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Apple no longer signing iOS 14.6 following the launch of iOS 14.7 (& iOS 14.7.1)

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 26, 2021

Following a lengthy beta testing period involving developers and volunteer participants, Apple officially released iOS & iPadOS 14.7 to the public last week with a long list of new features and improvements for iPhones and iPads alike. But no software update from Apple comes without the bitter aftertaste.

Just as Apple always does after releasing a major software update, the company closed the signing window for iOS & iPadOS 14.6, which makes it substantially more difficult for iPhone and iPad users to downgrade to the older firmware version if they’ve already updated the device(s) to iOS or iPadOS 14.7, or perhaps the newer yet iOS or iPadOS 14.7.1.

Apple releases iOS & iPadOS 14.7.1 to fix Apple Watch Touch ID bug & improve device security

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 26, 2021

Apple on Monday released software updates for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, taking the form of iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 respectively. The updates were joined in good company by the newly released macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 for Apple's Mac computer lineup.

These updates have some noteworthy changes on all the devices they support, however perhaps more-so on the iPhone than on the iPad, as we’re about to discuss.

Update to macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 to protect your Mac against a vulnerability exploited in the wild

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 26, 2021

Get the latest Apple security protections by updating your Mac computer to the new macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 software through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.

Apple goes behind the scenes to offer up ‘Shot on iPhone’ filmmaking techniques

Evan Selleck ∙ July 26, 2021

"Shot on iPhone" is one of Apple's most prominent, and long running, marketing efforts to date. It has been going on for years now, showcasing not only still photography, but also films, shot on the iPhone. And today, Apple's uploaded a new video meant to show off just how easy it can be to capture a cinematic shot on your smartphone.

Apple’s next external display could integrate A13 Bionic with Neural engine, likely for Face ID

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 26, 2021

A new external Apple display with Face ID could be in the works, incorporating the A13 Bionic chip along with the company's dedicated machine learning accelerator, dubbed Neural engine.

Mark Gurman bets Face ID is coming to Macs “within a couple of years”

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 26, 2021

Face ID Macs could be some years away, with the first Mac models to incorporate Apple's depth-based facial recognition technology predicted to drop “within a couple of years”.

Apple could launch lighter, stronger titanium phones starting with iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 26, 2021

Apple's been predicted to launch a pro-branded titanium iPhone 14 in 2022 sporting a lighter, stronger titanium alloy frame than the current stainless steel frames used for the pro models.

A pretty plausible excuse for why flagship Apple silicon iMac won’t drop before 2022

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 26, 2021

A flagship Apple silicon iMac with the Apple M2 chip is now rumored to launch in 2022 to avoid cannibalizing Mac refreshes around the M1X chip expected before the end of 2021.

Would you use a MagSafe battery pack with your iPhone?

Evan Selleck ∙ July 24, 2021

For some customers, different accessories are going to be far more important than others. Not talking about headphones or anything like that. But something like a case or screen protector. For some folks, buying a new phone just automatically means buying a specific type of accessory to go along with it, too.

The best MagSafe battery packs you can buy now

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated December 6, 2021

MagSafe, which allows for accessories of all kinds to attach to the back of supported iPhone models, is a great feature. But as is the case for all accessory-focused features, it needs support beyond Apple's. Which is good news for external battery packs.

Video tips and tricks for making the most of your Beats Studio Buds

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 23, 2021

Apple-owned Beats recently released its first truly wireless earphones, dubbed Studio Buds. If you're contemplating a purchase, be sure to watch our video to familiarize yourself with the main features and learn about the must-know Beats Studio Buds tips and tricks.

iPhone 13 could support faster charging than iPhone 12, but you might need a new charger

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 23, 2021

Apple might support a bit faster charging on iPhone 13 with a 25W USB-C power adapter, claims a new rumor. By comparison, iPhone 12 supports fast charging with a 20W adapter.