Apple Update

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  iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Added to Apple's Vintage and Obsolete Products List

  Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete devices to include two more iPhone models — iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8. These smartphones are now considered outdated and their service and repairs will be limited. The Cupertino-based tech giant usually discontinues hardware service for certain products that are technologically obsolete due to d...

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  Apple Warns iPhone Users, Advises Them To Urgently Turn Off This Feature

  As many as 23 vulnerabilities were reported, both in Apple's AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK).

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  Google Translate Can Now Be Set as the Default Translation App on iPhone

  Google Translate app for iOS has been updated with a new feature. Following the update, it can be set as the default app for all translation requests on compatible iPhone models. Apple first introduced the ability to set default apps for media playback, navigation, and translation on iPhone with the iOS 18.4 update. Although the company’s proprie...

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  Apple Rolls Out iPadOS 17.7.8 Update for iPad With Fixes for Critical Security Flaws

  Apple on Monday released the iPadOS 17.7.8 update for the iPad. It arrives as a follow up to the iPadOS 17.7.7 firmware which was introduced a few days ago but was soon pulled due to various reported issues, including being unable to login to the iPad with Touch ID authentication. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, its latest update carries fix...

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  Apple Rolls Out CarPlay Ultra, Comes With Instrument Cluster Integration

  Apple CarPlay has now been updated to CarPlay Ultra. Aston Martin is the first brand to get this feature.

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  Epic Games Asks Court to Force Apple to Approve Fortnite on US Store

  Epic Games asked a court to force Apple to approve access to the hit game Fortnite in the US App Store. On Wednesday, Epic pulled its initial submission after not hearing back from Apple and resubmitted it with updated content to match the game on other platforms.

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  Apple Unlikely to Discuss Siri Upgrades at WWDC; to Be Wary of Unveiling New Features in Advance: Report

  Apple will refrain from unveiling major Siri upgrades at WWDC 2025 next month, according to a Bloomberg report. Instead, the tech giant will reportedly focus on refining current Apple Intelligence features and introducing a few new ones with the iOS 19 update later this year. The company faced delays in rolling out advanced Siri capabilities unveil...

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  Delhi's Fruit Traders To Stop Apple Imports From Turkey Amid India-Pak Tensions

  Azadpur Mandi, Asia's largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, has decided to stop importing apples from Turkey, citing the current diplomatic situation.

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  visionOS 3 to Reportedly Bring Eye-Scrolling Capability to Apple Vision Pro

  Apple is said to be developing a new feature for Vision Pro to enable easy navigation across the user interface (UI). As per a report by a seasoned journalist, the mixed reality headset may soon let users scroll across all of the menus and built-in apps with their eyes. This functionality is in development in the visionOS 3 update for the Apple Vis...

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  iPhone Could Get AI-Powered Battery Management Mode With iOS 19: Report

  Apple is developing a new AI-powered battery management mode for the iPhone, which could improve battery life with the iOS 19 update expected later this year. This Apple Intelligence feature would dynamically adjust power usage based on individual smartphone usage patterns. The iOS 19 update will also reportedly include a feature displaying the est...

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  watchOS 11.5 Update Released With Pride Harmony Watch Face; macOS 15.5 Arrives With Improved Parental Controls

  Apple released the watchOS 11.5 and macOS 15.5 updates on Monday, introducing minor feature improvements ahead of WWDC 2025. The watchOS update simplifies content purchases on Apple TV when using an Apple Watch. The macOS update brings improvements to the Screen Time feature for improved parental controls.

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  iOS 18.5 Update Rolls Out With Updates to Mail App, Pride Harmony Wallpaper

  Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.5 update for iPhone. Building upon the developer and public beta updates rolled out in recent weeks, it brings subtle changes to the Mail app, including an option to display Contact Photos via a quick shortcut. Guardians/ parents will receive a notification when the passcode for the Screen Time is used on a child...

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  LiveCaller Launched as Free Truecaller Alternative for iPhone Users With iOS 18

  LiveCaller has been launched as a free real-time caller ID application for iPhones and an alternative to Truecaller and Hiya. Leveraging Apple's iOS 18.2 framework, it displays caller details directly on the screen. The app offers free protection against spam, robocalls, telemarketers, and fraud. Unlike its competitors, LiveCaller doesn't require c...

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  iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13

  iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple has already rolled out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers. The update will introduce changes to the Apple TV app on third-party devices and add new functionality to the iOS Screen Time feature. iPhone 13 users will gain access to satellite features through supported...

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  Spotify's US App Update with Purchase Links Gets Apple Approval

  Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple's approval to show pricing information and external payment links. The Swedish streaming giant, along with several other tech firms, had been at loggerheads with Apple over its App Store policies, which required developers to pay a commission on in-app purchases, including subscriptions.