You no longer need a developer account to get your hands on iOS 10.1. Apple today released its first public beta, bringing the new portrait shooting mode to iPhone 7 Plus. iOS 10.1 isn’t vastly different to iOS 10 for most users, but those with an iPhone 7 Plus have a special treat in store. This […]
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iOS 10.1 public beta brings portrait mode to iPhone 7 Plus
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Apple drops iOS 10.2 beta 5 on developers and public testers
Developers received a surprise update for iOS 10.2 this morning after Apple seeded the fifth beta build of the new software. The new beta comes just four days after Apple released the last version to developers. This time, both devs and public beta testers can get their hands on the iOS update that brings a […]
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iOS 10.2 is out with new emoji, TV app and wallpapers
The long wait for iOS 10.2 is finally over. After weeks of beta testing, Apple made the big iOS 10.2 update available to the public this morning, adding a host of new features that make the iPhone and iPad better than ever. Included in the new goodies are a fresh batch of emoji, a new […]
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Apple seeds new betas for iOS and macOS to developers
Less than a week after dropping its last batch of betas, Apple has seeded new beta builds of iOS 10.2.1 and macOS Sierra 10.12.3 to developers this morning. The new updates bring a number of performance enhancements and under-the-hood improvements, but it appears that no major new features have been added in the latest builds. […]
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New iMessage hack lets you crash friends’ iPhones via text message
A new nefarious text message has been discovered that has the power to completely crash iPhones, even those running the latest version of iOS 10. Instead of using infected links or weird text like previous iMessage hacks, this new one allows attackers to disable a person’s Messages app by simply sending a large contact file. […]
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iOS 10 now installed on 76% of devices
Apple has revealed its latest App Store stats as of January, which show that iOS 10 has now been installed on 76 percent of devices. The update made its public debut less than four months ago, bringing a revamped Messages experience, new 3D Touch features, a more open Siri, and lots more. Thanks to all the changes […]
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Simple text message crashes almost any iPhone
Apple makes iOS more secure with almost every update it rolls out, but there’s always a glitch somewhere that slips through the net. The latest is a bug in iMessage that allows any iPhone running iOS 10 to iOS 10.1.1 to be crashed with a simple text message. This may sound familiar; we’ve seen numerous […]
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Nearly 80% of all iOS devices now run iOS 10
It’s only been five months since Apple unleashed iOS 10 on the world, but the new mobile operating system is already installed on nearly 4 out of 5 iOS devices. Apple revealed its latest App Store stats today that show iOS 10’s install base has grown to account for 79% of all mobile Apple devices, […]
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Apple wants to give you new ways to communicate with Siri
Apple wants to give users new ways to interact with Siri, according to a patent application published today. The patent describes how users may be able to engage in text-based conversations with Siri using an app like Messages. This wouldn’t just be accessible to single users, but could also be drawn on by multiple users […]
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Twitter now filters out direct messages from users you don’t follow
Twitter has followed Facebook’s lead by filtering out direct messages from users you aren’t already connected with. Direct messages from accounts you don’t follow will now end up in their own inbox as message “requests.” If you’ve ever received a message from someone on Facebook who you aren’t friends with, you’ll know it ends up […]
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iOS 11’s drag and drop also works on iPhone … kind of
Apple brought drag and drop to the iPad with iOS 11, making it easier than ever to transfer content between multiple apps. It turns out the feature will also be available on the iPhone — but it won’t be anywhere near as good. Drag and drop is a gesture that’s right at home on touchscreen […]
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Hands on: macOS High Sierra packs tons of surprising features
macOS High Sierra doesn’t pack as many updates as iOS 11, but Apple’s latest desktop software delivers plenty of new features worth drooling over. After using the first High Sierra beta for the last few days, I’ve been blown away. Check out what’s new in the macOS High Sierra hands-on video below: What’s new in […]
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Everything we expect Apple to unveil at its September 12 event
The biggest Apple keynote of 2017 is just a few short hours away. And according to the rumors, its going to be one of the most memorable tech events in years. When Tim Cook and Co. take the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater on September 12, we expect them to unveil not one, not […]
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Here’s when you can upgrade to macOS High Sierra
Following three months of beta testing, macOS High Sierra is almost ready to make its public debut. There are a whole bunch of new features and improvements to look forward to in this update, including an overhauled Photos app, enhanced Siri, and the new Apple File System. High Sierra improves upon the foundations laid with […]
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YouTube’s new iMessage app lets you find and send videos
Google has updated its official YouTube app for iOS to give fans the ability to find and share their favorite videos directly through an iMessage app. That means you no longer have to switch apps to find a funny clip during a conversation. Despite being a major rival, Google makes great use of Apple’s best […]
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iMessage bug in macOS causes significant delivery delays
A frustrating bug in macOS High Sierra is causing significant iMessage delivery delays for some users. It is also causing notification issues on iPhone and Apple Watch, and as things stand, there is no real fix. A growing number of users are flocking to Apple’s support forum to report the problem. They have found there […]
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How to delete WhatsApp messages you already sent
WhatsApp now lets you delete sent messages from recipients' phones, meaning that you can nuke drunken texts, or embarrassing typos.
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This seemingly innocent link causes big problems on Mac and iOS
Another strange bug has been discovered in Messages for Mac and iOS. Following a certain URL causes all kinds of issues on both platforms, including freezes, restarts, and even battery issues. You don’t even have to open the link to suffer the problems. You can blame Apple for not fixing certain bugs before making software […]
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Apple teases iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, big improvements
Apple today offered fans a preview of a big iOS 11.3 update coming this spring. Alongside 16 new Animoji characters for iPhone X owners, the update will bring big improvements to ARKit and Messages, the ability to view battery health on all iOS devices, music videos for Apple Music, and lots more. New ARKit experiences […]
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Apple drops first betas of macOS 10.13.4 and tvOS 11.3
Developers received a hot new batch of updates from Apple today that bring a host of new features to Macs and the Apple TV. tvOS 11.3 beta 1 and macOS 10.13.4 beta 1 are now available for registered developers, along with a new XCode 9.3 build and iOS 11.3. Registered developers can grab the new […]
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