Earlier today, Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 to developers. And while there are plenty of new features and additions coming to the operating systems later this year, Apple is making some key changes in iOS 14 (and iPadOS 14) with the latest beta, too.
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iOS 14 wallpaper gradient inspirations for iPhone and iPad
Apple promotional wallpapers are the most popular images we post on an annual basis. Everything from media event invitation wallpapers to images found on the Apple home page that never make it to the iOS release.
Today, we are excited to share Apple-inspired wallpapers which design is based on the iOS 14 reveal at WWDC 2020. There are twelve different iOS 14 wallpaper inspirations for download, all uniquely built from the iOS 14 experience video.
How to protect access to Facebook Messenger on your iPhone or iPad with Face ID or Touch ID
The Messenger app for iPhone and iPad includes a handy security feature that allows you to secure your chats from prying eyes. You can protect all your Facebook messages with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
Follow along as we show you how to lock Facebook Messenger on your iPhone or iPad and adjust how quickly Messenger locks after you close the app.
Apple launches new Security Research Device Program to help researchers find security vulnerabilities
While Apple's software is usually praised for its overall security, there are still vulnerabilities and issues discovered from time-to-time. Making it easier for researchers to discover those issues is a good move, and Apple is doing just that.
Apple seeds third developer betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 [Updated: here’s what’s new]
Apple is moving right along with its developer betas for the next major updates to its most popular operating systems.
An Apple-backed research report says the App Store’s fees are similar to other marketplaces
Apple is facing more than one antitrust probe regarding the App Store and the fees associated with the digital marketplace, so it's not surprising to see the company come out swinging with a commissioned report showing why it's not in the wrong.
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to launch Android and iOS apps using voice commands soon
It's a relatively painless process to use Siri and ask the digital assistant to launch an app on your iPhone or iPad, but for folks who prefer to use Amazon's option, Alexa isn't quite there yet.
Kuo: iPhones, iPads and certain Macs to adopt periscope telephoto cameras beginning in 2022
According to a new report from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, future iPhone models coming in 2022 will feature greater optical zoom than the current iPhones' 2x optical zoom by switching to a periscope telephoto lens design, which bends the light 90 degrees rathe than using a series of prisms and mirrors like the current iPhone lenses.
Apple, disability rights activists, and others reflect on the Americans with Disabilities Act and accessibility
Accessibility is one of the primary goals for Apple and the products it releases, aiming to democratize the most powerful technology and make it usable by the broadest scope of individuals.
Apple rumored to release updated AirPods Pro and AirPods 3 in 2021
According to a new supply chain report Wednesday, Apple may release a pair of second-generation AirPods Pro noise-cancelling earphones during the second half of next year.
Here’s your early look at how iOS 14 may let you change default browser and email apps
iOS and iPadOS 14 bring the ability to choose your favorite third-party web browser and email client systemwide versus being stuck with the stock Safari and Mail apps, and now early screenshots provide an insight into how this long-expected feature might work.