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...
View ArticleiOS 11.3 inches closer to launch with sixth beta
The public launch of Apple’s biggest iOS update in 2018 so far might be just a few weeks away, now that developers just received another beta build for iOS 11.3. Apple seeded iOS 11.3 beta six to...
View ArticleSerious Siri flaw can expose your unread messages
A nasty new flaw with Siri has been discovered this week that could allow people to snoop on your messages. iPhone users found that Siri can be used to read new messages from third-party apps, even...
View ArticleiOS 11.4 public beta arrives with AirPlay 2
HomePod owners no longer need to be a developer to test AirPlay 2. Apple seeded the first public beta of iOS 11.4 to testers today, allowing anyone who signs up for the beta testing program to play...
View ArticleFacebook spies on your messages to make sure you’re being good
Just when you thought Facebook couldn’t be more intrusive, the company has confirmed that it keeps an eye on our Messenger conversations to make sure we’re being good. Messages you send are scanned to...
View ArticleBig features make a comeback in iOS 11.4 beta 1
The first beta of iOS 11.4 brings back some big features Apple tested in previous betas, but then subsequently removed. Check out our video below to see iOS 11.4 in action. We run through what’s new...
View ArticleTwitter tests ‘Secret’ encrypted messaging feature
Twitter is testing a “Secret” messaging feature that will protect users’ private messages with end-to-end encryption. The feature has already been baked into the Twitter app for Android, but it hasn’t...
View ArticleMicrosoft wants to bring iMessage to Windows
Microsoft wants to work with Apple to bring iMessage to Windows machines. The company’s upcoming Your Phone app will seamlessly sync content between your iPhone and your Windows 10 PC, but unlike those...
View ArticleSnapchat adds ability to delete messages after they’re sent
Snapchat is making it easier to deal with messaging regret by giving us the ability to delete chats after they’ve been sent. The new “Delete Chat” feature is available for both group and one-to-one...
View ArticleNew Apple Pay ad miraculously makes payments funny
Apple Pay isn’t just for trips to Starbucks. It can also be used to send or receive money from friends. Or your landlord, as shown in a humerous new ad. Money can be transferred in a simple text using...
View Article1Password for iOS gets rich text notes, iMessage sticker pack
You can now create more useful secure notes in 1Password for iOS, thanks to a new update that adds rich text support. The latest release also introduces a sticker pack for Messages and a whole host of...
View ArticleiPhone X Plus will get iPad-like landscape mode
Apple’s new big-screen iPhone launching later this year will come with some UI perks other 2018 iPhones can’t match. Based on info found in the latest iOS 12 beta, the extra screen real estate on the...
View ArticleApple Pay Cash ad shows us how to argue over dinner bills in 2018
Apple Pay Cash is the easiest way to send money between iPhone users. And it gives us a whole new way to argue over who pays for dinner — as Apple demonstrates in its latest ad from the “Just text them...
View ArticleBeware the vulnerabilities in this popular macOS mail app
Airmail 3, a popular email client for macOS, ships with big security vulnerabilities that could put users’ personal data at risk. Researchers uncovered an exploit that allows attackers to steal users’...
View ArticleiOS 12 automatically saves iMessage photos to your Photos library
iOS 12 saves your iMessage photos to your camera roll, so you never a lose a picture again. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleHow to use the new iOS Comic Book photo filter
iOS 12’s amazing new Comic Book filter is buried deep inside the Messages app, but it’s worth digging out. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleWhatsApp finally adds support for stickers
WhatsApp is one of the biggest messaging platforms on the planet, and it has somehow gone without support for stickers — until now! Some users now have the ability to send and receive stickers, and the...
View ArticleHow to make Group FaceTime calls on iPhone, iPad or Mac
Group FaceTime calls are finally available on the Mac, and in iOS 12.1. Here’s how to use it. Spoiler: it’s really, really easy. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleHow to instantly track a flight from the Messages app
Tracking flights on iOS is as easy as tapping a flight number in an email or the Messages app. The result is better than most flight-tracking apps. Let’s “check-in,” a-ha-ha-ha. (via Cult of Mac - Tech...
View ArticleHow to place and receive phone calls on iPad
Your iPad can be used to make and receive phone calls and free-bubble text messages. Here’s how to set it all up. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleWhatsApp can now be protected by Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone
Your WhatsApp conversations can now be protected by Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone. The latest update to the world’s most popular messaging app lets users take advantage of the iPhone’s biometric...
View ArticleHow to send selfies with stickers
You already know how to take a selfie. It’s probably the first thing you did when you got your iPhone up and running. But did you know you can take a selfie and add stickers? Right there in the...
View ArticleHow to send GIFs without sending GIFs
Want to send a GIF to a friend via iMessage? Don't do it! There’s a much easier and better way to send little video clips, and it's built right in to the iPhone’s Photos app — looped Live Photos. (via...
View ArticleHow to save and print your iMessages and WhatsApps
Ever wanted to print your iMessages or WhatsApps. Maybe you’re a lawyer, or you just want a solid record of your ephemeral conversations. Here’s how to do it. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture...
View ArticleiOS 12.2 makes audio messages sound way better
Among the changes hidden in the new iOS 12.2 beta is improved audio quality for audio messages sent using the Messages app. The switch involves transitioning over from the previous 8000 Hz .AMR file...
