Threads App Gets TweetDeck-Like Ability to Create Dedicated Feeds Threads is currently rolling out a new way for users of its iOS app to create dedicated feeds based on search results, similar to how it works for Threads on the web. When a search is performed, the new option in the app lets users bookmark the search, after which it lives on in the Home tab, alongside the For You and Following feeds. The feat…

Auto-Populate iPhone Home Screen With Your Most Used Apps Do you find yourself frequently scrolling through multiple Home Screen pages on your iPhone to get to the apps you access most often? If so, chances are you’ve already filled up the first page with some of your favorite apps. But what if you could automatically make all of your most-used apps appear on page one? With the Siri Suggestions widget,…

Apple’s Privacy Team Does Deep Dive Into iOS 18 Privacy Features Apple’s User Privacy Engineering Manager Katie Skinner and Privacy Product Marketing Lead Sandy Parakilas recently sat down with YouTuber Andru Edwards for a wide-ranging discussion on Apple’s privacy policies. Topics covered include Apple’s approach to privacy, the ways Apple contends with privacy laws in different countries, and how Apple de…

NCAA College Football Teams to Start Using iPads for Video Replay A trio of NCAA college football conferences, including the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten, recently announced that coaches and players will use iPads on the sidelines of games for video replay purposes starting in the upcoming 2024 season. “We’re thrilled the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten are utilizing iPad, as its unique capabilities and versatility make it th…

Kuo: iPhone SE 4 and Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 to Use Apple’s Own 5G Chip Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the project has reportedly faced numerous challenges and delays. At last, however, the project may be finally getting closer to completion. In a short article posted on social media platform X today, well-known Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said two …

Apple Intelligence Features Still Coming in Later iOS 18 Developer Beta Apple Intelligence is still not available as of the fourth developer beta of iOS 18 this week, leading some to wonder if the features have been delayed. However, we have confirmed that Apple still plans to add some of the new Apple Intelligence features to an upcoming beta this summer. In other words, developers will be able to test the first Ap…

Apple Maps Now Available on the Web Apple today announced that it has launched an Apple Maps on the web feature, which is available in a public beta capacity. Apple Maps for the web works in Safari and other web browsers, allowing users to get directions without having to open up the Maps app. ‌Apple Maps‌ on the web works like the ‌Apple Maps‌ app, so users can get driving and …

Apple Seeds Second tvOS 18 Public Beta Apple today released the second public beta of tvOS 18, giving the general public a chance to try out the new features ahead of the software’s fall launch. The second beta comes a week after the first. Public beta testers can download the tvOS 18 beta by opening up the Settings app on Apple TV, choosing the Software Updates section under Syste…

Apple Releases Second watchOS 11 Public Beta With Vitals App and More Apple today released the second beta of watchOS 11 to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to give the new features a try ahead of when the software launches this fall. The second beta comes a week after the first beta. ‌watchOS 11‌ can be downloaded after signing up on Apple’s beta software website and upgrading your iPhone to the publ…

Apple Releases Second macOS Sequoia Public Beta With iPhone Mirroring and More Apple today released the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia update to its public beta testing group, giving the general public a chance to try out the new operating system’s features ahead of its fall launch. The second public beta comes a bit over a week after the release of the first beta. Public beta testers can download ‌macOS Sequoia…

Apple Expected to Adopt Technology That May Pave Way for 2TB iPhones Taiwanese research firm TrendForce this week said it anticipates that Apple will begin releasing iPhones with quad-level cell (QLC) storage by 2026. This technology could pave the way for iPhones with 2TB of storage in the future. QLC is a denser storage technology compared to the triple-level cell (TLC) technology used for storage chips in exi…

Kuo: Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 to Feature A19 Chip, Single Rear Camera, Semi-Titanium Frame, and More Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today shared alleged specifications for a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 model rumored to launch next year. Kuo expects the device to be equipped with a 6.6-inch display with a current-size Dynamic Island, a standard A19 chip rather than an A19 Pro chip, a single rear camera, and an Apple-designed 5G chip. He a…

Apple’s Expansion in India Set to Accelerate Thanks to Duty Reductions Apple stands to benefit significantly from India’s recent reduction in import duties on mobile phones and components, aimed at boosting local manufacturing and making high-end smartphones more affordable (via Reuters). India has announced a 5% cut in import duties on mobile phones, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and mobile device cha…

M3 MacBook Air Gets Big $250 Discounts at Best Buy for Members, Plus Last Chance for OWC’s Thunderbolt 3 Dock at $99.99 Best Buy today has every model of Apple’s 15-inch M3 MacBook Air on sale for new all-time low prices. These deals are only available to My Best Buy Plus and Total members, and reach $250 off each of these computers. We’re also still tracking a massive $180 discount on OWC’s 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock today. 15-Inch M3 MacBook Air Note: MacRumors…

Apple Intelligence to Generate Playlist Artwork in iOS 18 iOS 18 will feature the ability to create playlist artwork in Apple Music using generative AI, beta code suggests. Apple is seemingly preparing to introduce a new feature in ‌iOS 18‌ that allows users to create customized playlist artwork in ‌Apple Music‌ using Apple Intelligence. The feature, uncovered in the iOS 18 beta 4 code by 9to5Mac, wil…

Apple Vision Pro Gains New Lake Vrangla Environment Apple has released a new Environment for Apple Vision Pro, called Lake Vrangla, which is close to Oslo in Norway. ‌Apple Vision Pro‌’s passthrough cameras are designed to show the wearer their physical surroundings, allowing them to place apps and other digital objects within the room. However, using the Digital Crown, users can switch to full …

Kuo: 2026 iPhone to Use New Advanced Camera Sensor From Samsung Apple’s iPhone will adopt a new 1/2.6-inch 48MP Ultra Wide CMOS image sensor (CIS) made by Samsung as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly as Apple’s CIS supplier, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Writing in a brief report published on X (formerly Twitter), Kuo said Samsung has already established a dedicated team within i…

Internal Change to iPhone 16 Models Expected to Reduce Overheating Shortly after the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were released last September, some customers began to experience an issue with the devices overheating. Apple eventually mitigated the problem with an iOS 17 update, but it might go a step further with the iPhone 16 models that are set to be released later this year. The Information today cit…

iPhone SE 4 Production Will Reportedly Begin Ramping Up in October Following nearly two years of rumors about a fourth-generation iPhone SE, The Information today reported that Apple suppliers are finally planning to begin ramping up mass production of the device in October of this year. If accurate, that timeframe would mean that the next iPhone SE would not be announced alongside the iPhone 16 series in Sept…

Everything New in iOS 18 Beta 4 Apple released the fourth beta of iOS 18 today, introducing small changes to a number of features throughout the operating system. There are no big additions in this beta, but Apple is continuing to refine existing settings and design choices. Apple plans to continue updating ‌iOS 18‌ over the next few months, with the update set to be released…