There's already much more news about macOS Monterey than even Apple revealed in the WWDC 2021 keynote. From the small to the tiny, the new macOS is replete with features you'll want to use.A snapshot of new features in macOS Monterey"We do have more…
Lees meerApple's new iOS 15 update contains a number of smaller features and changes, such as an EXIF data reader for Photos and a baked-in password authenticator.Credit: AppleEXIF data in Photos Read more...
Lees meerWe recap all of the updates to Apple's major operating systems on the podcast, including Shortcuts coming to macOS, FaceTime and notification updates to iOS, iPadOS multitasking, plus new features for the Home and AirPods.A lot was discussed during …
Lees meerApple has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that recent iOS software updates "damaged iPhones by dramatically lowing processing speeds and battery life."Credit: AppleInsiderCredit: AppleInsiderThe lawsuit claims that a slew of users have been reporti…
Lees meerIn a change introduced at the 2021 WWDC, developers will soon be able to manage refunds using in-app tools and access to new APIs using iOS 15.Refund workflows will be simpler on iOS 15With iOS 14 and earlier, Apple has controlled all aspects of ref…
Lees meerApple will give users with free iCloud accounts unlimited, temporary storage to facilitate data transfers to new devices.Non-paying iCloud accounts have long been capped at 5 gigabytes, which meant that anyone who kept a large amount of data on thei…
Lees meerApple has made a number of updates to its App Store Review Guidelines, clarifying existing policies and adding new requirements for app makers.Credit: AppleAs part of the changes announced at WWDC, Apple now requires that apps supporting account cre…
Lees meerThe automation system Shortcuts makes the leap from iOS to the Mac with the forthcoming macOS Monterey, marking Apple's third major tool for automating tasks.Craig Federighi introduces Shortcuts for MacFour years after Apple bought the third-party i…
Lees meerThe Apple Music streaming service is gaining its support for Spatial Audio on Monday, with Apple starting to roll out the feature to subscribers.Briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple is enabling Spatial Audio in Apple Music. The feat…
Lees meerFuture updates to iOS will be offered as two options, letting users choose to gain all the new features in iOS 15 or solely security updates on iOS 14.Future iOS updates will be offered in two versionsApple has announced that it is revamping how iOS…
Lees meerSmart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.Starting later this year, owners of the Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control will be able to enable "Hey Siri…
Lees meerMaintaining security and privacy for Apple's users will be a "battle we will be fighting for years to come," according to SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi.Privacy and security continue to be a major element of Apple's work in developing o…
Lees meerAt the 2021 WWDC, Apple unveiled new features for the App Stores, called the App Product Page and In-App Events intended to help discovery, and boost interactivity.Near the end of its keynote on June 7, Apple turned specifically to what it's doing f…
Lees meerApple's new Xcode Cloud allows development teams to more easily collaborate, even when working remotely, and it automatically builds apps for all Apple devices and platforms, freeing up a developer's Mac to accomplish other tasks.Xcode Cloud will be…
Lees meerA multitude of improvements are coming to Apple's HomeKit platform later this year, led by a new industry interoperability standard called Matter that will see support from Apple and others, helping to unify the smart home market.Support for Matter …
Lees meerApple is bringing Siri to third-party devices and platforms for the first time, allowing HomeKit-supporting companies to integrate the assistant into their devices.Credit: AppleThe Apple digital assistant will arrive on third-party devices later in …
Lees meerStarting in the fall of 2021, HomePod mini will be able to be set as the default speakers for your Apple TV 4K.A feature previously relegated to the full-sized HomePod, Apple is now bringing default output support to HomePod mini. As it stands, Home…
Lees meerIn the fall of 2021, Apple is adding a suite of new features to Health that will make it easier for users to understand health trends, communicate with doctors, and monitor loved ones.Credit: AppleAt its WWDC 2021 keynote on Monday, Apple introduced…
Lees meerThanks to advancements in machine learning, starting in iOS 15, Siri will now respond to users' requests even without internet access.Control your iPhone via Siri without internetUsually, Siri captures a voice request and passes data to a server to …
Lees meerPaid iCloud subscriptions will soon have access to an enhanced iCloud+ feature, including a Private Relay VPN, a new Hide My Email capability, and support for unlimited secure HomeKit video cameras.Apple said iCloud paid subscriptions will include i…
Lees meerWhile it isn't quite the full-fledged Xcode on iPad that some developers have been clamoring for, Apple on Monday announced that Swift Playgrounds in iPadOS 15 will be greatly enhanced, teaching users how to build iPad apps and even allowing them to…
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