iOS 17.4 Beta Adds Stopwatch Live Activity

iOS 17.4 introduces a small but useful change for the Clock app's Stopwatch function, adding the timer to Apple's Live Activities feature.

Apple (Sort of) Removes its Requirement that Apps Offer ‘Sign in with Apple’ Support

Apple has revised its App Store guidelines to remove the requirement that apps using third-party log-in options such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter must also use Sign in with Apple.

Gurman: New iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air Already in Production, Set For End of March Release

In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the new iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air are already in production in the Apple supply chain. They are set for an end of March release.

iOS 18 Potentially 'Biggest' Software Update in iPhone's History

Apple has big plans for iOS 18, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Says 'Hello' to Vision Pro in New Ad as Headset Nears Launch

Apple today promoted the Vision Pro in a new video ad shared on its YouTube channel, ahead of the headset launching in the U.S. this Friday, February 2.

Upcoming iPad Pro Could Feature Landscape Face ID Camera

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro is likely to include a landscape Face ID camera, according to code in iOS 17.4 discovered by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser.

iOS 17.4 Lets Siri Read Messages in Additional Languages, Not Just the Primary Language

iOS 17.4 introduces the ability to assign languages to Siri specifically for when it reads your messages to you.

iOS 17.4 Beta Code Reveals New iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Capabilities

Code sleuths have discovered files in iOS 17.4 that suggest an iPad Pro will have a landscape Face ID sensor and an Apple Pencil 3 works with Find My.

Apple's EU Core Technology Fee Could Bankrupt Freemium App Developers

App developers in the European Union who choose to opt in to Apple's new business terms must pay an €0.50 "Core Technology Fee" or CTF for every app install over one million installs, a model that has the potential to bankrupt free or freemium app developers.

These Are the Countries Where You Can Install Apps Outside of the iOS App Store

Apple today completely overhauled its app system, introducing changes that allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores and use alternative methods of payment in iOS 17.4.

Apple Podcasts Now Offers Auto-Generated Transcripts in iOS 17.4

Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 17.4 today, and there are a couple of changes to the Apple Podcasts app. Most notably, Apple Podcasts now supports transcripts. Apple says that it will automatically generate transcripts for episodes after they are published, which can then be viewed in the Apple Podcasts app.

Report: Sideloading in Europe Will Still Involve App Review and Fees

Developers who offer the ability to sideload their apps in the European Union will still face restrictions and fees imposed by Apple, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 187 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.

Apple Adds Pronoun Fields with Privacy Focus to Contacts App on iOS 17

You can find the new pronouns field on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 now.

Apple's Big AI Push Implied By Startup Acquisitions and Job Postings

Apple has been quietly making a series of artificial intelligence-related acquisitions and staff hires in a bid to bring on-device AI to its next-generation iPhones.

Apple to Get TSMC's First 2-Nanometer Chips

Apple will be the first company to receive chips built on the TSMC's future 2-nanometer process, DigiTimes said today. According to sources that spoke to the site, Apple is "widely believed to be the initial client to utilize the process."

Here’s Everything You Should Read About the Mac’s 40th Birthday

Today marks the 40th birthday for the Mac, and there’s a lot of reading out there for Mac fans looking to celebrate. Here’s a roundup of some of the best things I’ve come across today.

First Apple Vision Pro Operating System Update Already Available

Apple has made visionOS 1.0.1 available as a day-one update for Apple Vision Pro owners, likely with various bug fixes and minor changes.

Apple Releases iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and More

Apple released iOS 17.3, a major update to the iOS operating system that adds Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and a handful of other interesting features.

The Mac Turns 40: Read Apple's Announcement from 1984

January 24 marks the 40th anniversary of Steve Jobs unveiling the Macintosh, the first successful mass-marketed computer with a graphical user interface.

First-Gen AirPods Pro Update Brings Firmware Up to 6.0

Apple has released new firmware for the first-generation AirPods Pro, following after a December update to the second-gen model.

iOS 17.4 Coming Soon as iPhone App Sideloading Deadline in EU Nears

With the deadline for this regulation fast approaching, it is likely that Apple will begin preparing for these changes with iOS 17.4.

Bloomberg: Apple Targets 2028 Release Date for Its Own Electric Vehicle

Project Titan, the Apple electric car project, has been underway since 2015. But the project has faced numerous delays and repeated executive turnover. Initially planning to make a fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel, those lofty ambitions have come crashing down to earth in recent years.

Wireless CarPlay Upgrade Coming to Select Honda Accords Later in 2024

Select Honda Accord models with CarPlay will be eligible for a wireless CarPlay upgrade later in 2024, but upgrade pricing is unknown.