iOS 18: Here’s Everything We Know So Far

iOS 18 will mark Apple’s annual iPhone software update for 2024 and will be full of changes. The update has been described as being “ambitious and compelling” with major new features and design changes planned. Read on for a recap of everything we know about iOS 18’s new features so far.

Gurman: Chase Bank is 'Ideal Partner' to Take Over Apple Card Deal

With Apple and Goldman Sachs set to put an end to their Apple Card agreement over the next 12 to 15 months, Chase Bank could be the ideal partner to step in and take over Goldman Sachs' role, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Music Hosting Taylor Swift Eras Experience in New York Next Week

Apple today announced that it is hosting an event called "Taylor Swift's Eras: The Experience" in order to celebrate Taylor being named the 2023 Apple Music Artist of the Year. Apple at the time said Swift had reached a "new realm of superstardom" in 2023 thanks to the Eras tour and the release of 1989 (Taylor's Version).

Apple iPhone 15 Ad Highlights Portrait Camera Capabilities

Apple's new ad for the iPhone 15 highlights the ability to take Portrait Mode shots with the camera.

tvOS 17.2 Changes the Behavior of the Siri Button on the Apple TV Remote

Apple has been running tests with tvOS 17.2 beta for some time now, and the update brings changes to the Apple TV operating system – and it looks like Apple is still tweaking a few things. With the latest beta of tvOS 17.2 available to developers, the company has changed the behavior of the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote.

Some Apple Silicon Chips Will Soon Be Produced and Packaged in U.S.

Apple today announced that Amkor will package some Apple silicon chips at its new facility being built in Peoria, Arizona.

Apple Releases iOS 17.1.2 with Security Fixes

iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2 come a few weeks after the release of iOS 17.1.1, another bug fix update.

Apple Reveals 2023 App Store Award Winners, Highlights AI as the Year's Biggest Trend

App Store Award winners include AllTrails, Photomator, and "Hello Kitty Island Adventure," plus, Apple says generative AI is 2023's biggest trend amongst innovative apps.

Repeat Rumor Claims iPhone 16 Models to Have Action Button with Force Sensor

Apple could be planning to bring the Action button to every iPhone 16 model, make it capacitive, and include pressure sensitivity according to more rumored evidence.

Apple Highlights iPhone Feature That Lets You Preserve Your Own Voice

Apple today shared a heartwarming ad for its new Personal Voice accessibility feature, available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Report: Apple Pays Less Than 30 Cents in Royalties to Arm Per Chip

Apple pays British chip architect Arm less than 30 cents per chip in royalties, The Information reports.

Apple to Discontinue Custom 5G Modem Development, Claim Reports

Apple is discontinuing in-house modem development after several unsuccessful attempts to perfect its own custom 5G modem chip, according to unconfirmed reports coming out of Asia.

Apple Books Launches New 'Year in Review' Feature

Apple today announced that its Books app now offers a "Year in Review" recap in select countries, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, France, and Germany.

M2 MacBook Air Gets Speed Boost with This Novel Cooling System

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air doesn't have a fan, and instead uses a passive heat spreader to conduct heat away from Apple's energy efficient M2 chip.

Everything New in iOS 17.2 Beta 4

Apple is wrapping up development on iOS 17.2, with the update expected to come out in December. While we're getting to the end of the beta testing period, Apple is still tweaking features and adding new functionality.

Apple Ending Apple Card Partnership With Goldman Sachs

Apple is ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs, according to The Wall Street Journal. Apple plans to stop working with Goldman Sachs in the next 12 to 15 months, and it is not yet clear if Apple has established a new partnership for the Apple Card.

Apple Pay Will Get Same Regulatory Oversight as Credit Cards in Australia

In legislation heading to parliament within days, Australia intends to make Apple Pay and other digital payment platforms deal with the same level of regulatory oversight as credit cards.

iOS 17.1.2 Update for iPhone Likely to Be Released This Week

Apple will likely release iOS 17.1.2 this week, based on mounting evidence of the software in our website's analytics logs in recent days.

iPad RAM List: Here’s How Much Memory Every iPad Model Has

Ok, let’s dig into the full iPad RAM list.

What to Expect from the Next iPad Mini Later in 2024

Fortunately, a new iPad mini is rumored to be released next year.

M2 vs. M3 Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M3?

Apple's latest series of custom silicon chips designed for the Mac come just over a year after the introduction of the M2 chip in 2022, so how much better really is M3?

iPhone Sales Drop in China's Annual Singles Day Sales

Figures for November 11's Singles Day in China show that sales of the iPhone dropped 4% year over year — while Huawei smartphones grew 66% in the same period.

iOS 18: All the Rumors and Known Features So Far

iOS 18 is still over seven months away from being announced, but there are already a few rumors and expectations for the software update.

Three Features I’d Love to See in iOS 18

iOS 17 was only just released in September with some major updates that we love, including customizable contact posters, additional Tapback replies, and voice note improvements. Not only that, but with the recent announcement that RCS messaging is coming to Apple later in 2024, it’s safe to say that iPhone users are going to be seeing some massive updates in iOS 18. That said, there are of course additional features I’d love Apple to implement in iOS 18 that would be huge wins for iPhone users.