VisionOS 2 subtly expands the Apple Vision Pro’s potential
visionOS 2 is now available, bringing new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro users around the world. Existing photos can… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple's iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro battery capacities have been revealed
The iPhone 16 family has much bigger batteries than its predecessor, with the iPhone 16 Pro growing by almost 10% versus the iPhone 15 Pro.iPhone 16 Pro had the biggest generational battery capacity gain.Apple's update to the iPhone 16 included a boost to battery life, adding a few more hours to each model. It appears that the improvements were due to having larger battery capacities in all of them.In certification documents from Brazilian regulator Anatel spotted by Blogdoiphone, the capacities of the iPhone 16 device family have been revealed. In all four cases, the capacities have gone up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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9to5Mac Daily: September 19, 2024 – iPhone 16 demand 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 Torras: your iPhone experience with the TORRAS Ostand 360° Spin Case and the new Ostand 360. Protect your device, enhance your productivity, and enjoy unmatched convenience and style. Get yours today and experience the next level of phone protection and functionality. more…

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How to install the iOS 18.1 beta and get early Apple Intelligence access
Apple released a very early preview of Apple Intelligence to developers at the end of July with the first iOS 18.1 beta. Now the to-be-released update is available for public testers. Here’s how to install iOS 18.1 beta for free and test out Apple Intelligence. more…

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Every iPhone 16 model got a battery boost
Every iPhone 16 version got a higher-capacity battery. Every one. So don 't worry about battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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PSA: Link-sharing bug in iOS 18 Messages can cause iPhone crashes, data loss
Macworld iPhone owners who have installed Apple’s new iOS 18 software update should be warned: There’s a Messages bug that can cause crashes and may even result in the loss of valuable data. One of 9to5Mac’s readers spotted and reported the bug, which the site (having successfully reproduced it) then discussed in a news article Wednesday. The problem centres around an Apple Watch feature that lets users share their watch face over Messages (or Mail). “The bug is triggered,” 9to5Mac writes, “when someone replies to a shared watch face in a thread on Messages in iOS 18… If this happens, Messages will repeatedly crash if the user tries to open the conversation in the app. Sending or responding to conversations from other chats directly in Messages is also not easily possible as the app may repeatedly crash.” It’s a two-way issue, too. The bug affects both users. As 9to5Mac explains, resolving the bug is extremely tricky. What you need to do is delete the conversation thread on both devices. It’s impossible, unfortunately, to delete only the thread, since neither user will be able to open it due to the bug. Even deleting the entire conversation will be difficult because Messages keeps crashing-and successfully completing this fix results in the loss of potentially years of conversation history and attachments. It may in fact be better to leave the bug in effect for now and hope that a future software fix enables it to be sorted without the loss of an entire Messages conversation. And of course, it’s far better to avoid the bug in the first place and not reply to watch faces in a thread. And also install updates to iOS 18 in a timely fashion. The iOS 18.1 beta is still affected by it, but reportedly in fewer specific scenarios than iOS 18.0. And we assume a future updates will arrive before then to roll out a fix.

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How to add your driver’s license to Apple Wallet
In several states, iPhone and Apple Watch can carry a digital copy of the user's driver's license in the Wallet app. Here's how. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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We loved this MacBook docking stand and you will too at $50 off
Macworld Earlier this year, we tested a product so cool that we blew our minds, and we simply fell in love with it. That product is the Anker 675 docking station and monitor stand, which is now $200 on Amazon for Prime members, a $50 discount. The Anker docking station and monitor stand got a 4-star rating from us and even our Editors’ Choice award. Our expert was thrilled about the combination, the speed delivered by the integrated USB ports, and the fact that the HDMI port supports 4K at 60Hz. This is such a versatile tool, featuring a 100W max USB-C for connecting your laptop, as well as two other USB-C ports. There are also three USB-A ports so you can plug in all your peripheral or charging devices. There’s even an SD/microSD card slot if you need to move data from your camera, for instance. The monitor stand comes with another super cool feature: a wireless charging pad. Located in the right-hand area, the pad delivers a 10W max charge for your iPhone or AirPods. And since this is more than an Anker docking station, we should also discuss how useful it is to have a monitor stand, bringing the monitor higher up and at a more appropriate eye level. This will hopefully lessen the strain on your eyes and your neck after all those long hours. Grab one of these amazing Anker docking stations for $200 at Amazon, but keep in mind this is a Prime-only deal, so you’ll need a subscription. If you don’t have one yet, you can start a 30-day free trial. Snatch this Anker docking station and monitor stand for $50 offBuy it now at Amazon

