In this week’s top stories: iOS 15 is officially released to the public, iPhone 13 and iPad mini reviews, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories and more.
iOS 15 release
After a summer of beta testing, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are officially here. You can head to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad now to update and access new iOS 15 features such as Focus, Home screen widgets on iPad, FaceTime upgrades, and much more. Head below as we recap the best new features in iOS 15.
Be sure to check out our full roundup of the best iOS 15 features right here.
Reviews
While the first orders arrived to customers on Friday, this week also marked the release of press reviews of the iPhone 13 and iPad mini. Both devices were widely praised for their respective updates, including the all-new design of the iPad mini, the iPhone 13’s camera upgrades, and much more.
You can find our full review roundups of the iPhone 13 here and our roundup of the iPad mini right here.
iOS 15.1 beta testing
Following the release of iOS 15, Apple this week commenced beta testing of iOS 15.1. The update marks the return of SharePlay to the beta, as well as the addition of support for COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet.
These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.
iOS |
- Should you update your iPhone to iOS 15?
- iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are now available; here are the best features
- When will Apple release iOS 15 to the public?
- Hands-on: Here’s how Background Sounds work in iOS 15
- PSA: Here’s why you might see a new ‘5G UC’ icon in your iPhone status bar
- Hands-on: Here’s how iPhone’s Live Text OCR works in iOS 15
- iOS 15 will let you share your screen over FaceTime, but the feature isn’t live yet
- Apple adds support for storing COVID-19 vaccination cards in Wallet with iOS 15.1
- Hands-on: Here’s how Background Sounds work in iOS 15
- Some iOS 15 features require an iPhone XS or newer, here they are
- These are the iOS 15 features that have been delayed to a future update
- Apple releases iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 beta 1 to developers
- iOS 15 brings back the popular dial picker from iOS 13 and earlier with a twist
- iOS 15: Here’s everything new with the Notes app
- Roundup: Here’s everything new in the Apple Music app with iOS 15
iPhone |
- First iPhone 13 pre-orders now shipping ahead of Friday release
- iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Which should you buy?
- Do iPhone 12 cases fit the new iPhone 13?
- Download Apple’s new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro wallpapers right here [Gallery]
- Best iPhone 13 cases now available for purchase [Updated]
- Gallery: Travel photographer Austin Mann shows off stunning iPhone 13 Pro camera results
- First unboxing video shows off iPhone 13 Pro in gold, packaging tweaks
- Buying an iPhone 13 in some countries requires more than 3 months of work, research shows
- iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro reviews: Major battery life improvements steal the show
- Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro to feature hole-punch design, new 48MP wide camera
- iPhone 13 Diary: I’m now resigned to buying a new iPhone every year
- iPhone 13 Cinematic Mode video shot on the street with no extra equipment
- Ikea Sjömärke to offer invisible wireless charging for iPhone from October
- PSA: iPhone 13 Pro might be nearly incompatible with the MagSafe Duo
- Apple sells its 2-billionth iPhone, with Steve Jobs legacy still evident
- EU advances proposal that would require Apple to add a USB-C port to the iPhone
Apple Watch |
- Here’s how Apple Watch Series 7 compares to the Series 6 and earlier
- Should you update your Apple Watch to watchOS 8?
- watchOS 8 for Apple Watch brings Health Sharing to families/doctors, Always-On display upgrade, more
- UnitedHealthcare teams up with Apple to offer members a free year of Fitness+
Mac and iPad |
- iPad mini 6 shipping estimates begin slipping into October and November
- ‘Shiftscreen’ takes the iPad experience to the next level with multi-window navigation and more
Apps |
- Here are the best new Safari extensions to download for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
- Here are some of the best apps with XL widgets to check out for iPadOS 15
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- 9to5Mac Daily: September 22, 2021 – Epic Games vs Apple, iPad mini reviews
- 9to5Mac Daily: September 21, 2021 – iOS 15.1 beta testing, iPhone 13 reviews
- 9to5Mac Daily: September 20, 2021 – iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 release
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