made me miss the tight seal of my AirPods Pro, but the AirPods 4 largely proved to be a good Pro substitute when it comes to drowning out the chaos.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is.
AirPods 4
The first review of Apple's new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreements, every single reviewer has called out Apple for surprisingly great noise cancellation. They also all note that that while the extra $50 for the more expensive version is worth it, Apple has now made it harder to choose between models.
To be clear, Apple has released two versions of the AirPods 4 at $129 and $179. Neither will have the health features that are coming to the updated AirPods Pro, but they do both have improved sound.
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AirPods 4
The first review of Apple's new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreements, every single reviewer has called out Apple for surprisingly great noise cancellation. They also all note that that while the extra $50 for the more expensive version is worth it, Apple has now made it harder to choose between models.
To be clear, Apple has released two versions of the AirPods 4 at $129 and $179. Neither will have the health features that are coming to the updated AirPods Pro, but they do both have improved sound.
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09/16/2024 MacDailyNews
TF International Securities' analyst Ming-Chi Kuo compiled key data on iPhone 16 lineup’s first-weekend pre-orders for each model…
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
It's that time of year again. Apple is about to release iOS 18, which promises to bring a range of new features and improvements to iPhones worldwide. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and the company is expected to release it sometime today – Monday, September 16.
Based on past releases, the update is likely to drop at around 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To give iPhone users globally an idea of when iOS 18 should available as an over-the-air update, below we've compiled a list of time zone conversions for several countries. This list isn't exhaustive, so please verify the exact time for your specific location, and bear in mind that there could always be a delay as Apple prepares its servers for rollout.
When iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 become available as an over-the-air update, make sure your device is fully charged before you start the process over Wi-Fi, as it may take some time to complete. To check that the update is available, go to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update, and wait a moment for your device to contact Apple's servers. If you're in no rush, you can wait for iOS 18 to be delivered to your iPhone when you next plug it into your computer.
On that note, a word of caution: During the initial rollout of major software updates like iOS 18, Apple users may experience slower download speeds and sluggish performance when trying to update their devices. This is largely due to the high demand on Apple's servers, as millions of users worldwide attempt to download the update simultaneously.
The surge in traffic can overwhelm network capacity, leading to delays in downloading or installing the update. To avoid these potential issues, you may want to wait a day or two before installing the update, allowing server congestion to subside and ensuring a smoother upgrade experience.
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Based on past releases, the update is likely to drop at around 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To give iPhone users globally an idea of when iOS 18 should available as an over-the-air update, below we've compiled a list of time zone conversions for several countries. This list isn't exhaustive, so please verify the exact time for your specific location, and bear in mind that there could always be a delay as Apple prepares its servers for rollout.
- Australia West - 1:00 a.m. AWST (Tues)
- Australia East - 3:00 a.m. AEST (Tues)
- Austria - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Belgium - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Canada West - 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Canada East - 1:00 p.m. EDT
- China - 1:00 a.m. CST (Tues)
- Denmark - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Finland - 8:00 p.m. EEST
- France - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Germany - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Guernsey - 6:00 p.m. BST
- Hong Kong - 1:00 a.m. HKT (Tues)
- Ireland - 6:00 p.m. IST
- Isle of Man - 6:00 p.m. BST
- Italy - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Japan - 2:00 a.m. JST (Tues)
- Jersey - 6:00 p.m. BST
- Luxembourg - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Netherlands - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- New Zealand - 5:00 a.m. NZST (Tues)
- Norway - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Portugal - 6:00 p.m. WEST
- Puerto Rico - 1:00 p.m. AST
- Saudi Arabia - 8:00 p.m. AST
- Singapore - 1:00 a.m. SGT (Tues)
- South Korea - 2:00 a.m. KST (Tues)
- Spain - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Sweden - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Switzerland - 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Taiwan - 1:00 a.m. CST (Tues)
- UAE - 9:00 p.m. GST
- United Kingdom - 6:00 p.m. BST
- United States West - 10:00 a.m. PDT
- United States Mountain - 11:00 a.m. MDT
- United States Central - 12:00 p.m. CDT
- United States East - 1:00 p.m. EDT
- US Virgin Islands - 1:00 p.m. AST
Be Prepared to Wait
When iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 become available as an over-the-air update, make sure your device is fully charged before you start the process over Wi-Fi, as it may take some time to complete. To check that the update is available, go to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update, and wait a moment for your device to contact Apple's servers. If you're in no rush, you can wait for iOS 18 to be delivered to your iPhone when you next plug it into your computer.
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On that note, a word of caution: During the initial rollout of major software updates like iOS 18, Apple users may experience slower download speeds and sluggish performance when trying to update their devices. This is largely due to the high demand on Apple's servers, as millions of users worldwide attempt to download the update simultaneously.
The surge in traffic can overwhelm network capacity, leading to delays in downloading or installing the update. To avoid these potential issues, you may want to wait a day or two before installing the update, allowing server congestion to subside and ensuring a smoother upgrade experience.
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09/16/2024 Apple Insider
Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.
Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)
"Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama's third season, based on Mick Herron's book "Real Tigers," which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023.
"The Morning Show" also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)
"Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama's third season, based on Mick Herron's book "Real Tigers," which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023.
"The Morning Show" also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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09/16/2024 Mac Rumors
Apple's latest iPhone operating system, iOS 18, brings a host of new features and improvements to iPhones new and old. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and the company is expected to release it sometime on Monday, September 16, likely at around 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, based on past releases. Keep reading to learn if Apple's upcoming mobile operating system will run on your particular iPhone model.
iOS 18 is compatible with the iPhone XR, and therefore also the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models with the same A12 Bionic chip.
