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  • iOS/iPadOS and WatchOS Updates

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    Alex5723
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    December 14, 2020 at 12:22 pm #2319535
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    Apple released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to all users today. The update includes new features such as Apple ProRAW for iPhone 12 Pro users, as well as support for the forthcoming AirPods Max over-ear headphones and support for the Apple Fitness+ service.

    WatchOS 7.2 includes support for Apple’s new Fitness+ subscription service, which is accessible via the Fitness app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. watchOS 7.2 also includes new cardio fitness notifications.

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    • Alex5723
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      December 15, 2020 at 1:19 am #2319712
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      Where to find custom app icon packs you can use with iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 for a price.

      With the public release of iOS 14.3 today, Apple has made the experience of using custom home screen icons much better. Now custom icons created through the Shortcuts app launch right into your desired app instead of opening the Shortcuts app first…

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      December 15, 2020 at 5:15 am #2319752
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      Ecosia now a default search engine option on iOS, iPadOS, macOS

      Ecosia is a search engine that promotes privacy first and plants trees around the world, and with Mondays updates, it is now available as a default search engine setting on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

      Ecosia uses their income from search ads to fund planting trees around the world in harsh environments. The search engine doesn’t track users, encrypts searches, and anonymizes data within a week of it being created.

      The ad revenue generated from Apple users alone have planted over seven million trees in 2020, and now you can do more by making it the default search engine. The website shows over 115 million trees have been planted as a result of search revenue so far….

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    • Alex5723
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      December 16, 2020 at 2:29 am #2320031
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      iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod Mini released.

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      • DriftyDonN
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        December 30, 2020 at 8:48 pm #2324170
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        Greetings!

        Is there any new info re: IOS 14.3? I’ve been waiting to hear something good about it-or bad even anything is better than nothing! 😉

        D

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        • Nathan Parker
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          January 2, 2021 at 11:21 pm #2325021
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          iOS 14.3/iPadOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.3 has caused major battery life issues with all of my devices, even my brand new iPad mini.

          HomePod Software 14.3 also had a glitch when installing on one of my HomePod minis.

          Nathan Parker

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          • Alex5723
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            January 3, 2021 at 2:03 am #2325053
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            No battery drain on my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch.
            There are probably some hog apps you are using not compatible with iOS 14.3… although developers had enough test time with dev & beta versions.

            You can check battery usage (daily/weekly) by app on your iPhone, iPad.

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            • Nathan Parker
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              January 3, 2021 at 10:24 pm #2325244
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              Even when I’m not running apps, the battery still drains quicker than usual. I’ll check battery settings and see what’s up.

              Nathan Parker

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    • Alex5723
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      December 16, 2020 at 12:56 pm #2320159
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      iOS 14.4 beta 1, iPadOS 14.4 beta 1, tvOS 14.4 beta 1 and watchOS 7.3 beta 1 released

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      • Alex5723
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        December 17, 2020 at 12:11 pm #2320400
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        HomePod mini U1 Music Handoff Feature Now Live With Software Version 14.4 Beta 1

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      December 20, 2020 at 1:09 am #2321213
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 14.4 beta 1, iPadOS 14.4 beta 1, tvOS 14.4 beta 1 and watchOS 7.3 beta 1 released

      iOS 14.4 Beta Changes/Features: New HomePod mini Handoff experience!

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      December 31, 2020 at 4:00 am #2324244
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      DriftyDonN wrote:

      Greetings!

      Is there any new info re: IOS 14.3? I’ve been waiting to hear something good about it-or bad even anything is better than nothing! 😉

      D

      I haven’t seen any problems with iOS/iPadOS 14.3 (all dev/beta versions).

      Now on 14.4 dev/beta problem free.

