With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma complete, Apple has turned its attention iCloud on the web. Apple’s web apps for Mail, Calendar, and more have been updated to gain feature compatibility with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions.
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Apple releases first betas for iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1
Update: One day later, Apple has released public beta versions as well. The new update brings changes to Apple Music, AirDrop, and more.
Now that iOS 17 is the latest shipping software, Apple is ready to move on to iOS 17.1 for developer beta testers. The first iOS 17.1 beta is now available for iPhones with developer beta updates enabled.
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We all know the deal by now. Apple replaced its leather accessories with a new material it calls FineWoven. The idea is that getting out of the leather game at Apple’s scale lowers the company’s carbon footprint. So far, so good. But FineWoven hasn’t been a clear winner. Do you think the initial reaction has been overblown, or is FineWoven really as bad as its critics say?
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Meta wasted no time throwing shade at Apple during its Connect event today. While formally introducing the new Quest 3, Mark Zuckerberg needed to point out that Meta’s new headset won’t distract you with wires or battery packs.
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Apple delivered a long-requested feature this week when it enabled following shows on Apple Music Radio. How Apple went about providing this feature is clever. However, there are some drawbacks for now.
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While Alphabet is busy trying to convince the government that Google doesn’t stifle search innovation, Microsoft is making an interesting point about Bing and Apple. In Microsoft’s view, Bing benefits Apple financially more than it benefits Microsoft.
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Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published a new research note in which he makes some Vision Pro predictions. Kuo expects Vision Pro shipments in year one to be below market expectations. He’s also unsure that a rumored low-cost version could come the following year.
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Apple has officially released macOS 14 Sonoma for the Mac. The new operating system introduces a lock screen screensavers, a new desktop widget experience, Game Mode, the ability to turn websites into desktop apps, and much more.
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Threads is working on a new feature that will let you delete your account without nuking your Instagram account, but it won’t be ready anytime soon. Meanwhile, new data forecasts where Meta’s competitor to X (formerly Twitter) will be by year’s end.
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It’s macOS Sonoma launch day, and Cultured Code is out with a new widget-packed version of Things.
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iPhone 15 Pro just launched with the all-new Action button replacing the legacy mute switch. Now a new rumor claims Apple has plans to continue adding buttons to new iPhones.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 9 comes out Friday, but you still can’t buy the Magnetic Link band [U]
Update: Three days after Apple Watch Series 9 hit stores, Apple has opened up orders for Magnetic Link bands. They start shipping near the end of next month.
Here’s a bit of a mystery: it’s the eve of Apple Watch Series 9 launch day, and you still can’t order the new Magnetic Link band.
The product page has been live since the September 12 event ended, but it still shows up as unavailable. If you try to configure an Apple Watch Series 9 with the Magnetic Link when ordering, the checkout flow stops and says to “check back later for availability.”
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Apple Watch makes checking the weather as easy as glancing at your wrist, but a bug in watchOS 10 is complicating things. Experiencing this issue yourself? You’re not alone.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelmator teases full HDR support coming to Photomator on iPhone 15 [Video]
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus crank up the limit on how bright Apple’s non-Pro phone displays can go. Pixelmator will soon take advantage of the new displays, which reach peak brightness at 1600 nits, with an update to Photomator on iPhone 15.
Expand Expanding CloseResident Evil Village coming to iPhone 15 Pro and M1+ iPads next month
During the iPhone 15 Pro event, Apple used Resident Evil gameplay to show off the GPU power of the A17 Pro chip. Now Capcom has released pricing and availability details for the two Resident Evil titles that will run on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both games will be free to demo and require an in-app purchase to fully unlock.
Expand Expanding CloseKuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max biggest growth driver, Apple may cut 15/15 Pro orders if no price drop
Ming-Chi Kuo is out with some iPhone 15 launch day analysis based on supply chain sources. As the new iPhones reach customers around the world, Kuo shares four conclusions about how each model is performing and Apple’s fall quarter will go.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 9 retail display recreates colorful zoom effect from launch video
It’s Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 launch day, and Apple Stores across the world have been refreshed with new product displays. X user @_DynamicIsland_ shared some of the first shots of the new Series 9 display, and it’s kind of incredible.
Expand Expanding CloseApple explains why only revised AirPods Pro 2 support lossless audio from Vision Pro
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging arrive in stores today. The new hardware is more than just a revised charging case though. As we know, the updated AirPods Pro 2 will be capable of streaming lossless audio from the Vision Pro headset when it ships early next year. Apple credits the H2 chip, but it’s still been a bit of a mystery since both versions have this processor.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s more carbon neutral than the Apple Watch Series 9 Sport Loop? The band you already have
Apple says that the aluminum Apple Watch Series 9 is its first carbon neutral product. You need to pair it with the new Sport Loop for it to be fully carbon neutral though. That makes it interesting that Apple didn’t add one new band option this year: no band at all.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases iOS 17.0.1/2 with iPhone 15 fix, new macOS Sonoma RC, watchOS 10.0.1, more
Apple has released what will likely be the shipping version of macOS Sonoma for developer and public beta testers. The new version comes just a few days before macOS 14 is set to officially debut for everyone.
In addition to the new macOS Sonoma RC, Apple has issued minor bug fix and security updates to iOS 17 and watchOS 10 and new shipping macOS releases.
Expand Expanding CloseApple updates Pages, Keynote, and Numbers with new features for iOS 17
Apple has released new versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. The updates introduce new features for iOS 17 and the Mac.
Here’s what’s new in version 13.2 for each iWork app today.
Expand Expanding CloseThe iPhone 15’s camera trick almost makes it a viable option for me over the Pro
There was a moment during Apple’s Wonderlust event last week where I wondered if maybe the iPhone 15 Plus was enough for me. Then the iPhone 15 Pro Max segment began and the lust set in. I have to give the standard iPhone 15 line kudos for being extremely compelling, all the same.
Expand Expanding ClosePoll: Has iOS 17 improved Apple’s autocorrect for you?
iOS 17 has only been out a few days, and people are already praising the new autocorrect. That’s great news to anyone who has fumbled with autocorrect over the last few years.
The last time Apple made a big deal about autocorrect, it was about using machine learning and the iPhone install base to make autocorrect smarter than ever. It turns out that might have made autocorrect learn all the wrong lessons.
Expand Expanding ClosePeople keep asking why you’re silencing their notifications, even when a Focus mode isn’t on
Do your friends and family keep asking you why your notifications are silenced? If you’re not actually using a Focus mode like Do Not Disturb, this is probably a head-scratcher for you.
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