By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Apple moved Mail settings to a new location in iPadOS 18. Here’s how to add, remove, and configure accounts in Mail.Add, remove, and configure Mail accounts on iPad.iOS and iPadOS used to have a top-level Settings group simply called Mail. From here, you used to be able to add, remove, and change settings for all your Mail accounts.In iPadOS 18, Apple has moved those Settings to the very bottom of the Settings list under a row simply called Apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) KinHanK’s 18-inch 4K monitor delivers outstanding video clarity and convenience for the price, but the audio performance leaves room for improvement.KinHanK K18G Monitor reviewWhen desk space is tight, it can be challenging to find a monitor that fits without overwhelming your setup. However, it’s just as important to ensure that a potential monitor can deliver on visuals and experience.With an 18.4-inch display, the KinHanK K18G offers a middle ground between bulky desktop monitors and ultra-portable screens. KinHanK has made Android TV boxes, monitors, and gaming devices since 2021. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) The ampersand seems to be a bit of a problem for the iOS Messages app, as the application can’t transcribe voice and send messages of popular names containing the character.Apple’s Messages app can’t process audio messages with an ampersand.There have been some interesting, and sometimes unfortunate, bugs with Apple’s Messages and text-to-speech functions. The latest is a bit odd, but mostly affects names with a specific special character.Some users may face difficulties stating names of specific brands, such as Ben & Jerry’s, Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany & Co., and so on, via Messages. Users who’ve tried to send voice messages with such brand names and phrases say their messages won’t go through at all. The voice message will appear on the sender’s phone, but not on the recipient’s device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which gives existing Apple Card holders 6% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay.Existing Apple Card holders can get 6% cash back on Nike purchases.With Nike’s limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $30 in immediate cash back on qualifying purchases of up to $500. The new promotional offer is valid from May 12 through June 15, 2025, and covers purchases made through all of Nike’s official platforms.Purchases made through Nike.com, Swoosh.com, and through Nike’s mobile and SNKRS apps are all eligible for the promotion, as are purchases made in person at Nike locations. The 6% cash back promotion applies only to purchases made by existing Apple Card owners using Apple Pay. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support with the release of iOS 19, and users are already being encouraged to update ahead of the discontinuation.iOS 19 will not support for the older Home architecture.The iPhone maker’s move doesn’t come as much of a surprise, however, as references to the change were discovered back in March 2025. Specifically, the third developer beta of iOS 18.4 contained text strings that effectively urged users to upgrade to the latest Apple Home architecture.Though it was buried within the operating system, the text would’ve informed users of the need to “update now to avoid interruptions,” as support for the older Apple Home architecture was going to “end soon.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The phone calls between the President and the country’s most lucrative tech company’s CEO have become regular, though it isn’t clear what they accomplish beyond keeping Apple on the nice list.iPhone prices may be safe from going up, for nowThe economically catastrophic and seemingly random tariff wars reached a new milestone on Monday as the Trump administration announced a new tariff deal with China. While Apple was exempt from much of the tariffs for now, it was still set to take a $900 million hit in the June quarter — which now may have been lessened.According to a report from CNBC, President Trump said he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook on the phone after announcing the changes to the tariffs in China. He didn’t share details of the conversation, only that Cook will “even up his numbers.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple’s iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates fix more than 30 operating system vulnerabilities, including the first documented for the C1 modem. Here’s what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.iOS 18.5 contains more than 30 different security fixes.On Monday, after a series of developer betas and a release candidate build, Apple finally launched iOS 18.5 to the general public. Though the update contains quality-of-life improvements for the Mail and Settings apps, along with a new Pride Harmony wallpaper, the software also patches multiple vulnerabilities.While previous iOS updates, such as iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.4.1, patched actively exploited vulnerabilities, this is not the case with iOS 18.5. Still, Monday’s software update addresses core security issues related to different aspects of the iPhone operating system. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s next progression in artificial intelligence could be hardware-centric, with the latest leak saying that it will be used to manage the battery life of the iPhone.An iPhone battery charging chart in iOSAccording to sources of Bloomberg on Monday, Apple is preparing to introduce a new artificial intelligence feature in iOS 19. That feature will be an update to the battery management system of iOS to work based on a user’s usage habits.The proposed system will monitor the way that the user actually uses the iPhone, and use that as a basis for power management decisions. This can include making setting or configuration changes to conserve energy at certain times. Rumor Score: Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple released new security updates Monday for macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, and iPadOS 17, continuing its support for older devices with critical patches aimed at resolving vulnerabilities.MacBook AirThe updates — macOS Ventura 13.7.6 (22H625), macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 (23H626), and iPadOS 17.7.7 — rolled out on May 12. While newer devices have already moved on to macOS Sequoia and iPadOS 18, these updates focus on users still running earlier versions due to hardware compatibility or enterprise support policies.Apple’s macOS Ventura remains available for Intel Macs such as the 2017 iMac and 2018 Mac mini, while Sonoma supports a broader range of Apple Silicon devices in addition to late-model Intel systems. The iPadOS 17.7.7 update is available for devices like the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s $100 off M3 iPad Air deal delivers the lowest price we’ve seen on the 2025 release.Take advantage of $100 off Apple’s M3 iPad Air.You can snap up the discounted $499 price on the M3 iPad Air 11-inch with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage in your choice of all four colorways.Buy for $499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums