The years 2007 to 2011 marked a pivotal period in the history of Apple Inc., defined by groundbreaking innovations, the untimely passing of its visionary co-founder, Steve Jobs, and the emergence of game-changing products such as the iPad. This article delves into the significant events and milestones that shaped Apple's trajectory during this time frame. (more…)
Apple has been rumored to be working on a mixed reality headset for several years, and finally, at the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, the company unveiled its long-awaited device, dubbed the Apple Vision Pro. The Vision Pro is a high-end mixed reality headset that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) capabilities, promising to blur the lines between the physical and digital worlds. (more…)
Apple's annual iPhone software update, iOS 16, is expected to be released in the fall of 2023. While Apple has not yet officially announced any features for iOS 16, leaks and rumors have hinted at some exciting possibilities. (more…)
While iPadOS 17 has adopted almost all of the features that are available in iOS 17, there are also several additions designed specifically for the larger display of the iPad. In our latest video, we've highlighted the best new features available for the ‌iPad‌ in the ‌iPadOS 17‌ update. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Updated Lock Screen - In ‌iPadOS 17‌, the ‌iPad‌ gets the Lock Screen customization features that came to the iPhone with iOS 16. ‌iPadOS 17‌ users can choose the look of the date and time, select different iPad-optimized wallpaper options, and have multiple Lock Screens that are tied to Focus modes. Widgets and Live Activities - Live Activities are now supported on…
Macworld Even for what is reputedly a somewhat smaller-than-usual annual update, iOS 17 still brings with it a host of new features. As the beta process begins, there’s plenty to investigate and try out ahead of the software’s full release this fall. But as I perused the capabilities that are part of this latest upgrade, something interesting struck me: an older technology appears to be having its moment in the sun, as Apple embraces its utility in a bunch of new ways. That’s great not only because it means new features, but also because–as it’s something that’s been around for a while–those new features will be available on any iPhone that runs iOS 17. I speak, of course, of the…
Apple is the Online Safety Bill as it could be used to force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal and other to scan messages for, ostensibly, child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Apple’s opposition comes as 80 organizations and tech experts have written to UK Technology Minister Chloe Smith urging a rethink. Chris Vallance for The Beeb: Apple told the BBC the bill should be amended to protect encryption. Police, the government and some high-profile child protection charities maintain the tech – used in apps such as WhatsApp and Apple’s iMessage – prevents law enforcement and the firms themselves from identifying the sharing of child sexual abuse material. But in a statement Apple said: “End-to-end encryption is a critical capability…
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