Apple Music in iOS 18.4 adds new feature that goes beyond the app
iOS 18.4 is here, bringing with it a ton of new features. One of my favorites? A new Apple Music capability that expands the service’s reach beyond the Music app, pushing further into Control Center and more. more…

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Apple donates to Myanmar-Thailand earthquake relief efforts
Apple will contribute donations to support relief efforts in the wake of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake impacting Myanmar and Thailand… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Watch Series 10 almost had a new health sensor
An alleged prototype of the Apple Watch Series 10 has a brand new sensor that may have been intended for blood sugar monitoring.An alleged Apple Watch Series 10 prototype's sensor - Image Credit: X/@StellaFudgeThe Apple Watch Series 10 was a relatively light upgrade from the previous model, with a larger display and a thinner body than the Apple Watch Series 9. However, Apple's changes could've gone a lot further.In images shared to X, "Stella-Fudge" also known as "Choco_bit" offers a quartet of pictures for a device that looks like an Apple Watch. The device is described as a "Prototype Apple Watch Series 10" by the X account, echoed by similar labeling on the casing itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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France Fines Apple $162M for App Tracking Transparency, Taking the Side of Surveillance Advertisers Over Users
It’s like a consortium of sketchy pawn shops complaining to the authorities after the police cracked down on a pickpocket ring, and the authorities then fining the police.

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Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4
Apple today released big iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 updates, each of which come with a brand new app: ‘Apple Vision Pro’ is the newest iPhone app, and ‘Spatial Gallery’ is new to Vision Pro. Here’s everything you should know about Apple’s latest apps. more…

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iOS 18.4 includes eight new emoji
As reported last year, the Unicode Consortium had teased eight new emoji that would become available on platforms such as iOS and Android. Now with the official release of iOS 18.4 to the public, Apple has finally introduced support for these new emoji. more…

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These are the biggest pros and cons of iPhone 17 Air’s rumored ultra-thin design
Apple is going to debut its thinnest ever iPhone later this year, at just 5.5mm thin. While this new cutting-edge iPhone will have some compromises to shave nearly half the thickness of a normal iPhone, there’ll still be a number of features you won’t be compromising on. We’ll be delving into some of the pros and cons here. more…

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AppleInsider reviews Keychron Q3 HE: An excellent compact mechanical keyboard
The Keychron Q3 HE is a great compact mechanical keyboard, one that offers lots of customization thanks to its Hall Effect switches… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Top 10 iOS 18.4 Features – New Emoji, Ambient Music, and more [Video]
Apple has released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 to the public and despite it not including the highly anticipated contextual Siri with on screen awareness, it still arrives with several noteworthy features. In this hands on video, we step through the top 10 iOS 18.4 features and changes that users should be aware of. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more iOS-related videos. more…

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Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware
Today alongside iOS 18.4 and its various other software updates, Apple has shipped brand new firmware for AirPods Pro 2. Here’s what you should know. more…

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Big Vision Pro update brings Apple Intelligence and new content tools
A new updates brings Vision Pro Apple Intelligence as well as some exciting new content features to the headset. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple reveals details of security fixes added in iOS 18.4 and more
Today Apple released its latest array of major software updates. Now, the company has outlined all the security fixes introduced by iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and more. more…

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Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro today with visionOS 2.4
visionOS 2.4 is available today, bringing the first set of powerful Apple Intelligence features that help users communicate, write, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple hasn't forgotten about some older iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions
At the same time as updating its current operating systems, Apple has issued a few updates for older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here's what else got updates on Monday.iOS 17 running on an iPhoneOn Monday, Apple released its updates for the current-gen operating systems in its ecosystem, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4. At the same time, it introduced updates for earlier operating system releases, which can be downloaded and installed by users to older hardware.While the main focus is on keeping operating systems up to date, Apple does occasionally bring out updates for earlier operating system releases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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macOS Sequoia 15.4 brings AI email categorization and Apple Intelligence in new languages
A highlight of macOS Sequoia 15.4 is AI-powered automatic categorization of emails. Plus, Apple Intelligence in more languages (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Silicon supplier TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab
On Monday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading chipmaker and Apple Silicon supplier, announced… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Intelligence features expand to new languages and regions today
Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence while taking… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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MagSafe Monday: This 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is perfect for travel
I have tried dozens of MagSafe chargers in the past few years. I swap the ones on my desk, nightstand, and travel bag almost monthly as I try out new ones. This fits squarely in the “could be awesome, could be a gimmick” category. It folds down small, charges an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously, and promises fast charging in a slim package. more…