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    • Alex5723
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      January 14, 2021 at 1:10 am #2334238
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.4 beta 2 released build number: 18D5043d
      tvOS 14.4 beta 2, build number: 18K5793d
      watchOS 7.2 beta 2, build number: 18S5793d

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    • Alex5723
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      January 21, 2021 at 1:29 pm #2336490
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      iOS 14.4 RC released :

      iOS 14.4 includes the following improvements for your iPhone:

      Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
      Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications
      Notifications for when the camera on your iPhone is unable to be verified as a new, genuine Apple camera in iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
      This release also fixes the following issues:

      Image artifacts could appear in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro
      Fitness widget may not display updated Activity data
      Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard
      The keyboard may not come up in the correct language in Messages
      Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay may not resume after being paused for spoken directions or Siri
      Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent phone calls from being answered from the Lock Screen

      watchOS 7.3 RC released.

      watchOS 7.3 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

      Unity watch face inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag, the shapes change throughout the day as you move creating a face that’s unique to you
      Time to Walk for Apple Fitness+ subscribers ”an audio experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk
      ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, and Thailand
      Irregular heart rhythm notifications in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand
      Fix for an issue where Control Center and Notification Center may be unresponsive when Zoom is enabled

      https://support.apple.com/HT201222

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    • Alex5723
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      January 26, 2021 at 11:46 am #2337894
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.4, WatchOS 7.3 to be released later today.

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      • Alex5723
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        January 26, 2021 at 12:27 pm #2337898
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        WatchOS 7.3

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      • Alex5723
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        January 26, 2021 at 1:13 pm #2337909
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        Apple Released 14.4 HomePod / HomePod Mini & tvOS is 14.4

        Software version 14.4 includes bug fixes and the following new features with an Ultra Wideband (U1) equipped iPhone.
        – Hand off music with visual, audible, and haptic effects from ‌iPhone‌ to ‌HomePod mini‌
        – Get personalized listening suggestions on ‌iPhone‌ when it is next to ‌HomePod mini‌
        – Media controls automatically appear without having to unlock ‌iPhone‌ when it is close to ‌HomePod mini‌

        https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201222

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    • Microfix
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      January 26, 2021 at 1:14 pm #2337910
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      so what is it alex 14.3 or 14.4?
      edit: Thread title fixed /facepalm

      Keep IT Lean, Clean and Mean!
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      • Alex5723
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        January 26, 2021 at 1:18 pm #2337912
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        14.4 final.

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    • Alex5723
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      January 26, 2021 at 2:09 pm #2337924
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      Microfix wrote:

      iOS/iPadOS and WatchOS Updates

      iOS, iPadOS, TvOS, WatchOS and HomePod updates.

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    • Nathan Parker
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      January 26, 2021 at 9:33 pm #2337970
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      Will update the Update list this weekend.

      Nathan Parker

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      • Kirsty
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        January 26, 2021 at 9:51 pm #2337971
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        I suggest you do the security update before then (if you’re using the devices). See details:
        You should update your iDevice now

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        • Alex5723
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          January 27, 2021 at 1:44 am #2338002
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          I have updated all my devices days ago running dev/beta versions. 🙂

          All updated devices are stable.

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    • Nathan Parker
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      January 26, 2021 at 10:21 pm #2337977
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      I’ll likely update before then, it’s just when I’ll submit the list of changes for the knowledgeable article on here. I have to unfortunately at least wait until tomorrow since I’m teaching a webinar tomorrow using my iPhone screen, and I can’t take any chances on updates until after the webinar.

      Nathan Parker

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    • Alex5723
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      February 2, 2021 at 3:56 am #2339754
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      iOS 14.5 developer beta 1, build number: 18E5140j
      iPadOS 14.5 developer beta 1, build number: 18E5140j
      watchOS 7.4 developer beta 1, build number: 18T5144k
      tvOS 14.5 developer beta 1, build number: 18L5149j

      What’s new in iOS 14.5 beta 1?

      With iOS 14.5 and WatchOS 7.4 users can unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch when the iPhone detects owner is wearing a mask.

      https://twitter.com/Anse1987/status/1356344188393189379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1356344188393189379%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F9to5mac.com%2F2021%2F02%2F01%2Fiphone-face-id-unlock-apple-watch-mask%2F

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      • Alex5723
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        February 4, 2021 at 1:27 pm #2340457
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        iOS/iPadOS 14.5 beta 2

        iPadOS 14.5 beta (18E5140k)
        iOS 14.5 beta (18E5140k)

        Everything New in the iOS 14.5 Beta

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    • Alex5723
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      February 15, 2021 at 2:05 pm #2343887
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      Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Charging Issue

      According to Apple’s release notes, the watchOS 7.3.1 update introduces a fix for an issue that prevented some Apple Watch Series 5 and SE models from charging after entering Power Reserve mode.

