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Apple unsigns iOS 18.6, preventing downgrades from iOS 18.6.1 or 18.6.2

iOS 18 downgrade.

Apple stopped signing iOS 18.6 on Thursday, just one week after releasing iOS 18.6.1 alongside watchOS 11.6.1 to enable the Blood Oxygen monitoring feature on Apple Watches that were previously barred from offering the feature to end users under an International Trade Commission ruling – but later circumvented by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection ruling that patent troll Masimo is now once again suing over.

Masimo sues U.S. Customs and Border Protection in bid to block green light to enable blood oxygen monitoring on Apple Watches

Apple Watch Ultra 2 on desk with blood oxygen sensor LEDs active

When Apple released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 last week, bringing Blood Oxygen monitoring to previously excluded models following a U.S. Customs and Border Protection approval that allowed Apple to move forward with the “redesigned” experience on those devices, we had a gut feeling that patent troll Masimo wouldn’t let that go very far without a fight.

Aerial cityscape wallpapers for iPhone

Tokyo Tower wallpaper on iPhone

Ever wondered how modern cities look from a bird’s eye view or when you’re up in the air in a helicopter? The one-word answer is breathtaking, as the beauty of houses, towers, skyscrapers, and other engineering marvels appears captivating from aerial vantage points.

To bring this charm to your digital space, we’ve curated a collection of 7 ‘city from above’ wallpapers that look amazing on your iPhone Lock Screen.

Apple Card users who buy gas or EV charges at preferred stations can get 5% cash back for a limited time

Apple Card titanium.

Apple Card users who open the Wallet app on their iPhone this week will find that the company has started rolling out a limited-time perk for drivers of both gas and electric-powered vehicles: a fancy 5% cash back at Exxon and Mobil gas stations, as well as qualifying ChargePoint EV charging stations or the purchase of a ChargePoint home-installed charger.

Your drone won’t take off? Here’s what to check first

Drone won't take off troubleshooting.

As a drone operator, one of the most frustrating things that can happen aside from a crash is when your drone won’t even take off from the landing pad. It doesn’t matter if you’re flying just for fun or for hire – these flukes can happen to anyone at any time, but there are a few different troubleshooting steps you can take to find out why it’s happening and attempt a quick fix.

Digital palm tree wallpaper for iPhone

Palm tree wallpapers for iPhone hero image

Whether you’re travelling to a tropical country, holidaying on a beach, or want to add the beauty of tall palm trees to your iPhone Lock Screen, this wallpaper collection is sure to fit your taste. It features eight minimalist wallpapers of palm trees in different settings to bring a sense of breezy atmosphere to your screen.