iOS

Apple files to stop NSO Group lawsuit over fears of data leaks

Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

'Flappy Bird' to soar onto App Store after decade-long hiatus

"Flappy Bird" fans have spent more than ten years trying to bring it back to mobile phones — and now the eponymous hero will return in 2024.

Amber Neely | 3 months ago

Ikea adds Matter support to Dirigera hub, for real this time

Two years after the Dirigera hub was announced with the promise of being Matter-compatible, Ikea is finally releasing non-beta firmware to facilitate this.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Craig Federighi talks about the challenges behind keeping Apple Intelligence private

Apple had to achieve what Craig Federighi says were breakthroughs so that Apple Intelligence could use large language models in the cloud while still protecting users' privacy. Here's what Apple did.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

iOS 18 has over 250 new features and updates, says Apple

Apple has published what it says is a full list of the new and updated features coming in both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

iPhone 16 receives Apple Intelligence features via iOS 18.1 beta 3

Apple Intelligence arrives for the iPhone 16 lineup as a part of the updated iOS 18.1 beta 3, which is needed for testing ahead of reviews and pre-orders.

Marko Zivkovic | 3 months ago

Developers can nag lapsed app subscribers with win-back offers

Apple is making it easier for developers to tempt iPhone users back into subscribing to their app, by providing a variety of offers to lapsed accounts.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

How to use a VPN to access geo-restricted library and research materials

Many libraries, including both public libraries and private academic research resources, are geo-restricted. You can circumvent this geo-restricted content using the best VPN for iPhone providers.

David Schloss | 3 months ago

Goldman Sachs is certain to lose millions when it sells off Apple Card

Apple Card is a popular hit with everyone except Apple's partner Goldman Sachs, with it likely to lose millions as it tries to pull out.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

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New Chrome update will help iPhone users keep track of tabs

Google is preparing even more updates to Chrome on iOS, all designed to help users manage their tabs while browsing on an iPhone.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

AirPods Max just got the laziest and most disappointing update possible

Apple can't keep selling expensive AirPods Max headphones at the same price without the slightest update for four years — and then expect us to be glad when they make the weakest "upgrade" possible.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more release candidates are now available to beta testers

Following the launch of new products including the iPhone 16, Apple has moved on to the release candidate beta round of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2.0, and macOS Sequoia.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

New AirPods Max predicted for Apple's iPhone 16 launch

Ahead of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event for the iPhone 16, a new claim says that the company will also update its AirPods lineup, including a new AirPods Max.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Apple Intelligence's Image Playground, Genmoji delayed until iOS 18.2

While some of Apple Intelligence will arrive in iOS 18.1 long after the launch of the iPhone 16, the image generation features may not arrive until iOS 18.2.

Rumor Score

🤯 Likely

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

What's coming in iOS 18 — and what will wait until iOS 18.1

Apple is getting close to releasing the iPhone 16 and with it, iOS 18, to the public. While most of the features will be available immediately, here's what won't turn up until iOS 18.1.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

iPhone 16 event expected to debut AirPods 4 with speaker, improved audio

Two new models of AirPods 4 are believed to be featured in Apple's iPhone 16 event, with both gaining USB-C, improved audio, and one getting a charging case speaker.

Rumor Score

🤯 Likely

William Gallagher | 4 months ago