iOS 18.3 is launching soon, as today’s RC beta confirms. Alongside updates to notification summaries, the release will also automatically enable Apple Intelligence for iPhone users, and the Mac and iPad will follow suit.

Apple released the RC (release candidate) beta for macOS Sequoia 15.3 earlier today. As such, we now have access to the full release notes for the update.

iOS 18.3 is coming very soon, as the RC beta was just released today. And per the update’s release notes, it will bring two upgrades to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button and visual intelligence.

Apple has just released a lineup of new beta software. The RC (release candidate) beta is rolling out now for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, HomePod 18.3, and more.

Apple has released a new beta for macOS Sequoia 15.3. The brand new RC beta is rolling out now for both developers and public beta users.

The iOS 18.3 Release Candidate is now rolling out to developers and public beta testers. The update comes one week after Apple released the third beta, which included major changes to the Apple Intelligence notification summaries feature.

With so many devices in our pockets and everyday carry, each device has its own form of charging or wattage capacity, it is now more important than ever to make sure you have the correct charger for each device. For instance, my iPhone charges at 15W via Qi2 but can charge at up to 40W when wired in, so what is the best solution? I’m here to help you pick the best charger no matter your price point.

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Apple Wallet’s slow rollout of digital driver’s licenses in the US keeps progressing. But across the pond, the UK government just announced its own solution for digital IDs.

Rumors continue to swirl around Apple’s purported iPhone 17 Air. This model is expected to replace the “Plus” model in this year’s iPhone 17 lineup. A new leak today sheds light on what could be a controversial design choice by Apple: a camera bar on the back.

Today in a post on X, Tim Cook shared a new music video from OK Go that puts the iPhone to use in fun and unique ways.

iPad photography and videography have long been the subject of ridicule. But a new app trend is giving fresh value to the iPad’s rear camera. Here’s why.

Apple’s services division keeps growing, but the company doesn’t break out individual services like TV+ to show how each is performing financially. Filling that gap, new reporting shows how much revenue the biggest Apple TV+ hits have been estimated to generate for the company.

I’ve previously argued that Apple Intelligence could be the biggest reason to buy an Apple smart home camera. Longer term, I think it also has the potential to create a whole new era of truly smart homes.

How long it will take before we can trust Apple Intelligence to run our homes is a whole other question! There’s no arguing with the fact that there’s a long way to go before the AI tech will be more than a public beta. But the longer-term potential does excite me …

Two of the world’s leading market intelligence firms report that the iPhone has lost its place as the best-selling phone in China, dropping from 1st to 3rd place in the final quarter of last year.

Increased competition from local brands is cited as one factor, the second being Apple’s inability to offer AI features in the country …

The TikTok ban which came into effect on Sunday has been suspended for 75 days by an executive order signed by President Trump on his inauguration day. He has also said that US companies who provide services to TikTok during this time will not be prosecuted.

However, legal scholars note that Trump’s order does not appear to comply with the law, and say that companies who make TikTok available remain liable for hundreds of billions of dollars of fines, so Apple is unlikely to return the app to the App Store …

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Traveling with your Apple devices can quickly become a juggling act of chargers, cables, and adapters. That’s where MagSafe hits home for me—simplifying charging without needing a bunch of cables in my travel bag. Since its release with the iPhone 12, it’s been my go-to way to charge everything. Whether heading out for a weekend getaway or a quick work trip, building a MagSafe “go-bag” travel kit guarantees your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods are charged up and ready to go. Let’s look at what you need in your travel bag for MagSafe.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook was in attendance at President Trump’s inauguration today in Washington, D.C., and has taken to social media to promise “continued innovation and jobs” for the United States.

According to Trump, Apple is planning a “massive investment” in the United States now that he has taken office.

Apple is launching a brand new Home product soon. I’ve been calling it ‘HomePad,’ and these are five of the core features it will bring with it.

Apple’s AirTag has long been a great option for tracking your vehicle’s location, and now one Colorado police department has caught on and started giving them away free to help deter auto theft.

It’s been a tumultuous several days for TikTok in the United States. The app went offline on Saturday night and was removed from the App Store by Apple. On Sunday afternoon, however, TikTok restored service in the United States thanks to “necessary clarity” provided by President Trump.

Despite TikTok being online once again in the United States, however, the app remains unavailable from the App Store. Here’s what you need to know about that ever-evolving situation.