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Apple no longer signing iOS 14.1 following launch of iOS 14.2

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 12, 2020

Apple unleashed iOS & iPadOS 14.2 to the general public last Thursday with a plethora of new Emojis, wallpapers, and other improvements. That said, no one should be astonished to learn that the company has stopped signing the older iOS & iPadOS 14.1 firmware this Thursday evening, just one week after the aforementioned release.

The unsigning of a particular version of firmware means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer officially downgrade to it via Finder or iTunes, and that’s because these platforms depend on ‘permission’ from Apple’s servers to continue the software restore on one of these devices. Third-party workarounds exist for the daring ones, of course.

Apple seeds first betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to developers [Update: Public beta now available]

Evan Selleck ∙ November 12, 2020

On November 5, Apple released iOS 14.2 to the public. Now, Apple is moving right along towards the next update for the mobile operating system.

Apple’s facing issues with macOS Software Update, Apple Pay, Apple Card, and other services

Evan Selleck ∙ November 12, 2020

If you've been experiencing issues with things like Apple Pay, or even upgrading to macOS Big Sur, you aren't alone.

How to find the age of your Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated June 4, 2024

In this guide, we will go over some easy ways to figure out the age of your Mac on both a working and non-working computer.

The HomePod mini shouldn’t leave marks on oiled wood or waxed surfaces

Evan Selleck ∙ November 12, 2020

Thanks to the design of the HomePod, many owners out there in the wild discovered it could leave a ring on some surfaces. But it appears that's not a problem for the HomePod mini.

Apple releases macOS Big Sur with an all new experience, Control Center, improved Messages, and more

Evan Selleck ∙ November 12, 2020

macOS 11 Big Sur was announced back in June of this year. Now, months later, Apple is finally ready to release the desktop software to the public.

iPhone 12 MagSafe Wallet video hands-on: Should you buy it and why others are wrong?

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 12, 2020

The MagSafe Wallet is arguably the most polarizing Apple accessory for the latest iPhone 12 family of smartphones, and it takes full advantage of built-in magnets! You've probably seen some negative reviews online and complaints about this case. Our own Harris Craycraft himself has run into several issues on day one and got confused by a few aspects of this case. But when he actually started using it, it became clear to him what Apple was trying to achieve with this wallet accessory. We thought you might like to learn more about why Harris changed his initial opinion about the MagSafe Wallet, so we created a video about it.

Apple engineers explain how the M1 silicon came to exist

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 12, 2020

Apple’s most senior engineers and its marketing chief sat down with The Independent to discuss the company's new M1 laptop chip that's replacing Intel silicon in Macs.

Philips Hue brings HomeKit Adaptive Lighting support to its Ambiance smart lights

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 12, 2020

Following a period of beta testing, Philips Hue customers can now take advantage of HomeKit’s new Adaptive Lighting feature in the company's Ambiance smart light products.

HomePod mini reviews roundup: great sound for a compact design

Evan Selleck ∙ November 12, 2020

Apple announced its newest smart speaker, the HomePod mini, earlier this year. It went up for pre-order last week, and launches Monday, November 16.

A teardown confirms that the iPhone 12 Pro Max battery is only 3,687 mAh

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 12, 2020

A user in China posted on the country's microblogging site Weibo images of an iPhone 12 Pro Max that has been torn apart to reveal a 3,687 mAh battery inside the device.

Instagram adds Reels and Shop tabs, its first home screen redesign in years

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 12, 2020

Facebook-owned Instagram is adding the Reels and Shop tabs to the home screen of its mobile app for iOS and Android, a major change to the app's layout for the first time in years.