It's probably safe to say that iOS 15 has had a fair share of pain points since its public launch back in September. Interestingly, one of those was Apple's decision to . . . aggressively switch between macro photography and not. Some reviewers pointed it out that it was a bit of an issue, but Apple was pretty quick to say that a fix was incoming.
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Apple releases iOS 15.0.1 with fix for iPhone 13 and Apple Watch unlocking bug
You may have heard that many iPhone 13 owners out there ran into an issue unlocking their iPhone via their Apple Watch after upgrading to the new hardware. It was apparently a random bug, not affecting every single iPhone 13 out there, but it was certainly an issue. And now Apple's here with a fix.
Apple is still bundling EarPods with new iPhones in France
Considering it sells products all over the globe, Apple has to contend with local regulations and laws in order to do that successfully. Or at all. Which means, while it may institute some new rules for its business practice in one region, that might not be possible in another. Like bundling wired headphones with new iPhones.
Some iPhone 13 owners running into a problem getting Find My to work with new MagSafe wallet
Earlier this month, Apple began selling a brand new iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe. This accessory is a lot like the previous version of the leather wallet, except for one thing: Find My support. It's built right into the wallet, making it possible to track it with the Find My app and network.
Tests show the iPhone 13 Pro Max is capable of charging up to 27W speeds
When it comes to charging, there are a few different options to go with. You could go with the wired choice, and then you can choose either slow, standard, or fast charging. Or you can go with the wireless charging route, and yet again slow or quick. But if you choose to go with the fastest, then it might be nice to know just how fast you can go.
Planning for the iPhone 13 cameras actually started three years ahead
Apple began planning for the new iPhone 13 cameras at least three years ahead of the September 2021 launch of the iPhone 13 lineup, company executives reveal.
Apple now lets developers use faster ProMotion refresh rates on iPhone 13 Pro models
Apple has shared documentation on how developers can use faster ProMotion display refresh rates for custom animations in their apps on the Pro models in the new iPhone 13 lineup.
iPhone 13 and some iPads reset their home screen widgets when restored from a backup
If your iPhone or iPad widgets reset to their default settings after restoring your device from a backup, feel free to chalk that up to an iOS bug that Apple is aware of.
Some iPhone 13 owners running into ‘Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch’ error trying to unlock with a mask
The iPhone 13 is barely out there in the wild, but it appears many owners are running into some issues. This time around it's related to the iPhone's ability to unlock via Face ID and an Apple Watch. The feature launched in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so those with a Face ID-equipped iPhone could unlock their device without punching in their PIN. However, some iPhone 13 owners are running into some issues with that particular feature.
Apple says restoring from a backup can cause problems with Apple Music on new iPads and iPhone 13 models
Today is iPhone 13 launch day. (And also iPad mini 6 and iPad 9, too!) And for folks who plan to restore from an iCloud backup to get their new phone up and running, Apple has a bit of a warning: maybe don't do that. Or, if you do, be prepared for a day-one security update to fix a potential issue.
How Apple didn’t want to sacrifice live preview in creating Cinematic Mode (and other tidbits)
Apple's engineers explain in a new interview how they've leveraged all the power afforded by the latest Apple chips to create the new cinematic shooting mode on iPhone 13 that wouldn't sacrifice live preview — and all that with frame-by-frame Dolby Vision HDR color grading.
These music videos shot with iPhone 13 Pro show off Apple’s new Cinematic mode
A videographer, a musician walking down the street and singing her new tune, an iPhone 13 Pro with no additional equipment and Apple's new AI-powered Cinematic shooting mode...