Apple passkey feature will be our first taste of a truly password-less future

Apple and other tech giants want to get rid of passwords for online accounts and apps. Here's why that's going to be a great thing for your online account security.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 36

Native Nintendo Switch controller & steering wheel support coming to iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura

The new Game Controller framework enables the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joy-Con, and some USB steering wheels to connect to systems running iPadOS 16, iOS 16, macOS Ventura natively, for the first time.

Darryl Boxberger 3 years ago 8

First iOS 16 beta hints at always-on display support on the iPhone 14 Pro

Code in the first iOS 16 beta, which features a redesigned Lock Screen, suggests that Apple may be working on an always-on display feature for the iPhone 14 Pro.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 4

References to an unknown HomePod model can be found in the iOS 16 beta

An unreleased HomePod is referenced in the first iOS 16 beta, though it's not clear what the model may actually be.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 4

iOS 16 gets automatic & standalone security updates alongside Face ID in landscape

In addition to finally supporting Face ID in landscape orientation on iPhones, Apple will now push standalone security improvements to iOS 16 devices between standard software updates.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 3

New iMessage edit and unsend features have 15-minute time limit

In iOS 16, you'll be able to edit and unsend texts sent through the Messages app — but there is a time limit.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 13

Apple Maps expanding to more cities & getting multistop routing in iOS 16

Apple announced upcoming Apple Maps features that will debut alongside iOS 16, including multistop routing and advanced syncing features across Apple devices.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 15

Apple's Safety Check in iOS 16 allows users to revoke information from abusers

Apple's new Safety Check feature helps victims sever potentially dangerous ties with abusers, allowing them to remotely disable messaging on secondary devices, turn off location tracking, and more.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 5

Podcast

M2 MacBook Air, macOS Ventura, and iOS 16 WWDC recap on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

Apple introduces iOS 16 with a revamped widget-covered lock screen, Wallet and Map changes, and more

Apple has shown off iOS 16 at the WWDC 2022 keynote, with a new Lock Screen, Messages changes, Wallet additions, Map upgrades, and more.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 20

Podcast

WWDC preview, Apple search engine rumor, and iPad wireless charging on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 1

Always-on display support for iPhone 14 Pro may be included in iOS 16

Apple's introduction of iOS 16 could include support for an always-on display, a feature that may arrive in hardware on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max later in 2022.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 14

Podcast

iOS 16 features, Apple Watch Series 8, and has Apple lost its soul on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 1

iOS 16 will have refreshed Apple apps but look the same as iOS 15

Apple's shift to iOS 16 will introduce many major changes to the mobile operating system, a report claims, but it will still apparently look a lot like iOS 15 in terms of design.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 10

Podcast

Apple Self Repair Program, Studio Display Update, and WWDC rumors on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 2

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