Apple has released MacOS Catalina 10.15 GM Seed to users enrolled in the beta testing program. The GM seed carries build 19A582a and arrives just a few days after the 10th beta version was released for testing.

Golden Master, abbreviated as GM, typically represents the final version of software that will be released to the public. Sometimes multiple GM seeds are released however, so it’s not yet clear if this build will be the final version. Nonetheless, the release of a GM seed suggests that MacOS Catalina will be released as a final version to the public quite soon. Apple has previously said that MacOS Catalina is to be released in October.

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Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for iPhone and iPad system software.

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For most users, installing iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 will speed up their devices by quite a bit, but for some they may feel that installing iPadOS and iOS 13 has made their iPhone and iPad feel slower.

If you recently updated to a new iOS 13.x or iPadOS 13.x.x release and now feel your device is sluggish and slower than it should be, read on to learn why that might be, and what you can do about it.

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Now that iPadOS 13 (well, 13.1.2) is in the wild, you might be wondering what some of the most compelling features are for the latest and greatest operating system for iPad.

Whether you have an iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini, read on to learn some of the new must-know features and tips to try out in iPadOS 13.

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Apple has released iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2, in yet another rapid release of software updates to the iPadOS 13 and iOS 13 system software releases. This new version comes just days after releasing iPadOS & iOS 13.1.1.

iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2 include various bug fixes and improvements, including a fix for an issue where camera was not working, an issue where Bluetooth audio would disconnect on certain cars, a fix for the flashlight not working, a resolution to iCloud backup issues, and more. The complete release notes accompanying the iPadOS & iOS 13.1.2 downloads are repeated further below.

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Apple has released MacOS Catalina beta 10 too users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the next major Mac system software release.

Presumably MacOS Catalina beta 10 focuses on bug fixes and improvements to refine the operating system as the final release date nears.

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Want to update an iOS / iPadOS beta device to the final stable public version of system software? Are you currently running iOS beta on iPhone or iPadOS beta on iPad and want to be sure that future software updates are the final official stable builds, rather than beta versions?

If you want to leave the beta program and update iPhone or iPad to the final official public version of iOS or iPadOS releases, read on to learn how to accomplish this.

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If you launched Mail app on iPhone or iPad after updating to iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 and now discovered new emails are showing up as “No Sender” and with “No Subject”, then you’re certainly not alone. This appears to be a known bug impacting a fair number of iPhone and iPad users after updating their devices to the various new iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 software releases, including iOS 13, iOS 13.1, iOS 13.1.1, iPadOS 13.1, and iPadOS 13.1.1.

If you’re impacted by the annoying Mail app “No Sender” and “No Subject” email bugs, then read on to learn how you may be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.

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Found a song you want to listen to on repeat in Music app on iOS 13 or ipadOS 13 and later? If you have an iPhone running iOS 13 or iPad running iPadOS 13, you might be wondering how to repeat songs and repeat albums in the iOS 13 Music app since it is now different from before.

Fortunately repeating songs and albums in Music app of iOS 13 is easy, as you’ll quickly see, so whether you’re on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you’ll be repeat playing songs, albums, and playlists in no time.

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Another day, another round of software updates! Apple has released iOS 13.1.1 and iPadOS 13.1.1 for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices compatible with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.

The small point release update includes bug fixes and improvements, and is therefore recommended to all users who are actively running a prior iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 build.

The release notes for iOS 13.1.1 and iPadOS 13.1.1 mention resolving a bug that may have caused battery drain issues with iOS 13 battery life, a resolution to a restoring from backup issue, resolving a problem with Reminders syncing, and more. The full release notes accompanying the new software update are further below.

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Now that iOS 13 is available to download and install for iPhone and iPod touch, you might be wondering what the best features and tricks for the latest and greatest iOS release are. We’ve rounded up a handful of the most useful features in iOS 13 for iPhone for you to check out, so whether you’ve already installed iOS 13 or are still readying to prepare iPhone for iOS 13, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the best new features available right away.

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Apple has released macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update 2 for Mac users running the Mojave operating system.

The new supplemental update is said to improve the security of MacOS and is therefore recommended to all users who are running MacOS Mojave.

Apple has also released Security Update 2019-005 for macOS High Sierra and Security Update for macOS Sierra for Mac users running prior system software releases. Additionally, iOS 12.4.2 is available for older iPhone and iPad models, and watchOS 5.3.2 is available for older Apple Watch models.

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Apple has released iOS 12.4.2 for iPhone and iPad models that were not compatible with iOS 13 and the later iOS 13.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 13.1 for iPad updates.

iOS 12.4.2 is therefore only available for iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, and iPod touch 6th generation. Newer model iPhone and iPad devices will instead need to move to iOS 13 or later.

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How do you update apps on iPhone with iOS 13 and iPad with iPadOS 13? You might be asking this question if you opened the App Store and discovered there is no longer an “Updates” tab since updating your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 or later.

Not to worry, you can still update apps in the App Store on iPhone and iPad with the latest iOS and iPadOS versions, it’s just that the update app function is now located in a different location since iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 onward.

Read on to learn how to update apps in the latest versions of iOS and iPadOS for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Apple has released iOS 13.1 for iPhone and iPod touch, the first point release update to iOS 13 which was released just a few days ago. iOS 13.1 includes several new features as well as multiple bug fixes and enhancements, making it a recommended update to all iPhone and iPod touch users who are running iOS 13.0. Additionally, Apple released iPadOS 13.1 download, marking the first iPadOS release available to iPad users, along with tvOS 13 for Apple TV.

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Apple has released iPadOS 13.1 for iPad users. iPadOS 13.1 is the first release of the new iPadOS system software for iPad and it includes many improvements and interesting features, making it a compelling update for iPad owners. Additionally, Apple also released iOS 13.1 update for iPhone and iPod touch, and tvOS 13 for Apple TV.

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Apple has released the final version of tvOS 13 for Apple TV users.

The new tvOS 13 release includes a variety of new features, including a new Home Screen with video previews, new ocean themed screensaver, support for multiple user profile to be used on the same Apple TV, Control Center, support for the Apple Arcade subscription service on Apple TV, support for connecting an Xbox One controller and Playstation 4 controller to Apple TV over Bluetooth, and more.

Separately, Apple has also released iOS 13.1 for iPhone and iPod touch, and iPadOS 13.1 for iPad.

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How’s your battery life since updating to iOS 13? If you recently updated to iOS 13 and now feel like iPhone battery is worse or draining faster than usual, then you’re probably not alone. Every year, when a new iOS release comes out, with it comes a host of complaints about draining battery and reduced battery life, and with iOS 13 there is no exception with some users who feel their devices battery is much worse than before.

If you think battery life has decreased since updating to iOS 13, read on to learn why this might be, and what you can do about it to improve battery life in iOS 13.

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