iOS 14.5 will make it easier to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask

Health officials around the world haveasked people to wear face masksto help slow the spread ofCOVID-19. Apple Watch owners will be able to opt into the new iPhone unlock feature. The Watch will provide haptic feedback letting you know your iPhone has been unlocked. The companyreleased iOS 14.4last week. It also features updates to Siri and adds iOS and iPadOS support for PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Jonathan Moore

iOS 15.6: All the iPhone Updates You'll Get After Downloading

Apple’s iOS 15.6 is here and ready to be downloaded to your iPhone. This feature is also available in updates for the iPad and Mac computers. Here are Apple’s iOS release notes: iOS 15.6 includes enhancements, bug fixes and security updates. Apple also released iPadOS 15.6, MacOS 12.5,WatchOS 8.7andTVOS 15.6. More on Apple

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Alicia Parker

iOS 16 Could Bring Always-on Lock Screen to Future iPhones, Report Says

Apple is expected to show offiOS 16at its annualWWDCdeveloper confabstarting Friday. The lock screen will also reportedly get new “wallpapers that have widget-like capabilities.” Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The company may also announce new hardware, with some rumors pointing to a newly remadeMac Pro performance-focused desktop. Apple could also debut a new MacBook Air with M2 chip at WWDC, according to Bloomberg. However, it’s possible that machine’s launch could be delayed due to supply chain constraints....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Sandra Rivera

iOS 16 Offers Editable Messages, but They Might Not Be Compatible With Older Phones

Apple hasn’t figured out how to delete or unsend these messages yet, according to 9to5Mac. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Kayla Snyder

iOS 16 Won't Revive the Battery Icon for Every iPhone

Most iPhones, including thenew iPhone 14, sport the default feature, as do alliPadsonce youdownload the update. No word as to why those specific iPhones were left out.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Todd Berg

iOS 16.0.1 for iPhone 14: Apple Reportedly Fixes FaceTime, iMessage Bugs

The first preorders of theiPhone 14were set to arrive on Friday. iPhone 14 users will be prompted to set up their phones with iOS 16.0.1, according to the report. Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Michael Bell

iOS 16.1 Beta 2, Available Now to Developers: What's New

The newest released version,iOS 16.1 Beta 2, is availableto developers as of Tuesday. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Read more:iOS 16 on Your iPhone: All the Best New Features, Explained

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Sean Jordan

iOS 5: What we didn't get

Here are the areas we think Apple should focus on for iOS 6, and beyond. That’s rather disingenuous, though. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like iOS 5 will allow syncing to multiple computers. But, when it comes to podcasts, photos and updates, it’s currently iTunes or no tunes. Apple’s newiCloudsystem should help, since it will sync even more of your stuff to the cloud. Quick controls Saving battery life on most smart phones is a fine art....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Chad Wilson

iOS-Android Texting Is at Risk, as FBI Warns About Massive Cyberattack

The attack, an ongoing campaigndubbed Salt Typhoon, was thesubject of a Senate hearing on Wednesday. It’s unclear so far how widespread the attack has been. The agencies have been working with telecommunications companiesto beef up securityas Salt Typhoon continues.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · John Howell

iPad docks coming to BMW X3

Three cheers for common sense! A special hinge will let the wonder tablets swivel into vertical and horizontal positions. With a system like this, the entertainment and productivity possibilities are pretty much endless. Sadly, it’s unlikely BMW will be releasing a front-mounted iPad bracket any time soon.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Taylor Charles

iPad Mini Deal at Amazon Knocks $99 Off the Price, Grab One for $400 Today

And right now, Amazon is offering a discount on the popular Apple product. you might save $99 on the2021 iPad Mini (64GB)in purple, space gray and starlight. That brings the price to just $400. It charges via USB-C. And it gets up to 10 hours of battery life per charge. Note, however, that this iPad only has 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. In fact, the iPad Mini supports Wi-Fi 6, so speed won’t be an issue....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Vickie Sutton

iPad Mini Discounted by $100 at Amazon Across All Colors and Storage Options

The $99 discount drops prices down to $550 for the64GB modeland $700 for the256GB model.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Richard Smith

iPad Mini redesign set for fall launch, report says

In June,Bloomberg’s Gurman reported a 2021 iPad Mini was coming in later in the year. The new model would have smaller bezels, and may also have no Home button. Both Kuo and Gurman have saidApplewill update its iPad Mini this year beforerefreshing the iPad Pro again in 2022. Apple’s entire suite of iPad products has been one of the winning products of the COVID-19 era.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Scott Kennedy