View ArticleAll the major features to expect in macOS 10.15
iOS 13 is expected to be the star of WWDC 2019, but this year’s conference could unleash some of the biggest changes for the Mac we’ve ever seen. The rumor mill has been dishing out tons of details...
View ArticleBusiness Chat readies for takeoff for Delta customers
Delta has become the first airline to adopt Apple’s Business Chat feature. The service will be used to conveniently connect customers to a Delta representative when they need support. It will be tested...
View Article3 ways to block annoying calls and messages in iOS 13
iOS 13 lets you block unknown callers and unwanted email, and control who can send you an iMessage. Here's how it all works. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleiMessage flaws leave iPhone open to hijacking
Security researchers have uncovered new flaws in iMessage that could give hackers control of your iPhone or iPad. Apple has already patched five similar bugs, but several are still present in recent...
View ArticleApple has no plans to scrap iMessage apps and games
Apple has no intention of scrapping iMessage games — despite some of the rumors you might be reading online this week. Stories surrounding the supposed move started trending on Twitter, causing some...
View ArticleApple will soon let Siri default to third-party messaging, phone apps
Apple will roll out a software update later this year that eases some of the Siri restrictions for third-party messaging and phone apps. Siri currently defaults to using Apple’s own apps when sending...
View ArticleiOS 13.2.3 arrives with fresh fixes for Messages, Mail and more
Apple is continuing its push to patch the numerous bugs that still plague iOS 13 with a new software update for iPhones and iPads. iOS 13.2.3 was released this morning as a free update that promises to...
View ArticleHow to take control of any Mac via iMessage screen sharing
Troubleshooting a family Mac? The least frustrating option is to take remote control of your parents’ Mac via iMessage screen sharing. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleApple tests iMessage mentions, retractions and more for iOS 14
Apple is reportedly testing a number of new iMessage features that could debut with iOS 14 later this year. They include the ability to retract messages after they’re sent, and to tag other people in...
View ArticleApple Watch concept imagines handy voice messaging feature
This sweet Apple Watch concept imagines a brand-new voice messaging feature that would allow watchOS users to send each other voice messages. Apple Watch already allows users to make calls and send...
View ArticleApple wants to let you edit sent text messages
Apple designed a workable system to let people edit text messages after they send them. But now we have to hope it’ll be implemented. This is potentially great news for everyone who ever wished they...
View ArticleApple could save Messages on Mac with new iPad app port
Apple looks to be gearing up to port iPad’s built-in Messages app over to Mac. The move could immediately fix Messages’ biggest problems on Mac, including its glaring lack of features. The desktop...
View ArticlePin conversations to the top of the Messages app in iOS 14 [Pro tip]
iOS 14 gives us the ability to “pin” important contacts and group chats inside the Messages app for the first time. Pinned conversations stay at the top of the list so they’re always easy to find....
View ArticleiOS 15 brings welcome enhancements to FaceTime, notifications, more
iOS 15 just made the jump from rumor to reality. Apple is bringing major new features to FaceTime, Messages, notifications, and more. Many of the applications that come bundled with iPhone are getting...
View ArticleiPhone Messages app will warn parents if kids send, receive nude photos
Apple will soon offer a new tool to protect children from sexual predators. The Messages application will be able to detect if an iPhone or iPad user gets or sends sexually explicit photos. The process...
View ArticleApple looks to ease CSAM photo scanning concerns with new FAQ
Apple defends its plan to scan user photos for child sexual abuse imagery in a newly published FAQ that aims to quell growing concerns from privacy advocates. The document provides “more clarity and...
View Article90+ organizations urge Tim Cook to drop Apple’s photo scanning plan
An international coalition of more than 90 policy and rights groups is urging Apple to drop plans to scan user photos for child abuse material (CSAM). In an open letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook,...
View ArticleiPhone will soon alert parents if kids send or receive nude pics
Starting with iOS 15.2, iPhones will be able to detect if an iPhone or iPad user gets or sends a text with sexually explicit photos. The goal is to protect children from sexual predators. The feature...
View ArticleMessages bug sends read receipts even when they’re turned off
Some iPhone and iPad users are being plagued by a Messages bug that causes read receipts to be sent even when they are disabled. The problem seems to affect devices running iOS 15 or later. There is no...
View ArticleLeaked ‘final’ EU antitrust bill looks bad for Apple
The European Union may force Apple to make big changes to its App Store as well as services like FaceTime and Messages, if a leaked version of an EU antitrust proposal becomes law. The draft is said to...
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Share a link with quoted text in Messages [Pro Tip]
If you want to share a link with quoted text in Messages, there’s an easy but hidden way to do it in Safari. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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Unsend and edit iPhone messages after you send them
Knowing how to unsend an iMessage on iPhone can help you out of a pickle if you accidentally shoot off a text to the wrong person. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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Messages app gets satellite connectivity in iOS 18, plus emoji Tapbacks
Text messaging via satellite is coming to iOS 18. Plus, you'll be able to react to texts with any emoji, schedule messages, add effects and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and...
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Hands-on with iOS 18: Impressive but incomplete [Hey, it’s a beta!]
iOS 18 really is one of the biggest updates in a long time. But after a hands-on week with the beta, there’s plenty to clean up by September. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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Try the 5 best new Messages features in iOS 18
With iOS 18, Messages gains five great new features that will make texting all the more fun. Here’s what you can look forward to. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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