In other words, iOS 18 is compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17:
iPadOS 18 drops support for iPad models with the A10X Fusion chip, therefore iPadOS 18 is compatible with the following iPad models:
Note that iOS 18 will come pre-installed on new iPhone 16 models when they launch on Friday, September 20. If you're unsure which iPhone or iPad model you have, go to Settings -> General -> About, and you'll find the Model Name listed there.
For a detailed rundown of everything we expect in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, be sure to check out our dedicated roundup by clicking the tag at the bottom of this article.
While iOS 18 brings numerous improvements at launch, Apple has also announced several AI-powered features under the banner of Apple Intelligence, which will be released in future updates.
Among these upcoming additions is an AI-powered writing assistant that can help you rewrite text in different styles, proofread your writing, and generate summaries of longer content. A new Image Playground app will allow you to create and edit AI-generated images based on text descriptions or existing photos.
Siri is set to receive a significant upgrade, gaining the ability to understand personal context from your emails, messages, and photos, providing more accurate and personalized responses. Additionally, Apple plans to introduce AI-powered features in the Photos app, including a "Clean Up" tool to remove unwanted elements from your pictures.
The first set of these Apple Intelligence features, while not available in the initial version of iOS 18, should arrive when iOS 18.1 is released in October, with a roll out continuing in iOS 18.2 in December, and beyond.
It's important to note that Apple Intelligence features require different device compatibility requirements compared to the initial version of iOS 18. For all the devices that support Apple Intelligence, check out our dedicated article on the topic.
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iOS 18 is compatible with the iPhone XR, and therefore also the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models with the same A12 Bionic chip.
In other words, iOS 18 is compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPadOS 18 drops support for iPad models with the A10X Fusion chip, therefore iPadOS 18 is compatible with the following iPad models:
- iPad Pro: 2018 and later
- iPad Air: 2019 and later
- iPad mini: 2019 and later
- iPad: 2020 and later
Note that iOS 18 will come pre-installed on new iPhone 16 models when they launch on Friday, September 20. If you're unsure which iPhone or iPad model you have, go to Settings -> General -> About, and you'll find the Model Name listed there.
For a detailed rundown of everything we expect in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, be sure to check out our dedicated roundup by clicking the tag at the bottom of this article.
Apple Intelligence Features
While iOS 18 brings numerous improvements at launch, Apple has also announced several AI-powered features under the banner of Apple Intelligence, which will be released in future updates.
Among these upcoming additions is an AI-powered writing assistant that can help you rewrite text in different styles, proofread your writing, and generate summaries of longer content. A new Image Playground app will allow you to create and edit AI-generated images based on text descriptions or existing photos.
Siri is set to receive a significant upgrade, gaining the ability to understand personal context from your emails, messages, and photos, providing more accurate and personalized responses. Additionally, Apple plans to introduce AI-powered features in the Photos app, including a "Clean Up" tool to remove unwanted elements from your pictures.
The first set of these Apple Intelligence features, while not available in the initial version of iOS 18, should arrive when iOS 18.1 is released in October, with a roll out continuing in iOS 18.2 in December, and beyond.
It's important to note that Apple Intelligence features require different device compatibility requirements compared to the initial version of iOS 18. For all the devices that support Apple Intelligence, check out our dedicated article on the topic.
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09/15/2024 Apple Insider
Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple's ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be the top sellers for the debut weekend.
While these claims are only based on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple sold around 37 million units on the new iPhone's first weekend. He says that this is down 12.7 percent from the iPhone 15 lineup debut.
The iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899, is up 48 percent over the iPhone 15 Plus from last year, despite the entire new lineup retaining the same price points. The regular iPhone 16's initial sales are up 10 percent over the iPhone 15's debut weekend.
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The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be the top sellers for the debut weekend.
While these claims are only based on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple sold around 37 million units on the new iPhone's first weekend. He says that this is down 12.7 percent from the iPhone 15 lineup debut.
The iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899, is up 48 percent over the iPhone 15 Plus from last year, despite the entire new lineup retaining the same price points. The regular iPhone 16's initial sales are up 10 percent over the iPhone 15's debut weekend.
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09/15/2024 Apple Insider
Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.
An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.
Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be configured directly using Repair Assistant, without the need to contact Apple. The procedure, often referred to as "parts pairing," can significantly improve the performance of the part.
For example, if a user replaces the screen on their iPhone but doesn't configure the part, some important features may not function. Using Repair Assistant to configure the new screen will ensure that enhancements such as True Tone and auto-brightness are on and functioning properly.
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An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.
Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be configured directly using Repair Assistant, without the need to contact Apple. The procedure, often referred to as "parts pairing," can significantly improve the performance of the part.
For example, if a user replaces the screen on their iPhone but doesn't configure the part, some important features may not function. Using Repair Assistant to configure the new screen will ensure that enhancements such as True Tone and auto-brightness are on and functioning properly.
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
The iPhone 16 Pro Max initially had a September 20th shipping date, but high preorder demand quickly pushed it back a week…
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
The Unicode Consortium has finalized and released version 16.0 of the Unicode standard. The update adds 5,185 new characters to…
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on device, and Private Cloud Compute offers the ability to flex and scale…
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
One of the notable additions in Apple's OS 18 is the introduction of Activation Lock for iPhone components…
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
Netflix has just confirmed that it will soon end support for some old iPhones and iPads running iOS 16. The company…
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Where’s Wanda?,” the eight-episode German-language dark comedy produced by UFA Fiction…
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09/13/2024 MacDailyNews
Apple's highly anticipated artificial intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence, took center stage at the company's annual iPhone event…
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