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iOS 18.3 Beta 2 Features: What’s New and What’s Worth Noting

vrijdag 10 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Guess what just popped up on my iPhone? The iOS 18.3 beta 2 update! Naturally, I was pumped—I mean, who doesn’t love shiny new features? But amidst the excitement, I suddenly had an alarming thought: Is it really worth installing an unstable beta? I…

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Apple Devices Losing Support in 2025: What You Need to Know

vrijdag 10 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you rely on an older Apple device, 2025 might be the year to consider an upgrade. Apple routinely phases out software support for older hardware, and in 2025, some iPhone, iPad, and Mac models will no longer receive OS updates and security patche…

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iPhone 16 Wireless Charging Issues – 6 Best Fixes

vrijdag 10 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

I placed my iPhone 16 on the same wireless charger that worked fine with my iPhone 15. Hours later, I was shocked to find that the battery had barely moved! Plugging it into a wired charger, however, worked without a hitch. Frustrated and curious, I…

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How to Fix iPhone Contacts Showing “Maybe”

vrijdag 10 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

You’ve probably seen Siri trying to identify the unknown numbers that call or text you. This can feel confusing since it doesn’t always seem accurate at first glance. Basically, your iPhone is showing “Maybe” because it’s guessing unregistered conta…

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iOS 18.3 Release Date: When to Expect the Next Update

vrijdag 10 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Those looking to know the release of iOS 18.3 may not want to place their bets on a specific date, but I'm here to give you a good idea of when it may be. With Apple being incredibly private when it comes to virtually anything and everything it does…

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iOS 18.2.1 New Features: What Has Changed?

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you're looking for new features in iOS 18.2.1, I may not have the best news for you. The release of iOS 18.2 saw some big changes in thanks to the arrival of more Apple Intelligence features, but we can't say the same about the latest update from…

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Thanks to Apple, RCS Business Messaging Revenue Could Surge By Over 6 Times

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A new study by Juniper Research predicts that the market for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in business messaging will grow significantly. The research predicts that global operator revenue from RCS business messaging traffic will increase from $…

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Apple Fired Around 50 Employees Over Charity Donation Fraud Scheme

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has terminated approximately 50 employees at its Cupertino headquarters following the discovery of a fraudulent scheme involving the company's Matching Grants program. The program was made to match employee donations to eligible non-profit org…

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Apple’s $1B AirTag Facility Won’t Instate iPhone 16 Sale in Indonesia

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Indonesia has maintained its ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple's recent commitment to invest $1 billion in the country. The ban, implemented in October 2024, starts from Apple's failure to meet Indonesia's local content requirements for smartphon…

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More Than 4 of 5 Users Will Replace a Lost iPhone Within 2 Days

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A recent study by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reveals that iPhone users are quick to replace their devices when lost or broken. The data, covering the twelve months ending September 2024, shows that over 80% of iPhone owners would…

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How To Fix macOS Sequoia Filling Up With System Data: 9 Ways

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The Apple Mac is widely praised for its speed and reliability. Its new M-series chips can handle everything from basic multitasking to running complex medical or IT programs. But given their premium price tag, it’s disheartening when performance fal…

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Here’s Apple’s Official Statement on Siri; Apple Siri Settlement

donderdag 9 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has reaffirmed its promise to protect user privacy when using Siri. The company explained key privacy features and policies that control how Siri works. On-device processing: Apple says it prefers handling Siri requests directly on users' …

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Should I Update to iOS 18.2.1? Yes, and Here’s Why

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has started rolling out iOS 18.2.1 update to the public. The new update comes almost a month after iOS 18.2's official rollout and serves as a stabilizing factor, introducing various bug fixes that should address problems caused by previous up…

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Apple Siri Settlement: Plaintiff Say They Won’t Have Purchased iPhone If They Knew About Sneaky Siri

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has issued a statement denying allegations that Siri data was ever used for marketing purposes or sold to third parties. This response comes after a lawsuit settlement in which plaintiffs claimed that Siri accidentally recorded their conversat…

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Giveaway Winner Announced: Congratulations to Antoni N.!

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Our holiday giveaway has officially come to an end, and we’re so excited to share the results! This special giveaway was launched to celebrate the festive season and give one lucky participant the chance to win an iPhone 16 Pro Max—the ultimate g…

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iPhone SE 4/iPhone 16E Launch Date Could Be in April This Year

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans to update its iPhone SE and iPad models. New versions are expected to be released by April this year. This information comes from various industry insiders and analysts, including Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. https://twitter.com/markgurm…

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Apple Plans Expansion of News App to More Countries

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is set to expand its news app beyond its current markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, according to a report by the Financial Times. The upcoming plans include expanding into new countries, although specif…

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Apple Releases 2nd Beta of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3 to Developers

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has seeded the second beta versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3 to developers for testing, three weeks after the release of the first Beta. The new beta builds are available for download through the Settings app on compatible de…

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Apple Releases 2nd Beta of tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 to Developers

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has seeded the second beta versions of tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 to developers for testing purposes. This release comes approximately three weeks after the first beta versions were made available. tvOS 18.3 Beta 2: Build nu…

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How Do I Fix a Broken Menu Bar Clock?

woensdag 8 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Problems with the Mac’s menu bar clock are rare, but they can happen. For example, a setting may change on its own and refuses to change back. If you're struggling with fixing your the clock settings on your menu bar, here's everything you need to k…

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Apple Faces Pressure to Remove Apple Intelligence’ Notification Summarizer

dinsdag 7 januari 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is under increasing scrutiny over Apple Intelligence summarization as it has generated inaccurate alerts on recent iPhone models. The feature was made to condense breaking news notifications and has produced false claims in several instances, …

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