We've rounded up the new iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac features available in the first betas of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2 and macOS Ventura 13.2.
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How to pair a Nintendo Joy Con or Switch Pro Controller with iPhone
Several iPhone and iPad games support the use of gaming controllers; using one is an excellent way to snag an advantage over other players who might otherwise rely solely on touch-based controls, especially when it comes to online multiplayer games.
PhotosInfo displays useful file information about images in the Photos app on demand
Using the Photos app on an iPhone with older firmware can sometimes feel archaic because you won’t have access to file information such as the image resolution or the file size.
New BatFill tweak brings iOS 16.1’s battery level indicator to jailbroken devices
Shortly after Apple released iOS & iPadOS 16.1 to the general public on Monday, we saw requests by /r/jailbreak users to port the newly redesigned Status Bar battery level indicator to jailbroken devices.
TrollTools updated to version 2.0 with safer app icon theming and other improvements
We recently showed you a new TrollStore add-on called TrollTools by iOS developer SourceLocation that permitted users to customize app icons, notification badges, and passcode buttons. Today, the developer announced via an /r/jailbreak thread that TrollTools was being updated to version 2.0.
Some of the best app icon jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14
The app icons on your Home Screen are something that you use on a regular basis whether you’re a jailbreaker or not, and with that in mind, it seems like a notable niche of Apple’s mobile operating system to modify with jailbreak tweaks.
Confirmed: Latest AirPods Max firmware update worsens active noise cancellation
AirPods Max firmware labeled “4E71” has reduced the strength of active noise cancellation, blocking less noise between the mid and high bass.
10Passcode ports the iOS 10-style passcode interface to newer versions of iOS
Trying to cope with an onset of nostalgia for the iOS 10-style passcode entry interface in a post-iOS 10 world? If you answered yes, then a new and free jailbreak tweak release dubbed 10Passcode by iOS developer level3tjg is precisely what you need.
How to back up your iPhone and iPad to iCloud or a computer
In this tutorial, we will show you how to back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, a Mac, or a Windows PC.
What are Focus filters and how to use them on iPhone or iPad
Learn how to use focus filters on iPhone and iPad to increase your productivity and limit outside distractions when a Focus mode is active.
The PayPal website gains support for passkey logins on Apple devices
Authenticating yourself with the PayPal website using passkeys technology works on the iPhone, iPad and Mac in the US, with additional countries coming later.
Everything new in iOS 16.1: battery percentage changes, Live Activities, bug fixes, and more
New iOS 16.1 features include Fitness+ on iPhone, iCloud Shared Photo Library, the Live Activities API, Matter support, battery percentage changes and more.