iOS 18 to come with ‘Repair Assistant’ feature
iOS 18 will have the ‘Repair Assistant’ feature to help users get replacement parts for a repair. ‘Repair Assistant’ recognizes genuine Apple components and configures installed parts before iOS 18 is released and ensures the iPhone is working as intended and fully functional when a part is replaced. Displays can be configured for auto brightness […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Safari technology preview 203 goes live
Apple’s experimental browser has been updated to version 203. Safari Technology Preview 203 is now live and available to download on the browser or Apple’s official website. Preview 203 has updates for Web Inspector, Web Extensions, Web Assembly, Web Apps, SVG, Rendering, Networking, Media, Javascript, Editing, CSS, Canvas, and Accessibility. It’s worth noting that those […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Intelligence will be the gift that keeps giving
The iPhone 16 arrives in stores and users’ hands next week. But one of its tentpole features—Apple Intelligence—won’t be available until October. And even then, the full AI feature set will release as a slow drip over the coming year. While some may see that as a bad thing, I think Apple will ultimately benefit from the progressive rollout. Here’s why. more…

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Deals: AirPods Max USB-C $130 off and Apple Watch Series 10 $99 w/ trade, M2 iPad Pro $1,000 off, iPhone 16 cases, more
Make sure you secure your new iPhone 16 pre-order if you haven’t yet before shipping times slip even further, but you certainly don’t want to miss the pre-order deals we have on Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 as well as the new black Apple Watch Ultra 2. But today we are adding the AirPods Max with USB-C in to the mix – you can flip out your old set and save $130 right now – alongside up to $1,000 in savings on the M2 iPad Pro as part of Best Buy’s new weekend sale. But from there it’s all about the iPhone 16 cases we have secured exclusive deals on: SANDMARC leather, Arc’s metal iPhone 16 bumper cases, Burton Goods’ leather iPhone 16 cases and wallets, and even more down below.  more…

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Get this guy’s ultra-wide curved gaming display for $700 off right now [Setups]
Think you're ready for a curved gaming display like the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor? It's a whopping 39% off. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Secure Exclave makes its way to the iPhone 16
Macworld We’ve heard about the new features on the iPhone 16, such as Camera Control and its support for upcoming Apple Intelligence capabilities, but there’s one upgrade Apple hasn’t mentioned at all. Its chip has a new security feature, according to a report by 9to5Mac. The A18 series chips used in the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have a Secure Exclave, which is different from the Secure Enclave that Apple has been using since the iPhone 5s. Apple hasn’t mentioned the Secure Exclave in its product announcements, but developer Gui Rambo posted about it during the launch of the M4 iPad Pro, where it made its debut. Among the tasks the Secure Exclave seems to handle is the Secure Indicator Light, which was introduced in the M4 iPad Pro. When using its camera and microphone, the Secure Indicator Light turns on; Rambo posted that this makes it “a lot less likely that any malware or user space app would be able to access those sensors without the user’s knowledge.” While Apple has used light indicators in the past, they were controlled by software, making them somewhat vulnerable to hackers. Apple implemented the light indicators so that users would know when the camera and microphones were active, in case the device was hacked and malware was running those components without the user activating them. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are now available to preorder. Shipments start on September 20. Learn more about the iPhone 16. Apple iPhone 16 Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple Apple iPhone 16 Plus Price When Reviewed: $899 Best Prices Today: $899 at Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: $1199 at Apple

