The next major version of software lands today with the release of watchOS 8. Now users can choose to share health information with family members and doctors, take a moment to pause with the new Mindfulness app, and turn Portrait mode photos into watch faces. more…
Apple releases RC version of watchOS 8 to all developers
After the “California Streaming” event where Apple announced the new Apple Watch Series 7, the company is now seeding the Release Candidate version of watchOS 8 to all developers. Here’s everything new with the upcoming Apple Watch operating system. more…
watchOS 8 for Apple Watch officially launching on September 20
Apple Watch Series 7 may not have a release date yet, but watchOS 8 is coming next week. The new software update for Apple Watch Series 3 and later will drop on Monday. more…
Apple releases watchOS 8 beta 7 to all developers [U]
Update: watchOS 8 beta 7 is now available to public beta testers as well. As we near the final release of watchOS 8, Apple is seeding today watchOS 8 beta 7 to all developers. Here’s everything new with the upcoming Apple Watch operating system. more…
Apple already scans iCloud Mail for CSAM, but not iCloud Photos
Apple has confirmed to me that it already scans iCloud Mail for CSAM, and has been doing so since 2019. It has not, however, been scanning iCloud Photos or iCloud backups. The clarification followed me querying a rather odd statement by the company’s anti-fraud chief: that Apple was “the greatest platform for distributing child porn.”…
Apple seeds watchOS 8 beta 6 to all developers
Less than a week week after seeding watchOS 8 beta 5 to developers, Apple is releasing its sixth beta. Here’s everything new with the upcoming Apple Watch operating system. more…
Apple releases watchOS 8 beta 5 with new Weather icon to developers
Two weeks after seeding watchOS 8 beta 4 to developers, Apple is releasing its fifth beta. Here’s everything new with the upcoming Apple Watch operating system. more…
Apple looks to expand beta testing of iOS 15 as stable release nears
Last month, Apple launched the Beta Software Program for all users who want to preview iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. Now, the the company is looking to expand beta testers and is sending emails to those subscribed to the beta program to try out its latest public betas….
Exclusive: Apple testing new external display with a dedicated A13 chip and Neural Engine
Apple’s Pro Display XDR has been available for quite some time now, but there are still no rumors about an updated version of its high-priced display in the near term. However, 9to5Mac has now learned from sources familiar with the matter that Apple is internally testing a new external display with a dedicated A13 chip…
Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more
Apple is widely expected to have a new iPad mini coming as soon as later this year with a design similar to the latest iPad Air. 9to5Mac has now learned from sources familiar with the matter that the new iPad mini, codenamed J310, will be powered by Apple’s latest A15 processor, feature USB-C connectivity, and…