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iOS 18 superguide: Features, latest update, release dates, and more
Macworld Even if you’re not planning to buy one of the new iPhones, your existing iPhone (XR and later) can now get a bunch of new features following the release of iOS 18.  Among the new features in iOS 18 are a redesigned Photos app, new ways to customize your Home screen and wallpaper, new Messages reactions, privacy-related features and dozens of other smaller changes. Not all iPhones get the AI features that arrived with iOS 18. Dubbed Apple Intelligence these features are only available on some iPhones (find out if they’ll be on your iPhone below). This free software update brings interface tweaks, bug fixes, and new features. It is like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about iOS 18, including which iPhones will be able to run iOS 18, the new features – and the new features still to come because they weren’t ready in time for the launch of iOS 18. We’ll also discuss any problems and fixes, what’s new in the latest update, and what’s coming in the next update to iOS 18. As for what’s coming in iOS 19 when it arrives later in 2025, read our iOS 19 guide with the rumors and the expected release date. We also have information about the beta program including the latest version of the public and developer betas. Update March 31: iOS 18.4 has been released. Latest version and what’s new… iOS 18: Latest version iOS 18.4: March 31, 2025 The latest version is iOS 18.4. This major update expands Apple Intelligence to the EU and adds languages and regions, introduces a new Food section to Apple News+, and features numerous quality-of-life improvements. iOS 18.3.1 arrived on February 10 and was an urgent security fix for an attack that Apple revealed may have been used against targeted individuals. Apple stated that iOS 18.3.1 addressed an issue where “A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device”. An update to macOS Sequoia addressed the same security flaw. iOS 18.3 was released on January 27, 2025. It adds improvements related to Apple Intelligence, including better formatting for Notification Summaries and improved capabilities for Visual Intelligence, along with a lot of security updates. iOS 18.2 arrived on December 11, 2024 and includes a number of Apple Intelligence features but that’s not all. Read about Why iOS 18.2 is a must-have update even if your phone doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, and How to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. Prior to iOS 18.2, iOS 18.1.1 included fixes for two security vulnerabilities that have actually been used in attacks on Intel-based Macs. In notes accompanying the update, Apple writes: “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” The fixed issues include a flaw in JavaScriptCore framework and a flaw in WebKit. iOS 18.1 arrived on October 28, and brings the first set of Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 16 models and iPhone 15 Pro and Max. There will be more Apple Intelligence features released in iOS 18.2 and iOS 18.3. If you want to know more about the staggered release of Apple Intelligence features, read: Apple Intelligence is a gradual rollout—here’s what you’ll get, and when. When did iOS 18 come out? iOS 18 arrived on Monday, September 16. macOS Sequoia, watchOS and iPadOS 18 launched at the same time. Next update: When will iOS 18.5 be released? iOS 18.5 is likely to be a relatively minor update, as Apple is wrapping up the major features of iOS 18 and starting the iOS 19 testing cycle with WWDC in June. The release of iOS 18.5 will probably come in May. What’s new in iOS 18.4? This was a pretty big release, with lots of little improvements. Apple Intelligence languages – Including Simplified Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish—along with localized English for Singapore and India. Apple Intelligence regions – With iOS 18.4, iPhone and iPad users in the EU will gain access to Apple Intelligence features for the first time. Siri in Control Center – There are new Control Center options for Type to Siri and Talk to Siri. Visual Intelligence – You can now invoke Visual Intelligence on the Action button or from Control Center, and Visual Intelligence is available on iPhone 15 Pro. Prioritize Notifications – Apple Intelligence will attempt to show notifications that may be important in a separate section on the lock screen. Go to Settings  > Notifications  > Prioritize Notifications to enable. New Emoji – There are seven new emoji in this release—Face with bags under eyes, Fingerprint, Harp, Leafless tree, Root vegetable, Shovel, Splatter. Image Playground sketch style – The third image style for Image Playground, sketch, is finally here. It was demonstrated back at WWDC last summer but never made it into a prior iOS 18 release. Food in News+ – A new section in Apple News+ for curated recipes, restaurant reviews, and curated stories about food and dining. Ambient Music – You can add four different ambient music categories to Control Center: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. What’s new in iOS 18.3? iOS 18.3 is relatively minor release, with bug fixes, security updates, and a few tweaks to Apple Intelligence features. Apple Intelligence – Apple’s Apple Intelligence features, which until now have required the user to turn them on, will be on by default in iOS 18.3. Visual intelligence – Add an event to Calendar from a poster or flyer, identify plants and animals Notification summaries – You can enable or disable summaries for an app from the lock screen (swipe left, choose Options), and notification summaries have italicized text. Notification summaries have been disabled for News & Entertainment apps for now. Calculator app – The “repeat operation” capability when you keep pressing the equals (=) key has been restored. What’s new in iOS 18.2? The main thrust of iOS 18.2 is new Apple Intelligence features, especially those centered around images. There are updates to Writing Tools, ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground, Genmoji, and Visual Intelligence for iPhone 16 phones. You can expect the following: Writing Tools updates – more options. Genmoji – new emoji you can create. See: How to create your own custom emoji with Genmoji. Image Playground – ability to generate images based on text prompts. Image Wand – uses Apple’s image generation tools to create an image and add as context to a note. ChatGPT integration – use ChatGPT with Siri. See: How to use ChatGPT on the iPhone. Default Apps – new section in Settings. Visual Intelligence – get information using the Camera Control button. AE/AF Lock – new toggle to lock exposure and focus via the Camera Control button. Find My – share the location of something with a trusted person. Mail – New auto-categories (primary, transactions, updates and promotions) to help manage your Inbox. Volume