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iOS iPad iPhoneJun 25, 2024

iOS 18 lets you format external drives on iPhone and iPad

The first developer betas for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 have revealed a new feature that significantly enhances the utility of iPhones and iPads: native external drive formatting within the Files app. This functionality allows users to format external drives…

iOS iPad iPhoneJun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024

Apple releases second developer betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Ali Hasnain

Apple has just rolled out the second developer betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, offering developers a fresh opportunity to explore the latest features and improvements coming to Apple devices later this year. What’s new in iOS 18 and…

iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 21, 2024Jun 21, 2024

Apple Intelligence faces challenges in China amid competitive pressure

Asma Hussain

Apple’s ambitious plans to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features across its ecosystem face significant hurdles in China, one of its most crucial markets. As the tech giant unveiled its generative AI capabilities, collectively branded as Apple Intelligence, at the…

iOS iPad iPhoneJun 20, 2024

Apple faces significant challenges with EU’s Digital Markets Act

Ali Hasnain

Apple is facing a potential clash with the European Union (EU) over its compliance with the recently enforced Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, which came into effect in March 2024, aims to regulate large tech companies and promote fair…

iOS iPhoneJun 20, 2024

Apple opens iPhone 15 Pro spatial video recording to third-party apps in iOS 18

Asma Hussain

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max redefined mobile videography by introducing spatial video capture. With the upcoming iOS 18 update, Apple is taking this innovation a step further by opening the door for third-party apps to leverage this groundbreaking…

iOS iPhoneJun 18, 2024Aug 1, 2024

iOS 18 boosts iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max’s machine learning performance

Asma Hussain

Early benchmarks for the iOS 18 beta reveal significant performance gains in machine learning tasks for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. This aligns with Apple’s focus on AI advancements, as evidenced by the A17 Pro chip requirement for…

Apple TV iOS iPad iPhone Mac VisionJun 17, 2024

Apple unveils first betas iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more

Ali Hasnain

Apple has officially released the first betas of its next-generation operating systems: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2. These updates are packed with new features, performance enhancements, and improvements designed to provide a…

iOS iPhoneJun 16, 2024Jun 16, 2024

TestFlight redesign in iOS 18 offers descriptions, targeted beta testing and more

Asma Hussain

Apple is set to bring significant changes to its TestFlight app, as revealed during WWDC 2024. TestFlight, a critical tool for developers to test their apps, is undergoing a redesign to enhance user experience and provide more robust features for…

iOS iPhoneJun 15, 2024

Apple brings Messages via Satellite on iOS 18

Ali Hasnain

iOS 18 introduces a new feature called Messages via Satellite, which allows you to send and receive texts even when you’re out of cellular and Wi-Fi range. This can be a real lifesaver if you’re hiking, camping, or in any…

iOS iPhoneJun 14, 2024

iOS 18 brings the ability to swap out the camera and flashlight buttons

Ali Hasnain

iOS 18 brings a much-requested customization feature: the ability to swap out the camera and flashlight buttons on the iPhone’s Lock screen. For years, the Lock Screen has been a staple of iOS, providing quick access to essential functions. The…