By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is now available for every device that can run iOS 18. Here’s what you need to know about the update and the features it introduces.The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 adds context-based suggestions for SiriOn Tuesday, Apple released a new developer beta of iOS 18.1 for all devices capable of running iOS 18. Previously, beta versions of iOS 18.1 were intended for the testing of Apple Intelligence and its associated features, meaning that the software was only available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.The newly released, fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is compatible with every iPhone that can run iOS 18.0, including the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, and it introduces some new features compatible with these devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 brings spatial photo capture to the iPhone 15 Pro ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, which also gets the feature.The iPhone 15 Pro can now take spatial photos with iOS 18.1 developer beta 4.On Tuesday, Apple released the fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 for all compatible devices. While the main focus of the iOS 18.1 update is Apple Intelligence, the company’s latest beta introduces support for a new camera-related feature on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.With iOS 18.1 developer beta 4, the iPhone 15 Pro gains support for spatial photos, meaning that users of this device will now be able to take immersive 3D images. Spatial photos taken with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can be viewed on Apple Vision Pro, letting users relive their favorite moments through the headset. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has halted the distribution of iPadOS 18 to models of the iPad Pro equipped with the M4 chip, after users reported the update was bricking their tablets.iPadOS 18Apple released iPadOS 18 alongside its other major operating system updates on Monday, but it seems not all is well. One day later, Apple’s stopped the iPadOS 18 update for one specific model of iPad Pro.A number of users on Reddit have claimed that the update to iPadOS 18 is bricking the iPad Pro with M4. While some reports date back to during the beta-testing process, the issues became more of a problem with the full public release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) TSMC has reportedly started production of Apple’s iPhone chips in its Arizona foundry, with the first to be made in America set to be the A16.A TSMC office signThe TSMC foundry in Arizona has been under construction for years, with planning for the project dating back to 2020. After four years, the facility is now allegedly operational and has started to make chips for Apple.According to sources of Tim Culpan, Phase 1 of TSMC’s Fab 21 in Arizona is making the A16 SoC of the iPhone 14 Pro in “small, but significant, numbers. The production is largely a test for the facility at this stage, but more production is expected in the coming months. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) As Goldman Sachs prepares to offload its responsibilities to Apple, a new suitor has appeared. JPMorgan seems interested in taking the mantle — but with conditions.Apple CardIt’s been known for some time now that Goldman Sachs has wanted to end its relationship with Apple, with whispers of unrest first appearing in June 2023. However, it wasn’t much of a surprise, as a report in January 2022 showed the investment bank lost $1.2 billion, chiefly because of the Apple Card.As a result, Apple and Goldman Sachs have begun looking for a replacement partner who would take over duties as card issuer. The newest suitor to be added to the lineup is JPMorgan. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Mac and iPad users are the most satisfied among computer users, according to a survey, with it pulling ahead of Samsung to be the sole company at the top of the list.MacBook ProApple frequently tops the list of satisfaction surveys, with its hardware and software often revered among hardware producers. After reaching a tie with Samsung for the 2023 results, the 2024 edition of the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s Household Appliance and Electronics Study puts Apple firmly on top.The 2024 ACSI results table upgraded Apple’s score from 83 in 2023 to 85 in 2024. By contrast, Samsung moved from its 2023 score of 83 down to 82 one year later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is now on its fourth round of Apple Intelligence developer betas, providing participants with new builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 — and a new visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1 build.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The fourth developer betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 are on a second beta track alongside those that will arrive in the fall. That first beta track includes iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2.The fourth round replaces the third, which Apple introduced on August 28. The second round arrived on August 12, while the first round of the betas landed on July 29. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Thanks to iOS 18, AirPods Pro are getting even better. We go hands-on with all of the new features for Apple’s high-end earbuds.AirPods Pro 2 get better with iOS 18AirPods Pro 2 were released in 2022 yet Apple is still adding major new features. It’s impressive to see how much Apple can change just via firmware updates, in part thanks to its custom H2 chip on the inside.The first major feature is also found in the new AirPods 4 — gestures. You can now respond to Siri hands-free and voice-free just by moving your head. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Following the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to the public, Apple has issued updates to its iWork suite to match, with iPad getting Apple Pencil Pro additions.Pages, Keynote, and Numbers have all received updates. On Monday, Apple released its long-awaited updates to its operating systems, following their WWDC introduction. One day later, and it’s brought out updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.The iWork updates, appearing in the App Store for iOS and the Mac App Store, aren’t as extensive as their operating system counterparts. Indeed, for Pages and Numbers for macOS, the 14.2 update for each lists the update as containing “bug fixes and performance improvements.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) “Fortnite” and other Epic-published games have returned to the iPad — though technically only for those in the European Union.Fortnite returns to iPadOSThis is largely because an update to iPadOS 18 now allows users to download apps from third-party app stores on the iPad. Of course, this is restricted exclusively to the EU as part of Apple’s push to comply with regulators.The Epic Game Store for iOS was previously green lit by Apple in early July but only after the publisher complained that Apple shot the app down over issues with the interface. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
