Macworld Apple has released a minor operating system update in the form of iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1. As is typical with an x.x.1 point release, the list of changes is very small. The release notes consist of two sentences: This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. It also fixes an issue that prevents charging with the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter. That second bit is good news for people who rely on the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (and charge while using it), but it’s the first sentence that matters most here. The two security updates in this release are substantial: Kernel Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code…

Apple today released watchOS 9.5.2, a minor bug fix update for the Apple Watch. watchOS 9.5.1 is a free software update that comes three weeks after the launch of watchOS 9.5.1, another bug fix update. watchOS 9.5.2 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone by opening it up and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌‌‌‌. According to Apple's release notes for the update, it includes important security fixes and it is recommended that all users download the software. Apple has…

The Japanese government is looking to force Apple to allow third-party app stores for iPhone and, presumably, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and even Apple Vision when it hits the market. The Japan Times: A government panel Friday drew up a set of regulations aimed at opening up the smartphone app stores of U.S. technology giants Apple and Google to competition. The two companies dominating the smartphone operating system market will be obliged to allow their users to download apps by using services other than their own app stores. The government hopes that the move will spur competition and lead to app price drops. MacDailyNews Take: The average prices for apps in the Apple App Store as of May 2023…

You know the drill, you know that running the macOS Sonoma beta can be risky. If you're going to do it, this is how.One last reminder — you could very easily lose data if you install a beta of macOS, and you could quite easily do more damage still. So if you are going to install, in this case, macOS Sonoma onto a Mac, do it on a spare machine.That said, this year's first developer beta seemed to be more robust and reliable than the beta of macOS Ventura a year ago. Plus a reason for detailing how to install the new beta is that Apple has changed its systems. Read more...

With WWDC now in the rear-view mirror, we've finally had time to really dig into the new software updates and discover some of our favorite new features and changes. New hardware was of course another big focus for WWDC, and while the Vision Pro isn't coming until next year, the updated MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro models began shipping out this week, so we're learning more about those as well. Read on below for all the details! Top Five iOS 17 Features Over a week has passed since Apple previewed iOS 17 at WWDC. The software update will be released later this year for the iPhone XS and newer, and is currently available in beta. Check out how…

The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.Japan is opening up the App Store to competitionThe two tech giants face regulations from various countries to open their platforms and let users install apps from third-party sources. For example, Europe's Digital Markets Act will compel companies like Apple to provide options that allow third-party app stores on their platforms and alternative payment systems. Read more...