We're a week into April, but with June looming on the horizon, and Apple already confirming this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, the rumor mill is going to start ramping up on what we can expect to see in a couple months.
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Here’s what’s new in the first iOS 14.5 beta
Apple started this week off with a bang. The company seeded the first beta of iOS 14.5 (and iPadOS 14.5) to developers on Monday. The prerelease software is packed with new features.
iOS 14.5 supports letting Apple Watch owners unlock their iPhones while wearing a mask
Earlier today, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 14.5 to developers. And, as such, discoveries of what's new are being made in the latest prerelease software.
WSJ corroborates that under-display Touch ID will be joining Face ID on 2021 iPhone
The Wall Street Journal today corroborated earlier reports claiming Apple will be outfitting this year's upcoming iPhone 13 family with an in-screen Touch ID fingerprint reader, joining Face ID.
WhatsApp for iPhone gains secure Face/Touch ID authentication for desktop and web access
WhatsApp is rolling out biometric authentication on iOS and Android for logging in on desktop and the web. The Facebook-owned firm announced the new feature on Twitter this morning.
How to see if someone else has access to your Apple device or account
Have you ever noticed something about your iPhone or iPad that made you wonder if someone else used it without your knowledge? If you suspect that another person has accessed your device or your account but aren’t sure how to confirm your suspicions, we’re here to help. Here’s a list of ways to see if anyone else has access to your Apple device or account.
Apple patents a Touch ID button for a future Apple Watch
A future Apple Watch may feature easy, reliable and secure biometric identification via a dedicated Touch ID fingerprint reader built into the wearable device's Side button.
Apple is surveying iPhone owners about Face ID and the USB cable in the box
Apple is out with another survey for iPhone owners, and it may hint at potential changes for the future.
Apple rumored to add under-display Touch ID in future iPhone
A leaker with a strong track record is saying Apple is going to welcome back a feature that many have been requesting be resurrected for quite some time.
Tim Millet, VP of Platform Architecture, talks about the A14 Bionic and Face ID in new interview
Back in September, Apple introduced the new iPad Air with an A14 Bionic processor under the hood. Now, Tim Millet has offered some details regarding the processor, and Face ID in the time of widespread mask usage, in a new interview.
Will Apple adopt the new iPad Air’s next-gen Touch ID into the iPhone 12’s power button?
The new iPad Air is Apple's first device with a re-engineered Touch ID fingerprint sensor, built into the tablet's Top button. The move has prompted some watchers to point out that a return of Touch ID in the next iPhone would be a welcome one.
Kuo: iPhone 12 lineup won’t support 120Hz, the 5.4-inch model will have a narrower notch
We probably won't see the iPhone 12 lineup tomorrow. But when October rolls around we'll finally see what Apple is bringing to its newest smartphones.