Earlier today, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 15.5 to developers. This is probably one of the last major updates for iOS 15 as a whole, with iOS 16 looming on the horizon. And while this update doesn't appear to add any major new features to the mix, it does look like Apple is going to be making some changes with the new software.
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iPhone not showing up in Finder on Mac? 15 reliable solutions
You need your iPhone or iPad to show up in Mac's Finder to create a backup, copy files, change accessibility settings, restore the device, and more.
The solutions below will help fix the problem of your iPhone not showing up in Finder, Mac not recognizing your iPhone, or "Trust This Computer" not showing up. All of these options apply to all Macs and MacBooks running macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, and the current macOS Monterey.
Apple stops signing iOS 15.3.1, ending ordinary downgrades from newer iOS 15.4
Following a rigorous beta period, Apple unleashed its iOS & iPadOS 15.4 software updates for iPhone and iPad last Monday with huge upgrades, such as being able to unlock an iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask and support for Universal Control, among other things. As we come up on a full week after the release, it’s unsurprising to see that Apple has now stopped signing the previous release: iOS & iPadOS 15.3.1.
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.
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.
Apple no longer signing iOS 15.2, preventing downgrades from iOS 15.2.1
Apple is no longer signing iOS & iPadOS 15.2 as of Wednesday, a move on the Cupertino-based company’s part that will stymie individual users’ attempts to restore or downgrade their iPhone or iPad to this particular firmware using either Finder on macOS or iTunes on Windows.
iTunes movie deals: Immortals, Gangs of New York just $5, movie bundles starting at $13, and more
Hey everyone, it's time for another edition of our iTunes movie deals roundup. This week we have some fire deals, including hits like Man On Fire, American Gangster and Split for just $5. We also have some great bundles like the Back to the Future trilogy and all 6 Alien films, starting at $13. Check out the full roundup below.
Apple stops signing iOS 15.1 & 15.1.1 following newer iOS 15.2 release
Apple just this evening stopped signing iOS and iPadOS 15.1.1 (for the iPhone 12 and 13 lineups) and iOS and iPadOS 15.1 for all the rest of the company’s mobile devices after releasing iOS and iPadOS 15.2 just last week.
Apple stops signing iOS 15.1 for iPhone 12 & 13 lineups following iOS 15.1.1 update
Apple released iOS 15.1.1 for the iPhone 12 & 13 lineups a couple of Mondays ago with an important bug fix pertaining to dropped phone calls. Although I hadn’t experienced this problem myself, it was obviously experienced by enough users that it warranted a resolution from the OEM.
Apple stops signing iOS 15.0.2, killing downgrades from iOS 15.1 just one week after launch
Apple last Monday released iOS & iPadOS 15.1 to the general public following a lengthy beta testing period with a bevy of enhancements for the company’s mobile operating systems. Those enhancements comprised of SharePlay, support for COVID-19 vaccination cards in the Wallet app, an automatic macro toggle for the Camera app, and a plethora of bug fixes among other things.
How to sync music from Mac to iPhone
As a Mac user, chances are the songs you downloaded, ripped from CD, and got from elsewhere are stored on it. If you are wondering how to sync music from Mac to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, here are the multiple ways to do that.
Let us start with the easiest solution, which lets you transfer all or only the selected songs and music playlists from Mac to iPhone. After that, we will look at an effortless wireless solution to sync your entire music library. And the final method involves using a reputed third-party media player app to copy songs and videos from Mac to iPhone or iPad.
Have a look at all the ways and use the one you like the most.
With iOS 15.0.1 having been available for a while, Apple stops signing iOS 15.0
Apple released iOS & iPadOS 15.0.1 on October 1st, marking the first update to the company’s new mobile operating systems with bug fixes. Notably, this update resolved a problem with Unlock with Apple Watch not working correctly with the brand-new iPhone 13 lineup – an exceptionally valuable feature amid a raging pandemic in which mask-wearing has become a common sight.
Now that some time has passed since Apple released iOS & iPadOS 15.0.1, it’s no surprise to see that Apple is closing the signing window for the original iOS & iPadOS 15.0 firmware that launched to the general public just two weeks prior.