By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Apple’s latest iPhones pack impressive hardware and software to capture photo and video anywhere. Here’s how you can make the most of it by mastering the Camera app on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.The new iPhone 16 Pro camerasIn 2024, both pro phone cameras have feature parity. They have identical setups, unlike with the iPhone 15 Pro that lacked the 5X zoom the iPhone 15 Pro Max had.There is a 48MP ultra wide lens, a 48MP primary lens, and a 12MP 5X telephoto lens. It’s easier than ever to choose a third-party app, but if you stick with the stock app, here is how to master it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Those living in the Hawkeye State can now add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints, venues, and businesses.Image Credit: AppleOn Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that state residents could now add their state identification cards to their iPhone via the wallet app. The move makes the state the latest to join Apple’s ID program.Iowa DOT also points out that businesses can accept digital IDs via iOS apps like Tap2iD Mobile, VeriScan, and Mobile ID Verify. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Following the issuing of release candidates for the update, Apple has moved on to a new generation of betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Apple issued the first release candidates of its operating systems including iOS 18.1 and others from the same generation on October 21, with watchOS 11.1 on October 22. Now, it’s turning to a new beta round, so it can start trialling more Apple Intelligence features.The first builds of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 share build number 22C5109p. Meanwhile, the initial macOS Sequoia 15.2 build is 24C5057p. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) In a sketchy new report, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo concludes that Apple Intelligence is a failure because Apple may have cut iPhone 16 orders before release. Or something like that.The new finishes for iPhone 16 ProReporting Apple’s iPhone orders is a dodgy business at the best of times — even Ming-Chi Kuo has said some claims are weird. Apple switches suppliers, for one thing, and with a finite production capacity — incredibly large, but still finite — it also changes the mix of devices being made to match demand.That last is perhaps what Kuo is reporting now. Writing on his blog, he says that “iPhone 16 orders were cut by around 10M units for 4Q24—1H25, with most of the cuts affecting non-Pro models.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple will continue to make more investments in China, CEO Tim Cook has insisted, as part of his meeting with China’s top technology official.Apple CEO Tim Cook – Image Credit: AppleTim Cook is on his second trip to China in 2024, accompanied by COO Jeff Williams, as the duo makes deals and visits important partners in the country. In the latest installment of the current trip, Cook has spent some time with the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Jin Zhuanglong.A ministry post to WeChat picked up by Bloomberg states that Apple will “continue to grow its investments in China and help the high-quality development of the supply chain.” Jin is said to have urged to Cook that Apple needs to keep up investing in innovation in the country. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will make his MLS Cup Playoff debut on Friday, October 25, and Apple is giving everyone a chance to watch for free.Image Credit: AppleMessi joined Inter Miami CF last season, a move that allegedly doubled subscriptions for Apple’s MLS Season Pass. As a way to entice more viewers to check out the Season Pass, Apple is giving soccer fans a chance to watch the MLS Cup Playoffs for free.On October 25, Inter Miami CF kicks off against Atlanta United FC at 8:30 p.m. EDT for the Round One Best-of-3 Series. Fans can tune in on their favorite Apple devices via the Apple TV app, smart TVs and set-top boxes, game consoles, and on the web at tv.apple.com. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled that Apple was not ready for Apple Card disputes, and tens of thousands were then not dealt with properly by Goldman Sachs.Apple CardCredit firm Goldman Sachs was already losing millions over Apple Card, and is certain to take a hit of a few more millions when it finally gets out of its unhappy marriage with Apple. But now it is also being hit with penalties — and Goldman Sachs is no longer allowed to launch new any new credit card.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that together Apple and Goldman Sachs over issues it says affected hundreds of thousands of Apple Card customers. Specifically, Apple failed to send the details of tens of thousands of disputed transactions to Goldman Sachs — and then the finance firm failed to follow federal investigation requirements. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Production of the Apple Vision Pro scaled back considerably over the summer, but a new report claims there’s a chance Apple may stop it entirely by the end of the year.Apple Vision ProThe Apple Vision Pro isn’t a mass-market device with massive sales versus the rest of the rest of Apple’s range. The relatively lower sales figures gives Apple new supply chain challenges, which it is still working out.According to sources of The Information involved in component production for the headset, Apple reduced orders for the Apple Vision Pro early in the summer. However, the cut in production may not end there, as it is believed Apple could end up stopping assembly of the headset by the end of 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) What started as a hike in the New South Wales Hunter Valley led to a woman becoming wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours, after she tried to retrieve a dropped iPhone.Woman trapped looking for dropped iPhone. Image source: NSW AmbulanceA 23-year-old woman named Matilda Campbell was hiking with her friends at a place called Laguna, in the New South Wales Hunter Valley. As she was taking photos with her iPhone, she dropped it and the iPhone slipped down into a crevice.According to a report from ABC Newcastle, Campbell fell nearly 10 feet, ending up suspended upside down by her feet caught between large boulders. Her friends couldn’t free her from her predicament, so emergency services were contacted. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Cisco has updated its Webex application for the Apple Vision Pro with the introduction of Cisco Spatial Meetings and the Webex AI Assistant.Cisco Spatial Meetings have been announced for Apple Vision Pro.Webex has been available as a native application since the launch of Apple Vision Pro, back in February of 2024. Cisco also has Webex applications for the Apple TV and Apple Watch, which let users participate in meetings via the two platforms.Now, Cisco’s latest update to its Apple Vision Pro application makes it possible to engage in virtual meetings with the headset. Through the so-called Cisco Spatial Meetings, users will be able to conduct product demos, organize education and training sessions, and much more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
