iOS and iPadOS 18.2.1 have been released by Apple. But Apple is keeping quiet on what has actually been fixed. Looking at Apple’s list of security releases, it seems that no CVEs have been addressed in this update. CVEs (common vulnerabilities and exposures) are officially listed security issues that have been ethically disclosed so software…
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Apple Intelligence officially arrives in Australia
The release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 means users of Apple’s products will no longer need to change locale and language settings on their devices to access Apple Intelligence. The software updates, which were made available today (12 December 2024) bring localised English support for Australia and New Zealand, as well…
Project Titan – Apple’s car project will deliver for years to come
Apple’s project to build an autonomous vehicle, codenamed Project Titan, is being shuttered. After spending billions of dollars over more than a decade this may look like a colossal failure. But it’s likely that we have already seen the fruits of this project. Project Titan was launched about a decade ago. By 2018, it’s reported…
Apple is at a significant crossroad – which way will it turn?
The European Union’s recent regulatory ruling that opens the iPhone to greater competition, the legal issues that have hit the Apple Watch over its blood-oxygen measurement tech and the release of the Vision Pro have put Apple under pressure it’s not really seen for many years. The EU and the iPhone The EU passed the…
Apple pushed by EU to open the iOS app floodgates
Apple has been forced into a range of sweeping changes to the way apps are sold, distributed and paid for. The $USD100B business will be subject to a litany of changes after the EU’s regulators said Apple must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU’s Commission has designated iOS, Safari, and the App…
The iPhone 15 is probably not for you
Now that the dust has settled and those who were desperate to get their hands on a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro either have one or are patiently waiting for delivery. But for those who are still wondering if the upgrade is worthwhile, chances are you’re probably quite happy with the iPhone you…
Apple will need to complete its USB-C conversion soon
The EU’s decision to mandate USB-C for charging is in full swing. Apple is ahead of the curve with laptops, which will need to adopt USB-C April 2026 and has moved the iPhone and iPad range over already. But there’s still more changes to be made by Apple. iPhone range changes While the iPhone 15…
Google raises the support bar – over to you, Apple
I normally wouldn’t comment on the launch of new Google phones. But during this week’s release of the new google Pixel 8 smartphones, Google made a surprising announcement. Google promises to offer seven years of operating system, security and new feature updates for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones. In other words, while owners…
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro face multiple issues (maybe)
The launch of Apple’s new flagship smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro, is not going as well as the Cupertino tech giant might have hoped. Overheating, NFC chip failures, USB-C charging issues and an overhyped report that it may easily bend have been in the news. Are the issues real or are they simply part of…
My favourite new iOS 17 feature – so far
Sometimes, it the small, subtle changes that Apple makes to its software that make a huge difference to the user experience. A feature I really didn’t pay much attention to has already changed the way I use my iPhone at work. StandBy is one of those features that you see during a keynote and think…