iOS 16.1.1's time restriction for receiving AirDrop transfers from non-contacts will arrive to all users globally in 2023, Apple has confirmed.
Apple’s 10-minute AirDrop time limit in China will arrive globally in 2023
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Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will officially become available to use beginning later in November 2022, Apple has confirmed.
Instagram’s updated web interface is the closest thing you’ll get to a native iPad app
The refreshed Instagram web app takes advantage of larger screens like your laptop instead of looking like a larger version of the mobile app.
iOS 16.1.1 should fix iPhone Wi-Fi bug, battery drain and more
Aside from fixing iPhone's Wi-Fi randomly disconnecting, iOS 16.1.1 could address slow Spotlight search and officially bring Emergency SOS via satellite into orbit.
iPad multitasking: How to use Stage Manager
Learn how to use Stage Manager on your iPad to manage multiple overlapping windows in a single view, switch between apps and more.
Telegram rolls out video transcription, collectible usernames and more
Voice-to-text video transcription in Telegram is great for those times when you don't have the time to watch someone's video message.
Apple acknowledges longer wait times for the iPhone 14 Pros
Apple says COVID-19 cases impacted manufacturing facilities, resulting in longer wait times for its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max handsets.
Apple is shortening the “Hey Siri” trigger phrase to just “Siri”
The shorter trigger phrase will speed up back-to-back requests as well as let you launch and use Siri faster on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and HomePod.
PayPal for iPhone is adding support for Apple’s Tap to Pay feature
PayPal also says customers will soon be able to add PayPal and Venmo credit and debit cards to Apple Wallet to use anywhere Apple Pay is accepted.
The Weather app in iOS 16.2 serves relevant regional stories from Apple News
Apple's Weather app in iOS 16.2 serves relevant regional stories related to weather conditions, similar to News integration in the Stocks app.
Apple Arcade arrivals in November 2022
The new Apple Arcade games launching in November 2022 on the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV include Football Manager 2023 Touch, Battleheart Legacy+ and more.
iOS 16.2’s TV app: Random shows now take precedence over your watch list
A new Featured row at the top of the Watch Now section, populated with random shows, pushes down your Up Next queue with content you actually wanna watch.