Apple yesterday released iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 to the public. We thought iDownloadBlog readers might want to know what's new so we've put together a nice little hands-on video walkthrough taking you through the best new iPhone and iPad features enabled by the update.
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2020 5G iPhones may not see a significant price increase
When Apple launches new iPhones in 2020, the expectation is the new handsets will boast 5G connectivity. Which could suggest a price change, too.
Rogue DMCA takedowns wrongfully targeted the jailbreak community [updated]
It’s never a dull moment for the jailbreak community, and this week, the spotlight isn’t so much on jailbreak tool releases as it is on a series of baseless DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) take-downs that appear to be targeting jailbreak-oriented software and iOS security research.
All the hubbub began with a simple Tweet shared by respected community hacker @siguza, which contained an iPhone encryption key. This key was comprised of a long string of randomized letters and numbers and would have appeared as gibberish to most common folk. Shortly after the Tweet fell victim to one of these requests, threads on the popular /r/jailbreak subreddit regarding checkra1n and unc0ver became victimized by similar activity:
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 appears to partially fix the 16-inch MacBook Pro speaker popping bug
The macOS Catalina 10.15.2 software update that dropped yesterday may have fixed a very distinctive popping sound coming from the speaker of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, at least for some users. However, further updates might be required to stamp out the issue entirely.
The Rewound app turns your iPhone into an iPod with haptic feedback
Nostalgia has a way of sinking its claws in, and apparently it's about time for the iPod's click wheel to get plenty of attention.
Roundup: 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR support resources from Apple
Apple's third-generation Mac Pro workstation went on sale on December 10, 2019 alongside the new Pro Display XDR external monitor. Following the launches, Apple posted a series of support articles highlighting topics like upgrades, component replacements and other features.
Michelle Obama, Ellen, and Apple donate iPads, Macs to elementary school in Washington, D.C.
Ellen DeGeneres, the host of the hit show Ellen, has never been one to shy away from big giveaways. And that trend continues with the "Greatest Night of Giveaways".
The iPhone 11 Pro camera shown off in a new ‘Saudi Desert Riders’ shot on iPhone video
Apple yesterday shared a new shot on iPhone video that demonstrates why the new iPhone 11 Pro captures highest-quality video in a smartphone.
iOS 13.3 code hints at upgraded Powerbeats4 earphones with Hey Siri support
Apple yesterday released the iOS 13.3 software update to the public and now enthusiasts who have combed through the code have discovered strings suggesting the firm may be prepping a new Powerbeats4 sporty headphones with Hey Siri support and other improvements.
Apple shares Mac Pro mini video tutorials on upgrading the RAM and adding MPX modules
Apple yesterday released its new workstation — the $5,999 Mac Pro — and soon after the company's official support channel on YouTube published a pair of videos demonstrating how to add more memory to your computer and upgrade its graphics subsystem.
Apple Pro Display XDR with nano-texture glass requires special cleaning cloth
The nano-etched version of Apple's Pro Display XDR requires a special cleaning cloth that only comes from Apple, according to a newly-published Apple support document.
Apple took down a tweet with an iPhone encryption key using the DMCA
Apple and the security community in general have not seen eye-to-eye in the past, and it looks like the two entities are butting heads again, this time over a tweet.