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2nd RC Build of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, Released for Testing

Dec 9, 2024 - 2 Comments
iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia public betas

A second release candidate build of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, has been made available for all beta testers. The 2nd RC build follows after issuing the first RC build a week prior. RC, or Release Candidate, are usually the finalized beta version of system software that is made available to beta … Read More

RC of MacOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, Released for Testing

Dec 5, 2024 - 1 Comment
MacOS Sequoia 15.2 RC is available now

Apple has issued the release candidate build for iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for all users that are involved in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. RC, or Release Candidate builds, are typically the final version of a beta before it gets released to the general public, indicating the final … Read More

Watch the Touching Apple Holiday Ad for 2024: Heartstrings

Nov 29, 2024 - 2 Comments
Apple Holiday commercial 2024 featuring AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature

Apple has introduced their annual Holiday advertisement for the 2024 season, titled “Heartstrings”, and it’s an unusually moving commercial that focuses on hearing loss and the hearing aids feature of AirPods Pro 2 (which happen to be hugely discounted on Amazon right now, if you’re in the market). In the touching and family oriented commercial, … Read More

Have an Old iPhone or iPad? iCloud Backups & Safari Bookmark Syncing Will Soon Not Work

Nov 20, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iPhone 4S

Apple is dropping support for iCloud backups for iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or earlier. Additionally, Apple is also dropping support for Safari Bookmark Syncing for devices running iOS 10 or earlier, or macOS Sierra 10.12.5 and earlier. While this will not impact the vast majority of people, there are many older model iPhone, … Read More

Beta 4 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing

Nov 20, 2024 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Seqouia 15.2 beta 4

Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The primary focus of these new betas appear to be introducing additional Apple Intelligence features, including things like ChatGPT integration to Siri, Genmoji for custom Emoji creation, … Read More

iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released

Nov 19, 2024 - 3 Comments
iOS 18.1.1 update

Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices. Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with Security Fixes Available Now

Nov 19, 2024 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 update

Apple has released MacOS Seqouia 15.1.1, a small software update focused on important security fixes for the Mac. No new features are included, but several actively exploited security issues are patched, making these important updates to install on your Apple devices. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.1.1 for iPad, visionOS … Read More

Beta 3 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing

Nov 11, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia public betas

The third betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and MacOS Sequoia 15.2, are available for beta testers of Apple system software. The latest betas continue to emphasize on new Apple Intelligence features, including ChatGPT integration, Genmoji custom Emoji creation, Image Playground for AI image generation, and more. These new AI features are in addition to … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing

Nov 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia public betas

The second beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2 are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new betas continue to focus on additional Apple Intelligence features, expanding beyond the writing tools, smart replies, and summary features what was initially introduced in iOS … Read More

Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro

Oct 30, 2024 - 1 Comment
M4 Mac Mini

Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the … Read More

MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 with Security Updates Available

Oct 29, 2024 - Leave a Comment
macOS Sonoma 14.7.1

Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 for Mac users who have not yet updated to MacOS Sequoia, of which MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence was just released. macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 both contain many security fixes, making them important updates to install for Mac user who are … Read More

iOS 17.7.1 & iPadOS 17.7.1 Available for iPhone & iPad

Oct 29, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17.7.1 update and iPadOS 17.7.1 update

Apple has released iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 18, which was just updated to includes support for Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. The software updates include important security fixes, making them important updates to install if you’re still running the prior major … Read More

iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence Now Available to Download

Oct 28, 2024 - 2 Comments
iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 updates

Apple has released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to bring Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad. The initial set of Apple Intelligence AI features include writing tools, summaries for messages and emails, and other handy capabilities. Apple Intelligence has strict system requirements however and is not available on all devices. Aside from Apple Intelligence, … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence Available Now

Oct 28, 2024 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia 15.1 update

Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.1, the first major update to MacOS Sequoia that includes Apple Intelligence features. The Sequoia 15.1 update also includes a few bug fixes, and brings drag and drop support to the popular iPhone Mirroring feature. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence, along with … Read More

Perplexity AI Brings More Artificial Intelligence Tools to Mac

Oct 24, 2024 - 3 Comments
Perplexity AI for Mac

Mac users now have another Artificial Intelligence assistant option available to them natively, thanks to the new Perplexity app for Mac. Perplexity offers a free AI-powered answer engine that uses multiple models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3, and perhaps best of all, it cites sources with its answers, so that you can independently confirm or … Read More

Beta 1 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing

Oct 23, 2024 - Leave a Comment

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and ipadOS 18.2, each with new Apple Intelligence features. The first betas of the .2 releases arrive now despite iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1 not debuting until next week, though they just landed as Release Candidate builds. The new … Read More

Release Candidates of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Available

Oct 21, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia public betas

Apple has issued release candidate builds of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, making them available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These versions are the first to include Apple Intelligence support on compatible devices. Initial Apple Intelligence features include functionality for summarizing data, writing tools, and … Read More

iPad Mini 7th Gen with Apple Intelligence Support Released by Apple

Oct 15, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iPad Mini 7th gen

Apple has updated the iPad Mini line with a spec bump, and the new model is capable of supporting Apple Intelligence. The new iPad Mini 7th generation model debuted via press release, and was not accompanied by any other updated hardware. The iPad Mini continues to offer a small physical footprint with an 8″ LCD … Read More

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