Apple's iOS 15.5 software adds HomePod Wi-Fi signal bars to the Home app, which also now features a notification for critical alerts.
iOS 15.5 brings HomePod Wi-Fi signal bars and critical alerts to the Home app
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iOS 15.4.1 addresses iPhone battery drain (and iPad, too)
Apple has released iOS 15.4.1, a bug-fix update that resolves iPhone battery drain while addressing issues with some Braille and MFi hearing devices.
At long last, YouTube TV has begun rolling out picture-in-picture support on iOS 15
After months of testing, Google has now started rolling out support for picture-in-picture capability in its YouTube TV app but it requires Apple's iOS 15 software.
Which iPhones support unlocking with Face ID while wearing a mask?
Using Face ID while wearing a mask requires relatively recent hardware. Consult this list of iPhone models that support Face ID with a mask to see if yours is compatible.
CoolStar confirms the Odyssey Team is “looking at” the new kernel exploit for iOS 15.0-15.1.1
Hacker @b1n4r1b01 attracted heaps of attention Tuesday morning after publishing a full kernel exploit for iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.1.1 that was based on Brightiup’s CVE-2021-30955 kernel bug write-up.
How to preview the new LGBTQ+ Siri voice on your iPhone before iOS 15.4 goes live
You can now preview Apple's new less-gendered Siri voice in iOS 14.5 that isn't explicitly male or female on your iPhone before the software update goes live.
iOS 15.4 release in the first half of March, iOS 16 development moving fairly smoothly
Apple should release iOS 15.4 in the first half of March following new hardware unveilings as development work on iOS 16, the next major update to the iPhone operating system, continues unabated, according to a reliable source.
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 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.