iOS 16 could finally fix a major iPhone pain point
Apple could fix a major iPhone pain point by introducing some “fairly significant enhancements” to notifications in iOS 16, according to a reliable source. Further, the company could make major...
View ArticleFirst Macs with M2 processor might take the stage at WWDC22
The wait for a redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 processor will be over soon, if a tipster is correct. The notebook will supposedly be announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. And...
View ArticleSign up now for a chance to attend WWDC22 in person
Apple is now accepting requests to attend its next developers conference in person. WWDC22 in June is mostly online, but a fortunate few developers and students will be able to watch the keynote from...
View ArticleApple shows off AR/VR headset to board of directors
Although Apple’s VR/AR headset is still supposed to be a secret project, the company’s board of directors reportedly got a look at the device recently. This could be a sign the product is moving close...
View ArticleCaviar for breakfast? How Apple plans to pamper WWDC22 attendees.
Lucky attendees who get to visit Apple Park for a special WWDC22 developer day are getting the red carpet treatment, including caviar for breakfast. The menu for the event includes a smoked salmon and...
View ArticleiOS 16 could make your iPhone’s lock screen more useful
Apple could introduce major enhancements to the iPhone’s lock screen in iOS 16, with wallpapers that offer widget-like functionality, according to a new report. The OS reportedly will add always-on...
View ArticleWill realityOS for AR/VR headsets make its debut at WWDC22?
On Sunday, when people noticed “realityOS” trademarks set for international filing on June 8, mad speculation flew that at least the software platform for Apple’s planned AR/VR headsets could be rolled...
View ArticleAnalyst says Apple’s AR headset and realityOS will be a no-show at WWDC22
Apple is unlikely to showcase its long-rumored AR/MR headset — or even demo the realityOS that powers it — at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, according to TF International Securities...
View ArticleSafari becomes second browser to surpass 1 billion users
Apple’s Safari web browser recently topped 1 billion users, a new study indicates, making it the second browser to do so. Even so, it still lags well behind Google Chrome in popularity. “1,006,232,879...
View ArticleRegister now to connect with Apple experts in WWDC22 Digital Lounges
Ahead of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next week, the company has opened registration for its Digital Lounges. The virtual spaces let developers and other WWDC22 attendees connect with Apple...
View ArticleApple Design Awards finalists unveiled ahead of WWDC22
With its Worldwide Developers Conference coming up, Apple revealed the finalists Tuesday for this year’s Apple Design Awards. The Apple Design Awards, to be bestowed at WWDC22 next week, showcase apps...
View ArticleHere’s what the new MacBook Air might look like
Sources have begun to doubt Apple will unveil its realityOS and AR/VR headset at next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference, but some folks still believe a colorful new MacBook Air could still be in...
View ArticleApple touts events ‘Beyond WWDC,’ from watch parties to hackathons
In addition to promoting the new #WWDC22 hashtag this week, Apple has made a special webpage highlighting community-hosted events set to happen during or after its Worldwide Developers Conference next...
View ArticleReady to play WWDC22 bingo? See developers’ predictions.
WWDC Bingo is back ahead of next week’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. The crew behind the Flighty flight-tracking app put together the contest, which doubles as a survey about what...
View ArticleWhat to expect from iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9 at WWDC22...
We’re less than a week away from WWDC22, but it’s not too late to take a look ahead to the unveiling of iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9. As always, these operating system upgrades are...
View ArticleMeet 3 Swift Student Challenge winners whose coding makes a difference
Apple showcased three Swift Student Challenge winners Friday — out of 350 total — who solve problems in their communities with their coding skills. The three teens were all first-time participants in...
View ArticleM2 MacBook Air may not come in the same eye-catching colors as the M1 iMac
Contrary to rumors, the upcoming M2 MacBook Air may not come in the same eye-catching colorways as the M1 iMac. Instead, it will be available in the standard three colors as the current-gen MacBook...
