One of the things I really like about iOS & iPadOS 15 is the ability to see detailed information about images that are stored in my iPhone or iPad’s Photo Library. Types of information include the type of device it was captured on, camera specs, location, and more.
iOS 15
Apple no longer signing iOS 15.3, stopping downgrades from newer iOS 15.3.1 firmware
Apple last week publicly released iOS & iPadOS 15.3.1 with bug fixes and security improvements for iPhones and iPads alike. Consequently, we knew it wouldn’t be long until Apple closed the signing window for the older iOS & iPadOS 15.3 firmware.
iOS 15.4 lets more people download iOS software updates via 4G LTE cellular data
Apple's iOS 15.4 lets some users in previously unsupported locations download over-the-air iPhone software updates via 4G LTE cellular networks.
Safari will stop saving passwords without usernames in iOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3
iCloud Keychain is a handy feature. It allows users to quickly and easily access their usernames and passwords for apps and websites, making logging in across Apple devices relatively painless. But, if there is one pain point, it's with the feature not bothering with usernames sometimes. But Apple's addressing that issue in the next software update for iOS and macOS.
Apple Podcasts app picks up new features like filtering episodes in iOS 15.4
Earlier today, Apple seeded the latest beta of iOS 15.4 to developers. The newest version of the prerelease software didn't add much to the mix. However, for fans of the Apple Podcasts app, there are a couple of new additions worth mentioning.
Apple seeds third betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS 12.3, tvOS 15.4, and watchOS 8.5 to developers
As we move towards an expected March release date, Apple moves right along with the beta testing process. Which means we have new beta seeds for developers. And, soon enough, public testers.
Apple releases iOS 15.3.1, iPadOS 15.3.1, macOS 12.2.1, and watchOS 8.4.2
Apple is issuing minor software updates to several of its platforms today. The primary goal is to fix some lingering issues across the board. However, it doesn't look like there are any major forward facing features in the mix this time around.
Second public betas of iOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3 and tvOS 15.4 have arrived
Apple has launched a second iOS 15 public beta, as well as released second betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3 and tvOS 15.4 to public beta testers.
Apple confirms iOS 15.2 squished a previously unknown bug causing iPhone to upload Siri voice recordings even if you opted out
iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 have resolved a previously unknown privacy issue with Siri voice recordings being uploaded to Apple's servers even when you opted out.
Apple no longer signing iOS 15.2.1, thwarting downgrades from iOS 15.3
After releasing iOS & iPadOS 15.3 to the general public last week with important bug fixes and improvements for iPhone and iPad users alike, the Cupertino-based company has just this evening closed the signing window for the predecessor iOS & iPadOS 15.2.1 firmware.
How to run Shortcuts automations without the pesky notification banner
Learn how to execute personal iOS automations in the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and iPad completely silently, without ever seeing the annoying notification banner.
iOS 15.4 lets iPhone apps offer ProMotion 120Hz refresh rates for all animations
Apple with iOS 15.4 has reportedly fixed a Core Animation bug that has resulted in a sub-par ProMotion experience. Now all third-party apps automatically use smooth 120Hz animations on iPhones that feature support for ProMotion display technology.