Just a week after the release of iOS 15.4.1, Apple has stopped signing iOS 15.4 This means that iPhone users can no longer downgrade from iOS 15.4.1 to iOS 15.4, while it oftentimes also has an impact on users who jailbreak. iOS 15.4.1 came after the feature-packed release of iOS 15.4, which added support for Face ID while wearing a mask, new emoji, Universal Control support on iPad and Mac, and much more....
With the rising of COVID-19 cases in the United States and Apple requiring its employees to wear masks in store again, a new story by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shows that Apple closed a store after 20 employees were exposed to COVID. The only Apple Store available in Charleston, South Carolina, is now closed after more than 20 staff members were exposed to COVID-19. With the course of the pandemic, Apple has opened and closed stores as COVID cases emerged and went by....
Apple’s first dual USB-C power adapter on the way? It’s unclear when Apple plans to release this accessory, and it’s also possible that it has been scrapped altogether. The support document, however, makes it clear that the accessory does exist: The document was removed quickly after being published. This would mark the first time that Apple has released a dual USB-C charger of any kind. The 35W of power would be enough to charge multiple iPhones, an iPhone, and an Apple Watch, or a handful of other combinations of accessories....
Today, Apple announced it has landed a 10-episode medical drama on its Apple TV+ streaming service. The show is based on an award-winning documentary of the same name, called “Familia de Medianoche.” Created by Ariel Award winner Gibrán Portela and Julio Rojas, this will be the first all-Spanish-language Apple Original series. “Midnight Family” is currently working on production in Mexico City, Mexico, and features an entirely Hispanic cast and crew. The series follows an ambitious medical student named Marigaby Tamayo throughout her daily life....
Apple has pushed out an update to its professional audio software that introduces native integration with the Alchemy softsynth that was acquired as part of the company’s buyout of Camel Audio at the beginning of this year. Alchemy has been added to both Logic Pro X 10.2 and MainStage 3.2, while the mobile Logic Remote has gained new controls to support the synthesizer. Several other improvements have also been made to the desktop apps....
Another week, another report regarding Apple’s latest original content efforts. Ron Moore, most famously known for his work on Star Trek, is reportedly working with Apple on a new Sci-Fi series. Variety reports that Moore is currently filling out the cast with Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, and Sarah Jones on board. The show will be written and executive produced by Moore, with Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. Maril Davis will serve as executive producer on behalf of Sony Pictures Television alongside Moore’s Tall Ship Productions....
The Aquaman movie continues to build its casts one by one, with Dolph Lundgren as ‘King Nereus’ the latest addition - an inclusion that suggests the movie will, as expected, be building off of the aquatic hero’s acclaimed New 52 reboot. But as compelling a subplot as King Nereus’s rivalry with Aquaman may be - if presented as carefully as we know director James Wan is capable of - the actors now in place to bring its blend of competition and romance to life raise some… uncommon questions to superhero movie fans....
UPDATE: Read everything revealed by the Aquaman set visit reports. The Aquaman movie will confirm that the quindet wielded by Arthur Curry in Justice League is not the trident from the comic books. Comic book fans can rest assured, though, that the trident will play an essential part in Aquaman’s solo movie. In the comics, Aquaman’s primary weapon is the three-pronged Trident of Neptune. As one of the seven Relics of Atlantis, it is a magical weapon that bestows power upon the man who wields it....
Update: Two new Portrait Mode ads + a tweet from Tim Cook below. Hot on the heels of a report claiming that Apple was shifting its ad focus to more regional campaigns, the company has shared four new videos on its YouTube channel, each focused on a specific city. All of the new videos are apart of the “One Night” series that the company had previously unveiled. All of the videos share images shot exclusively with the iPhone 7, with the ads carrying the “Shot on iPhone 7” slogan, as well....
Apple today is releasing the iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 GM to developers. This follows an evolving beta testing period, with updates to Face ID and the first version of Apple’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification API. A release to the public is expected soon, perhaps as soon as later this week. What’s new in iOS 13.5? The update includes the basis of Apple and Google’s new Exposure Notification API for COVID-19 contact tracing....
