by Julie Clover Apple today stopped signing iOS 17.3, preventing iPhone users from upgrading to this version of iOS. iOS 17.3 is no longer signed following the February 8 release of iOS 17.3.1, an update that fixed a text-related bug. Apple regularly stops signing older versions of iOS, so it's not unusual that the iOS …
by Julie Clover Apple is working on an updated version of Xcode that will include an artificial intelligence tool for code generation, Bloomberg reports. The AI tool will be similar to Microsoft's GitHub Copilot, which will be able to generate code based on natural language queries and convert code from one programming language to another. …
Julie Clover After months of beta testing, Astropad today officially launches the Astropad Slate app for iPad. Slate turns iPad into a large Mac trackpad with Apple Pencil controls. With Slate, you can use iPad and Apple Pencil complete several useful tasks. Apple Pencil serves as a cursor to control the mouse on the desktop, …
By Julie Clover In the second beta version of iOS 17.4, Apple disabled most progressive web app (PWA) features in the European Union. There was some speculation that this could be a temporary change or a bug related to some updates to the app ecosystem in Europe, but Apple has confirmed that PWAs were intentionally …
By: Joe Rossignol In October 2022, Apple updated its app store review guidelines to clarify that selling “promoted” posts in social media apps must use the App Store's in-app purchase system. Thus, Apple receives up to 30% discount on these sales. As a result In connection with that clarification, Meta today announced that it will …
Posted by Joe Rossignol The iOS 18 reveal is still months away, but there are already rumors and expectations for a software update, as noted below. iOS 18 is rumored to include new ChatGPT-like generative AI features for Siri and several built-in Apple apps. The update is expected to add RCS support to the Messages …
by Mitchell Broussard Amazon is offering record low discounts on two AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and AirPods 3 with Lightning Charging Case. You can also find a hefty discount on AirPods 2 in these deals. Note: MacRumors is an Amazon Associate. When you click a link and make a purchase, we …
By Hartley Charlton Apple today announced spatial gaming capabilities on the Vision Pro headset, saying it's “the start of a new era in gaming.” While Vision Pro has more than 250 games available through Apple Arcade, the company has put a special spotlight on 12 “unique spatial games” offered exclusively through the gaming subscription. Spatial …
by Joe Rossignol Today, TikTok announced the release of an app for the Apple Vision Pro headset. The app is optimized for VisionOS's spatial design style, and TikTok promises a more “immersive” viewing experience for short videos. “Experience your For You channel in a whole new way with this immersive content viewing experience,” TikTok says …
by Hartley Charlton Samsung is preparing to join Apple's OLED display supply chain for future MacBook models, reports Korean publication The Elec. Rumors about Apple's plans to switch the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air from mini-LED and LCD displays to OLED have been circulating for several years. The latest report explains that Samsung is currently …
