One of the interesting new features coming in iOS 18 will let you automatically record and transcribe your live phone calls through the Phone app. After answering a call or placing a call, you can enable recording. All call participants are notified that the call is being recorded, so there are no surprises and everyone is aware of the recording from the start. As the call is recorded, the iPhone... Read more ›
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iOS 18 introduces a host of new features for the iPhone’s Journal app, including an all-new insights view, advanced search and sort functionalities, and integration with the Health app. The all-new insights view offers a comprehensive overview of journaling activities. This includes tracking writing streaks, displaying a calendar with existing entries, and providing fun statistics that encourage users to write more frequently. The updated Journal app now includes advanced search... Read more ›
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All four iPhone 15 models feature a setting that prevents the devices from charging beyond 80% while toggled on, which can potentially improve an iPhone battery's lifespan by reducing the time that the battery is fully charged. And with iOS 18, Apple has taken this feature a step further by adding new 85%, 90%, and 95% charging limit options. Screenshot: Aaron Perris The feature can be found in the Settings... Read more ›
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iOS 18 allows users to change the two shortcut buttons on the Lock Screen to an action of their choice for the first time. Users can now swap out the two controls at the bottom of the Lock Screen for a different action of their choosing. Shortcuts to functions like Translate, Notes, and music recognition in Shazam, and more are available. The full list of actions is as follows: Here... Read more ›
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Here is something that Apple TV HD owners probably didn't expect when they purchased the device all the way back in 2015: it continues to receive software updates. Apple's developer website confirms that the tvOS 18 update unveiled today is compatible with all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models. tvOS 18 compatibility list: Apple TV HD (2015) Apple TV 4K (2017) Apple TV 4K (2nd Generation) (2021) Apple... Read more ›
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With iOS 18, Apple is expanding the Emergency SOS via satellite feature to introduce Messages via satellite, a feature that will let you send texts even when you don't have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Available on the iPhone 14 or later, you can send and receive iMessages or SMS messages using a satellite connection. The feature works with all iMessage features such as emoji and Tapbacks, plus with iMessage,... Read more ›
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Apple today confirmed that it plans to implement support for Rich Communication Services, or RCS, in iOS 18 this fall. Apple software chief Craig Federighi confirmed ‌RCS‌ support when introducing new features for the iPhone at the WWDC keynote event. We've known about Apple's plans to adopt ‌RCS‌ since last November, but Apple only gave a vague "later in 2024" timeline for adoption so it was unclear exactly when the... Read more ›
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iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia feature a new, dedicated Passwords app for faster access to important credentials. The Passwords app replaces iCloud Keychain, which is currently only accessible via a menu in Settings. Now, passwords are available directly via a standalone app for markedly quicker access, bringing it more in line with rival services. The Passwords app consolidates various credentials, including passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi passwords, into a... Read more ›
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Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning and USB-C versions. The updated firmware has a build number of 7A5220e, and it is available to developers at the current time. At today's keynote event, Apple introduced several new features that are coming to the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 as part of iOS 18, including head gestures, and these features may be included in the... Read more ›
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As was rumored, watchOS 11 drops support for the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, and first-generation Apple Watch SE, according to Apple's website. The update is compatible with all other models, including the Apple Watch Series 6 and beyond: Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch Series 7 Apple Watch Series 8 Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2... Read more ›
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At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced an onslaught of Apple Intelligence features that integrate AI into everything from Siri to built-in apps like Mail, Messages, and Photos. Apple Intelligence is still under development, and it won't immediately be available to developers. Apple plans to debut Apple Intelligence in the iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia betas this summer. When Apple Intelligence officially launches to the public this fall, it will... Read more ›
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Following today's WWDC keynote event that saw the unveiling of new software, Apple has provided the first betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 to developers for testing purposes. Developers have access to the software so they can begin incorporating all of the new features into their apps. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings... Read more ›
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Apple today released visionOS 1.2, the second major update to the ‌visionOS‌ operating system that launched alongside the Vision Pro in February. ‌visionOS‌ 1.2 comes three months after the launch of visionOS 1.1. ‌‌visionOS‌‌ updates can be installed by going to the Settings app on the Vision Pro, selecting the General section, and choosing Software Update. The Vision Pro headset will need to be removed to install new software, with... Read more ›
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Apple promised that the WWDC 2024 keynote would be action-packed, and it absolutely was. With new updates like iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, along with a whole new Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, there were a ton of announcements. To help out, Apple has shared the nearly three-minute video above highlighting 18 key things that it unveiled during the keynote. Of course, we'll have our own in-depth coverage of... Read more ›
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Apple today announced that public betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and HomePod software version 18 will be available in July. Apple did not provide a specific release date for the public betas, nor did it say that visionOS 2 will be available as a public beta. Apple Developer Program members can test all of the new updates starting today, including visionOS 2.Related Roundups:... Read more ›
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Apple today announced that Siri will be able to access ChatGPT directly to provide better responses in relevant situations. ‌Siri‌ will determine if queries may be useful to forward to ChatGPT, and asks permission to share. Users can ask questions related to text, documents, photos, PDFs, and more. ‌Siri‌ will leverage GPT-4o for free, with no need to create an account. Requests will not be logged. ChatGPT subscribers will also... Read more ›
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As part of Apple Intelligence, Apple has unveiled a new Image Playground feature that allows you to create generative images on the fly using a range of concepts like themes, costumes, accessories, places, and more. You can type a description, and choose from Animation, Illustration, or Sketch, and Image Playground will create the image tailored to your preferences. Previews are created on-device, and your generative images are accessible in Messages,... Read more ›
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One of the new Apple Intelligence features coming to the iPhone with iOS 18 is Genmoji, which allows you to instantly create your own custom emoji. The emoji can be created with text prompts like "t-rex wearing a tutu on a surfboard." Read our full coverage of Apple Intelligence to learn more. Genmoji will be able to be used in the Messages app.Related Roundups: iOS 18, WWDC 2024Tags: Messages, GenmojiRelated... Read more ›
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Apple today previewed iOS 18 with several new features for the Messages app, including text effects, emoji tapbacks, and more. iMessage is finally getting bold, italics, underline, and strikeout options, along with all-new text effects that allow you to animate individual words in a message. Apple has redesigned the Tapback icons like the heart, thumbs up, thumbs down, and exclamation marks to be more colorful on iOS 18, and the... Read more ›
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Apple at WWDC today announced Apple Intelligence, a deeply integrated, personalized AI experience for Apple devices that uses cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Powered by large-language models (LLMs), Apple Intelligence allows your devices to understand languages, images, actions, and personal context. The feature boasts deep natural language understanding, allowing it to power new writing tools that can be accessed system-wide. Read more ›
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