iOS 18 brings Live Activity support for the stopwatch feature, allowing the timer to run in the iPhone's Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen.
iOS 18 brings major improvements to stopwatch multitasking
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Apple has fixed the biggest complaints about iOS 18’s Photos app
Apple has removed the carousel from the iPhone's and iPad's Photos on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 and made other changes to improve navigation.
Apple stops signing iOS 17.6, preventing downgrades from the newer iOS 17.6.1 firmware
Apple released iOS & iPadOS 17.6.1 just last week with important bug fixes and security improvements for iPhones and iPads alike. Unfortunately, Apple has also once again blockaded firmware downgrades by choosing to stop signing the previous firmware – iOS & iPadOS 17.6.
Why does Apple require EU developers to share their phone numbers and business addresses on App Store pages?
Developers who want to distribute their apps on Apple's App Store in the European Union (EU) are unhappy with the latest requirement imposed on them.
The next Apple Watch fitness challenge celebrates national parks
Apple will celebrate national parks globally by holding an activity challenge in the Fitness app for Apple Watch owners on August 25.
Apple’s tabletop robot could cost $1000
Apple’s rumored tabletop robotic device with a FaceTime camera and a display could launch as soon as 2026, priced around $1000.
Apple finally opens up the iPhone’s NFC to developers so contactless payments in apps can bypass Apple Pay and Wallet
You’ll be able to use the iPhone’s NFC transactions separately from Apple Pay and Wallet and even set the app as your default contactless app.
macOS Sequoia switches from weekly to montly screen recording permission nags
Apple has relaxed its privacy rules for screen recording apps in the sixth beta of macOS Sequoia, switching to monthly permission prompts.
Spotify for iPhone now shows EU users prices but no actionable links
Apple has approved a Spotify update that will show customers in the European Union (EU) prices in the app but not click a purchase link.
Why iPhone jailbreaks aren’t released as frequently as they once were
Jailbreaking has been a beloved hobby of mine since iOS 3, and in that timeframe, there would almost always be a new jailbreak release shortly after Apple came out with a new firmware update in the Fall months. Fast-forward to modern times, and it seems we’re waiting ever so longer for jailbreaks to release, and lots of jailbreakers want to know why.
iOS 18 beta 6 links app icon tints to your Home Screen wallpapers
The sixth beta of iOS 18 changed the app's icon tinting so that the chosen icon tint is now linked on a per-wallpaper basis.
Apple apparently continues “exploring” a bigger iMac
We're now in the fourth year of Apple silicon, but a bigger iMac remains elusive. A new report indicates that all hope is not lost, however.