With iOS 17 just around the corner, Apple isn’t waiting to give us new features in the apps that ship with its mobile operating platform. The Podcasts app gets a couple of new features in anticipation of the release of iOS 17 later this year. And those updates extend to the iPadOS and macOS versions…
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Wi-Fi 7 is coming to the iPhone 16
The iPhone 15 is not out yet but already the rumours are lining up for the iPhone 16. And, at the top of the list, is an upgrade to wireless comms with Wi-Fi 7. What does Wi-Fi 7 give us and will it be worth the cost of upgrading to a new iPhone? Wi-Fi 7…
More iPhone changes coming because of EU mandates
The European Union has passed new legislation that will compel all smartphone makers, including Apple, to make batteries easier to replace. With new rules meaning the iPhone 15, which we’ll see later this year, will almost certainly have ditched the Lightning port for USB-C, we are seeing legislators have an increasing influence on product design….
iPhone 15 will boast Vision pro compatibility features
The iPhone 15 is rumoured to be getting some significant updates. Among them is the inclusion of UWB, or Ultra Wideband. This is a short-range communications protocol that allows devices that are in close proximity to communicate faster while using less energy than other protocols. This will be all about ensuring the Vision Pro and…
WWDC 2023: What you need to know about iOS 17
Apple has announced iOS 17 at WWDC 2023. As you’d expect from such a mature operating system, the updates are mainly focussed on refining existing features and streamlining the user experience. One of the major changes is the ability to use Hand Off to put FaceTime calls on a big screen via your Apple TV….
Three reasons why Apple won’t ditch the iPhone charging port
There’s little doubt that Apple will transition the iPhone from the Lightning charge cable to USB-C. While some wonder whether Apple will go all in on wireless charging, there’s almost no chance that will happen. Brief history of iPhones and cables Apple’s history or portable devices and ‘standardised’ cables goes back to the original iPod….
What can we expect from WWDC 2023
Apple’s annual developer event, WWDC is just a few days away. And while there are sure to be some surprises, there are lots of things we can expect. Here’s Australian Apple News’ look at what might be on the cards. Software updates Apple will make the first beta versions of its main operating systems available…
Your iPhone is listening and watching – and that’s OK
Every so often someone cries out and accuses Apple of using the iPhone to ‘spy’. But that’s got more to do with a lack of understanding about how features we take for granted work than any nefarious activity by Apple. Your iPhone is equipped with two features I want to focus on: FaceID and Siri. …
Apple’s new privacy ad is funny and serious at the same time
Apple has, for many years, produced some of the funniest and most creative ads the tech industry has even seen. There was the famous 1984 ad, produced by Ridley Scott, the iconic imagery used to promote the iPod and the funny ‘I’m a Mac, I’m a PC’ series starring Justin Long and John Hodgman. But…
Apple boosts features for cognitive accessibility
Apple has previewed software features for cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak. These updates draw on advances in hardware and software and include on-device machine learning to ensure user privacy, and expand on Apple’s long-standing commitment to…