View ArticleHow to watch Apple’s big WWDC22 keynote [Updated]
One of Apple’s biggest events is right around the corner. This year’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote promises to deliver our first look at the company’s next-generation software updates for...
View ArticleTalking turkey about WWDC22 keynote predictions [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: With WWDC22 coming next week, it’s time for last-minute predictions about what Apple will hit us with. The next-gen versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS and watchOS are a...
View ArticleWhy we won’t see the M2 MacBook Pro at WWDC22 [Updated]
Apple reportedly wanted to announce the M2-powered MacBook Pro alongside the MacBook Air at WWDC22, but that’s not going to happen due to factory shutdowns in China. Update: Rumors and predictions...
View ArticleApple Store goes down ahead of WWDC22’s opening keynote
The Apple Store went down Monday morning ahead of WWDC22’s opening keynote, which is scheduled to start in just a few hours. Alongside a bunch of software-focused announcements, Apple is expected to...
View ArticleIt’s game day: On the ground at Apple Park [WWDC22 live blog]
CUPERTINO, California — Apple is rolling out the red carpet for those lucky enough to attend its special day for developers at Apple Park on Monday. I am one of a handful of developers who will get to...
View ArticleApple unveils multi-stop routes for Maps app in iOS 16, and more
Speaking on the virtual stage at WWDC22, Apple’s Craig Federighi and Meg Frost unveiled a handful of changes which are heading to the built-in Maps app, including support for multi-stop routes and...
View ArticleCheck out all the new features in iOS 16
Apple showcased many significant new features coming in iOS 16 during its WWDC22 keynote Monday. The main updates include an overhaul of the iPhone Lock Screen, updated notifications management,...
View ArticleMeet the svelte new M2 MacBook Air
Apple confirmed persistent rumors heading into WWDC22 that it would use the developers conference to showcase the upcoming 2022 MacBook Air powered by the M2 chip. Departing from the current Air’s...
View ArticleSay hello to Apple’s next-gen M2 chip
Apple unveiled the next-generation of Apple silicon during the WWDC22 keynote Monday. This new M2 chip, which is launching in a redesigned MacBook Air and as an under-the-hood addition to the 13-inch...
View ArticlemacOS Ventura will supercharge Macs with innovative features
Apple has announced macOS Ventura at WWDC22, focusing on better window management, enhanced system apps, new Continuity features, smarter Spotlight, better gaming performance and more. The first...
View ArticleiPad finally gets floating windows in Stage Manager on iPadOS 16
The wraps came off iPadOS 16 during the keynote for WWDC22 on Monday, and Apple fulfilled the requests of many iPad power users by adding support for resizable, floating app windows. And there’s also...
View ArticleiMessage gets competitive new features in iOS 16
Announced at the WWDC keynote, a handful of new iMessage updates are going to make it even more competitive as a chat service. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleWhich devices will run Apple’s next-gen software — and which won’t
In a jam-packed opening keynote of WWDC22, Apple announced iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9 and macOS Ventura. However, Apple’s next-gen operating systems are not coming to all of its devices. The company...
View ArticlewatchOS 9 brings massive upgrade to Workout app and other health improvements
Apple revealed what it has up its sleeve for Apple Watch during its WWDC22 keynote Monday. watchOS 9 includes some fun new watch faces and various other minor additions. But the Workout app really...
View ArticleApple unveils all new CarPlay that powers entire instrument cluster
Apple just unveiled an ambitious new update to CarPlay that powers an automobile’s entire instrument cluster. Highlighted at the WWDC22 keynote on Monday, the new CarPlay goes way beyond music and...
View ArticleUpdated 13-inch MacBook Pro gets M2 chip
While the new MacBook Air dominated speculation about Apple hardware launches leading up to WWDC22, another powerful M2 machine slipped in a side door at the event. Against expectations, Apple rolled...
View ArticleContinuity Camera brings iPhone optics to macOS
With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, their latest camera continuity feature upgrades your video calls by bringing the camera in your iPhone to the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple...