Apple has released iOS 7.1 beta 4 to developers via the Software Update function in Settings of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The previous betas brought various interface enhancements to the phone app, shut down slider, and the calendar application. Only hours ago, a rumor said that iOS 7.1 beta 4 would be released tomorrow. We’ll update this post as new changes are discovered in beta 4: – Subtle text change for slide to unlock and slide to power off....
A little over a week after iOS 7 beta 4, Apple has seeded iOS 7 beta 5 to developers. It is available over-the-air via Software Update. The previous beta brought several minor interface and performance tweaks to the operating system and beta 5 will likely continue doing that. A new Apple TV seed is also available: We will continuously update this post with discovered changes. If you find anything new, you can let us know at tips@9to5mac....
Apple updated its Activity Challenge servers today in preparation for its next Apple Watch challenge (via Kyle Seth Gray). Apple Watch owners will be able to earn the 2019 Veterans Day badge by doing a workout of 11 minutes or more on Veterans Day: Monday, November 11th. Unfortunately, the reward looks to be the same as last year with the medal mapping the American flag and gold star onto the badge shape....
Apple today has shared a collection of Apple TV Tech Talks in which Apple experts demonstrate to developers how to design and develop apps and games for the company’s fourth-generation Apple TV. Apple announced the availability of these talks on its Developer Portal. Previously, developers had been learning how to make apps for the Apple TV during various demos around the world, but Apple hopes that the Apple TV Tech Talk collection will make it easier for everyone to learn the process....
A report from earlier this year revealed that Apple TV+ had been growing slowly, just reaching 5% of the market share of streaming platforms in the United States. Three months later, Apple TV+ finally accounts for 6% of the US streaming market – while Netflix continues to lose subscribers. Right now, this is the market share situation for streaming platforms in the United States: Things aren’t going well for Netflix. Earlier this year, the company raised prices on all its plans around the world, which certainly upset subscribers....
Apple TV+ has renewed its mysterious workplace thriller ‘Severance’ for a second season, ahead of the season one finale premiering this Friday. Although Apple does not release exact viewing figures, Severance does appear to be one of Apple TV+’s relative breakout hits, with word of mouth increasing every week since the season debuted in February. Severance is based on the premise of a mysterious company called Lumon Industries, which features a severed floor wherein workers cannot recall their personal memories....
Apple has released the latest version of its COVID-19 application for iPhone today. This update includes new recommendations for healthcare workers, as well as additional information for quarantining and more. Today’s update to the COVID-19 application focuses on adding new information for users. Here are the full release notes for the update: Apple released version 3.0 of its COVID-19 screening application earlier this month, bringing new CDC symptoms information and mask cleaning tips....
Battery life The idea of charging yet another device in 2015 wasn’t very appealing, and that was before we added AirPods to the routine. All-in-one charging stations have made this easier today. What stands out to me now is the hunch that Apple Watch was overly aggressive on topping off performance to maintain battery life. I recall ending most days with a notable amount of fuel in the tank, so to speak, after wearing the Apple Watch for a full day....
Apple Watch Series 7 arrives as the latest iteration of fitness tracker with some notable improvements over its predecessors. Headlined by the noticeably larger screen, there’s now added IP6X dust-resistance to pair with the usual fitness tracking features. There’s also a new fast charging mode, which can deliver enough charge to wear overnight in just 8 minutes. Here’s how it compares to the previous generation models, then head below for more....
We saw Apple air a playful pitch for the ECG app on the Apple Watch last month, and now two more videos have dropped that promote Apple’s “The Future of Health is on Your Wrist” campaign. Apple published the trio of Apple Watch commercials on its YouTube channel today, including the ECG-focused video that we first saw in January. The two additional ad spots focus on Apple’s Workout and Sleep apps for health and fitness tracking....
