While iOS and iPadOS share a common foundation, the iPad boasts unique features that set it apart from the iPhone. In this article, we'll explore 27 standout iPad features that you won't find on iPhone.
27 features that are on iPad but not on iPhone
Apple finally opens up the iPhone’s NFC to developers so contactless payments in apps can bypass Apple Pay and Wallet
You’ll be able to use the iPhone’s NFC transactions separately from Apple Pay and Wallet and even set the app as your default contactless app.
macOS Sequoia switches from weekly to montly screen recording permission nags
Apple has relaxed its privacy rules for screen recording apps in the sixth beta of macOS Sequoia, switching to monthly permission prompts.
Spotify for iPhone now shows EU users prices but no actionable links
Apple has approved a Spotify update that will show customers in the European Union (EU) prices in the app but not click a purchase link.
Why iPhone jailbreaks aren’t released as frequently as they once were
Jailbreaking has been a beloved hobby of mine since iOS 3, and in that timeframe, there would almost always be a new jailbreak release shortly after Apple came out with a new firmware update in the Fall months. Fast-forward to modern times, and it seems we’re waiting ever so longer for jailbreaks to release, and lots of jailbreakers want to know why.
How to use a virtual background during video calls on Mac
Learn how to set up and use virtual backgrounds on your Mac during video calls to enhance privacy, or for creating a fun or professional look.
SF Symbols Preview app for TrollStore makes it easy to access and use system icons
I’ve long been a user of the SF Symbols app that Apple offers for macOS because it lends an extensive library of more than 6,000 unique symbols that Apple’s many operating systems use and that blend seamlessly with the San Francisco system font of those systems.
iOS 18 beta 6 links app icon tints to your Home Screen wallpapers
The sixth beta of iOS 18 changed the app's icon tinting so that the chosen icon tint is now linked on a per-wallpaper basis.
Game on: get Corsair’s Elite wireless 7.1 gaming headset for just $80
This isn't your typical budget gaming headset. This is Corsair's Void RGB Elite wireless gaming headset and it usually retails for more than $100. However, Amazon is running a deal right now that drops the price of the Elite down to just $80—a near 30% discount, no Prime or promo codes required.
I'm not super familiar with this headset, but I am very good at research, and between the Amazon review rating of 4.5-stars and the glowing reviews from various forums, I'd say these are a very solid buy. Highlights include 7.1 surround sound, 14+ hour battery life, low latency, and extreme comfortability.
Apple apparently continues “exploring” a bigger iMac
We're now in the fourth year of Apple silicon, but a bigger iMac remains elusive. A new report indicates that all hope is not lost, however.
Apple Music launches in Rivian electric vehicles with a Connect+ subscription
Owners of Rivian’s electric vehicles (EV) can now connect their Apple Music account to stream music in the car in immersive spatial audio.
QuickSign will be a local development certificate signer for iOS devices, & an alternative to ESign
Sideloading is something that a lot of iPhone and iPad owners cherish because it allows them to run apps on their iPhone or iPad without being bound to the rules of the iOS & iPadOS App Store. Sideloading has become so popular in recent years that platforms like AltStore and Sideloadly have exploded in popularity. Some projects, such as SideStore, don’t even require a computer to sign apps, but other prerequisites need to be met.