Macworld It’s a big moment when Apple unveils a new version of iOS at WWDC each summer. After all, this software is running on a billion-odd iPhones and can fundamentally change the way they all behave: iOS updates add new features, correct flaws and UI issues, improve reliability (hopefully), and generally enhance the iPhone experience. All this without costing a penny to install. In 2023, rumormongers would have us believe, the new features part of that equation will be relatively minor, with development work on the company’s mixed-reality headset apparently costing so many engineer hours that the iOS 17 project had to be scaled back. Multiple pundits have warned that, while some smaller new features will be included, there won’t…

Macworld If you have a subscription to Apple Music, you surely noticed that you have an infinite playlist. As soon as you no longer have items queued for playback, the Music app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac starts up with an algorithmically selected set of items collectively organized as the Playing Next list. What if you don’t want music to play continuously? Finding the “off” button is a little tricky. There’s no item or preference labeled Autoplay in the interface except within the Playing Next list. Here’s how to turn off Autoplay in Apple’s operating systems. At a glance Time to complete: 2 minutesTools required: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or macOS Ventura 1. Stop Autoplay in iOS/iPadOS Foundry In…

Macworld If you have a subscription to Apple Music, you surely noticed that you have an infinite playlist. As soon as you no longer have items queued for playback, the Music app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac starts up with an algorithmically selected set of items collectively organized as the Playing Next list. What if you don’t want music to play continuously? Finding the “off” button is a little tricky. There’s no item or preference labeled Autoplay in the interface except within the Playing Next list. Here’s how to turn off Autoplay in Apple’s operating systems. At a glance Time to complete: 2 minutesTools required: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or macOS Ventura 1. Stop Autoplay in iOS/iPadOS Foundry In…

Macworld At WWDC in June, Apple will reveal the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. What will Apple introduce with the new operating systems? Maybe a bit more than we expected! We talk about the possibilities on the iPhone and iPad on the show! Tune in!  This is episode 839 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.  Listen to episode 839 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 839 on Spotify Get info  Click on the links below for more information.  iOS 17 guide  Leak reveals redesigned iOS 17 apps with new streamlined UI iPadOS 17 guide Apple is reportedly developing a ‘special’ version of iPadOS 17 for the 14-inch iPad  Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcast—or…

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