Everything New in iOS 17.2 Beta 4

Apple is wrapping up development on iOS 17.2, with the update expected to come out in December. While we're getting to the end of the beta testing period, Apple is still tweaking features and adding new functionality.

Apple Ending Apple Card Partnership With Goldman Sachs

Apple is ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs, according to The Wall Street Journal. Apple plans to stop working with Goldman Sachs in the next 12 to 15 months, and it is not yet clear if Apple has established a new partnership for the Apple Card.

Apple Pay Will Get Same Regulatory Oversight as Credit Cards in Australia

In legislation heading to parliament within days, Australia intends to make Apple Pay and other digital payment platforms deal with the same level of regulatory oversight as credit cards.

iOS 17.1.2 Update for iPhone Likely to Be Released This Week

Apple will likely release iOS 17.1.2 this week, based on mounting evidence of the software in our website's analytics logs in recent days.

iPad RAM List: Here’s How Much Memory Every iPad Model Has

Ok, let’s dig into the full iPad RAM list.

What to Expect from the Next iPad Mini Later in 2024

Fortunately, a new iPad mini is rumored to be released next year.

M2 vs. M3 Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M3?

Apple's latest series of custom silicon chips designed for the Mac come just over a year after the introduction of the M2 chip in 2022, so how much better really is M3?

iPhone Sales Drop in China's Annual Singles Day Sales

Figures for November 11's Singles Day in China show that sales of the iPhone dropped 4% year over year — while Huawei smartphones grew 66% in the same period.

iOS 18: All the Rumors and Known Features So Far

iOS 18 is still over seven months away from being announced, but there are already a few rumors and expectations for the software update.

Three Features I’d Love to See in iOS 18

iOS 17 was only just released in September with some major updates that we love, including customizable contact posters, additional Tapback replies, and voice note improvements. Not only that, but with the recent announcement that RCS messaging is coming to Apple later in 2024, it’s safe to say that iPhone users are going to be seeing some massive updates in iOS 18. That said, there are of course additional features I’d love Apple to implement in iOS 18 that would be huge wins for iPhone users.

iPhone 15 Hugely Popular in South Korea – While Japanese Buyers Seek Out Used iPhone 13 Minis

The iPhone 15 has proven hugely popular in Samsung’s home market of South Korea, says a new report today.

How to Tag Pets in Photos in iOS 17

You can already tag people and places in the Photos app, but now, you can do the same with your cats and dogs. Here is how to tag them in iOS 17.

What Can You Connect to the iPhone 15 With USB-C?

On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max go one step further, as the USB-C port on the pro models supports USB-3 speeds, enabling up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds.

What to Expect from the Next iPad Air in Early 2024

Apple is rumored to be planning two new iPad Air models for release in the first half of 2024.

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning Case in Select Countries

Apple in recent days began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro for the first time in select European countries.

Apple Working on Privacy Tech to Make Shoulder-surfing iPhone Screens Harder

Apple is working on new screen technology for iPhone and Macs to make that a lot harder.

OLED iPad Pro: What the Rumors Say and Why Apple Is Making the Switch

Apple is planning to overhaul its iPad lineup with OLED displays starting sometime next year. This transition will come with some changes in terms of features, prices, and more. Here’s everything we know about Apple’s plans for OLED iPads, and why it’s choosing to make this change now.

Report: Touch ID Will Not Return on iPhone 16

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup will not see the return of Touch ID fingerprint authentication technology, a new report claims.

iPhone 16 Pro Again Rumored to Include Tetraprism Telephoto Lens with 5X Optical Zoom

Both the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max will include Apple's tetraprism Telephoto lens with improved zoom capabilities, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated today.

Breaking Down Apple's 2024 Adoption of Rich Communication Services

Apple in mid-November announced that it will adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) in 2024, upgrading messaging standards for non-iMessage conversations. Apple's news came as a shock because Google had been aggressively pushing Apple to implement RCS for multiple years, but Apple hadn't budged.

Deeply Questionable Rumor Claims 14.1-Inch iPad Pro Arriving in 2024

A serial leaker has shared ludicrous rumors about Apple's 2024 lineup of iPad Pro models, but the claims include highly doubtful specs, such as a 14.1-inch model with a 3,000-nit screen.

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over High Transfer Fees Between Mobile Wallets

Apple is the target of a new class action lawsuit filed by Venmo and Cash App customers over high transfer fees between mobile wallets.

Apple Plans to Equip MacBooks With In-House Cellular Modems

Apple eventually plans to build its custom modem into cellular MacBook models.

Leaked iPhone 16 Pro Battery Reveals New Metal Shell for Improved Thermals

A few weeks ago, a report revealed that Apple has been developing new battery technologies to increase the battery life of its products. However, this technology is not expected to be ready any time soon. In the meantime, it seems that Apple will adopt a new battery design with a metal shell for the iPhone 16 Pro.