Are you bored of using the ringtones that came preinstalled on your iPhone? Or perhaps, you want to use one of your favorite songs as your default ringtone? In that case, you might want to take a look at all the available offerings on Apple’s Tone Store.
Apple has released new public beta versions of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. The beta updates are available now to all users participating in the public beta testing programs.
The new public beta builds match the concurrent developer builds for iOS 15 beta 4, iPadOS 15 beta 4, and MacOS Monterey beta 4.
Do you want to know how to contact emergency services for any reason? In that case, you’ll be pleased to know that all iPhone models offer an emergency SOS feature that’s very easy to access at the press of a button.
Apple has released the fourth beta version of MacOS Monterey to Mac users participating in the beta testing program for Mac system software. The developer beta is available now and is typically soon followed by the same build for public beta testers.
Separately, iOS 15 beta 4 and iPadOS 15 beta 4 are also available, along with new betas for watchOS 8 and tvOS 15.
MacOS Monterey will include new features and improvements to the Mac operating system, including FaceTime Screen Sharing, Live Text which allows for selecting text in images, Universal Control which allows for sharing a mouse and keyboard across a Mac and iPad, changes to Safari tabs and Safari appearance, Quick Notes which allow for app specific notes, Shortcuts for Mac, Low Power Mode for Mac laptops, changes to Photos, Maps, Messages, and many other smaller improvements and adjustments.
Apple has released the fourth beta versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 to users enrolled in the iPhone and iPad system software beta testing programs. Typically the developer beta rolls out first and is soon followed by the same build for public beta testers.
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 include various new features and improvements, including FaceTime screen sharing and a grid view of FaceTime participants, Focus feature for Do Not Disturb, redesigned Notifications, redesigned Safari tabs and tab grouping experience, Safari extensions, Live Text allowing for text selection within images, changes to Maps and Health app, changes to Photos and Music app, improvements to Spotlight, a redesigned Weather app for iPhone, and much more. iPadOS 15 also includes iPad specific features, like the ability to move widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, and some changes to how multitasking works.
Separately, new betas of MacOS Monterey beta 4, watchOS 8, and tvOS are also available.
Do you want to change the desktop background on your Mac? Perhaps, you don’t like the default macOS wallpaper or you just want to use a custom image of your choice as the background? Fortunately, this is pretty easy to do on a macOS machine.
Apple has released iOS 14.7.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 14.7.1 for iPad, the updates include “important security updates” and are therefore recommended for all users to install onto their compatible devices.
For iPhone users, the iOS 14.7.1 update also resolves an issue with Touch ID iPhone models being unable to unlock an Apple Watch.
Additionally, Apple also released macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 update for Mac with the same security update.
Apple has released MacOS Big Sur 11.5.1 update for Mac users running Big Sur. The update “provides important security updates” for an apparently actively exploited issue, and is therefore recommended by Apple to install for all eligible Mac users.
Despite being a single security update, the download for Macs is nearly 3GB.
Separately, Apple released iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 for iPhone and iPad, respectively, with what appears to be the same security fix.
Are you getting unwanted messages or texts from a random phone number? Or perhaps, it’s just an annoying contact who’s overloading your inbox on iMessage? Either way, you can easily block text messages on the iPhone, preventing your Messages app from getting any contact or communication through the block.
Have you ever wanted to hide your phone number from iMessage, or stop using a phone number for iMessage, whether for privacy reasons or another purpose? Ever wished you could use an email address instead? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that you can indeed get this done pretty easily on your iPhone or iPad.
You’ve exhausted all the online resources and you’ve reached the end of your own troubleshooting capabilities, in which case you’re likely contacting official Apple Support. Whether you’re reaching out to Apple support for warranty queries or troubleshooting account-related issues, you may sometimes be asked to verify yourself. This is done by simply sharing your support PIN with the Apple Support agent.
Do you use iMessage to stay in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues? If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, you might not necessarily be aware of the fact that you can use an email address with iMessage instead of your phone number.
A lot of WhatsApp users make use of the desktop client to stay connected and respond to text messages while they’re using their computers. And the latest versions of WhatsApp can also make video calls and voice calls as well, right from a Mac or Windows PC by using the desktop app.
Do you want to change the caller ID that others see when you FaceTime them from your Mac? This is possible and in fact, pretty easy to do.
Did you know that you don’t always have to keep your credit card linked to your Apple account for transactions? Instead, you can use your Apple ID balance for purchasing apps and subscribing to Apple services, such as iCloud and Apple Music. This is accomplished by making sure your Apple ID has sufficient funds attached to it.
Have you ever wanted to set a video as the wallpaper on your iPhone or iPad? You’re certainly not alone in that regard, as it sounds like a neat customization right? Although there’s no official support for video wallpapers, there’s a workaround that you can use to enjoy videos as your wallpaper of an iPhone, at least on your lock screen.
Do you use a password that’s easy to guess for your online accounts? Or perhaps, you reuse the same password for multiple accounts? Maybe you’re wondering if your password has been compromised in a known data breach? Whatever the case, Safari for Mac can now help you monitor your passwords by providing Security Recommendations.
macOS Big Sur 11.5 update is now available to all Mac users running Big Sur. The update contains a few bug fixes, some important security fixes, and the ability for the Podcasts app to display either all shows or followed shows. The full release notes, which are quite brief, are further below.
Despite being a rather small update in terms of changes, the 11.5 update weighs in around 3GB.
Mac users running Catalina (10.15.7) and Mojave (10.14.6) will find Security Update 2021-004 Catalina and Security Update 2021-005 Mojave available to download and install instead, along with an update to Safari.
Separately, iPadOS 14.7 and iOS 14.7 are also available for iPad and iPhone, respectively.