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Today in Apple history: One of Apple’s earliest rivals bites the dust
On September 13, 1983, Osborne Computer Corporation, one of Apple’s early rivals, declared bankruptcy. The Osborne 1 went down as a failure. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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How long does Apple support iPhones?
Macworld If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth updating your current handset, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will be offering support for that handset. There are two ways in which Apple supports iPhones. One is the software – ensuring that any bugs and security flaws are addressed. The other is the hardware – providing the parts and labor to fix a problem with your phone (for a price, of course). It’s for this reason that we dissuade people from buying particularly old iPhone handsets. The risk that a fault could occur or that you might be exposed to security risks is too high. The good news is that Apple supports iPhones for a reasonably long time. Software support lasts for around eight years, while hardware support can be available on five to seven-year-old handsets, according to Apple’s Vintage and Obsolete categorizations, more on that below. Read on to find out which iPhones are supported with the latest operating systems, and which are supported for servicing and repairs. We also have a guide to how to get a broken iPhone fixed and what Apple product repairs cost and how long they take. How long does Apple support iOS? From time to time Apple issues important security updates for iOS. It doesn’t issue an update for every version of iOS though, which means that some iPhones will not get this fix for what could be dangerous vulnerabilities. Apple issues security updates for the current version of iOS and, usually, the two preceding versions. With the arrival of iOS 18 on September 16, 2024 that means we can expect security updates for iOS 18, iOS 17 and iOS 16. The chart below shows each version of iOS and the iPhones it ran on. As you can see, in recent years support for new iOS versions has stretched back for around six years, while if you include the past three versions, security support goes back a further year. Every version of iOS and the iPhones it ran on. Every version of iOS and the iPhones it ran on.Foundry Every version of iOS and the iPhones it ran on.Foundry Foundry The first iPhone, which launched in 2007, was able to run iPhone OS 3, which was supported by Apple up until 2010. The iPhone is considered obsolete by Apple. The iPhone 3G, which launched in 2008, was able to run iOS 4.0, which was itself supported until 2011. The iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS are considered obsolete by Apple. The length of support increased with the launch of the iPhone 4s in 2011. That phone was able to run operating systems all the way up to iOS 9. Apple was still supporting iOS 9 in 2019 when it issued a GPS-related update that July. The iPhones 4 and 4s are considered obsolete by Apple. The iPhone 5c runs iOS 10, which also received the GPS-related update in July 2019. The iPhones 5 and 5c are considered obsolete by Apple. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 both run iOS 12, for which Apple issued a security update in January 2023. This update was issued for those few devices that don’t support iOS 15. Apple is unlikely to continue support for iOS 12. These phones are considered vintage by Apple. iOS 15, which arrived in September 2021, supports all iPhones from iPhone 6s onwards, just as with iOS 14 and iOS 13. Both iOS 14 and 13 are considered obsolete by Apple because the same phones can run iOS 15. The iPhone 6s is already considered vintage by Apple. iOS 16, which arrived in September 2022 runs on all iPhones from the iPhone 8 onwards – but do note that not all features are available on the older handsets. iOS 17 arrived in September 2023 and runs on all iPhones from the iPhone XS onwards – meaning the iPhone X and iPhone 8 will be stuck with iOS 16. iOS 18 arrives on September 16, 2024 and, like iOS 17, will run on all iPhones from the iPhone XS onwards. What is the oldest iPhone still supported? If the oldest version of iOS supported with security updates is iOS 16, the oldest iPhones supported by Apple will be the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. These phones were all introduced eight years ago in 2017. Assuming Apple ends support for iOS 15, this will mean that the following iPhones will no longer be supported with security updates: iPhone 7 (Plus) 2016 iPhone SE 2016 iPhone 6s (Plus) 2014 That is in addition to the following iPhones: iPhone 6 (Plus) 2014 iPhone 5s 2013 iPhone 5c 2013 iPhone 5 2012 iPhone 4s 2011 iPhone 4 2010 iPhone 3GS 2009 iPhone 3G 2008 iPhone 2007 Note that the original SE, iPhone 8 and iPhone X are already considered ‘Vintage’ by Apple and the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are already considered ‘Obsolete’–more on that below. We advise that if you have an iPhone 7, an original iPhone SE, or anything older than those 2016 handsets, and are concerned about security it is time to update your iPhone. This is because Apple is unlikely to issue any more security updates for that phone. We have a list of every version of iOS where you can see the latest versions of iOS and how long Apple supports iOS for. The iPhone 5S. Remember? It’s been a while. The iPhone 5S. Remember? It’s been a while.IDG The iPhone 5S. Remember? It’s been a while.IDG IDG When does Apple stop supporting iPhones? In terms of software that’s not a bad showing, but if your iPhone has a fault will Apple be able to provide the parts to fix it with? Apple will support iPhones (and all devices it makes) for seven years from the last time it sold that particular model. So as long as your iPhone was still being sold by Apple up to seven years ago the company will still service it – in other words: help you fix it (for a price). This is where Apple list of obsolete and vintage products comes in. Apple states on its website here that “Owners of iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac products may obtain a service and parts from Apple or Apple service providers for five years after the product is no longer sold.” The following iPhones are considered Obsolete, which means sales were discontinued more than seven years ago and Apple has now discontinued all hardware servicing. iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 (certain models are now obsolete) iPhone 4s iPhone 5c (discontinued September 2013, obsolete in 2021) iPhone 5S (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2021, obsolete in 2024) iPhone 6 Plus (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2021, obsolete in 2024) And the iPhones below are listed as Vintage, which means they have not been sold for more than five years (but less than seven years). Apple will still service these products as long as it has the required parts. iPhone 4 8GB (discontinued in 2013, but sold in India until February 2014, likely to be obsolete very soon) iPhone 5 (discontinued September 2013, likely to become obsolete soon) iPhone 6 (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2021) iPhone 6s (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2022) iPhone 6s Plus (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2022) iPhone SE, 2016 (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2023) iPhone 8 (discontinued in 2020, vintage in 2024) iPhone 8 Plus (discontinued in 2020, vintage in 2024) iPhone X (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2024) All iPhones that followed those handsets should be supported by Apple. You may also be interested to learn how long Apple supports Macs for and how long Apple supports iPads for. Is your iPhone slipping into obscurity? Find a great deal on a new iPhone here or check the best prices below and take a look at our round-up to choose the Best iPhone for you. Apple iPhone 16 Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple

