2 weeks Ago By Richard Lawler
Filed under: Apple has released — plus iPadOS 18, , , and other new updates — bringing several key updates to how the company’s devices operate and setting the stage for generative AI features. iPadOS 18 and can solve math equations in notes, watchOS is , and now your iPhone can even message Androids with RCS. Next month, Apple will beta test its in the iOS 18.
1 update. We’ll be able to type to Siri and see a new animation, see AI-summarized notifications, and test new writing tools. However, other new abilities like image generation and built-in access to ChatGPT , due to arrive as the company continues updating its software over the coming months.
TODAY, Two hours ago Halide users who’ve are now able to quickly access the directly from their phone’s lockscreen without having to unlock it first. Previously, only the native iOS camera app could be conveniently accessed that way. Although Halide like manual shutter speed adjustments and a that delivers images without any AI processing, accessing Apple’s camera app was always faster thanks to its lockscreen shortcut.
Halide could be made accessible through a lockscreen widget, but actually getting into the third-party camera app required an iPhone to be unlocked using Face ID, Touch ID, or by entering a passcode. TODAY, 5:20 PM UTC It’s a weird year for iOS. Usually, the new software version arrives all at once.
Not so with iOS 18. The foundational stuff has arrived, and in a normal year, things like RCS support and a redesigned control center would be more than enough. But iOS 18’s headline feature, Apple Intelligence, isn’t even part of this initial release, and we may not see some of its most interesting features until well into 2025.
The , and it’s just going to keep on rolling . TODAY, 5:05 PM UTC I was that Apple a new “Music Haptics” accessibility feature to , which I hadn’t actually tried out yet, that subtly vibrates along to songs for those affected by hearing loss to feel. Putting it on a box is fun! TODAY, 5:05 PM UTC Apple has just released , the latest version of its smartwatch operating system, alongside and .
The update, and later models, will finally allow users to take rest days without breaking their activity streak and introduces . Sleep apnea is a condition that can cause a person to stop breathing during sleep and can lead to an increased risk of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes if left untreated. Apple’s sleep apnea detection feature, which uses the accelerometer to monitor for small wrist movements associated with sleep interruptions, was announced alongside the new and is now available for both the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
If sleep apnea is detected, the Apple Watch will alert the user and provide additional information that can be shared with a doctor, who can make a formal diagnosis. TODAY, 5:04 PM UTC Apple officially released macOS Sequoia , bringing features like the ability to wirelessly mirror your iPhone on your Mac, window tiling tools, and more. There are Apple Intelligence features on the way, too, but they aren’t available yet.
iPhone mirroring is arguably the coolest new feature in macOS Sequoia, and in his testing, my colleague David Pierce said it . When you open the phone mirroring app, your iPhone pops up, and you can navigate around it using your mouse and type things with your keyboard. Your iPhone’s notifications can also show up on your Mac.
And later this year, you’ll be able to drag and drop things between your iPhone and your Mac. TODAY, 5:04 PM UTC Apple is and , which will introduce a bunch of new features to the iPhone and iPad. One of the biggest changes with today’s launch is the addition of RCS messaging, which should help improve communication with Android users.
First , RCS messaging will finally allow iPhone and Android users to , see typing indicators, and use read receipts. (Messages from Android users will still appear in green bubbles, though.) TODAY, 3:47 PM UTC Last month, Apple a that adds Live Activities support to help you follow games on the lock screen of your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Now, it has been released just ahead of the , and it includes a new drop-down menu and search setup to switch between leagues and teams. Sep 14 The iPhone 16 lineup has 8GB of RAM, from the base model to the 16 Pro Max, and it’s all thanks to Apple Intelligence. Apple VP of hardware tech Johny Srouji confirmed as much in an , published yesterday, that .
Srouji explained in the interview that “DRAM is one aspect” when it comes to deciding hardware characteristics needed for Apple Intelligence, saying that the feature “led us to believe we need to get to 8GB.” He added that the extra RAM would also “help immensely” for tasks like high-end gaming on devices. Sep 12 Between flashy shots of a sleek new Apple Watch and a colorful array of iPhones, Apple made a major announcement for a two-year-old product: the AirPods Pro 2.
The function that anyone can access, a move that will provide a cheaper alternative to traditional hearing aids and an all-in-one solution that could change the way people get help for hearing loss. The Food and Drug Administration in 2022, giving people access to cheaper alternatives that don’t require them to see a doctor. Provided Apple receives approval from the FDA, Apple’s new “clinical-grade” over-the-counter hearing aid capability will roll out as a free software update this fall.
Some people with hearing loss have as a way to amplify sound, but this update will have the FDA’s stamp of approval and will come with a few other benefits. Sep 11 The tool, “Repair Assistant,” will be able to configure things like batteries cameras, and displays, . Apple announced earlier this year that it would open the iPhone to repairs .
[ MacRumors ] Sep 11 Apple published a giant PDF document that’s just a simple list, with brief descriptions, of all the new features over the next several months. As , it’s more than 250 items long, so dig in, nerds — I know I will. [ www.
apple.com ] Sep 10 Apple heavily sprinkled mentions of AI . However, won’t be ready for the on September 16th or the new iPhones when they’re released on September 20th.
The first set of Apple’s AI features is scheduled for public availability next month in most regions — except the EU — as part of a beta test for iPhone 15 Pro and all iPhone 16s, plus Macs and iPads with M1 or higher Apple Silicon chips. At launch, they’ll be available in US English only. Sep 10 Apple has added a new Camera app feature in the latest iOS 18 beta that gives iPhone users a dedicated option to pause video recordings.
The feature, , is coming to all iOS 18-supported iPhone models when the OS update is released on September 16th, unlike the wider . The feature will finally enable iPhones to film multiple shots in a single video instead of the current process that requires users to take separate recordings that must be edited together. When updated to iOS 18, a pause button is added to the Camera app which changes to a Record button when users have actively paused their video recording.
Users can also switch between camera lenses while a recording is paused if they want to adjust the zoom or focal length. Sep 9 Apple has revealed the launch date for iOS 18 — and it’s just days away. The update, which will add new ways to customize your iPhone’s homescreen and lockscreen, arrives on September 16th.
, you can freely on your homescreen and change their appearance. Apple is rolling out a redesigned Control Center, too, along with a and support for . Some other updates include new text effects in messages, a revamped Photos app, and new ways to organize your inbox in the Mail app.
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