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The AirPods 2 is $40 Off
The second-generation AirPods 2 is equipped with a chip for improved audio, plus functions that make it a favorite for daily use. Today, it’s down to just $89 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. Apple’s second-generation wireless earbuds sport a Lightning Charging Case and offer up to 24 hours of playback on a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple releases new firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple this week released a new firmware update for both the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. The AirPods Pro 2 firmware has been… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iPhone 15 Pro Max gets one hour extra battery life thanks to iOS 18 optimizations
As part of his coverage, Chinese blogger Geekerwan did a battery test of the new flagships, comparing all the iPhone 16 models to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and some Chinese Android flagships. Mirroring other testers’ findings, the iPhone 16 Pro Max set new records for battery longevity, easily clearing 10 hours of life in his test. But what’s perhaps more interesting is that the 15 Pro Max actually gained an hour of extra battery life running iOS 18, compared to when the test was conducted on the same phones running iOS 17. The 15 Pro also saw proportional improvements … more…

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New firmware launches for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2
Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 2. The new build number differs- for the AirPods 4, the version is 7A304 while the AirPods Pro 2’s version is 7A302, previously 7A294. As is customary for Apple firmware releases, there are no support notes or documentation as to what has […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Arizona-based TSMC firm tasked with manufacturing A16 chips
The TSMC plant in Arizona has been given the task of manufacturing Apple’s A16 chips. Tim Culpan, an independent journalist recently reported that the A16 chip is now being manufactured in TSMC in Arizona. The A16 chip first debuted for the iPhone 14 Pro and apparently being revived in quantities at the Fab 21 facility […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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‘Restore Nearby iPhone’ feature debuts on iOS 18
iOS 18 has introduced a new feature that can restore a bricked iPhone 16 using an iPad or another iPhone. ‘Restore Nearby iPhone’ works over the air and revives a non-working iPhone 16. Earlier models like the iPhone 15 will require a PC or Mac to restore earlier firmware versions and can prove to be […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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California becomes eighth state to support IDs in Wallet app
Apple's home state has begun allowing its residents to add a state ID or driver's license to the Apple Wallet app.The rollout in The Golden State comes as part of its mobile driver's license (mDL) pilot program, launched in 2023, and is limited to 1.5 million participants."Californians now have the option of adding their driver's license or state ID to their iPhone or Apple Watch in Apple Wallet," said California Governor Gavin Newsom, in a press release. "With this new integration, we're working to better serve the people of California in the 21st century."For California, ID in Apple Wallet requires iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17.5 or later, or Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 10 or later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Some users really hate iOS 18’s revamped Photos app
After the iOS 18 Photos app backlash explodes on social media, a new photo library app might calm some of the outrage. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Report: M4 MacBook Air and base iPad display panels ship soon, early 2025 release likely
Tomorrow Apple celebrates its most biggest product launches of the year as the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 arrive in stores. The company still has plenty yet to announce for this year though. And today, a key analyst reports on some Apple products to expect in early 2025: the M4 MacBook Air and base model iPad. more…

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Apple's new OS public betas offer a glimpse of Apple Intelligence
Following the release of its milestone operating systems, Apple has started offering the first public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to download, complete with Apple Intelligence support.Apple Intelligence is being tested. Days after releasing its milestone operating systems, and after a few developer betas already, Apple is now bringing out public betas of its next inbound update. The initial public beta builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 can now be downloaded and installed onto user devices.The betas are pretty much identical to the developer betas in terms of features. That also means that, for hardware compatible with it, Apple Intelligence will be available to try outside of the developer betas for the first time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple pulls MacBook component supplier shipments over quality issues
Apple has reportedly cut orders from a supply chain member, due to a high rate in defects of bearings meant for use in the MacBook Air.A MacBook Air hinge uses bearings. Apple has a notoriously high standard when it comes to components from suppliers. In the case of one supplier involved in the MacBook Air supply chain, they have apparently fallen below that standard.According to DigiTimes, Apple has suspended orders from supplier Kunshan Kersen Science and Technology. Supplies of the components will instead come from Amphenol, Shin Zhu Shing, and Jarllytech until the end of the year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple brings California driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet

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