iPad beta testers can now download and install iPadOS 17 beta 4 on their devices that are actively enrolled in the developer beta testing program for ipadOS system software. While this updated beta is versioned as beta 4 for developers, presumably an updated beta 2 for public beta testers that matches the same build will … Read More

Apple has released iOS 16.6 for iPhone and iPadOS 16.6 for iPad, to all users who are running the iOS/iPadOS 16 operating systems. iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 are said to include important bug fixes and security fixes for iPhone and iPad, making them recommended to install for eligible users. No new features are included. … Read More

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.5 as an update to Mac users running the Ventura operating system. The update includes important bug fixes and security updates, making it recommended to install. No new features are expected. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6, along with updates to macOS … Read More

As many of you likely know, the entire modern Apple operating system suite – from MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS – are all based on UNIX, powering the Apple tech we all know and love. But way back in 1973, UNIX was a very different operating system running in a very different environment … Read More

The iTerm app for Mac is a great terminal alternative that has some unique features, one of which is that you can setup a hotkey or keyboard shortcut to instantly access an iTerm2 terminal as a slide-out command line from the top of the screen, from anywhere in MacOS.

The Mac comes well equipped by default, but even though MacOS comes with some excellent apps from Apple, there are a handful of features and tools that are missing. Maybe you’ve downloaded an archive file that you can’t open, or maybe your friend from the Windows world sent you a video you can’t watch, or … Read More

If you use Homebrew with your Mac, you probably want to install Homebrew in MacOS Sonoma as well. While it installs as intended for many Mac users, some are experiencing issues when attempting to install Homebrew in the Sonoma beta. We’ll cover the solution, showing you how to get Homebrew installed successfully in MacOS Sonoma … Read More

Apple has seeded a release candidate build of macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, and iPadOS 16.6 to users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs for current generation system software versions. No particular new features or changes are expected in macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, or iPadOS 16.6, since Apple is obviously focusing most … Read More

Want to run the MacOS Sonoma public beta on your Mac? It’s pretty easy, though as is typical with beta system software, you should understand the risks, ramifications, and potential hassles with running beta operating systems. While most Mac users who are curious about running MacOS Sonoma likely already installed the dev beta (which is … Read More

Now that the iPadOS 17 public beta is widely available for anyone to install, you may be interested in running the iPadOS 17 public beta on your iPad. With a customizable Lock Screen, interactive widgets, FaceTime video voicemail, and much more, there’s a lot to like in the iPadOS 17 version of system software. It’s … Read More

Adventurous iPhone users may be interested in joining the iOS 17 public beta to get an early look and feel of what the upcoming iOS 17 system software version is like on their own iPhone. By enrolling in the public beta program and installing the public beta of iOS 17, you’ll get immediate access to … Read More

Apple has again released Rapid Security Response Updates for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, this time versioned as iOS 16.5.1 (c), iPadOS 16.5.1 (c), and MacOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c), to address a known and actively exploited security issue with Safari. These new rapid response updates are available after similar rapid security response updates (versioned with an … Read More

Apple has released the iOS 17 public beta for iPhone, and iPadOS 17 public beta for iPad, available to any user who is curious about the upcoming version of system software for their devices. Additionally, Apple also released MacOS Sonoma public beta, along with public betas for WatchOS 10 and tvOS 17. While the public … Read More

Apple has made the public beta of MacOS Sonoma available to any interested Mac user to download and install onto their compatible Mac. Beta system software is much less stable and less reliable than final versions of system software, so even though the public beta is available to anyone, it’s really best reserved for more … Read More

The fifth beta version of iOS 16.6, MacOS Ventura 13.5, and iPadOS 16.6 to individuals who are beta testing the current generation of Apple system software, rather than the next-generation iOS 17 beta, iPadOS 17 beta, and MacOS Sonoma 14 beta. The release of beta 5 suggests the final version of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, … Read More

Apple has released updated beta versions of iOS 17 beta 3, iPadOS 17 beta 3, and macOS Sonoma beta 3, for users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. It is not entirely clear what is included in the updated beta 3 releases, however it’s possible the updated betas either … Read More

Apple has pulled the rapid response updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS Ventura 13.4.1 that were intended to fix a security issue with Safari.

Apple has started issuing Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS and iPadOS. These small software updates for iPhone and iPad are intended to address known security risks and exploits, and without having to issue a full software update version for iOS, iPadOS, or MacOS. By default, rapid security response updates will install automatically onto your … Read More