Those who aren't registered developers can test-drive iOS 18 and the new Apple Intelligence features when a public iPhone beta drops in July.
iOS 18 developer beta available today, with public betas arriving in July
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 system requirements: What iPhone and iPad models are compatible with this update?
If your iPhone or iPad runs iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, rest assured it's compatible with Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 software updates—with a few notable exceptions.
Vision Pro world tour begins with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore next
Apple's Vision Pro headset will be available to purchase in China, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and other countries in June and July.
Apple announces its first major generative AI play: Apple Intelligence
While wrapping up its WWDC Keynote, Apple announced its first major foray into generative AI: Apple Intelligence. The company says the undertaking will put generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac, while also keeping its core values, like user privacy, at the forefront. Intelligence will touch virtually every aspect of its platforms, including notifications, messaging and email, photos, and much more.
Apple previews iOS 18: major Home Screen updates, lockable apps, redesigned Photos app, and more
Apple has kickstarted its annual WWDC keynote, and the biggest news thus far has been iOS 18. The software update will feature significant new customization options for both the Home Screen and Control Center, as well as the ability to lock individual apps, and the biggest refresh for the stock Photos app, ever.
Rumor: iOS 18 will apply a dark tint to app icons in Dark Mode
Rumor has it that iOS 18 will automatically change the color of app icons on the Home Screen, tinting them dark whenever Dark Mode has been selected.
HDR paint splash wallpapers for iPhone
One of the best parts of the iPhone is, undoubtedly, the OLED screen. The ability for the panel to display high dynamic range images with incredible clarity and contrast is unparalleled in the handset industry. Today's HDR paint splash wallpapers take advantage of the contrast ratio and the ability to showcase a wide color gamut.
Don’t want to wait for iOS 18 to get darker app icons? These themes let you have them right now
Early Sunday morning, we reported on a rumor about iOS & iPadOS 18 potentially adding a new feature that would force Home Screen app icons to dynamically change their appearance with the user-selected Light Mode or Dark Mode setting.
Rumor: iOS 18 could let users require Face ID to launch certain apps when device is already unlocked
When Apple takes the stage at WWDC 2024 this week, iOS & iPadOS 18 are expected to be the headlining announcements. Apple will discuss what these new mobile operating systems will bring to the table in terms of new features, and it has a lot of people (us included) fired up about it.
Jailbreak news of the week: Don’t install unofficial ElleKit builds, iPad Pro displaying tvOS, & more…
The iDB team passionately covers iPhone hacking and jailbreaking news as it happens throughout the week. But for those who can’t follow along in real time, we offer a weekly weekend roundup that compiles everything into a largely summarized post.
Rumor: iOS 18 may dynamically switch Home Screen icons to match Dark Mode setting
The Cupertino-based Apple is expected to unveil iOS & iPadOS 18 this week when WWDC 2024 kicks off. Not only will we learn about the new features being crammed into the next chapter of software for iPhones and iPads, but developers will be invited afterward to partake in a beta program that will later extend to the masses until the major firmware update officially launches this Fall.
Calculator 1984, CharMap, Guess World Flags, and other apps to check out this weekend
Welcome back to the weekend everybody! It's time for another Apps of the Week roundup! This week we have some fantastic picks for you including a basic retro calculator app, a curated Unicode and system font library, and a quiz app for learning flags. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out.