limits – set volume limits for iPhone speaker. Camera Control – Improvements. News+ – Sudoku puzzles. AirTag – Item location sharing For more information about the Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 read: How Apple Intelligence levels up with iOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2. What’s new in iOS 18.1? iOS 18.1 brings a selection of Apple Intelligence features to iPhones that are compatible with Apple Intelligence (that’s the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Max, and the entire iPhone 16 range). New features include: Writing Tools – Rewrite, proofread, and summarize text. Siri – New look. Type to Siri so you don’t have to speak to your iPhone. Conversational context so Siri remembers what you had already asked and maintains the context. Photos – Improvements to search. Clean Up to remove things from photos. Memory movies. Notifications – Notification summaries. Reduce interruptions Focus. Mail – Smart reply. Priority messages. Read How to change the iOS Mail app back to how it was if you don’t like it! Phone – Record phone calls. Notes – Transcriptions of audio recordings or phone calls. Read: How to record and transcribe voice calls on your iPhone Camera – Camera Control button can be used to switch to TrueDepth camera. Spatial photo capture for 16 Pro and Max. AirPods – Hearing Test and Hearing Air features for AirPods Pro 2. There were also bug fixes and security updates in iOS 18.1. What’s coming… iOS 18: Latest beta and what’s in iOS 18.5 The iOS 18.5 beta has not yet begun. We don’t yet know what features to expect in iOS 18.5, but Apple is wrapping up major iOS 18 features and accelerating development of iOS 19, which will enter beta in June at WWDC. If you want to run the developer beta, you need to be a registered Apple software developer, which has both free and paid ($99/£79) versions. We explain How to join Apple’s beta program separately. Beware though: whether a public beta or a developer beta, any beta software is not as stable as the final version and the iOS and your apps may not work properly. Read Should you install the iOS 18 beta? for advice. Once registered, when you go to Settings > General > Software Update on your Mac, you’ll see a new tab for Beta Updates, which will list the version of the beta you’re running: choose either iOS 18 Developer Beta or iOS 18 Public Beta. If you need help installing the developer or public betas read our How to get the iOS beta article. If you then want to uninstall it, we have a guide for that: How to remove the iOS beta. iOS 18: Should I install iOS 18 on my iPhone? As long as your iPhone can run it, we recommend updating to iOS 18. The new features–all of which we discuss below–look enticing enough, and, so far, the only problem (see above) will not affect many people. We address how How iOS 17 and iOS 18 compare separately. Also take a look at: All the little details and hidden features in iOS 18 you won’t want to miss. However, we do recommend you wait a week or more so that any issues with the early release can be addressed: despite the beta program, there are often issues once the software update gets installed on mass-market iPhones. It’s also wise not to be one of the first downloaders because the download will likely take a lot longer if you try soon after it becomes available. iOS 18: Problems and bugs Messages bug: A Messages bug that could cause crashes and may even result in the loss of valuable data was reported. It seemed to be connected to an Apple Watch feature that lets users share their watch face over Messages (or Mail). Obviously, those are quite a niche set of circumstances and the best way to avoid it appears to be to not reply to watch faces in a thread. We have more information here: Link-sharing bug in iOS 18 Messages can cause iPhone crashes, data loss. Apple fixed this bug in iOS 18.0.1. Unresponsive touch screen: iPhone 16 Pro owners have complained of display ‘dead spots’, with taps and swipes are being ignored. It is thought that this is related to the Camera Control button. Apple addressed this bug in iOS 18.0.1. Camera freezes in macro mode: This was addressed in iOS 18.0.1. Photos redesign: Probably the most hated feature of iOS 18 is the redesigned Photos app. So we’ve written this: How to fix the Photos app and make it less annoying. Inaccurate news notifications: There have been some fake news notifications generated by Apple’s AI. Read: Apple vows to ‘clarify’ AI summaries after spate of fake news alerts. There are concerns that macOS Sequoia’s iPhone mirroring feature could expose personal data at work. Servco Security has highlighted the problem to Apple who claims to be working on a fix. If you have any problems with iOS 18 you may be able to downgrade. Read: How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 18 to iOS 17. iOS 18: How to install Installing iOS 18 and any subsequent updates is a breeze. Just open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to General > Software Update; iOS will check for any available updates and guide you through the process of installing them. You simply have to follow the instructions, which we explain in our iOS updating guide. And it’s easier still if you’ve turned on Automatic Updates, which you can do from the same screen. A little work preparing your iPhone before installing the update can help avoid problems. We advise you follow these steps: Back up your iPhone: Back up before installing the new version and you will always be able to recover your iPhone with the older version of iOS running on it should things go wrong. Read: How to downgrade an iPhone. Make space on your iPhone: If your iPhone doesn’t have a lot of available space internally we recommend having a bit of a tidy-up so you can reclaim some iPhone storage. Simple ways to do this could include deleting apps you don’t use, deleting old Notes, Messages, and duplicated photos. Update your iPhone to the latest version: Don’t skip an update and go straight to iOS 18. If you haven’t installed iOS 17.6.1 yet do so now. iOS 18 compatibility: Which iPhones get iOS 18? The following iPhones get support for iOS 18, the same lineup of supported devices as iOS 17. iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, Pro, Pro Max iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, Pro, Pro Max iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, Pro, Pro Max  iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, Pro, Pro Max  iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, Pro, Pro Max iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max  iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (2nd gen or later) Read: iOS 18 compatibility: Which iPhones support iOS 18 and iOS compatibility checker Some of the new features will not be supported on the older phones, because they lack the hardware necessary (a powerful enough Neural Engine or GPU to run AI stuff, or