After weeks of beta testing, the day has finally arrived. The next update for iOS and iPadOS is now available to the public. Now, it's not quite the big update we're all waiting for -- iOS 15 doesn't arrive until this fall -- but it's certainly a noteworthy uptick in version number, at least.
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Apple says not to use cleaners with hydrogen peroxide to clean your devices
Last year, Apple updated its support document regarding cleaning the company's products. At the time it was a pretty big change, letting device owners know they could clean their iPhone(s) with disinfecting wipes. But, as noted in a newly updated document, there's another important bit to be aware of.
Apple may unveil revamped MacBook Pros with mini-LED screens from September to November
Apple should launch its widely expected mini-LED MacBook Pro models sporting 14 and 16-inch displays and other perks sometime between September and November of 2021.
Mark Gurman reiterates rumors that iPhone 13 could have Apple Watch-like always-on display
The iPhone 13 screen has been predicted again to provide always-on functionality said to be akin to the Apple Watch's always-on screen, this time by reliable reporter Mark Gurman.
Images show off the new MagSafe Battery Pack attached to an iPhone 12 out in the wild
Not too long ago, Apple officially launched the MagSafe Battery Pack. As implied by the name, it's an external battery pack that attached to the back of the iPhone 12 lineup thanks to magnets (with at least one nice additional trick). It's not the fanciest of MagSafe accessories, but if you wanted a first-party external battery option, it's the only one we've got.
The Epomaker NT68 is a compact mechanical keyboard designed to sit on top of your MacBook’s keyboard
If you're a fan of mechanical keyboards, but feel forced to use a scissor-switch keyboard instead (or, worse, Apple's butterfly keyboard!), then Epomaker may have just unveiled a worthwhile option for you.
This new mechanical keyboard (via The Verge) is a compact option, designed to be easily portable so you can bring it with you wherever you might need to get some typing done. The idea is pretty unique, albeit not exclusive: a small keyboard that's designed to sit right on top of the built-in keyboard on your MacBook. Size wise, it'll fit right atop the 12-inch MacBook's butterfly keyboard.
Report: The next iPhone SE featuring Apple A14 chip launching in early 2022
iPhone SE 3 is being readied for a commercial launch scheduled for the first half of 2022, featuring Apple's A14 chip from the current iPhone 12 series, according to a new report.
A bug that breaks Wi-Fi connectivity on iPhones remains alive on iOS 14.6 in a zero-click form
A recently discovered bug that allows malformed network names to crash your iPhone’s Wi-Fi, requiring a factory reset to fix, is now more potent as a zero-day vulnerability in iOS 14.6.
Would you buy a new iPod?
Sometimes, it can be easy to forget that in 2021, there is an iPod touch still available to buy. Apple actually launched the thing in early 2019, so it's not even that old! But with so many newer devices out there in the wild, especially the iPhone, no one could blame anyone for forgetting about the iPod.
Amazon got Apple to pull the Fakespot iOS app from the App Store
Apple has rules and regulations in place for all sorts of things, but especially for the App Store. Developers must follow those rules if they want to keep their app(s) in the digital storefront. Sometimes those apps only get discovered for bypassing the rules, either in big ways or small, only after the app's been available for some time. (The App Store review process doesn't always catch the offenders.)
Apple Arcade welcomes ‘Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City’, updated versions of Angry Birds and Doodle God
Apple Arcade has a lot of games under its umbrella, and it recently buffed up the library by launching updated versions of classic titles. Today, a trio of new games have arrived on the subscription service. Apple actually first teased their arrival back in June of this year.
Apple seeds second public iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey betas to public testers
Back in June, Apple unveiled the next major versions for all of its most popular platforms. Since then, Apple has been working on the public launch as it normally does: by seeding betas. And today, the newest prerelease software is now available for public beta testers trying out iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey.