By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.An iPhone running Apple IntelligenceApple provided beta testers with the second release candidate of iOS 18.2 earlier in the week, to give a final shakedown to inbound Apple Intelligence features ahead of the public release. On Wednesday, Apple said the release will be happening later in the day.In a post to its newsroom, it confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be out on Wednesday. It will also bring out a “brand-new set” of Apple Intelligence features to the platforms, that will focus largely on generative AI imaging. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has now launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone service in both Egypt and Chile, making a total of 20 countries that have received the feature since it started in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhone lets merchants take payments without a separate contactless deviceFollowing quickly on the heels of its launch in the United Arab Emirates, Tap to Pay on iPhone has now also arrived in both Chile and Egypt. The latter has been confirmed by Egypt Today, which says that Apple has initially partnered with three major banks in the country.It also says that the launch was enabled by how in 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) approved new regulations over payment services using electronic devices and apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) As he visits Apple Stores in London, Tim Cook says the company is continuing to expand on its more than $18 billion investment in the country, and how it has doubled its engineering teams there.Tim Cook (left) has a pint with “Slow Horses” star Jack LowdenOn his return trip from China, Apple CEO Tim Cook has been in London, visiting the city’s Apple Covent Garden store. He saw a performance by musician Jamie Cullum, and also drank a pint with “Slow Horses” star and Golden Globe nominee Jack Lowden.”We’ve been serving customers in the UK for more than 40 years, and we’re proud of our deep connection with communities across this country,” said Cook in a statement about Apple’s investment in the UK. “We’re thrilled to be growing our Apple teams here, and to keep supporting the extraordinary innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of technology in so many ways.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) The Mac’s Trash stores files until you remove them from your drives. Here’s how to empty the Trash automatically in macOS Sequoia.Auto-empty trash every 30 days on macOS.The Trash has been a part of the Mac’s desktop design from the beginning. Using a real-world metaphor, when you want to delete files you can drag Finder items to the Trash icon in the Dock, or move them there by pressing Command-delete on the keyboard. Emptying the Trash automatically can help free up disk space. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The next version of the Apple Watch Ultra could gain the ability to send text messages via a satellite connection, joining the iPhone in providing the off-grid feature to consumers.Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple already has a number of satellite-based services for communications when you’re using an iPhone in a dead zone. Newer models of the iPhone have Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite, as well as the ability to use Messages via Satellite.While the Apple Watch doesn’t offer satellite-based functionality at the moment, the next update to the Apple Watch Ultra could add Messages via Satellite. According to sources of Bloomberg, there are plans to include the feature in the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple has released a firmware update for the latest iteration of the Beats Pill, though there are currently no details about the software update’s contents.The Beats Pill has received its first-ever firmware update since its release.Tuesday’s firmware update increases the build number to 2C336, up from the previous version 2C289, which shipped with the device. While Apple typically doesn’t provide release notes for Beats firmware updates, the software most likely contains bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements rather than new features.The latest iteration of the Beats Pill was announced in June 2024, twelve years after the original version of the speaker became available. It offers improved audio quality while still maintaining the recognizable design and unique pill shape of prior generations. The new-and-improved Beats Pill replaced the Beats Pill+, which Apple phased out in January 2022. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Weeks ahead of its original launch date, “Resident Evil 2” has made its way to M-series Macs, as well as select models of iPhone and iPad.Resident Evil 2On Tuesday, Capcom announced that zombie-horror classic Resident Evil 2 has officially landed on the App Store. The game was initially slated for a New Year’s Eve release, which means it’s shown up a full three weeks early.In the remake of the classic horror game, players are transported to Raccoon City in 1998 amid a zombie infestation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple Music continues to expand its live-hosted radio stations with three new offerings: Apple Musica Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill.Image Credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple announced that music fans can tune into a handful of new live-hosted music stations for free, without a subscription. Like Apple’s other live-hosted stations, these will feature music experts and artists from around the globe.”Music is crucial to our health and happiness, and what Apple Music Radio brings is a sense that your music is always there for you, always on, and waiting for you to just tap in,” said Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director and lead anchor for Apple Music 1. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Best Buy’s Apple sale continues with a flash deal on the M2 iPad Air 11-inch that’s now at an all-time best price of $469.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple’s iPad Air M2 today only.Pick up the 128GB Wi-Fi model in Blue at a $130 discount that’s valid today only at Best Buy. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on the 2024 model that was released in May.Get the flash deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Adobe and Box have partnered to simplify business workflows for users by providing Firefly AI image editing within the Box content management environment.Adobe teams up with BoxUsers already had the option to access Box files from Adobe Creative Cloud and similar tools, but the new partnership brings an all-in-one workflow to the storage platform. Instead of exporting documents to external apps, Box users can use Adobe Express tools without leaving the app.Box and Adobe encourage business users to take advantage of the new system with confidence. The Adobe Firefly generative AI integration claims to have been designed to be safe. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