enough RAM). This is typical of new iOS releases. In 2022, for example, the iPhone 8 and iPhone X missed out on a bunch of cool stuff due to their older processor. It is no surprise, therefore, that the hardware requirements are steep for the AI-related features aka ‘Apple Intelligence’—iPhone 15 Pro or later. Like iOS 17, iOS 18 does not support iPhone 8 or the iPhone X which came out in 2017, but since those phones are able to run iOS 16, they will continue to get support through security updates for at least another year. With the release of iOS 18 though, Apple will stop supporting iOS 15, which will mean that iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, and iPhone SE (1st generation) will no longer get support. Generally, Apple has provided software updates for the past two versions of iOS. See: How long does Apple support iPhones. iOS 18 guide iOS 18 features: What’s new in iOS 18 There were many new features in iOS 17 including a new app called Journal, Live Voicemail, and a new way to use Stickers, among dozens of other smaller changes. Rumors suggested that iOS 18 would be “one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company’s history.” As expected, in iOS 28 Apple will include some major new AI features, dubbed Apple Intelligence, although these features will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and newer iPhones. Not all the new features were available at launch. The first Apple Intelligence AI features were introduced in iOS 18.1 and others are arriving with subsequent updates. Features, such as the new categories in Mail, will come “later this year”. Read: Features missing when iOS 18 launched. Customization There will be a more customizable Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center in iOS 18. Several reports had claimed that Apple would allow greater personalization of the Home screen, including allowing users to place icons anywhere on the grid, allowing spaces between them. Prior to iOS 18 icons can be reordered or put into folders, but always fill the screen from left to right and top to bottom. In iOS 18 users are able to arrange apps and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, including right above the dock or framing a wallpaper. It will even be possible to change the lock screen icons or remove them. In addition, App icons and widgets can have a dark or tinted effect to blend in. Read: iOS 18: How to change the color of the app icons on your home screen and How to put app icons, widgets, and folders anywhere you want as well as iOS 18: How to make your app icons large and label-free. This “put icons wherever you want” feature is something we’ve wanted from Apple for many years, and has been a staple of many Android phones seemingly forever. The Control Centre is getting a redesign to give easier access to a user’s most-utilized controls. Users will also be able to add controls from supported third-party apps into Control Center. Is it enough? Read: Apple is finally letting you have it your way–kinda and You can finally customize your iPhone like Android–here’s everything you can do. Apple Photos New features in Photos will help users find their photos and keep big libraries organized. It’s the biggest redesign of Photos ever and is intended to help users find photos fast. It will be simplified but still familiar, according to Apple and will include a new Unified View, new Collections, and customization features. Users will be able to filter out clutter to narrow down to specific types of content. It will be possible to browse by topics, time, people, memories, trips, Recent Days and People and Pets. A new carousel view will present highlights that update each day – featuring favorite people, pets, and places. Not everyone likes these changes. If you don’t look at: How to fix the Photos app and make it less annoying. Apple Messages Messages will gain new ways to express yourself. Expect improvements to text formatting and fun new text effects. Tapbacks are getting redesigned and will let you tap back with any emoji or sticker. You’ll also be able to amplify and animate letters, word, phrases, and emoji, and add formatting like bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough. You will also be able to schedule a message to send later. Messages will also support RCS for more reliable group messaging with those who do not have an Apple device. Read about how your conversations with Android users will look in iOS 18 and RCS on iPhone with iOS 18: Every question answered. Apple is also making it possible to send Messages via Satellite so you can text when off the grid from Messages app. iMessages sent over satellite are encrypted. Apple Mail Mail will help you manage incoming email better with new on-device categorization. As email arrives it will be sorted into Primary (personal and time-sensitive), Transactions (confirmations and receipts), Updates (news and social notifications), and Promotions (marketing and coupons). A new Digest will pull together all relevant emails from a business, so for example, it could bring all flight information together. The Mail Categorization features will be available later this year. Safari A new Highlights feature is designed to make it easier to discover information on the web. A redesigned Reader experience will use machine learning to surface key information on a webpage so that users can review a summary to get the gist of an article. A table of contents will be included for longer articles Apple says users will also be able to quickly see the location of a restaurant, hotel, or landmark; or listen to an artist’s track right from an article about the song or album. You will also be able to snap away annoying ads. Apple Wallet and Apple Pay There will be new ways to pay with Apple Pay. Users can send and receive Apple Cash by holding two iPhones together: Tap to Cash will let you share cash without exchanging email or number. Tickets in Apple Wallet including key event information like an event guide with info about the venue, and recommended Apple Music playlists Apple iPhone mirroring on the Mac iPhone Mirroring will grant users access to their iPhone via their Mac. It will be possible to see notifications from the iPhone on the Mac, and drag and drop files between the devices. Read: How iPhone Mirroring lets you access your iPhone on your Mac in macOS Sequoia. Other app updates: Journal – New features to help you keep track of goals, Insights view, calendar, writing streak, and actually search Maps – New topographic maps with trails (US national parks only) Game Mode – Will minimize background activity for the best frame rates Notes app – formulas and equations entered while typing will be solved Calendar – incorporates tasks from Reminders and a new monthly view Health app – Medical ID redesigned Emergency SOS Live Video Home app – guest access Accessibility – Eye Tracking iCloud – Apple is adding a “Keep Downloaded” option