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Beta 3 of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5, Available for Testing

Apr 24, 2024 - Leave a Comment
Betas

Apple has issued the third beta versions of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, visionOS 1.2, and tvOS 17.5, to all users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new beta builds are available to both developer beta and public beta testers on any actively enrolled device, though … Read More

Apple Event Set for May 7, New iPads Expected

Apr 23, 2024 - 2 Comments
Apple Event set for May 7

Apple has set an online event for 7:00AM PST on Tuesday, May 7, for the early birds on the west coast, or mid-morning east coast folks. While Apple offers only a vague hint of what’s to come with the event artwork, the rumor mill speculates that updated iPad models will be revealed that feature the … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, Available for Testing

Apr 18, 2024 - Leave a Comment
New betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, and iPadOS 17

The second beta versions of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, MacOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and visionOS 1.2, have been made available by Apple to participants in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Both developer and public beta testers are able to access the new builds on any enrolled device that is … Read More

Opinion: Shiny Keys on MacBook Air & Pro Are Ugly and Shouldn’t Happen

Apr 11, 2024 - 21 Comments
Shiny keys on a MacBook Air 15-inch model looking cheap and gross

One of the worst things about the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is the shiny key issue. If you’re unfamiliar, the image above demonstrates the beginning stages of the shiny key development on my otherwise beautiful six month old MacBook Air, visible mostly on the shift key, but “A” and “S” are also beginning to … Read More

MacOS Ventura 13.6.6 & Safari 17.4.1 Update Available

Apr 3, 2024 - 3 Comments
MacOS Ventura update

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.6.6 for Mac users running Ventura, along with Safari 17.4.1 for Mac users running Ventura and Monterey. These software updates include some of the same critical security fixes that came with macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, and are aimed at users who are not running the Sonoma operating system on their Macs. … Read More

Using M3 MacBook Air in Clamshell Mode May Reduce Performance

Apr 3, 2024 - 1 Comment
M3 MacBook Air open vs clamshell performance

If you’re interested in getting a brand new M3 MacBook Air and running in clamshell mode to take advantage of the dual external display support, be aware that system performance may be reduced when the MacBook Air is run in clamshell mode (clamshell mode, meaning the lid is closed but the MacBook is powered on).

First Beta of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5 Released for Testing

Apr 2, 2024 - Leave a Comment
Betas

Apple has released the first beta versions of a round of upcoming future software updates, versioned as iOS 17.5 for iPhone, macOS Sonoma 14.5 for Mac, iPadOS 17.5 for iPad, tvOS 17.5 for Apple TV, watchOS 10.5 for Apple Watch, and visionOS 1.2 for Apple Vision Pro. The betas are available now to users enrolled … Read More

iOS 16.7.7 & iPadOS 16.7.7 Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models

Apr 1, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 16.6 update

Apple has released iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for select older model iPhone and iPads. The updates seem to include the same essential and applicable security fixes that iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 included. Specifically, iOS 16.7.7 is available for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, while iPadOS 16.7.7 is available for iPad 5th … Read More

WWDC 2024 Set for June 10-14, Expect iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2, etc

Mar 26, 2024 - 2 Comments
WWDC 2024

Apple has announced their annual developer conference, WWDC, will take place from June 10 to June 14 of this year. The majority of WWDC 2024 will be online, however there will be an in-person event and keynote speech on June 10, at Apple’s Cupertino California headquarters. Apple typically unveils new versions of upcoming system software … Read More

MacOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates

Mar 25, 2024 - Leave a Comment
macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update

Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 as an update for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, and appears to resolve the USB hub and external monitor issues that some Mac users were experiencing with macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. Separately, macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is also available … Read More

iOS 17.4.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & Security Enhancements

Mar 21, 2024 - 1 Comment
iOS 17.4 update and iPadOS 17.4 update

Apple has issued iOS 17.4.1 update for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.4.1 update for iPad. The software updates include unspecified bug fixes and security enhancements for iPhone and iPad. Additionally, iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 is available for older iPhone and iPad models, and there’s an update available for Apple Vision Pro’s VisionOS 1.1.1, for users … Read More

USB Hub & External Monitors Not Working After MacOS Sonoma 14.4 Update for Some Mac Users

Mar 13, 2024 - 6 Comments
USB hubs are not working for some Mac users after updating to the latest Sonoma release

Some Mac users are discovering that USB-C hubs and external monitors are no longer working with their Mac after updating to macOS Sonoma 14.4. This issue can apparently impact anything connected to the USB Hub as well, leaving the USB hub devices undetected by the Mac, including keyboards, mice, external displays, SD card readers, cameras, … Read More

MacOS Ventura 13.6.5 & macOS Monterey 12.7.4 Updates Available

Mar 8, 2024 - 1 Comment
MacOS Ventura 13.6 and macOS Monterey 12.7

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.6.5 and macOS Monterey 12.7.4 to Mac users who continue to run the Ventura and Monterey operating systems, and who are not interested or able to run the freshly released MacOS Sonoma 14.4 update. Additionally, Safari 17.4 is available as an update alongside macOS Ventura 13.6.5 and macOS Monterey 12.7.4. … Read More

MacOS Sonoma 14.4 Update Released with New Emoji & Bug Fixes

Mar 7, 2024 - 1 Comment
macOS Sonoma 14.4 update

MacOS Sonoma 14.4 update has been released by Apple for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The macOS Sonoma 14.4 update includes cutting edge new Emoji icons like a mushroom, lime, phoenix, broken chain, and shaking heads, along with new versions of existing Emoji icons that face the opposite direction. Additionally, there’s support for … Read More

iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 15.8.2, & iPadOS 15.8.2 Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models

Mar 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 16.6 update

Apple has released updates to older iPhone and iPad models as iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 15.8.2, & iPadOS 15.8.2. These software updates are available specifically for devices that are not running iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. Specifically, iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, are available for iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad Pro 9.7″ … Read More

iOS 17.4 Update Released to Download with New Emoji, Podcasts Transcripts, & Bug Fixes

Mar 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17.4 update and iPadOS 17.4 update

Apple has released iOS 17.4 update for iPhone, and ipadOS 17.4 update for iPad. The iOS/iPadOS 17.4 updates feature new Emoji icons including a phoenix and mushroom, a podcasts transcription feature, a handful of bug fixes and security updates, along with some minor additions and changes. European users also gain some specific new capabilities that … Read More

RC of macOS Sonoma 14.4 Available for Testing

Mar 4, 2024 - 1 Comment
MacOS Sonoma beta updates are available

Apple has released an RC build for macOS Sonoma 14.4 for Mac users who are engaging in the beta testing program for macOS. The RC build for Sonoma 14.4 arrives alongside RC builds for watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1, roughly a week after the RC builds for iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 became … Read More

Apple Launches New MacBook Air with M3 Chip, Support for 2 External Displays

Mar 4, 2024 - 2 Comments
M3 MacBook Air

Apple has released fresh updates to the MacBook Air lineup of computers, bringing the powerful M3 chip to the popular Mac laptop, along with some other nice new features. According to Apple’s press release announcing the products, the new M3 MacBook Air is up to 60% faster than the M1 model, and up to a … Read More

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