New AirPods Max Are Still Missing These Modern Apple Features

Apple just released new AirPods Max last week. The minor revision includes USB-C, comes in fresh colors, and supports one new audio feature. But there are a whole lot of modern Apple features absent from these updated AirPods Max. Here’s everything that’s missing.

iOS 18.1 Beta 5 Adds New Selfie Option for Camera Control

With the fifth beta of iOS 18.1, Apple has made a small tweak to the Camera Control button that was introduced on the iPhone 16, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max.

Drag and Drop Files Now Work with iPhone Mirroring in Latest macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iOS 18.1 Betas

With macOS 15.1 and iOS 18.1 beta 5, Apple has enabled drag and drop, a much anticipated iPhone Mirroring feature.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.6.1, Making It Impossible to Downgrade from iOS 18

Apple last week released iOS 18 to the public. The update comes with a bunch of new features, including customizable Home Screen and Control Center, a redesigned Photos app and improvements to the Messages app. However, those who have updated to iOS 18 can no longer downgrade to iOS 17, as Apple has just stopped signing iOS 17.6.1.

When Will iOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence Be Released?

iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month, but the first Apple Intelligence features will not be available until iOS 18.1.

Five New iPhone 16 Features You Might’ve Not Heard About

There are some smaller features introduced this year that might’ve flown under the radar.

Five Changes to Expect with Apple’s New M4 Macs Next Month

Apple is expected to begin unveiling their M4 Mac lineup as soon as October, with updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini to start off the new M4 transition. Although the event will probably be held in October, the new Macs might not ship until November.

iPhone 16 Pro Teardown Video Reveals Metal-Enclosed Battery and More

YouTube channel REWA Technology today shared an iPhone 16 Pro teardown video, offering a first look inside of the device following its release.

Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

Following today's launch of the new iPhone 16 models, Apple has shared repair manuals for the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The repair manuals provide technical instructions on replacing genuine Apple parts in the ‌iPhone 16‌ models, and Apple says the information is intended for "individual technicians" that have the "knowledge, experience, and tools" that are necessary to repair electronic devices.

Apple's First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won't Support mmWave

Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support.

Here’s Everything New in The Messages App on iOS 18

Apple has some major upgrades to the Messages app in the just-released iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Messages adds new tapback options, message scheduling, text formatting with bold and italics, new effects, RCS support, and more. Here’s everything that’s new in Messages on iOS 18.

iPhone 16 Battery Capacities Revealed

New regulatory information from Brazilian agency Anatel (via Blog do iPhone) reveals just how much battery capacity has increased compared to the iPhone 15 lineup.

Apple Gets EU Warning to Open iOS to Third-Party Connected Devices

The European Union today issued a warning to Apple, demanding that the tech giant open up its iOS operating system to rival companies and third-party developers or potentially face significant fines. The move is part of the EU's efforts to enforce the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to ensure fair competition in the digital marketplace.

iPhone 16 to Be Assembled in Brazil in Addition to China and India

Apple assembling iPhone 16 in Brazil, China and India.

Apple Says iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Batteries Can Be Removed with Low-Voltage Electrical Current

Apple has confirmed to publications including Engadget that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have a new electrically-induced battery removal process.

Apple Enables Direct Thread Control for Smart Home Devices with iOS 18

In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices.

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Firmware

Apple today released a new firmware update for all AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. The ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 firmware has a build number of 7A302, up from 7A294, and the ‌AirPods 4‌ firmware has a build number of 7A304.

iOS 18.1 Beta 4 Expands Phone Call Recording and Transcribing to Select Older iPhone Models

iOS 18.1 beta 4 expands phone call recording and transcribing to select older iPhone models.

Apple Leaks New Mac Mini with 5 USB-C Ports

Apple has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini with five USB-C ports, according to a code change within Apple software that was discovered today by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

Spatial Photos Now Available on iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4

The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 brings spatial photo capture to the iPhone 15 Pro ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, which also gets the feature.

Apple Says These tvOS 18 Features Aren't Coming Until Later This Year

Apple released tvOS 18 on Monday following over three months of beta testing, but not all of the new features for the Apple TV are available right away.

End of an Era: iPhone 16 Won’t Include Stickers in the Box

If you buy an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, there’s one thing you won’t find in the box: Apple stickers.

iPhone 16 Models See Faster 5G Downloads with New Snapdragon X75 Modem

Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

M2 iPad Pro and M1 iPad Air Now Available in The US Apple Refurbished Store

Apple on Friday added two more products to its Refurbished Store in the US: the M2 iPad Pro and the M1 iPad Air. This means that customers can now buy refurbished models of these products at a discount