Month:September 2024

iMessage and FaceTime are acting up for some users, according to Apple’s system status page. Some users are “experiencing a problem” with iMessage and FaceTime, the page says. Apple says it is “investigating” and will provide a status update when possible. The issues began shortly after 5 a.m. Pacific Time, according to Apple. At this …
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In iOS 17, Apple doesn’t offer a system-level method for individually locking sensitive apps like Photos behind Face ID. There is a Shortcut action that provides rudimentary protection, but it’s not infallible. Thankfully, iOS 18 includes a dedicated option to lock and even hide individual apps even when the iPhone itself is already unlocked. This …
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Apple-owned Shazam has released an updated version of the app that supports the new Music Haptics feature in iOS 18. With the feature turned on, the iPhone’s Taptic Engine will tap and vibrate to match the audio of a song playing in Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, and now Shazam, as long as the device …
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Some users of iPhones running iOS 18 are reporting intermittent touchscreen responsiveness issues, with some devices seemingly ignoring taps and swipes. The problem appears to be affecting various models, including the new iPhone 16 series, as well as older devices dating back to the iPhone 14. Users on Reddit have reported unresponsive areas on the …
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Former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive has officially confirmed his involvement in an artificial intelligence hardware project with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The confirmation appeared in a profile of the designer by The New York Times, putting to rest speculation that began nearly a year ago about a potential collaboration between the two figures. …
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In 2025, Apple is expected to discontinue the iPhone “Plus” device in its iPhone 17 lineup to make way for an iPhone “Air” – although it may not actually be called this when the device debuts in the fall of next year. Even though the iPhone 16 series has only just launched, when you consider …
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Amazon today is taking $49 off a collection of new Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in Black, including models with the Black Titanium Milanese Loop. These are the first discounts on the Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that we’ve tracked on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link …
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iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month, but the first Apple Intelligence features will not be available until iOS 18.1 is released in October. Apple Intelligence features will continue to roll out in iOS 18.2 and beyond, with the expected roadmap outlined below per Apple’s website and rumors. Apple Intelligence requires an …
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