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∞ The Dalrymple Report: iPhone 16, Health features, and Apple Watch
Apple had its annual iPhone event this week and released a lot of new products. Dave and I talk about the new iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, Airpods, and the new Apple Watch. Perhaps some of the greatest features of the event were in the health category. Using the Apple Watch, Apple unveiled the ability to detect Sleep Apnea, in addition to other features. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month Apple introduces AirPods 4 and a hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 Apple introduces groundbreaking health features

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Bouncy kickstand makes Zagg’s rugged iPad case unbearable [Review] ★★☆☆☆
Zagg Denali rugged case protects your new iPad Pro or iPad Air, but design flaws make it one to avoid. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple TV+ debuts trailer for first German original series ‘Where’s Wanda?’
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Where’s Wanda?,” the eight-episode German-language dark comedy produced by UFA Fiction… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Which iPhone 16 did you buy? Or are you holding fire? [Poll]
When we ran a poll before the keynote, more than 9,000 of you voted, and almost exactly half of you said that you didn’t plan to buy an iPhone 16. Among those who did, the iPhone 16 Pro Max was the clear leader, with the two base models seeing almost no love at all … more…

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iPhone 16 Pro Max deliveries already slip to October
It's already too late to preorder an iPhone 16 Pro Max and have it delivered on the launch day. The earliest is in October. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPhone Diary: iPhone 16 Pro Max ordered, with Apple managing to surprise me
I said before the keynote that I expected to be ordering an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and that was going to be largely down to the functionality of the Camera Control button. This turned out to be an even stronger draw than I’d expected. Despite the button itself inevitably leaking beforehand, Apple did manage to keep a lot of its functionality secret … more…

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iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders begin slipping to October, here are the models most affected
Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro this morning. As usual, if you weren’t among the first batch of buyers, you may want to make that purchase decision soon. September 20 is the official release day, but the most popular models have now slipped to October. Here’s what you should know. more…

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Unreal deal on a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar — why pay more?
Want a solid Apple laptop with an Intel processor? Grab this refurbished MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for just $379.99. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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9to5Mac Daily: September 13, 2024 – iPhone 16 pre-orders and more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing 3: The world’s most trusted tool to manage Apple devices and transfer data from a Mac or PC. Try it now. more…

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Camera Control, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch, and AirPods, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Finally, it's all here — or at least the announcement is. As we wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, here's what is getting us excited about this year's launches.Tim Cook at the "It's Glowtime" event, pictured on an iPhoneOne of your hosts has already gone through the kind of pre-pre-order so that he can just click three buttons once the Apple Store is back up. And the other still needs to be persuaded.That's because for all the new features Apple showed us, this year it feels like the decision to upgrade is much finer than usual. There are strong arguments to stay on the iPhone 15 range, for instance, but reasonable arguments not to. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Alternative iPad app stores are coming to iPad on September 16
European iPad owners will be able to download iPadOS apps from third-party app storefronts, starting September 16.App Store ConnectIn the European Union, iPhone users can purchase and download apps from third-party stores, such as the Epic Games Store. While iPad owners haven't been able to do the same thing yet, Apple is preparing to make it happen.In a post published to Apple's Developer site on Friday, it discloses changes that will be happening for iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the EU. On Friday, Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to add iPadOS to Notarization. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Why Apple shares haven’t moved much after iPhone 16 reveal
Apple's highly anticipated artificial intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence, took center stage at the company's annual iPhone event… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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