macOS Sequoia to Fix Exploit That Lets Hackers Access Internal Networks

Apple and other tech companies are constantly looking for ways to improve the security of their operating systems. Even so, some things go unnoticed. An exploit from 18 years ago is still being actively used by hackers to access internal networks, but Apple has already confirmed that it will fix this with macOS Sequoia.

With the Google Antitrust Ruling, Will Apple Build a Search Engine?

Earlier this week, a federal court ruled that Google's lucrative default search engine deal with Apple violates antitrust law. Google plans to appeal the decision and the court hasn't provided insight into how it plans to address Google's monopoly, but there is a chance Google will no longer be able to pay to be the default search engine on Apple devices.

Apple Arcade to Gain NFL Retro Bowl '25, Monster Train+, and Puzzle Sculpt

The Apple Arcade gaming service is set to gain three new games in September, including NFL Retro Bowl '25, an NFL and NFLPA-licensed relaunch of the popular Retro Bowl game that initially came out in 2020.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.5.1, Downgrading No Longer an Option

Apple today stopped signing iOS 17.5.1, preventing iPhone users from downgrading to that version of iOS.

iOS 18.0 or iOS 18.1 Beta? Here’s What’s Different Between These Versions

Apple last week released the first beta of iOS 18.1, even though iOS 18.0 hasn’t yet been officially released to the public. Even so, the company is still running tests with new builds of iOS 18.0 – which has confused some users. Read on as we detail what changes between these beta versions and which one you should install.

iOS 18 Lets You Shoot Video While Playing Audio on iPhone

Since the iPhone has been capable of shooting video, it has always stopped audio playback when you so much as launch the video camera.

California Prepares to Launch Support For Adding Your Driving License to the Apple Wallet App

Despite being announced by Apple in 2021, digital IDs in Wallet have only been adopted in five states so far, with Ohio joining just last week.

Apple’s SuperDrive for Reading Disks Seemingly Discontinued with No Inventory Online

Apple’s USB SuperDrive is now being discontinued.

Next Apple Watch SE Could Be Made from Plastic

The next-generation Apple Watch SE will feature a chassis made from a hard plastic material, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated in this week's Power On newsletter.

Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers

Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming nearly two weeks after the release of the fourth betas.

Gurman: iPhone 16 Still Launching in September Despite Apple Intelligence Delay

In this weekend’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has clarified that despite Apple Intelligence not launching until October, Apple won’t be delaying the release of the new iPhone 16 models.

All iPhone 17 Models Again Rumored to Feature 24MP Front Camera

All four iPhone 17 models expected to launch next year will feature an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu.

Apple Says iOS 18's ChatGPT Integration on Track for Later This Year

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday said that ChatGPT will be integrated across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia "by the end of the calendar year." He shared this timeframe during Apple's quarterly earnings call with analysts.

Tim Cook Says Apple Is Spending More to Get Apple Intelligence Ready for Launch This Fall

Although the Apple Intelligence features will be available for free with the iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates, they require the latest Apple devices – such as M1 or later iPads and Macs or the iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple Updates App Store Guidelines for PC Emulator Apps

Apple today refreshed its App Store Guidelines created for developers, modifying the emulator rules to include express permission for PC emulators to download games.

Apple Vision Pro Gestures May Spread to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple Vision Pro introduced new ways of controlling apps through gestures, but it appears that Apple wants to extend that to controlling any device it makes.

iPhone Dominates Top 10 Smartphones List for Q2 2024

The iPhone is continuing to dominate the list of the top smartphone sales in the second quarter, but the overall position has weakened slightly compared to Q2 2023.

New iPhone 16 Pro Color Could Have Bronze Appearance

Several iPhone 16 Pro rumors have suggested that Apple will eliminate the Blue Titanium option that it used for the iPhone 15 Pro devices and replace it with a rose or gold color.

iPhone 16 Pro Lineup Rumored to Get Wi-Fi 7, Just One Year after the Last Upgrade

It hasn't been that long since Apple implemented Wi-Fi 6e. Apple first included that technology in the iPhone in September 2024, in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple Vision Pro Rumored to Get Tandem OLED Screen Tech Developed for New iPad Pro

A future version of the Apple Vision Pro could end up with Tandem Mini OLED displays, a display panel stacking technique used on the M4 iPad Pro.

Apple CarPlay Contributes to Higher Vehicle Satisfaction in Latest Survey

A new survey released last week by J.D. Power shows that U.S. consumers continue to prefer vehicles with support for Apple CarPlay.

How to Get Access to Apple Intelligence from Outside the US

While the shorthand many are using is that the first Apple Intelligence beta is only available in the US, that’s not quite true.

iOS 17.6 Continues Emergency SOS via Satellite Expansion

With iPhone 14 and later, users can contact emergency services even when there’s no Wi-Fi or cellular signal thanks to the Emergency SOS via satellite feature. This feature was first launched in the US and Canada and has since been slowly expanded to more countries. Today, Apple confirmed the expansion of Emergency SOS via satellite to one more country.

Apple Vision Pro Can Now Be Controlled With Brain-Computer Interface

Apple's Vision Pro headset can now be controlled using only thoughts, thanks to integration with neurotechnology startup Synchron's brain-computer interface (BCI).