The arrival of iOS 18.2 has introduced a groundbreaking feature that is set to revolutionize how users interact with their iPhones: the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT. This move marks a significant step forward in the collaboration between artificial intelligence and mobile technology, allowing iPhone users to access the power of ChatGPT directly on their devices. In this article, we'll explore the features of ChatGPT integration in iOS 18.2 and how it enhances the user experience. (more…)

Learn how to have your phone read text out loud for you: entire articles, text conversations, long emails and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Apple today shared a touching video that highlights how the iPhone's Action mode allows for people with Parkinson's disease to record stable videos. Parkinson's disease can cause hand tremors, which could ordinarily result in a hand-held video recording appearing shaky, but the Camera app's Action mode automatically stabilizes video recordings so that footage appears smooth. "The simple act of filming can be challenging for people with Parkinson's," says Apple. "For Brett, Bette, and Ellen, every moment matters," adds Apple. "With Action mode on iPhone, they can capture smooth hand-held videos and reclaim the joy of filming their favorite moments — supported by accessibility features like Voice Control, which help them operate the camera and navigate their iPhone with ease." "For…

Apple's iOS updates are always highly anticipated, with each new version promising new features, security improvements, and performance enhancements. However, like with any major software release, bugs and glitches can occasionally disrupt the user experience. iOS 19 is no exception. Since its release, many users have reported encountering issues ranging from performance slowdowns to problems with specific apps and features. In this article, we will discuss some of the biggest bugs reported in iOS 19 and provide practical solutions to fix them. (more…)

In iOS 17 and later, Apple includes an accessibility setting that makes the haptic feedback feature activate faster than in previous versions of its mobile operating system. If you fondly hearken back for the days of 3D Touch, you might just prefer it. As many iPhone users might remember, ‌3D Touch‌ was an interactive haptic feature that Apple introduced in 2015 with the ‌iPhone‌ 6s. When the iPhone XR was released in 2018, Apple kiboshed 3D Touch‌ to the dismay of some users, and instead implemented the simplified ‌Haptic Touch, which offers less functionality‌. ‌3D Touch‌ supported multiple levels of pressure for different interactions depending on how hard you pressed, with Apple implementing "Peek and Pop" gestures. In contrast, ‌Haptic…

iOS 19 will not be unveiled until June, but Apple today previewed a long list of new accessibility features that will be coming with the software update, including two CarPlay enhancements that can benefit both drivers and passengers. We already highlighted some of the key new features, ranging from a new Accessibility Reader to a Magnifier app on the Mac. Below, we have pasted Apple's entire list of additional features, including some of the smaller ones. For CarPlay, this includes support for the Large Text option that has long existed on iPhones. Apple is also expanding the Sound Recognition feature for drivers or passengers who are deaf or hard of hearing. CarPlay will be able to provide a notification if…