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iOS 26.3 to Improve Interoperability With Third-Party Earbuds and Smartwatches in the EU
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (248+ words) iOS 26.3, which is expected to be released in late January, will improve interoperability with third-party Bluetooth earbuds and smartwatches for EU users. To comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple will simplify the Bluetooth pairing process for iPhone users…...
With Smartphone Photography, Size Matters ⭐
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (625+ words) I've been researching smartphone photography and video capabilities and I keep running into the same issues. While Apple, Google, Samsung, and other smartphone makers are keen to promote these capabilities in their devices, it's curious to me how much information…...
Apple Releases 26.2 Versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS
1+ week, 3+ day ago (403+ words) Apple released today the 26.2 versions of its various software platforms, which include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. This is a rare Friday release for the company, and the updates are quite significant, especially for iPhone users who are…...
Report: Apple to Focus on Performance Improvements and AI Features With Next Year's iOS 27
4+ week, 1+ day ago (332+ words) It's just been two months since Apple released iOS 26, which also marked the switch to a year-based naming scheme for the company's entire OS lineup. While iOS 26.2 is expected to be released in December with AirPods Live Translation in the…...
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max First Impressions
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (447+ words) That this competitive back-and-forth in the smartphone space mirrors that in the PC vs. Mac battles of a previous generation is perhaps not surprising. But its impact on consumers, no matter which platform you prefer, is the same as ever…...
Google Brings Apple AirDrop to Android
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (147+ words) Google is bridging the iPhone/Android divide with Quick Share, an AirDrop compatible file transfer capability for Android. "When it comes to sharing moments between family and friends, what device you have shouldn't matter " sharing should just work," a new…...
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Preview
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (531+ words) This should be a straightforward overview, but I've struggled to write it for three days now. I can't speak for other writers, but this happens to me fairly regularly: I start writing something and then it turns into something else....
iPhone Users in the US Can Now Create a Digital ID in Apple Wallet
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) Apple is launching today a new Digital ID feature in its Wallet app that US users will be able to use for age and identity verification in apps, online, and select stores. The post iPhone Users in the US Can…...
Apple Has Reportedly Delayed iPhone Air 2 Following Weak Demand
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (394+ words) Apple has reportedly delayed the release of its next-gen iPhone Air after sales of the original model were weaker than expected. The post Apple Has Reportedly Delayed iPhone Air 2 Following Weak Demand appeared first on Thurrott.com. Apple has reportedly…...
iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 Are Out With Security Fixes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (482+ words) Apple released iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 yesterday, which include various security fixes for users who didn't install the '26 versions of the two operating systems. The post iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 Are Out With Security Fixes appeared first on Thurrott.com. Apple released…...