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MacRumors recently revealed two potential new Apple Maps features coming to the iPhone with iOS 18 later this year: custom routes and topographic maps. With the custom routes feature, Apple Maps users would be able to choose specific roads to travel on while navigating, for reasons such as familiarity or scenic views. This feature is expected to be available in the U.S. only at launch....

Apple has yet to release the first beta of iOS 17.5 for the iPhone, but two changes are already expected with the upcoming software update. iOS 17.5 will likely allow iPhone users in the EU to download apps directly from the websites of eligible developers, and the update might include some changes to how Apple ID recovery contacts work. More details about these potential changes follow. W...

iOS 18 will allow iPhone users to place app icons anywhere on the Home Screen grid, according to sources familiar with development of the software update. This basic feature has long been available on Android smartphones. While app icons will likely remain locked to an invisible grid system on the Home Screen, our sources said that users will be able to arrange icons more freely on iOS 18....

Apple has previously announced three new iOS features that it said are coming to the iPhone later this year, as outlined below. The new features include the ability to install iPhone apps on the web in the EU, RCS support in the Messages app, and next-generation CarPlay. Web Distribution Apple recently announced that eligible developers will soon be able to distribute their iOS apps to ...

While we are still waiting for Apple to release the first beta of iOS 17.5, there is already one new feature expected with the update. Earlier this month, Apple announced that eligible developers will soon be able to distribute their iOS apps to EU users directly from a website they own. Apple said this new "Web Distribution" feature will be available starting "later this spring" with an...

iOS 18 is still months away from being unveiled, but rumors continue to surface about the upcoming software update, as outlined below. iOS 18 is rumored to include new ChatGPT-inspired generative AI features for Siri and many built-in apps, and Apple plans to add RCS support to the Messages app for an improved texting experience between iPhones and Android devices. The update is also rumored ...

Rumors have been circulating about new iPad Pro and iPad Air models for many months, and the devices should be released soon. Below, we outline when Apple is expected to announce and launch new iPads. Short Answer Apple is expected to announce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in late March to early April, and begin shipping the devices to customers in April. Long Answer Apple's new ...

While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are still around six months away from launching, there are already many rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped new features and changes expected so far. These are some of the key changes rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models as of March 2024:Larger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with larger 6.3-inch...

iOS 17.4 was released last week following over a month of beta testing, and the update includes many new features and changes for the iPhone. iOS 17.4 introduces major changes to the App Store, Safari, and Apple Pay in the EU, in response to the Digital Markets Act. Other new features include Apple Podcasts transcripts, an iMessage security upgrade, new emoji options, and more. Below, we...

Meta is currently experiencing a major outage affecting several of its services, including Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and Threads. All of these platforms are currently down for many users on both the iPhone and the web. There are many complaints about these apps and websites not working, with tens of thousands of users indicating they are affected on the website Downdetector.com. It...

In his newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that iOS 18 could be the biggest software update in the iPhone's history. Gurman today said some Apple engineers believe that iOS 18 will represent the "biggest-ever revamp" to the iPhone's operating system. iOS 18 is widely rumored to include new generative AI features for Siri, the Spotlight search tool, and several built-in...

iOS 17.4 is expected to be released to all users this week. The update includes several new features and changes for the iPhone, as outlined below. Key new features in iOS 17.4 include major App Store, Safari, and Apple Pay changes in the EU, Apple Podcasts transcripts, and an iMessage security upgrade. The update also adds new emoji, introduces Apple Cash virtual card numbers, further...

iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are still over three months away from being unveiled, but we may already know which devices will be compatible with the updates. iOS 18 will be compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17, meaning that the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR from 2018 will remain supported for at least another year, according to information shared this week by a source with a...

Apple has shared the full release notes for iOS 17.4, which is expected to be released next week. Key new features include major App Store changes in the EU, Apple Podcasts transcripts, an iMessage security upgrade, and new emoji. The update also prepares for the launch of next-generation CarPlay vehicles later this year. The changes in the EU are in response to the Digital Markets Act....

In a press release last month, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.4 will be released in March, and the update includes several new features and changes for the iPhone. Key new features in iOS 17.4 include major App Store changes in the EU, Apple Podcasts transcripts, and an iMessage security upgrade. The update also adds new emoji and includes preparations for the launch of next-generation CarPlay...

AirPods Pro nearly had a name change. In the months leading up to Apple announcing the AirPods Pro in October 2019, the company considered changing the name of the wireless headphones to AirPods Extreme, according to internal information obtained by MacRumors. The name AirPods Extreme was floated by at least one member of Apple's leadership team, but the company ultimately decided to move ...

AT&T is experiencing a major outage across the U.S. today, with tens of thousands of customers reporting issues with the network on the website Downdetector. There are also complaints across Reddit, X, and other social media websites. iPhone users and others with AT&T service are generally unable to make phone calls or send text messages due to the outage, which has persisted for many hours...

Apple recently updated its website to confirm that the first vehicle models with next-generation CarPlay support will debut "in 2024." This wording is shown on Apple's regional websites for the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries. The iOS 17.4 beta includes code-level references to eight new CarPlay apps:Auto Settings: This app will let you manage paired iPhones...

While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are still around seven months away from launching, there are already many rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped new features and changes expected so far. These are some of the key changes rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models as of February 2024:Larger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with larger...

Apple last month confirmed that iOS 17.4 will be released in March, and the update includes several new features and changes for the iPhone. Key new features in iOS 17.4 include major App Store changes in the EU and Apple Podcasts transcripts. The update also adds new emoji and includes preparations for the launch of next-generation CarPlay later this year. More details about the new...