It's that time of year again when Apple launches new hardware and iFixit promptly tears them down to peek under the hood.
Teardown of 7th-generation 10.2-inch iPad reveals similar battery, 3GB of RAM, and more
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Spotify is testing Siri support in iOS 13
Despite a closing gap between Apple Music and Spotify, the latter streaming service still holds a considerable lead with millions of users. So it only makes sense that Apple would (finally) add support for Siri voice controls for media playback.
How to use street view in Apple Maps on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to see 360-degree panoramic views of specific streets, landmarks, locations, and cities within Apple Maps on your iPhone, enabling you to embark on virtual explorations of various destinations.
How to browse your photo library on iPhone or iPad like a pro
The Photos app provides thoughtful ways to browse your pictures and videos. This short walkthrough shows you what you can do to make it easier and more enjoyable to relive those great moments on your iPhone and iPad.
New checkm8 bootrom exploit ensures lifetime jailbreakability for A5-A11 devices
It’s an exciting time to be an active member of the jailbreak community. Security researcher axi0mX has released a powerful new bootrom exploit targeting A5-A11 devices, and for veteran jailbreakers who remember the action-packed limera1n days of yore, this might feel like a blast from the past.
Axi0mx announced his new bootrom exploit, dubbed checkm8, via Twitter just this morning, noting that it would work on all iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches from the iPhone 4s to the iPhone X:
The best cases with a kickstand for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
With so many case variations, sometimes things can be pretty interesting in the design department. Like a case with a built-in kickstand.
Apple updates GarageBand for iOS with support for dark mode, external drives, and more
Now that iOS 13 is out in the wild, Apple is updating its apps to support some of the software's biggest new features, like dark mode.
Apple releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update 2
In July of this year, Apple officially released macOS Mojave 10.14.6. On August 1, the company released the first supplemental update for the desktop operating system.
Apple releases iOS 12.4.2 for older iPads and iPhones; watchOS 5.3.2 for older Apple Watches
Last week, Apple released iOS 13. And then, earlier this week, Apple released iOS 13.1. However, while the new software is supported on a wide range of older devices, not all of Apple's aging hardware can support the new software.
Teardown of 40mm Apple Watch Series 5 reveals ‘radical new battery design’
Earlier this week, iFixit tore down the Apple Watch Series 5's 44mm variant. The results showed a design very similar to the equivalent Series 4 from last year, with only minor changes. Turns out that the 40mm Series 5 is where the real action is.
How to use the text editing gestures on iPhone and iPad
Learn about these important cut, copy, paste, and other text editing gestures on your iPhone or iPad so you can boost your productivity.
Apple releases official trailer for upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’
Back in July, Apple provided those interested a detailed look at its upcoming sci-fi drama series, For All Mankind, which is set to launch on Apple TV+ soon.