iCloud Backup is a great convenience. But before you use this handy feature, be sure to learn about Apple's data retention policy in terms of keeping old backups.
Does Apple keep my old iPhone and iPad backups stored in iCloud forever?
News
Some HomePod owners reporting issues after updating the firmware
HomePod software version 14.6 is reportedly causing issues for some people like bricking the Siri-powered speaker. Apple's upcoming HomePod firmware version 15.0 is affected, too.
Own it forever: Apple TV+ thriller series “Defending Jacob” launches on Blu-ray and DVD
The Apple TV+ thriller series “Defending Jacob”, featuring “Captain America” star Chris Evans, is the first original title on the service to get its physical media release on Blu-ray and DVD.
Apple Pencil features like converting handwriting to text now available in five new languages
Apple Pencil features like turning your handwriting into typed text and interactive links with data detectors are now available more broadly with support for five new languages.
Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14’s Lock Screen
Jailbreakers are almost always looking for ways to gear up their pwned iPhones and iPads. Sadly, some of the best jailbreak tweaks tend to get lost in the proverbial memory hole with time, especially as newer releases drown them out. This can make tweak discovery a continuous challenge.
Fortunately, we’re here to help. Our mission to enhance visibility for the best jailbreak tweaks for certain elements of the iOS and iPadOS mobile operating systems hasn’t stopped. We’ve already taken deep dives into some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14’s Control Center, Home Screen, Keyboard, Messages app, Now Playing interface, and notification system. But this week, we’ll adjust our focus to iOS 14’s Lock Screen.
Avya improves notification banner privacy when sharing your iPhone’s screen with friends
When your iPhone is locked, iOS will try to mask the contents of your Lock Screen’s incoming notification banners until you authenticate yourself so that onlookers who shouldn’t be snooping on your notifications won’t be able to in the first place.
This is a brilliant privacy feature on Apple’s part, and such a feature may also have uses when your iPhone is unlocked, such as when showing a friend or co-worker your iPhone’s screen to look at a photo or video and an unexpected notification banner pops up.
FTC tasked with drafting new right to repair rules
Apple, like many large tech companies, is not particularly fond of the idea of third-party repair offerings. Part of that comes from the fact that the company itself offers repair services. Some of it is a requirement for genuine parts (that might not always be available for third-party repair shops). And in the end, it means a lot of lobbying by Apple and those other companies to try and stop right to repair efforts across the globe.
Apple’s M2 processor may make its debut in early 2022 inside a colorful MacBook Air
After introducing the M1 processor back in 2020, there has been plenty of attention turned to the oft-rumored M1X. That next-generation processor has yet to be announced, but now we're ready to start talking about the processor after that one. At least, that's what the rumor mill says.
The entire iPhone 14 lineup may feature 120Hz displays with ProMotion
One of the features that Apple has yet to add to its flagship iPhones is a faster display refresh rate. There have been rumors swirling around for quite some time the company is close to doing it. And maybe this year will be the year. But it won't be until 2022 that the entirety of the new lineup boasts the feature.
PSA: Notes created in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey betas don’t show up in earlier versions
Content created in iOS 15 Notes, plus any new notes created with Apple Notes on iPadOS 15 and macOS 12 Monterey, may be unavailable in earlier iOS, iPadOS and macOS versions.
iPhone 13 case images show a large increase in camera bump size
The iPhone 13 camera bump size may increase substantially over the current iPhone 12 Pro Max to accommodate bigger lenses and stabilizers, as evidenced by newly-leaked photos.
Watch Apple’s unaired WWDC14 intro movie with Larry David, Angry Birds ripoff dubbed Upset Pigeons and more
Apple's WWDC14 opening video that never aired publicly has leaked online. It features actor, comedian and writer Larry David who plays Apple's app approval specialist, along with Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, an “Angry Birds” ripoff dubbed “Upset Pigeons” and more.