Update: watchOS 8.5 beta 4 is also available to public beta testers as well. Apple is releasing watchOS 8.5 beta 4 to all developers. This version comes one week after the previous beta and a couple of weeks after the company made available watchOS 8.4.2 to all users. more…
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Apple releases watchOS 8.5 beta 4 as RC version approaches [U]
Update: watchOS 8.5 beta 4 now available to public beta testers as well. Apple is releasing watchOS 8.5 beta 4 to all developers. This version comes one week after the previous beta, and 12 days after the company made available watchOS 8.4.2 to all users. more…
T2 Mac security vulnerability means passwords can now be cracked
A company selling password-cracking tools says that a newly-discovered T2 Mac security vulnerability allows it to crack passwords on these machines, bypassing the lockouts. The method used is far slower than conventional password-cracking tools, but although the total time needed could run into thousands of years, that could fall to as little as 10 hours…
Apple releases watchOS 8.5 beta 3 to developers [U]
Update: watchOS 8.5 beta 3 is also available to public beta testers now. Apple is releasing today watchOS 8.5 beta 3 to all developers. This version comes five days after the company made available watchOS 8.4.2 to all users. more…
Apple releases watchOS 8.4.2 to all users
Nine days after seeding watchOS 8.4.1, Apple is releasing today watchOS 8.4.2 to Apple Watch users. The build number is 19S553. more…
Apple releases watchOS 8.4.1 for Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Following the release of watchOS 8.4 last week, Apple today is rolling out watchOS 8.4.1 to some Apple Watch users. That’s because the update seems to be exclusive to Apple Watch Series 4 and later. more…
Apple hits roadblock in plans to redesign iPad Pro with MagSafe
Apple is expected to introduce new iPad Pro models this year – previous rumors suggested that the company had been experimenting with new designs with a glass back and wireless charging. While the company still wants to bring MagSafe to the 2022 iPad Pro, 9to5Mac has learned that the rumored glass design may have been scrapped….
Accurate Mac speech recognition is all about the mic, says quadriplegic user
If there’s anyone who should know about how to get the most accurate Mac speech recognition, it’s someone who’s an ex-BBC producer and also quadriplegic – so he’s heavily reliant on dictation. Colin Hughes, who has previously shared his thoughts on Apple’s accessibility features, says that using the right microphone can transform the experience of…
Apple releases iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, and tvOS 15.2 to all users
Apple is releasing today iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod Software version 15.2 to all users. This update brings support to Apple Music Voice Plan and more. more…
Here’s a first look at the new Swift Playgrounds 4 ahead of official release
Apple announced at WWDC 2021 in June a new version of its Swift Playgrounds development app with major improvements. Although the company never said when it would become available, Apple is now inviting some developers to try out Swift Playgrounds 4 ahead of the official release of the update. more…