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iPadOS 19 Rumored to Bring Mac-Style Menu Bar and Smarter Stage Manager

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is preparing a major overhaul for iPadOS 19, aiming to bring the iPad closer to a Mac-like experience. A new leak suggests that the update will introduce a top menu bar and a redesigned multitasking system dubbed Stage Manager 2.0—two features…

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Apple Moves Secret Robotics Unit to Hardware Division After Siri AI Setback

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has removed its secret robotics team from the control of AI chief John Giannandrea and reassigned it to the company’s hardware division. The move follows Apple’s broader internal shake-up after repeated delays and underperformance in its artif…

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Get a 4-Pack of Apple AirTags for Just $80

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple AirTags remain one of the best smart trackers you can get. Attach one to your keys, luggage, or anything else, and track it directly from your iPhone. If you’ve been eyeing AirTags but $30 for one feels a bit steep, this 4-pack deal is a steal…

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Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup Could See 12GB RAM Across All Models

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple may equip all four iPhone 17 models with 12GB of RAM, marking a significant leap from the 8GB used across the iPhone 16 series. That includes the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, which is …

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M2 Pro Mac mini Desktop (16GB/512GB) is $400 Off!

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you are on the lookout to buy a highly capable Mac mini desktop below MSRP, I've got the hottest deal for you! Right now, you can buy the M2 Pro Mac mini desktop (16GB/512GB) for just $799 at Best Buy. Originally priced at $ 1,199, the M2 Pro Mac…

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iPhone 17 Air Leak Highlights Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Yet

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air might be the slimmest iPhone the company has ever built. A new design leak suggests the device is barely thicker than its side buttons—an unprecedented step in Apple’s design evolution. Images shared by Sonny Dickso…

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How to Offload Unused Apps on iPhone and iPad

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We all have apps we rarely use—sometimes we forget they’re even there. While that’s not always a problem, over time these apps can take up a surprising amount of storage. Thankfully, iOS and iPadOS let you offload unused apps, freeing up space witho…

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Best Cast App for iOS (iPhone) for Screen Mirroring

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

While AirPlay is a convenient solution, it's not available everywhere. In some cases, you need to resort to other methods to mirror your screen in iOS, e.g., to a TV. One possibility is Cast apps for iPhone, of which there are quite a few—and we fou…

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White House Slams EU’s $570M Fine on Apple as Economic Extortion

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The White House has sharply criticized the European Union’s €500 million ($570 million) fine against Apple, calling it “a novel form of economic extortion.” The EU penalty, announced Wednesday, stems from Apple’s App Store practices that regulators …

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How to Use the New Edits App on iPhone

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Announced in January, Meta has finally launched the Edits app for iOS and Android users. This mobile-first video editing suite is a powerful alternative for short-form creators who loathe the paywalls that come with CapCut. Let’s take a closer look …

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Tip: Turn Off ‘Attention Aware Features’ to Stop Your iPhone from Silencing Alarms

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If your iPhone alarm sounds too quiet (or doesn’t make any sound, even when the screen lights up), the culprit is likely the Attention Aware Features. Apple hasn’t officially confirmed this as the cause, but user reports suggest that turning this se…

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How to Fix iOS 18/18.4.1 Battery Drain Issues

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Another iOS update has landed on iPhones, and it's a big one. iOS 18.4.1 fixes two critical security flaws Apple claims were used in real-life attacks. This makes it an unskippable update that you should install as soon as possible. It also fixes Ca…

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Apple’s Future iPhones Will Debut TSMC’s 1.4nm A14 Chips

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is expected to become the first major customer to adopt TSMC’s newly unveiled 1.4nm A14 process node, set for production in 2028. This advanced chip technology will likely power a future generation of Apple Silicon, possibly starting with the …

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Wednesday App Finder: File Architect Organizes Folders With Text

donderdag 24 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

When writing an article, I usually enter full data-hoarding mode. My research can span dozens of tabs, and often I need to download a bunch of files. After publishing, I simply close the tabs, but I like to keep the files, and organize them as "sour…

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Everything New in iOS 18.5 Beta 2

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple just dropped the second Public Beta release of iOS 18.5. You can now test the update ahead of the official stable release launch. Although this update doesn't pack plenty of new features, it focuses on bug fixes, stability, and performance imp…

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List of Bugs in iOS 18.5 Beta 2

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has just rolled out the iOS 18.5 beta 2 (public beta 2 and dev beta 3). It primarily focuses on fixing known bugs and refining newly introduced features. So, yes, iOS 18.5 is a minor update. As compared to the previous beta release, however, i…

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iPhone 16 Pro Sales Dip as Consumers Shift to Base Models in US Market

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple's latest quarterly iPhone sales show a notable shift in consumer behavior: fewer buyers are choosing the iPhone 16 Pro. Instead, many are opting for the more affordable base model. Data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) re…

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How To Fix All iOS iOS 18/18.4.1 Messages Issues

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Sending a quick text through Messages should be effortless. Since updating to iOS 18/18.3, however, the app has been a bit unreliable. It freezes mid-conversation, crashes when loading media, and feels sluggish overall. These issues weren’t what I e…

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A Smarter Siri? Perplexity Launches Voice Command Features for Its AI Chatbot on iOS

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Perplexity is taking aim at Siri. Just days after CEO Aravind Srinivas floated the idea of building a smarter, more reliable voice assistant for iPhone users, the company has rolled out a major update to its iOS app. It’s not a Siri replacement—Appl…

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CarPlay Not Working on iOS 18/18.4.1? 8 Ways To Fix it!

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

CarPlay offers a convenient way to stream music, place and receive calls, and navigate routes without actually using your smartphone. However, numerous iPhone users have lately noticed that CarPlay is not working for them after installing iOS 18/18.…

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iPhone Screen Gone Darker After iOS 18? 5 Easy Fixes

woensdag 23 april 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Display issues are tricky and hard to trace. While they could (hopefully) be a bug, they can also stem from hardware defects. The latter isn’t too fun since repairs cost hundreds. That said, if your iPhone screen got noticeably darker on iOS 18, you…

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