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iOS is the mobile operating system that runs on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile hardware from Apple. Though it may look differently and run on different hardware, iOS is based upon a highly modified variation of Mac OS, the desktop operating system software that runs on Macs.

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iOS 15.7.7 & iPadOS 15.7.7 Updates Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models

Jun 22, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

iOS 15.7.7 and iPadOS 15.7.7 have been released for older iPhone and iPad models that are not running iOS/iPadOS 16, of which iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates were just released. iOS/iPadOS 15.7.7 include important security updates, and are recommended to install. Separately, Apple has also released updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, MacOS Ventura … Read More

iOS 17 Beta 2 Download Available Now

Jun 21, 2023 - 2 Comments
RC Build of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

Apple has released iOS 17 beta 2 and iPadOS 17 beta 2 to users actively participating in the beta testing programs for system software. Anyone can install iOS 17 beta or install iPadOS 17 beta right now by enrolling in the Apple Developer program, which is now free.

iOS 16.5.1 & iPadOS 16.5.1 Update Released to Download

Jun 21, 2023 - 1 Comment
iOS 16.2

Apple has released iOS 16.5.1 as a software update for iPhone users running the iOS 16 operating system. iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 includes important security fixes for iPhone and iPad, along with a bug fix to resolve an issue with charging the iPhone with a Lightning to USB camera adapter. Updates are also available … Read More

How to Downgrade iOS 17 Beta to iOS 16

Jun 20, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Downgrade iOS 17 beta to iOS 16

If you gave into the temptation of installing iOS 17 beta onto your iPhone and now regret doing so because of incompatibility issues, bugs, or performance complaints, you may be interested in downgrading iOS 17 beta back to stable iOS 16 release. We’ll show you how you can downgrade and remove iOS 17 beta from … Read More

Poolsuite FM Plays Summery Jams in a Retro-Style Music App

Jun 10, 2023 - 3 Comments
PoolSuite FM for Mac supports AirPlay too

Poolsuite FM is a really fun little free music app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, that “transports you to a virtual vacation where the sun never sets”, according to the developers, and that’s pretty accurate. Splashed in retro-Macintosh design and style, launching Poolsuite FM is an immediate flashback to System 7 of Macintosh yesteryear, and … Read More

How to Install iOS 17 Beta on iPhone

Jun 8, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Install iOS 17 on iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user that is curious about installing the iOS 17 beta onto your iPhone, you might be happy to know that iOS 17 beta is available for everyone if they enroll their Apple ID in the now free developer program. Previously, users had to pay an annual membership, but Apple has now … Read More

Beta 1 of iOS 17 & iPadOS 17 Available to Download

Jun 6, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17 features

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The initial beta releases of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are available exclusively to users registered in the developer beta testing programs, while public beta versions will be made available in July.

iOS 17 Announced with New Features for FaceTime, Phone, Messages, & More

Jun 5, 2023 - 3 Comments
iOS 17 features

Apple has announced iOS 17, the next major system software release for iPhone. The new operating system for iPhone includes some significant new features for the FaceTime app, Phone app, Messages app, AirDrop, Photos, and more.

iMessage for Windows is Here: Phone Link for iOS Brings iPhone Messaging to PC

Jun 3, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iMessage for Windows via Phone Link

iMessage is the messaging protocol that is limited to the Apple ecosystem – iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches – until now anyway. Thanks to Phone Link for Windows 11, you can now use iMessage on a Windows PC to text other iMessage and Android users back and forth, and you can even make phone calls … Read More

How to Opt Into Beta System Software on iPhone & iPad

Jun 1, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Opt into iOS or iPadOS beta updates

Modern versions of iOS and iPadOS have changed the way that beta system software is opted into on iPhone and iPad, abandoning the usage of profiles, and instead using a simples settings adjustment toggle on the device itself. Your Apple ID must be associated with a beta program to be able to toggle and use … Read More

How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone & iPad in iOS 16

May 31, 2023 - Leave a Comment
using Voice Messages on iPhone

Voice Messages are a great feature in Messages for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, that allow you to record yourself speaking and send that audio as a message. This can be fantastic for hands-free texting and communication (say, when walking, biking, driving, etc), if you simply prefer talking to texting, if you want to convey more … Read More

7 Useful Reasons to Use AirPlane Mode on iPhone

May 24, 2023 - 10 Comments
When and why to use AirPlane Mode on iPhone

While AirPlane Mode for iPhone has been around since the earliest days of the device, many users still do not understand how the feature works, or why it is potentially useful. With that in mind, we’re going to review a variety of genuinely useful reasons you may wish to use AirPlane Mode on an iPhone. … Read More

How to Access Bing GPT Chatbot from Microsoft Edge on iPhone & iPad

May 20, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Using the Bing AI ChatGPT chat bot in Edge for iPhone and iPad

The latest versions of Microsoft Edge web browser for iPhone and iPad, and the Bing search engine itself, include integrated AI-powered chatbots that can be accessed and queried at anhy time. Why not take advantage of these powerful AI features and give them a try yourself? The Bing GPT chatbot is highly competent, offering yet … Read More

iOS 16.5 & iPadOS 16.5 Update Released to Download

May 18, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iOS 16.6 update

Apple has released iOS 16.5 for all eligible iPhone users, and iPadOS 16.5 for iPad. The software update includes mostly bug fixes, but also includes a few minor changes and additions. Specifically, iOS 16.5 includes a new LGTBQ+ pride celebration wallpaper, along with a “Sports” tab for News app, and the ability to start screen … Read More

How to Get Alerts if Smoke Alarm is Detected by Homepod

May 18, 2023 - 1 Comment
Enable the Smoke Alarm detector with HomePod

HomePod Mini and the newer HomePod models offer sound recognition features that can recognize smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and you can set these devices to send you a notification if either of these alarm sounds is detected by your HomePod. With this feature setup, if your HomePod or HomePod Mini detects the sound … Read More

How to Use the Analog Stopwatch on iPhone

May 14, 2023 - 2 Comments
How to access the analog stopwatch on iPhone

The iPhone Stopwatch feature is widely used by many people for everything from exercise, cooking, games, timers, health, and anything else requiring timing of durations. You can switch the appearance of the Stopwatch in Clock app on iPhone to an analog face, complete with a standard watch face with moving watch hands. Analog stopwatches are … Read More

How to Use ChatGPT on iPhone

May 10, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Use ChatGPT on iPhone

Want to use ChatGPT on your iPhone? It’s easy to tap into the incredible power of ChatGPT from anywhere, as long as you have your iPhone with you. ChatGPT will generate human-like text and responses that is leaps and bounds far more impressive than anything offered by Siri (or Alexa for that matter), offering you … Read More

Make Siri Listen Longer for Commands on iPhone & iPad

May 6, 2023 - 1 Comment
Siri icon

If you ever find that Siri is cutting you off in the middle of you issuing a command to the virtual assistance, you may want to change the “Siri Pause Time” setting to a longer duration of time. You can easily adjust how long Siri will pause for a command on the iPhone or iPad, … Read More

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