View ArticleMassive Home app makeover brings Matter support and more
Among the many new products and features Apple showcased at WWDC22 came news of a revamped Home app for the HomeKit smart-home platform. Arriving with iOS 16 later this year, the app is rebuilt from...
View ArticleApple’s new biometric Passkeys may kill passwords for good
If passwords are the bane of your life, Apple’s got some good news. The company just introduced Passkeys, a new biometric system that can’t be phished, stolen or compromised. “We’ve helped create a...
View ArticleiOS 16 will make iPhone dictation far less cumbersome
The iPhone’s Dictation feature that lets you enter text just by speaking gets even simpler in the upcoming iOS 16 by combining voice and text input. And it won’t even be necessary to enter punctuation....
View ArticleThese big surprises blew our minds at WWDC22
Credit to Apple: The company managed to sneak some real surprises past the leakers and tipsters. Several reveals during Monday’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote came as a shock to everyone....
View ArticleThese 12 apps won the Apple Design Awards at WWDC22
Following the WWDC 2022 opening keynote Monday, Apple honored exceptional apps and games via the 2022 Apple Design Awards. In the ceremony, the company selected iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS app...
View ArticleIn iOS 16, Focus filters give you finer control over iPhone distractions
Apple showcased an impressive lineup of improvements to Focus modes at WWDC22 Monday. They include Focus-linked custom Lock Screens, set-up suggestions, new filters and more. The upgrades should...
View ArticleRecap WWDC22’s biggest hits via Sketchnotes
The WWDC22 keynote contained a blizzard of features and exciting announcements. As in past years, I ended up with two pages of drawings in my notebook. I sketched out the biggest new features coming to...
View ArticleApple makes a play for gamers with Metal 3 and more game controller support
Mac is not the preferred platform for most gamers, but Metal 3 in macOS Ventura shows Apple hasn’t given up. And iPadOS 16 is getting support for a wider range of game controllers. These are just a...
View ArticleApple’s updated Mail app adds email scheduling, undo-send and reminders
Alongside a slew of software updates announced at WWDC22, Apple said its Mail app will let you schedule email delivery and undo sends, among other changes that bring the client closer in functionality...
View ArticleiOS 16’s RoomPlan captures 3D floor plans in seconds
A new framework dubbed RoomPlan will allow apps to quickly create 3D floor plans of rooms using the LiDAR Scanner in recent iPhones and iPads. The Swift API will allow real estate and e-commerce apps...
View ArticleApple streamlines its Books app in iOS 16
For your reading pleasure, Apple redesigned its Books apps in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. When those operating systems hit your devices later this year, you should find the Books interface less distracting...
View ArticleWith iOS 16 you cannot use your iPad as a HomeKit hub
Apple rebuilt its Home app from the ground up for iOS 16, ensuring it will make managing HomeKit a breeze and support the upcoming Matter home-automation standard. But for those who’ve been using an...
View ArticleWhy the best iPadOS 16 features are limited to M1 iPads
iPadOS 16 gives Apple tablets some powerful new capabilities, but there have been protests that these are limited to iPad models with the M1 processor. Apple promises this isn’t a trick to force people...
View ArticlePhotos from WWDC22: Apple Park, the Apple Developer Center and more
CUPERTINO, California — For the first time, a big group of developers, students and media were allowed inside the very heart of Apple’s spaceship HQ during WWDC22. The central office building, known as...
View ArticleApple explains why Stage Manager is not coming to non-M1 iPads
Many of the best features of iPadOS 16 like Stage Manager are only coming to the M1 iPads. This angered a lot of non-M1 iPad users since they believe Apple is intentionally trying to limit the feature...
View ArticleWWDC22 recap: Apple revelations make our heads spin [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: iOS 16 … iPadOS 16 … macOS Ventura … watchOS 9…. We’re racing as fast as we can through all Apple’s WWDC22 keynote revelations, but we’re gonna need a longer show....
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