that prevents the file from being moved to iCloud and keeps the file on the device. Read about the new Keep Downloaded option. Apple didn’t discuss everything at WWDC. There were a number of features that didn’t make the WWDC keynote. Also see: Unannounced iOS 18 tweak lets you see the time even when your iPhone is dead. Privacy features iOS 18 will improve privacy. You will be able to control who can see your apps, which contacts you share with that app, and which accessories apps can connect to. You can also control whether others can view your apps on your iPhone by locking an app so it won’t open without Face ID or a passcode. A new locked hidden apps folder is also coming with iOS 18. Developers will have a way to seamlessly connect third-party accessories with iPhones without letting an app see all the other devices on a user’s network. Apple Apple Intelligence  Apple’s new artificial intelligence system is coming in a series of updates to iPhone, Mac, and iPad with iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18. Apple Intelligence will only be supported by iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 range though. (Here’s why you’ll need to upgrade your iPhone to get Apple Intelligence, also read: Here’s why newer iPhones and Vision Pro can’t run Apple Intelligence). The hardware requirements are steep—iPhone 15 Pro or later. iPads will need at least an M1 chip or later as will Macs. Apple Intelligence features will mostly be processed on the device, which is different from other platforms where AI processing is done in the cloud. But Apple Intelligence will be able to determine if cloud processing is needed and will use it when appropriate. Apple Intelligence features include the following: Writing – Apple Intelligence will help users enhance their writing and communications. Writing Tools are built in systemwide that will offer to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text in writing focused apps such as Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps. Images – New image capabilities will also come to M-series Macs. In Image Playground users will be able to create images in three styles: Animation, Illustration, or Sketch. Photos – A new Memories in Photos feature will create a video from photos and videos based on a description provided by the user. Apple Intelligence will pick out the photos and videos, develop a storyline based on the photos, and arrange them into a movie. In addition, a new Clean Up tool will identify and remove unwanted objects from the background of a photo. Read: Apple Intelligence FAQ: What it is, what it does, and when you’ll get it and Apple Intelligence is a gradual rollout—here’s what you’ll get, and when. Siri Siri is also getting some AI updates and ChatGPT is to be integrated into Siri (as of iOS 18.2). Because some queries will be handled off-device Apple is introducing Private Cloud Compute so that when data is sent to server-based models for processing it is not stored or made accessible to Apple. One of the simplest changes to Siri is that it will be easier to type to Siri rather than having to speak to the on-device assistant. Apple may have finally twigged that people don’t always want to talk to their phones. The new Siri is said to be more “conversational” and natural, with features that “help users in their day-to-day lives.” A new smart responses framework will help Siri take into account your own personal details in its replies: like people, companies, calendar events, locations, dates, and more. Later this year, Siri is said to get cross-device media control. So you can talk to Siri on one of your devices to control media playback on another. In an update scheduled for early 2025, Siri is said to gain the ability to control nearly any app, with hundreds of possible commands. This feature will start off with single commands for Apple’s own apps and grow to include third-party apps and commands with multiple steps. In addition, Siri will be able to react to and take actions based on what is on your screen. This is said to go into beta for developers in January, with a rollout to users in iOS 18.4 in the spring. New accessibility features Apple is planning several new accessibility features for iOS 18, including Adaptive Voice Shortcuts, which will let users turn on or off specific accessibility features using a custom phrase, and Live Speech, which lets users type what they want to say and have it read out loud on phone calls or video meetings, will get the ability to add saved phrases to categories. Features that arrived or are arriving later Some iOS 18 features won’t be a part of the initial release. Rather, they will be released later in 2024 or in 2025 as part of an iOS 18 point release (iOS 18.2 or iOS 18.4, for example). Here are some of the more significant features coming in later iOS 18 updates: Mail app features – Auto-categorizing of mail, mail digests, and summaries in your inbox. (Arrived in iOS 18.2) Home support for robot vacuums – The Home app won’t be able to start or stop your Roomba until 2025. (Coming in iOS 18.3). Drag and Drop between iPhone and Mac – You’ll be able to see and control your iPhone on your Mac when iOS 18 and macOS 15 are released, but drag-and-drop support between your Mac and iPhone will come in an update. ChatGPT integration – The ability to call upon ChatGPT when using Apple’s AI tools arrived in iOS 18.2. Advanced Siri features – Siri features like its ability to see and react to what is on your display, semantic indexing (where Siri knows and uses information from across Messages, Mail, Contacts, and more), and advanced control over apps is all coming in 2025. (Coming in 2025). Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18 will help reduce motion sickness. Third-party NFC transactions – Apple will allow third-party NFC transactions beginning with iOS 18.1–by request. In addition, all of the Apple Intelligence features will initially support only American English, and may be limited to only some regions. Additional languages and regions are coming later, the U.K., Australia and Canada gained supposed at the end of 2024, other regions will gain support through 2025 and beyond. Next version of iOS We know that the next version of iOS after Apple finishes development of iOS 18 will be iOS 19. But what next in terms of software? Expect even more Apple Intelligence features to come in the late 2025 update to iOS and expect that iOS, iPadOS and macOS will be closer than ever. Over the past several years, the release of the new version of iOS has been fairly consistent, usually falling on the Monday following Apple’s iPhone launch event: iOS 18: Monday, September 16, 2024 iOS 17: Monday, September 18, 2023 iOS 16: Monday, September 12, 2022  iOS 15: Monday, September 20, 2021  iOS 14: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 iOS 13: Thursday, September 19, 2019 iOS 12: Monday, September 17, 2018

