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Apple Event Scheduled for October 18, New MacBook Pro Expected

Oct 12, 2021 - 1 Comment
Apple Event October 2021

Apple has announced an Apple Event for October 18, 2021, at 10 AM PDT. The virtual event will be watchable online via the Apple website and the Apple TV app. According to rumors, a redesigned MacBook Pro is to be expected, possibly alongside other updated Mac hardware. The new MacBook Pro is expected to be … Read More

iOS 15.0.2 Released with Bug Fixes

Oct 11, 2021 - 1 Comment
iOS 15.0.2 update

iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2 have been released with bug fixes and security updates for for the iPhone and iPad. The update resolves an issue where Photos could be deleted if an iMessage thread was deleted, where AirTags might not appear in the Find My app, and resolves an issue with device updates through Finder … Read More

MacOS Monterey Beta 9, iOS/iPadOS 15.1 Beta 3 Available for Testing

Oct 6, 2021 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS Monterey public betas

New beta versions of system software were released by Apple today for users in the beta testing programs. This includes macOS Monterey beta 9, iOS 15.1 beta 3, iPadOS 15.1 beta 3, watchOS 8.1 beta 3, and tvOS 15.1 beta 3. The new beta updates arrive as Apple continues to finalize macOS Monterey before its … Read More

Apple Marks 10th Anniversary of Steve Jobs Passing with “Celebrating Steve” Tribute

Oct 5, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Apple 10 year commemoration of Steve Jobs death

Apple is marking the tenth anniversary of Steve Jobs passing with a homepage takeover with numerous photographs, a great short video with some of Mr Jobs most memorable quotes, and a moving note from the Jobs family. Anyone can watch the video, read the Jobs family statement, and check out the photos of Steve by … Read More

iOS 15.0.1 Released with Bug Fixes for Apple Watch Issue

Oct 1, 2021 - 5 Comments
iOS 15.0.1 update

Apple has released iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 as the first bug fix update to address some of the issues with iOS/iPadOS 15. Specifically, iOS 15.0.1 update resolves an issue where Apple Watch may not unlock with new iPhone 13 models, where Settings erroneously shows a storage full error, and an issue with Fitness+ workouts. … Read More

MacOS Big Sur 11.6.1 Beta Released for Testing

Oct 1, 2021 - 2 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 beta

Apple has released a beta version of macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 for users enrolled in the beta testing program for MacOS Big Sur. The beta update is said to include security fixes, and hints at what the final version of macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 will include for Mac users running Big Sur.

“Device Support Update” for macOS Big Sur, Catalina, & Mojave Released

Sep 30, 2021 - 16 Comments
Device Support Update for macOS Big Sur and Catalina

Apple has released a “Device Support Update” for macOS Big Sur, Catalina, and Mojave. The vague software update is said to ensure “proper updating and restoring for iOS and iPadOS devices”, suggesting the update is necessary for the Mac to function properly with common maintenance activities for iPhone and iPad. The Device Support Update does … Read More

MacOS Monterey Beta 8, iOS/iPadOS 15.1 Beta 2 Released for Testing

Sep 28, 2021 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS Monterey public betas

Apple has released new beta versions of macOS Monterey, iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, and tvOS 15.1 to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The versions arrive as macOS Monterey beta 8, which must be nearing it’s public release, and iOS 15.1 beta 2, iPadOS 15.1 beta 2, … Read More

iOS 12.5.5 Security Update Released for Older iPhone & iPad

Sep 23, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 12.5.5

Apple has released iOS 12.5.5 for users with older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices that are incapable of running iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. iOS 12.5.5 includes important security fixes and is therefore recommended to install for all devices that can get the update. Separately, Mac users running macOS Catalina will find Security Update … Read More

Security Update 2021-006 Released for MacOS Catalina

Sep 23, 2021 - 5 Comments
MacOS Catalina

Apple has released Security Update 2021-006 for macOS Catalina users. Security Update 2021-006 Catalina includes important security fixes for macOS Catalina and is recommended to install for all users eligible for that update. Separately, Apple released iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhone and iPad models with the same security fixes.

watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Released for Apple Watch & Apple TV

Sep 22, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Apple Watch and Apple TV software updates

Apple has released watchOS 8 for Apple Watch, alongside tvOS 15 for Apple TV, and HomePodOS 15 for HomePod. The software updates for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod, arrive alongside the iOS 15 update for iPhone and iPadOS 15 for iPad. watchOS 8 includes new Watch faces, updates to bundled apps like Contacts, Weather, … Read More

MacOS Monterey Beta 7, iOS 15.1 Beta 1, iPadOS 15.1 Beta 1 Released for Testing

Sep 21, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS Monterey public betas

Fresh off the heels of releasing the final version of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple has released new beta versions of the operating systems as iOS & iPadOS 15.1 beta 1, along with macOS Monterey beta 7.

Safari 15 Released for Mac

Sep 20, 2021 - 4 Comments
Safari for Mac

Apple has released Safari 15 for Mac users running macOS Big Sur and Catalina. Safari 15 includes new features like tab grouping, a redesigned appearance, and various other changes to the web browser. These features will also be available to Safari users running macOS Monterey, when that is eventually released to the public later in … Read More

iOS 15 Released for iPhone, Download & Update Now

Sep 20, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 15 released for iPhone

Apple has released iOS 15 for iPhone users with a compatible iPhone or iPod touch. iOS 15 includes various new features and changes for iPhone, including redesigned Safari with new tabs and tab grouping features, a revamped Do Not Disturb feature called Focus, FaceTime improvements like grid view for group chat and FaceTime Portrait mode, … Read More

iPadOS 15 Released for iPad, Download & Install Now

Sep 20, 2021 - 1 Comment
ipadOS 15

Apple has released iPadOS 15 for all compatible iPad models, including iPad Pro, iPad Mini, iPad, and iPad Air. iPadOS 15 includes a revamped multitasking experience for iPad, the ability to place widgets anywhere on iPad home screen, along with all the features of iOS 15, including a new Safari tabs experience, Safari Extensions support, … Read More

Should You Install iOS 15 Right Away, or Wait?

Sep 20, 2021 - 3 Comments

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are available, but should you install them onto your iPhone or iPad right away, or should you wait? This is a common question for many users, but this year leaves you with some more options if you’re not quite ready to install the latest update.

iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Pro Announced, Release Date September 24

Sep 14, 2021 - 2 Comments
iPhone 13 series

Apple has announced the iPhone 13 series, including iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The new iPhones offer incremental improvements over the prior models, with faster performance, better cameras, better screen brightness and refresh rate, new color options, water resistance, better battery life, and more. All new iPhone … Read More

iOS 15 RC Released for Beta Testers

Sep 14, 2021 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15 public beta and iPadOS 15 public beta

Apple has released iOS 15 RC and iPadOS 15 RC to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the iPhone and iPad system software. RC stands for Release Candidate, but given that Apple announced iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 will be released to everyone on September 20, it’s likely the RC build is also … Read More

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