Apple today released iOS 16.7.14 to address an iOS 16.7.13 issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services. The update is available for the iPhone 8, ‌iPhone‌ 8 Plus, and ‌iPhone‌ X models, and it will allow these devices to place calls to emergency services in Australia. Apple's release notes say that iOS 16.7.14 fixes a mobile network problem that prevented emergency calls. After Apple released iOS 16.7.13 last week, it became clear that the software interfered with the emergency call situation in Australia, which has been a problem since December. Apple pulled the update, but not until some people had already downloaded it. Last Thursday, Apple released a carrier settings update…

Apple has officially kicked off its 2026 Back to School promotion, offering students and educators a head start… The post Apple Back to School 2026: Free AirPods, Pencil, and More appeared first on Appleosophy.

Australia has granted approval for Apple to enable its Apple Watch hypertension notification feature in the country, Information Age reports. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia's medical device regulator, has approved Apple's hypertension notification feature for use on Apple Watch, formally listing the software as a medical device on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods earlier this month. Apple announced hypertension detection in September. The feature is designed to identify patterns associated with elevated blood pressure rather than directly measuring blood pressure itself. It uses data collected by the optical heart sensor on the back of supported Apple Watch models to analyze how blood vessels respond to heartbeats over rolling 30 day periods. If the system detects consistent indicators associated…

Apple has announced a significant expansion of its environmental projects in Australia and New Zealand. The company is… The post Apple Boosts Clean Energy and Conservation Efforts in Australia and New Zealand appeared first on Appleosophy.

Apple and Epic Games are facing off in Australia among other countries, and this week, Apple accused ‌Epic Games‌ of seeking a "free ride" on its platform. In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said that it will continue to fight for a ruling that respects its intellectual property. "Epic is now asking to free ride on Apple's platform and dismantle every safeguard we've put in place to protect users and developers -- a request that goes well beyond the Court's ruling. We will continue to seek an outcome that respects our intellectual property and protects the safe, secure experience consumers and developers expect from our platform." For context, ‌Epic Games‌ sued Apple in Australia way back in 2020, accusing the…

Roadside Assistance via Satellite is now available in Australia, allowing Australian iPhone users to get help if their car breaks down in an area without Wi-Fi or cellular service. According to Apple, Roadside Assistance via Satellite can be used in Australia to get help from NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RAC, RACT, and AANT. Using the feature requires an ‌iPhone‌ 14 or later with satellite capabilities, and iOS 18.4 or later. There continues to be no charge for Apple's satellite services, though customers who use Roadside Assistance will need to pay the fee of the company that responds. Both Australians and international travelers who visit Australia are able to use the Roadside Assistance feature. Prior to now, Roadside Assistance via Satellite…