A new iPhone trade-in tool from Apple, dubbed “Trade-In Tool and Cosmetic Scan,” will let you scan your device for cosmetic damage with another iPhone camera.
Apple’s new trade-in tool will let you scan your iPhone for cosmetic damage
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Apple seeds first public betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and macOS 12.3 to public testers
Apple typically kicks things off for an upcoming software update with a developer beta. Soon after that, a public beta arrives to broaden the testing phase. And sure enough, that's what we have today.
tvOS 15.4 lets your Apple TV connect to captive Wi-Fi networks that require additional sign-in steps, like at hotels or dorms
tvOS 15.4 lets your Apple TV join captive Wi-Fi networks, which are networks that require additional sign-in steps like in hotel rooms, with a little help from your iPhone or iPad.
tvOS 15.4 adds your Up Next list directly to the Apple TV video player for quicker access
tvOS 15.4 adds an Up Next list directly to the Apple TV video player for easier access to your queue of movies and television shows you've started to watch or plan on watching.
Apple stops bundling Python with macOS
Apple has officially deprecated Python 2.7 in macOS Monterey 12.3. The company is advising its developers to use an alternative programming language instead, such as Python 3, which, however, does not come preinstalled on macOS.
Using Face ID while wearing a mask with iOS 15.4 also works with Apple Pay
Apple has an incoming update to iOS, with iOS 15.4, and it adds a few noteworthy elements to the mobile operating system. Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest changes is the ability to use Face ID to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask, without requiring the additional use of an Apple Watch. And now there's even better news.
You need to have an iPhone 12 or newer to use Face ID with a mask
A new feature in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 for using Face ID while wearing a mask requires at least the iPhone 12: it won't work on the iPhone 11 and the iPhone X or older.
Apple now has 1.8 billion active devices across the world
Way back in the day, somewhere around the 2016 mark, Apple reached a major milestone: 1 billion active devices globally. And if the quarterly earnings tell us anything on a regular basis, Apple has been steadily adding to those numbers. Which is why it's not surprising to hear the company's getting closer and closer to another milestone.
Apple reports record Q1 2022 revenue of $123.9 billion
It's that time of year again. No, not a day when Apple announces new products and/or services. It's Earnings Day, which means we get to find out just how much Apple managed to rake in over the last few months. Hint: it's a lot.
Everything new in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4
Earlier today, Apple seeded the first betas of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 to developers. Unlike the previous update, this one actually has some new features mixed in. Which means it's time to take a quick look at what's new in the upcoming software update.
iOS 15.4 adds support for using Face ID while wearing a mask without requiring an Apple Watch
In light of the ongoing pandemic, facial recognition used for biometric security on devices like the iPhone can be a bit of a pain point for everyday users. Apple has tried to work around the issue of mask wearing, but for folks without an Apple Watch it doesn't do a lot of good. But, finally, Apple has figured out another option.
Apple seeds first iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, and macOS 12.3 betas to developers [Update: Public betas now available]
Earlier this week, Apple officially released the iOS 15.3 update out into the wild, along with a few others. But the company isn't slowing down anytime soon. So today, Apple has moved right along with the seeding of yet another update for its major platforms.