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iOS iPad iPhoneAug 13, 2024Aug 13, 2024

Apple releases iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 2 to developers

Apple has released iOS 18 beta 6 and iOS 18.1 beta 2 to developers. The update comes shortly after the first beta was released with the “Rate Your Experiences” feature, letting users provide feedback on Apple Intelligence-generated content, alongside enhancements like…

iPhoneAug 11, 2024

iPhone 17 ‘Air’ to offer aluminum body and smaller Dynamic Island

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly gearing up to introduce an exciting new addition to its iPhone lineup with the iPhone 17 ‘Air,’ a model that promises to blend style and functionality. This device is expected to fall between the standard iPhone 17…

VisionAug 11, 2024

Affordable Apple Vision headset and Apple Glass in development

Asma Hussain

Apple is actively developing new iterations of its Vision products in response to the lukewarm reception of its first-generation Vision Pro headset. The latest reports from Mark Gurman suggest that the tech giant is preparing a more affordable version of…

Aug 11, 2024

Spotify slams new App Store fees, labels them “confusing and unacceptable”

Asma Hussain

Apple’s recent changes to its Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance plan in the European Union have sparked significant controversy, especially among prominent app developers like Spotify and Epic Games. In an attempt to adhere to the EU’s regulations, Apple has…

MacAug 11, 2024Aug 11, 2024

Hackers could steal your 1Password data, update to 8.10.36 now

Asma Hussain

1Password, a widely trusted password manager, recently patched a critical vulnerability in its Mac version that could have allowed attackers to steal sensitive vault data. Discovered by Robinhood’s Red Team, this flaw was disclosed on August 6, 2024. The vulnerability…

MacAug 11, 2024Aug 11, 2024

M4 Mac mini to offer faster performance, improved thermal design

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly gearing up to release an updated Mac mini with the M4 chip. This device is expected to bring several notable changes, including a redesign that aligns with Apple’s continued push towards more compact, efficient, and powerful hardware….

iOS iPhoneAug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024

Advanced Apple Intelligence features could come with a $20 monthly price tag

Asma Hussain

Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) system, called Apple Intelligence, is set to launch later this year as a part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. There’s been significant speculation about the potential costs of accessing its advanced features. Analysts…

iOS iPhoneAug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024

Developers face new App Store charges with 5% and 10% commission fees in the EU

Asma Hussain

Apple has recently announced significant changes to its compliance plan for the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in response to pressure from the European Union. The European Commission has long accused Apple of stifling competition within its App Store, and the…

iOS iPhoneAug 8, 2024Aug 8, 2024

iOS 17.6.1 fixes critical Advanced Data Protection bug

Asma Hussain

Apple has released iOS 17.6.1, a minor update addressing a significant bug related to Advanced Data Protection, an end-to-end encryption feature introduced in iOS 16.2. Advanced Data Protection enhances the security and privacy of iCloud services by encrypting nearly all…

iOS iPhoneAug 8, 2024Aug 8, 2024

PSA: Apple to patch major 0.0.0.0 vulnerability in Safari 18

Asma Hussain

Apple’s recent announcement about blocking malicious requests to the IP address 0.0.0.0 on macOS Sequoia is a significant step in bolstering browser security. This update will be a key feature of Safari 18, which will also be available for macOS…