A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system.
iOS 18.0.1 was the first update released for iOS 18 and included many bug fixes, as well as improved performance and security. As for iOS 18.1 , it was released on October 31 and added the first set of
We’re coming up on two years since GM announced its decision to ditch CarPlay on all of its EVs. By all measures, the transition got off to an incredibly rocky start with its 2024 model year cars. The Chevy Blazer EV, for example, suffered from a series of problems courtesy of GM’s “Ultifi” infotainment system.
In a new interview this week, Baris Cetinok GM’s software vice president once again doubled down on the company’s move to abandon CarPlay.
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When Apple announced tvOS 18 at WWDC in June , the company teased some new features that wouldn’t be available in the first release. One of them is support for different aspect ratios on , which is now coming with the tvOS 18.2 update.
The latest beta of tvOS 18.2, which was released to developers on Monday, includes the option to change the aspect ratio of the . Although Apple only announced support for the 21:9 aspect ratio, the update also adds a
After announcing Vision Pro last year, Apple has reportedly been exploring more ways to provide AR and VR content to users – and it seems that the idea of smart glasses is growing within the company. A report on Monday revealed that Apple has been conducting a new internal study focusing on building smart glasses.
According to the report, the initiative is known internally as “Atlas” and would have started last week with Apple employees giving feedback and thoughts on smart glasses. The group responsible for the initiative wrote an email to selected
Apple on Monday released the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, both with additional Apple Intelligence features. However, the updates also bring some new features, and today’s beta lets Mac users add a Weather app widget to the macOS Menu Bar.
For now, there’s no clear indication to help users discover the new feature. It comes disabled by default and users can add the Weather app widget to the Menu Bar by going to System Settings and then Control
iOS 18.2 beta 2 was released for developers today , and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are upgrades to Find My, changes to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control, and more. Head below for a full roundup of everything new.
iOS 18.2 beta 2 is available to developer beta testers with build number 22C5125e. There is no public beta available, and there’s no official timetable for when that will change. Apple
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Last week, we invited the 9to5Mac community on social media to share their best iPhone 16 Pro shots with us. We received hundreds of awe-inspiring replies that showcased the camera system’s capability. Here’s a handful that stood out as the best iPhone 16 Pro pictures I’ve seen yet.
When comparing the specs of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, you’ll find that they house the same camera systems and capabilities. Both models offer the
Over the weekend, we received multiple updates on future Vision products. While some of the news involved delays, the biggest positive for me was affirmation that a new Vision Pro with M5 chip is still expected in 2025 . But the more I think about it, the more mixed I feel. Here’s why.
Apple faces a unique dilemma with its upcoming M5 Vision Pro.
I’ve argued before that this is exactly the right move for the next generation of the device. As much
Getting help to find lost items will become much easier with the next iOS update. That’s because Apple is adding new options to the Find My app with iOS 18.2 that will let users share the location of an or other lost item with anyone, not just friends or family.
Apple’s Find My already lets users share their items with people they trust, so that these people can also track the same items. This feature is particularly useful for families who often share objects such as keys.