Learn why the Stage Manager multitasking feature is only present on iPads with Apple silicon chips (M1, M2, M4) and no other models.
Why Stage Manager only works on iPads with Apple silicon
Evan Selleck
Family Sharing in iOS 16 adds better management tools, Family Checklist, and more
It might be hard to imagine, but Family Sharing was first introduced alongside the launch of iOS 8. That's quite a while! It's always bene billed as a great way for families to not only stay connected, but also quickly and easily share a range of different content. Over time, it's added features to help parents and guardians even more, which is the case with iOS 16's arrival.
Nomad and Orbitkey team up to launch the Key Organizer
Brand collaborations happen all the time. Some of them are more in-depth than others. Others, meanwhile, showcase the best of both companies with a superb product. In the case of the team-up between Nomad and Orbitkey, it's certainly the latter.
iOS 16 code hints at always-on display coming to iPhone 14 Pro
There are more than a few different features that could be considered "oft-requested" for iOS. One of them, for instance, is widgets on the Lock Screen. And that's finally happening with the impending arrival of iOS 16, which is set to launch later this fall. So, what about another one of those features iOS users have been waiting so "patiently" for, like the always-on display?
Update: iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max support Always-On Display. Here's how to manage the Always-On Display on these new iPhones.
iOS 16 adds support for Nintendo’s Joy-Con and Switch Pro controllers
Being able to wirelessly connect an external gaming controller has been an option on iOS for quite some time. However, native support hasn't been. It was only with the launch of iOS 14.5, for instance, that Apple added native support for Sony's DualSense PlayStation 5 controller and Microsoft's wireless controller for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. And now Nintendo is getting in on the fun, too.
iOS 16 shows message reactions properly in group conversations with Android users
iOS has supported the ability to react to specific messages for a bit of time now, but it hasn't always been a universal feature. Meaning, if you happen to find yourself in a group chat with a person (or persons!) using an Android phone, those reactions wouldn't display properly. It all looked a little muddled. But, with the next software update on the way for iOS, that's changing.
iOS 16 will lock the Hidden and Recently Deleted folders in the Photos app for added security
In the Photos app, there are a couple of different folders that could go with some extra security. However, both the Hidden and Recently Deleted folders are simply out of sight more often than not, with potentially sensitive content easily accessible by anyone who has full access to an iPhone. But that's changing with iOS 16.
Here’s what’s new in watchOS 9
As is par for the course, Apple announced new things today at it's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. And considering how popular watchOS is, of course the platform was going to get stage time at this year's event. That's why we have watchOS 9, which comes with a plethora of new features, especially those built towards health-related functionality. Here's a look at what's new in the smartwatch's upcoming update.
Apple’s new Freeform app will add a digital drawing board to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS later in 2022
Say hello to Freeform, a brand new app that brings a digital drawing board to iPadOS, macOS, and iOS, which can work with a remote collaborative working group to bring their ideas together in real time.
Apple is actually trying to make gaming on a Mac a thing you might want to do thanks to Apple silicon
Apple hasn't always had a focus on gaming over the years, but that's changing. Thanks to the popularity of the Mac in general, but also the switch to Apple silicon. So, there's a new focus on gaming moving forward.
Apple announces the new MacBook Air with M2, new design, and Midnight color
The MacBook Air is getting a new entry to its lineup. It's one of the most popular laptops out there in the market, and easily one of the strongest products for Apple's laptop segment. Today, we get a redesigned MacBook Air with the new M2 processor under the hood.
Apple CarPlay gets new features in iOS 16, including support for gauge clusters
Apple is finally bringing some new changes to the CarPlay feature with iOS 16, which it just announced at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Finally, the new CarPlay experience will support even more screens, including the gauge cluster, and offer up even more information.