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Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.4
Apple on Monday released macOS Sequoia 15.4, the fourth major update to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system that launched in September… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple releases iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4
Apple on Monday released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, the fourth major updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating system… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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tvOS 18.4 now available with new design changes for Apple TV app
Apple has just released a variety of software updates across its platforms, such as iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and more. tvOS 18.4 is a relatively minor release, but it does come with some nice enhancements to the Apple TV app. Here’s what’s new. more…

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iOS 18.4 has arrived: Here are more than a dozen reasons to upgrade now
Macworld If there’s a marquee feature for iOS 18.4, it’s the expansion of Apple Intelligence into the EU, along with Vision Pro compatibility and new language support for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. That’s tens of millions of iPhone 16 owners who can finally use the feature Apple says the new iPhones were “built for.” (However, we should point out that this release does not enable Phone Mirroring on Macs in the EU due to issues over Digital Markets Act compliance.) For everyone else, there isn’t one standout feature. Rather, iOS 18.4 brings lots of little tweaks, improvements, and changes. Maybe one will stand out for you as the thing you’ve been waiting for, or maybe the sum of them taken together just makes your iPhone a little more pleasant to use. Here’s a by-no-means-complete list of the little things you may come to appreciate about this update. iOS 18.4: 15 minor improvements that make a major impact Visual Intelligence can be triggered in the Control Center or the Action Button. This makes it available on the iPhone 15 Pro, and it means you can add the control to your lock screen. If you’ve got AirPods Max, you’re getting an upgrade (with a firmware update as well, probably) to allow audio over USB-C, which will include 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio. If you’re a CarPlay user, you’ll appreciate the new third row of app icons on the home screen (if your display size is large enough) and a new API for sporting events will allow for custom experiences during live sporting broadcasts. Speaking of driving, Apple Maps will now include the location of NACS chargers (that’s the so-called “Tesla connector” appearing on many new EVs). Got a Vision Pro? Along with support for Apple Intelligence on the headset, there’s a new Vision Pro iPhone app that lets you discover spatial experiences, download apps and games, and get tips. If you’re a fan of making Shortcuts, you’ll love that there are now lots of Shortcut options to change app settings. So you can make apps behave differently based on location or time of day or whatever, if you’re good at making Shortcuts. You’ll notice that Safari now shows recent searches when you select the search/address bar, making it easy to repeat that search you just did earlier today. You can clear this at will, or prevent it from showing at all by going to Settings > Safari > Show recent searches. Foundry There are several tweaks to Control Center. Buttons that have more options when you select them show chevrons, the cellular data toggle shows real signal strength, and so on. There are new controls, too, including four options for Ambient Music: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. Each one has multiple playlist options or you can select one of your playlists. Because they’re Control Center controls, you can add them to the lock screen or trigger them with the Action Button, too. Foundry There’s an all-new Apple Intelligence feature: Prioritize Notifications. Go to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications to enable or disable it, and you can select which apps it works with. When enabled, AI will try to determine if a notification is especially important and show it to you in a separate group on top of all your other notifications. Foundry Tweaks to the Photos app include a new “Key Photo” view mode for your Albums, two new filters for viewing your Photos library (Shared With You and Not in an Album), and the ability to edit the order of the Media Types list. Finally, I can select Screenshots without swiping three pages over! Foundry Image Playground is still a pretty bad experience, but at least it now has the Sketch style that was demonstrated back at WWDC. For certain kinds of drawings, it’s the best choice. We all love emojis, and there are seven new ones in iOS 18.4: Face with bags under eyes, Fingerprint, Harp, Leafless tree, Root vegetable, Shovel, and Splatter. If you’re an Apple News+ subscriber you’ll want to check out the new Food section, which does an excellent job presenting recipes from popular food publications. Look under the Following tab to find the Food section. Note that this is not yet available in the Apple News app on Macs. You know how you can set up a new iPhone or iPad by bringing another iPhone or iPad near it? Well, now that works for setting up a new Mac, too! You’ll need to update the Mac to macOS 15.4 or later, of course. iOS 18.4: How to update To update your iPhone to iOS 18.4, head over to the Settings app, then tap General, Sofware Update, and follow the prompts.

