• Apple releases incredibly minor iOS & iPadOS updates

    Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release. iPadOS on an iPad There was already a mystery around how Apple was announcing iPadOS 17.4.1 as coming on March 26, 2024, even though it was already out alongside iOS 17.4.1 as of March 21. That could have been just two parts of Apple not checking with each other, but now...

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    DOJ sues Apple: What it could mean for iPhone users and iOS developers

    Over the years, as a tech columnist for ZDNET, I have been closely following the looming legal battle between Apple and regulatory authorities in Europe and the United States that could one day challenge its monopolistic position within the technology industry. In the EU, as a result of the Digital Markets Act, Apple has recently been required to make changes to its operating systems and platforms that require it to permit application sideloading third-party app stores, as well as provide...

  • Apple releases iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1

    Apple has released iOS 17.4.1 for the iPhone and iPadOS 14.41 for the iPad, these updates bring a range of performance improvements and bug fixes to the iPhone and iPad, and many of us have been waiting for this update after the iOS 17.4 update. The primary focus of iOS 17.4.1 is to iron out […]

  • iOS 18 is getting official on June 10, as Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference starts

    This year, Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is taking place from June 10 to June 14. On the first day of WWDC, Apple traditionally announces new versions of its operating systems. This year we're expecting the unveiling of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and also new iterations of watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS. Apple will hold the WWDC online like in past years, but developers and students will be able to celebrate in person at a special event at Apple Park on June 10, watching...

  • Apple reveals dates for World Wide Developers Conference that could see a new iOS powered by AI

    Apple holds its World Wide Developers Conference each year in the summer. The event typically sees a new iOS and other hardware like AirPods. READ MORE: Is Apple going to be left behind by the

  • Apple quietly releases revised build of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1

    Apple last week released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to iPhone and iPad users. Although the updates don’t add any new features, they do bring two important security patches. For some unknown reason, Apple has now quietly released a revised build of iOS 17.4.1. more

  • Apple Releases iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 With Bug Fixes and Security Improvements

    Apple today released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems. The new software comes a couple of weeks after Apple released iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 with app changes in the European Union, new emoji, and more. iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. For customers who are still on iOS 16, Apple has also released an iOS 16.7.7 security update. ...

  • Apple Releases Revised Versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 With Updated Build Number

    Apple on late Tuesday released revised versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 with an updated build number of 21E237, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The updates previously had a build number of 21E236. The revised updates are available for all iPhone and iPad models that are compatible with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, but they can only be installed via the Finder app on macOS and the Apple Devices or iTunes apps on Windows at this time. Apple has not made the new builds...

  • Apple releases updates for iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1, visionOS 1.1.1

    Apple has released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to the public, at the same time as bringing visionOS up to 1.1.1 while also slipping out iOS 16.7.7. iPadOS on an iPad A granular update for all three operating systems, iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1, and visionOS 1.1.1 are all available to download to the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. The update arrives not long after the release of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, which surfaced on March 5. The 17.4.1 releases also do so without any beta...

  • Apple Drops Plans to Develop MicroLED Displays for Apple Watch

    Apple has ended a project to develop microLED displays in-house, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in a reversal of his prior reporting on the development of the technology. Apple invested billions in developing microLED displays, with plans to first add microLED to the Apple Watch Ultra. MicroLED was too expensive and too complex for Apple to design, so Apple is now reorganizing its display engineering teams and laying off employees in the U.S. and Asia. Some of the displaced employees...

  • 'Apple ID' Expected to Change to 'Apple Account' Starting With iOS 18

    MacRumors was first to report that Apple was planning to rebrand "Apple ID" to "Apple Account" across its software platforms and websites like iCloud.com as early as this year, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has corroborated this change. A mockup of the new Apple Account branding In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the new "Apple Account" branding will start to be used later this year both online and in Apple's next major software releases, such as iOS 18 for the iPhone and...

  • Apple's iOS 17.4 vs iOS 17.4.1 (Video)

    Apple recently released iOS 17.4.1 and now we get to find out how it compares to the iOS 17.4 software update. When it comes to software updates, even minor increments can make a world of difference in user experience. Apple’s iOS updates are always on the radar of tech enthusiasts, eagerly awaiting improvements and enhancements. […]