Ahead of new EU regulations next year, Apple's iOS 17 software will reportedly pave the way for app sideloading and alternative app stores on the iPhone.
iOS 17 said to enable sideloading and third-party app stores
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Apple unsigns iOS 16.4, ending most firmware downgrades from newer iOS 16.4.1
Apple officially stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 16.4 this evening, a predictable move that prevents ordinary iPhone and iPad users from voluntarily downgrading their device’s firmware from the newer iOS & iPadOS 16.4.1 software update that Apple released on Friday, April 7th with bug fixes and security improvements.
iOS 17 could bring interactive widgets to iPhone with buttons, toggles, sliders, etc.
The iPhone widgets aren't interactive, but that could soon change if iOS 17 brings interactive widgets with buttons, toggles, sliders and more.
Apple might be working on showing your current bank balances in the Wallet app
The rumored feature would have Apple directly interfacing with financial institutions like Wells Fargo to show your current bank balances in the iPhone's Wallet app.
Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot is now available in any app via the SwiftKey keyboard
You can now access Bing's AI chatbot and other AI-powered features in any app on your iPhone or Android device via Microsoft's updated SwiftKey keyboard.
Premiere Pro will no longer wash out color when using iPhone HDR footage in SDR projects
The new Premiere Pro features include the ability to use your iPhone's HDR footage in SDR projects without ending up with too bright video and washed-out color.
Supposed iOS 17 features leak: Interactive widgets, Siri in the Dynamic Island, Camera app changes, more Focus filers, etc.
iOS 17's primary focus should be boosting speed and reliability, with minor but useful new features such as interactive widgets, Siri in the Dynamic Island, etc.
Don’t own an iPhone, iPad or Mac? Apple stores can now update your AirPods firmware
An iPhone, iPad or Mac is needed to refresh AirPods software, but folks without one can now visit Apple's retail stores to have their AirPods firmware updated.
Conflicting reports about A11 devices and iOS 17 compatibility, and what it could mean for jailbreaking
If you’ve been paying any attention to the Apple rumor mill lately, then you’ve likely heard how iOS & iPadOS 17 could ditch support for the iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, and some older iPads. Another rumor alleged the exact opposite the very next day, which makes for some remarkable contradiction in “insider” knowledge.
tvOS 16.4.1 brings fixes to your Apple TV, HomePod and HomePod mini
tvOS 16.4.1 improves the stability and performance of your Apple TV and HomePod devices, with no new user features included in the update.
Apple updates the firmware on all AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max models
The latest firmware for the AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max models is apparently a maintenance release with no new user-facing features.
The AI image editor Photomator is leaping onto the Mac in early May
The AI-powered image editor Photomator is coming to the Mac in early May. The Pixelmator team has even shared a public roadmap detailing future new features.