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macOS Sequoia 15.4 available now, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released macOS Sequoia 15.4 to all Mac users. This latest software update includes a variety of new features and enhancements, like a redesigned Mail app, new widgets, Apple Intelligence changes, and more. Here’s what‘s new. more…

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New 'Break Through Silent Mode' debuts watchOS 11.4, fixes bugs
It's time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has just rolled out watchOS 11.4 to the public.Apple has released watchOS 11.4The only notable feature in watchOS 11.4 is a brand new "Break Through Silent Mode" option in Sound & Haptics. This means that if you wear your Apple Watch to bed, sound and haptics will play regardless of whether or not Silent Mode is toggled on.Previous to this, if Silent Mode was enabled, the Apple Watch would only use haptics as part of its alarm. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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watchOS 11.4 now available with three new features for Apple Watch
Apple has released watchOS 11.4 for Apple Watch users, and while it isn’t a particularly big update, it does include a few new features and at least one key bug fix. Here’s what’s new. more…

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tvOS 18.4 brings Matter support for vacuums, lossless audio, and more to Apple TV
Apple has rolled out a few new features in tvOS 18.4, bringing some new smart home support, expanded audio features, and even changed up some of the Apple TV app interface.Apple TV 4KUnlike Apple's other operating systems, tvOS usually doesn't get many feature updates between major releases. Most of the updates focus on improving stability and addressing bugs.However, this time around, tvOS is actually getting a bit of love with a handful of new features and updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Price drop: Master ChatGPT and Google Gemini with these intro to AI courses
Master ChatGPT and Google Gemini with these artificial intelligence certification courses. Eduonix presents this $25 AI intro bundle. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweaks
Apple has released iPadOS 18.4 to the public, with the update bringing with it Apple Intelligence upgrades as well as an update Mail app, among other improvements.M3 iPad AirApple's beta-testing cycle for iPadOS 18.4 took four cycles before the introduction of release candidates to complete. After all that testing, it is now available for the general public to download and install to their iPad.The release build is build number 22E240, just like the second release candidate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Intelligence now available on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4
Apple released visionOS 2.4 on Monday with Apple Intelligence features on Apple Vision Pro, including Writing Tools, Priority Notifications, and Image Playground.Apple Vision Pro gets Apple Intelligence in visionOS 2.4Nine months after Apple revealed Apple Intelligence to the world, it has finally arrived on Apple Vision Pro. The visionOS 2.4 release also includes a new Spatial Gallery app, improvements to Guest Mode, and other bug fixes.Apple Vision Pro has always had the capability to run Apple Intelligence thanks to the M2 processor, but Apple didn't prioritize the feature for the platform due to the small install base. Every feature currently available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac has come to Apple Vision Pro at once except for changes to Siri. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How Each Pillar of the 1st Amendment is Under Attack
In an address to Congress this month, President Trump claimed he had "brought free speech back to America." But barely two months into his second term, the president has waged an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment rights of journalists, students, universities, government workers, lawyers and judges. This story explores a slew of recent actions by the Trump administration that threaten to undermine all five pillars of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedoms concerning speech, religion, the media, the right to assembly, and the right to petition the government and seek redress for wrongs.

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When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger
Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.

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Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing
Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices. Details released by authorities so far indicate the mobile wallets being used by the scammers were created through online phishing scams, and that the accused were relying on a custom Android app to relay tap-to-pay transactions from mobile devices located in China.

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DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data
A message posted on Monday to the homepage of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the latest exhibit in the Trump administration's continued disregard for basic cybersecurity protections. The message instructed recently-fired CISA employees to get in touch so they can be rehired and then immediately placed on leave, asking employees to send their Social Security number or date of birth in a password-protected email attachment -- presumably with the password needed to view the file included in the body of the email.

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ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps
A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. In this scam, dubbed "ClickFix," the visitor to a hacked or malicious website is asked to distinguish themselves from bots by pressing a combination of keyboard keys that causes Microsoft Windows to download password-stealing malware.

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Microsoft: 6 Zero-Days in March 2025 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft today issued more than 50 security updates for its various Windows operating systems, including fixes for a whopping six zero-day vulnerabilities that are already seeing active exploitation.

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Alleged Co-Founder of Garantex Arrested in India
Authorities in India today arrested the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. government in 2022 for facilitating tens of billions of dollars in money laundering by transnational criminal and cybercriminal organizations. Sources close to the investigation told KrebsOnSecurity the Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, 46, was apprehended while vacationing on the coast of India with his family.

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Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks
In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of victims resulted from thieves cracking master passwords stolen from the password manager service LastPass in 2022. In a court filing this week, U.S. federal agents investigating a spectacular $150 million cryptocurrency heist said they had reached the same conclusion.

