By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.5, but it comes with very few visible updates.Following a round of beta test releases, which began in early April 2024, Apple has now publicly released macOS 14.5. AppleInsider always recommends waiting at least a few days before updating, to give time for other users to discover bugs — as they did with macOS 14.4.After that, it’s best to install the new version in order to be sure of having the latest security updates.As with that last macOS 14.4 update, though, there are close to no visible differences in the new version. While macOS Sonoma 14.4 added new emoji, Apple has said only that this macOS 14.5 has bug fixes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple has released iPadOS 17.5 with no user-facing updates beyond support for new iPad models and their feature set.iPadOS 17.5 is now availableAll eyes are on the EU and Apple’s compliance with the DMA, so recent operating system updates have not had many features focused on the iPad. However, Apple did introduce new iPads and accessories during a video event on May 7, which means iPadOS 17.5 includes support for those products and features.Everyone else gets iPadOS 17.5, but there aren’t any user-facing features. The usual bug fixes and performance improvements are cited in the release notes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple has rolled out tvOS 17.5, a relatively minor update focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades.Apple TV 4KApple’s release of tvOS 17.5 is now available to the public on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K after completing another beta testing cycle. As anticipated, there are no public-facing notes of interest for this specific release.While the version 17.4 release introduced support for SharePlay via Apple Music, it also introduced a bug that broke third-party Apple TV remote integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) It’s time to update your Apple Watch again — Apple has officially released watchOS 10.5.watchOS 10 on Apple Watch UltraThe beta versions of watchOS 10.5 did not introduce any new features. This suggests that Apple is prioritizing the improvement of the system’s stability and performance. Such an update is crucial to ensure the devices operate smoothly and any new features added in previous versions work efficiently.Like watchOS 10.4, this update didn’t bring any significant updates, However, watchOS 10.2 brought increased Siri integration and user interface improvements. It enabled Siri to access health data, which allows users to query various health statistics using voice commands. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple’s EU DMA compliance is the focus of iOS 17.5, which adds Web Distribution as a method of sideloading apps — available now.iOS 17.5 has been releasedThe initial compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the EU only allowed users to obtain apps from officially certified alternative app marketplaces. The EU stated that Apple’s implementation wasn’t compliant, and that it must allow sideloading from the web.The feature is now available with the release of iOS 17.5. Apple calls it Web Distribution, and like with alternative app marketplaces, it isn’t a free-for-all. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) With WWDC 2024 less than a month away, rumors have shifted to the Apple Vision Pro expanding overseas afterwards.Apple Vision Pro will be arriving in more Apple Stores worldwideIt’s not going to be before WWDC now, so it has to be afterwards. Tim Cook has already publicly said that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China during 2024.Plus shortly after the US-only headset launch, Apple began recruiting for what it calls Briefing Experience Specialists in Australia and Japan. The role includes demonstrating the Apple Vision Pro to customers. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Buyers of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro now have an option with AppleCare+ to get broken screens replaced for just $29.AppleCare+ logo atop an iPadThe new low fee is the same one that Apple has been running for iPhones since 2018, and it comes with the same condition. Specifically, the screen can be the only damaged item, and any other damage is charged at $99.In this case the AppleCare+ option is also solely available for the new 11-inch an 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Other iPad models remain on $49 per screen repair, even under the AppleCare+ insurance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely and Charles Martin) Sparked by new Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air models, third-party makers are debuting a host of accessories. Here are the ones we like the most.iPad Air and iPad Pro accessory roundupApple recently debuted new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, which means it’s time to start thinking about new accessories. We’ve picked out some of our favorite cases, keyboards, and accessories to help you trick out your brand new iPad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the launch of Matter 1.3 and its new device categories, go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet, and break down the fall of Brilliant.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe big news this week is that the Connectivity Standards Alliance has released the 1.3 spec of Matter. This update brings tons of new device categories as well as other improvements.A good portion of the episode is also devoted to what went wrong with Brilliant, the smart home wall controller that recently shuttered. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Starting Monday, Apple Music is unveiling its countdown of the best 100 albums as selected by its team plus artists and industry professionals.Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums micrositeIt’s not as if Apple Music’s list of the best albums is likely to end with Apple apologizing for them as it has with the “Crush” ad. But it’s certain to be heavily criticized for it, in part because all such lists are, and partly because of what it has already revealed about the list.”100 Best brings together all the things that make Apple Music the ultimate service for music lovers,” Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s senior director of content and editorial, said in a statement, “human curation at its peak, an appreciation for the art of storytelling, and unparalleled knowledge of music and an even deeper love for it.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
