iOS 16 brings back the ability to display battery percentage in the status bar so it's visible at all times. But does your iPhone support it?
Does your iPhone support battery percentage display in the iOS status bar?
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WhatsApp now lets you delete a message after two days instead of just one hour
WhatsApp has announced that users can now delete an inappropriate text message two days after sending it instead of just one hour.
Here’s what’s new and different in iOS 16 beta 5
Earlier today, Apple seeded the fifth beta of iOS 16 to developers. And, as is par for the course, the new seed also includes a few new tweaks to the formula. Nothing is quite set in stone, and some of these new elements may not make it to the final cut when the software launches to the public later this year.
Apple might update the HomePod mini and the discontinued full-size model
Apple is speculated to refresh its HomePod mini smart speaker and release an updated version of the full-size model it had stopped selling in 2021.
Apple reinstates the battery percentage in the status bar with the latest iOS 16 beta
When Apple introduced the iPhone X, it also took something away: the battery percentage present in the status bar. This used to be a handy feature, making it easy to see just how much battery life remained in your iPhone at a glance. Especially if you prefer percentages. But, Apple removed it, and, up until today, it didn't appear that the company was too ken on bringing it back.
Instagram testing tall photos that fill the entire screen as you scroll in your feed
Instagram's test includes tall 9:16 aspect ratio photos that fill the entire screen of your iPhone as you scroll through your feed in the Meta-owned app.
The next iPad Pro might debut a new Smart Connector with four pins rather than three
Apple's updated Smart Connector might feature four magnetic pins instead of three, and there could be two such connectors on the next iPad Pro.
Updated Apple Maps now testing expansions in Israel, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia
Apple has been working on revamping the Maps experience for years now, starting back in 2018 when the new experience launched in Northern California. Since then, Apple has been expanding availability of the new look and new features. Which continues this week for three new areas.
Apple is giving away three free months of Apple TV+ to Apple Card holders
Apple Card holders can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free as part of a marketing push to promote its new Pixar-quality animated film, titled “Luck.”
Apple confirms the latest Studio Display firmware fixes intermittent speaker issues
Apple's confirmed the most recent firmware update for its $1,699 external monitor fixes intermittent Studio Display speaker issues some owners complained about.
Apple releases a firmware update for the Studio Display
Apple's Studio Display is absolutely not the cheapest standalone display out there, and with that there are expectations that it should not only show great images, but also have great sound thanks to the built-in speakers. However, it's not a secret that the display suffers from intermittent audio issues, including garbled sound. But, it looks like Apple is aiming to address these issues.
“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+: Your September 2022 schedule
The scheduled “Friday Night Baseball” games are free to stream on Apple TV+ on any device with the iPhone maker's TV app, with no need for a subscription.