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Who is the DOGE and X Technician Branden Spikes?
At 49, Branden Spikes isn't just one of the oldest technologists who has been involved in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the current director of information technology at X/Twitter and an early hire at PayPal, Zip2, Tesla and SpaceX, Spikes is also among Musk's most loyal employees. Here's a closer look at this trusted Musk lieutenant, whose Russian ex-wife was once married to Elon's cousin.

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Clearance 13-inch 8GB/512GB M3 MacBook Airs available for $849 at Apple, Certified Refurbished
Apple has clearance 13" M3 MacBook Airs (8GB RAM/512GB SSD) available, Certified Refurbished, for $849. These are the cheapest M3-powered MacBooks for sale at Apple. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: - 13" M3 MacBook Air/8-Core M3 CPU, 10-Core GPU/8GB RAM/512GB SSD: $849, $350 off MSRP According the Apple, “You will receive a 'like new' device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Every device will come with all accessories, cables and operating systems. All Apple Certified Refurbished products are packaged in a brand new white box and will be sent to you with free shipping and returns.” Note that stock status may vary, check Apple's site for availability. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sunday Sale: Clearance Mac mini with M2 Pro CPU for $599, 50% off original MSRP
Best Buy has clearance M2 Pro Mac minis on sale for 50% off original MSRP, now $599. Sale price for online orders only, in-store price may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - Mac mini M2 Pro CPU (16GB/512GB): $599, save $600 For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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13-inch M3 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB/Midnight) on clearance sale for only $769
B&H Photo has clearance 13" M3 MacBook Airs with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSDs, in Midnight, now available for only $769. Original MSRP for these MacBooks was $1099. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB/Midnight): $769, $330 off For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple has 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros available for up to $480 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished
Apple has 14" M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros in stock today and available, Certified Refurbished, starting at $1699 and ranging up to $480 off MSRP. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. These models are the cheapest M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros currently available for sale at Apple: - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Black): $1699 save $300 - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $2039 save $360 - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Black): $2719 save $480 - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Silver): $1699 save $300 - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $2039 save $360 - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Silver): $2719 save $480 See our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple's retailers, updated daily.

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Apple has 16-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros available for up to $600 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished
Apple has a full line of 16" M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros available, Certified Refurbished, starting at $2119 and ranging up to $600 off MSRP. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. These models are the cheapest 16-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros currently available for sale at Apple: - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Black): $2119 save $380 - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/512GB/Black): $2459 save $440 - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Silver): $2119 save $380 - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/512GB/Silver): $2459 save $440 - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (14-Core/36GB/1TB/Black): $2969 save $530 - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (16-Core/48GB/1TB/Black): $3399 save $600 - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (14-Core/36GB/1TB/Silver): $2969 save $530 - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (16-Core/48GB/1TB/Silver): $3399 save $600 See our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple's retailers, updated daily.

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Apple has 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros available for up to $300 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished
Apple has 14" M4 MacBook Pros in stock today starting at $1359 and ranging up to $300 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. These models are the cheapest M4 MacBook Pros currently available for sale at Apple: - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Black): $1359 save $240 - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Silver): $1359 save $240 - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Black): $1529 save $270 - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Silver): $1529 save $270 - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $1699 save $300 - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $1699 save $300 See our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple's retailers, updated daily.

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Apple Watch SE on sale for $80 off MSRP, prices start at $169
Best Buy has all Apple Watch SE models on sale for $80 off MSRP on their online store. Sale prices available for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $169, save $80 - 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $199, save $80 - 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular: $219, save $80 - 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular: $249, save $80 For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Clearance 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro available today for $1499, $900 off original MSRP
B&H Photo has clearance 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pros (18GB RAM/1TB SSD) on sale for $900 off original MSRP. B&H offers free 1-2 day delivery to most US addresses: - 14" 12-Core M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB RAM/1TB SSD): $1499 $900 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, see our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Big Spring Sale: M4 Pro Mac mini for $150 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has the M4 Pro Mac mini discounted $150 off MSRP as part of their Big Spring Sale. Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest currently available for this popular mini: - Mac mini M4 Pro (24GB/512GB): $1249, $150 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Big Spring Sale: Apple M4 MacBook Airs for $50 off MSRP
Amazon is offering a $50 discount on new 13" M4 and 15" M4 MacBook Airs as part of their Big Spring Sale. Discount applies to most colors and configurations and is applicable during the checkout process. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $949, $50 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1149, $50 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1349, $50 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $1149, $50 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1349, $50 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1549, $50 off For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, both updated daily.

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Amazon Big Spring Sale: 14-inch M4 Pro/M4 Max MacBook Pros for $220-$350 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon is offering a $220-$350 discount on Apple's 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) as part of their Big Spring Sale. Shipping is free. These are the lowest prices currently available for M4 Pro and Max MacBook Pros. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB): $1779, $220 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $2129, $270 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB): $2849, $350 off MSRP For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Big Spring Sale: 14-inch Apple M4 MacBook Pros starting at only $1399
Amazon is offering a $200-$220 discount on Apple's 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) as part of their Big Spring Sale. Shipping is free. These are the lowest prices currently available for M4 MacBook Pros. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB): $1399, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB): $1589, $210 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $1779, $220 off MSRP For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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