By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) A new feature in iOS 17.5 called “Repair State” keeps Find My enabled on devices being sent in for repair.iOS 17.5 will introduce a new Repair State featureUsers have to disable Find My when sending in a device for repair, but that will change once iOS 17.5 is released. A new Repair State feature will keep Find My enabled throughout the repair process.Code referencing the feature was originally discovered by 9to5mac in the latest iOS 17.5 beta, which was released on Tuesday to authorized developers. The new feature aims make repairs easier for both consumers and repair technicians, by eliminating the requirement for Find My removal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple has released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil launched in 2023. It enhances the functionality and overall performance of the accessory.Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware updateThe update, which transitions from version 10M5164 to 10M6060, is available via a connection of the Apple Pencil to an iPad using a USB-C cable. On the device, the new firmware version number is displayed as 37377.37377.16.0.Apple doesn’t generally provide release notes for the Apple Pencil other than that it fixes bugs and includes various improvements. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) TikTok may be trying to follow in Epic’s “Fortnite” footsteps by sneaking in external payment links that violate App Store guidelines.TikTok’s external links may violate App Store guidelinesApple has very strict App Store guidelines surrounding what is and isn’t allowed for in-app purchase systems and external linking. The rules previously had an anti-steering clause that was removed thanks to regulators, but TikTok seems to be pushing its luck.According to a report from TechCrunch, some TikTok users are being presented with external links that suggest users will save 25% by buying coins on tiktok.com. While at first glance, this appears to be TikTok taking advantage of the new external linking entitlement, details suggest not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Beats Solo 4 offer a premium experience at less than half the cost of Apple’s AirPods Max. Here’s how the two Apple offerings compare.Beats Solo 4 [left], AirPods Max [right]At the end of April, Beats finally updated its seven-year-old Solo3 with a new model. The Beats Solo 4 built upon the legacy of the previous version, but added many improvements.To Apple users keen to stay within the ecosystem, this gives them a new third headphone option. Aside from the replaced Solo3, there’s also Beats Studio Pro and the Apple-branded AirPods Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple gamers can get ready to hit the streets of Baghdad in “Assassin’s Creed Mirage,” as the Ubisoft title will be available on select iPhone and iPad models this June.Image Credit: UbisoftWhile we’ve known it was coming for some time, we’ve finally gotten a release date for Assassin’s Creed Mirage — June 10, at least according to the App Store.Mirage marks a significant return to the series roots, shifting its focus back to physical gameplay and toning down the role-playing elements that have been more prevalent in recent series entries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The fourth round of developer betas for Apple’s current operating systems has arrived, with new builds of iOS 17.5 and others now available for testing.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple’s beta program can get the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by simply updating their iPhone or iPad that are already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions generally appear not long after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The fourth betas for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 arrive after the third from April 23. The second round was distributed on April 16, and the first surfaced on April 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Owners of the Apple Vision Pro who are also in the developer beta can now download and install the fourth test build of visionOS 1.2.visionOSThe fourth build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the third, which Apple issued on April 24. The second arrived on April 16, while the first appeared on April 2.The new build is build number 21O5580a, replacing the third beta, build number 21O5570d. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon has issued fresh price cuts on Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and Apple Watch styles, delivering the cheapest prices of the year.Amazon’s Apple sale offers discounts of up to $300 off.Less than two weeks remain until Mother’s Day and Amazon’s latest AirPods sale can help you pick up a wonderful gift for Mom at a discount. While supplies last, AirPods Pro 2 with the latest USB-C charging case are on sale for $179, saving you $70 off retail.Buy for $179 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) An unknown number of iPhone users have been reporting that their alarms may go off on time, but without making a sound, so it’s not their fault they’re late at all.Your iPhone may think you need a lie-inMaybe Apple’s latest earnings are going to be so bad that the company is experimenting with making people sleep in and miss the call. Or possibly iPhone users are letting their alarms vibrate instead of make sounds.While there are long-standing threads on the Apple support forums about the issue, the one solid fact appears to be that the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern has a really tight schedule. According to her tweet asking if the rumors are true, she gets up at 6:50 A.M. daily. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A leaker claims to have seen what Apple’s rumored green color-infused coating for the iPhone 16 and maybe the iPhone 16 Pro looks like.The “Alpine Green” back of the iPhone 13 ProOne previous leaker claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro would come solely in Space Black, White, Gray, and Rose. But that same leaker also said that Apple was going to use the color-infusing technique it did on the iPhone 15, for the new Pro models.Now a separate leaker, “Fixed Focus Digital,” has claimed on Chinese social media site Weibo that there is to be a color-infused green in the range too. This leaker has previously said that there would be green, plus white and purple. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
