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iOS iPad iPhoneOct 29, 2023Nov 3, 2023

Everything new in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 Beta 1: Journal app, Weather widgets, and more [U]

Apple has seeded the first beta updates of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta updates were released a day after iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 were rolled out to the public. Here are…

iOS iPhoneOct 26, 2023

Top 10 features in iOS 17.1: AirDrop Over Cellular, Apple Music Favorite, and more

Rida Imran

After weeks of beta testing, the new iOS 17.1 is finally available to everyone. The latest update includes several new features, improvements, and security fixes like Apple Music Favorites, AirDrop over a cellular connection, StandBy settings, limiting iPhone 12 radiation…

iOS iPad iPhoneOct 25, 2023

Download iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 firmware files

Imran Hussain

Download iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 firmware IPSW files for your iPhone or iPad. These firmware files, listed after the jump, are available to download directly from Apple’s servers. Once downloaded, they can be used to perform a clean installation…

iOS iPad iPhoneOct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 released with AirDrop over Internet, Music app updates, more

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 for all users with AirDrop over Internet, new StandBy options, updates to Music app, and a bunch of bug fixes. The updates are now available for all compatible iPhone and iPad models….

How tos iOS iPhoneOct 24, 2023Aug 2, 2025

How to share passwords with iCloud Keychain in iOS 17

Asma Hussain

With iOS 17, Apple’s iCloud Keychain password manager has gained the ability to share passwords and passkeys. This functionality ensures that your passwords and other sensitive data sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices. In this guide, we’ll walk you…

How tos iOS iPhoneOct 19, 2023Oct 19, 2023

How to call someone from StandBy mode in iOS 17

Asma Hussain

Did you know any you can call someone from StandBy mode in iOS 17? In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of how you can do so. iOS 17 introduces a fresh Lock Screen mode called StandBy,…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS MacOct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023

Apple seeds release candidates for iOS 17.1, macOS 14.1, tvOS 17.1, and watchOS 10.1 to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has seeded the release candidates for iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, macOS 14.1, tvOS 17.1, and watchOS 10.1. The updates feature a number of new changes and bug fixes, including the double tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and…

How tos iOS iPhoneOct 16, 2023Oct 16, 2023

How to add and remove StandBy widgets in iOS 17

Asma Hussain

The new StandBy mode in iOS 17 allows you to personalize your iPhone, displaying your favorite StandBy widgets and clock styles while your phone is charging and in landscape mode. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps…

Apple Watch How tos iOS iPhoneOct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023

How to ping Apple Watch from your iPhone in iOS 17

Asma Hussain

Apple’s latest software update for iPhone, iOS 17, includes the ability to ping Apple Watch from an iPhone. This convenient feature allows you to easily locate your misplaced Apple Watch, eliminating the frustration of frantically searching your home or office…

iOS iPhoneOct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023

What’s new in iOS 17.1 Beta 3: Limits radiation for iPhone 12 in France, delays Action button launch and more

Rida Imran

Apple has released iOS 17.1 Beta 3 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta update includes an important fix for iPhone 12 smartphones in France to comply with the country’s SAR protocols, a new reactivation mechanism for the Action…