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    • Alex5723
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      February 16, 2021 at 12:45 pm #2344134
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      iOS 14.5 beta 2, watchOS 7.4 beta 2 released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      February 17, 2021 at 12:24 am #2344218
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 14.5 beta 2, watchOS 7.4 beta 2 released to devs.

      https://www.macrumors.com/guide/everything-new-in-ios-14-5-beta/

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    • Alex5723
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      February 17, 2021 at 1:15 pm #2344328
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.5 public beta 2 released

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    • Alex5723
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      February 17, 2021 at 1:22 pm #2344333
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      users can unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch when the iPhone detects owner is wearing a mask.

      While my Apple Watch can unlock my iPhone the revers is also true. My iPhone can unlock my Apple Watch.

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    • Alex5723
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      February 18, 2021 at 12:20 am #2344422
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      Apple WatchOS 7.4 beta 2 released

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    • Alex5723
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      March 3, 2021 at 12:32 pm #2347778
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.5 public Beta 3 released.
      Build Number ― 18E5164h
      iOS 14.5 Beta 3 Release Notes

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      • Alex5723
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        March 4, 2021 at 1:56 pm #2348005
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        Hands-on: iOS 14.5 beta 3 changes and features

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    • Alex5723
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      March 4, 2021 at 1:37 pm #2348003
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      WatchOS 7.4 beta 3 released

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      • Alex5723
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        March 5, 2021 at 1:21 pm #2348186
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        WathcOS 7.4 public beta 3 released

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    • Alex5723
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      March 8, 2021 at 12:52 pm #2348839
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      iOSiPadOS 14.4.1 released

      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
      Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
      CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

      IPSW downloads

      watchOS 7.3.2 released

      Available for: Apple Watch Series 3 and later

      Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

      Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

      CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

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    • Alex5723
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      March 15, 2021 at 1:18 pm #2350761
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      iOS 14.5 beta 4 released.

      New “Items” tab in the Find My app for tracking AirTags and other third-party accessories
      iOS 14.5 code suggests support for Apple Card Family Sharing, but it’s unclear if this feature will make the cut for the final release
      Horizontal boot screen on the iPad
      Updates to the Music app, including swipe gestures, a lyrics sharing feature, and more
      AirPlay 2 support for Fitness+ workouts
      Waze-like features in Apple Maps
      PS5 / Xbox Series X controller support

      tvOS 14.5 beta 4 – 18L5186a
      watchOS 7.4 beta 4 – 18T5183b
      HomePod 14.5 beta 4 – 18L5186a
      iPadOS 14.5 beta 4 – 18E5178a
      macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 4 – 20E5210c

       

      https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/15/ios-14-5-beta-4-now-available/

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    • Alex5723
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      March 20, 2021 at 6:13 am #2351798
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      Apple stops signing iOS 14.4. Downgrades from iOS 14.4.1 are blocked.

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    • Alex5723
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      March 23, 2021 at 12:22 pm #2352557
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      Apple released :
      tvOS 14.5 beta 5,
      HomePod 14.5 beta 5, 
      watchOS 7.4 beta 5, 
      iOS 14.5 beta 5,
      iPadOS beta 5

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      • Alex5723
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        March 23, 2021 at 3:29 pm #2352595
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        Public beta versions released now.

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      • Alex5723
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        March 24, 2021 at 1:02 am #2352658
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        Apple Watch 14.5b5

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        • Alex5723
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          March 24, 2021 at 3:51 am #2352676
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          🙁 should be Apple Watch 7.4b5.

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    • Alex5723
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      March 26, 2021 at 12:43 pm #2353164
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      Apple released iOS/iPadOS 14.4.2 and iOS 12.5.2 and watchOS 7.3.3 to fix critical security vulnerability

      https://support.apple.com/en-il/HT201222

      “Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”

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      • pmcjr6142
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        March 26, 2021 at 3:27 pm #2353217
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        Because this is a minor update and fixes a security problem, I just installed it on a 6S.  I didn’t time it, but it didn’t take long…maybe 20 minutes or less.  Everything appears to be working normally.

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    • Alex5723
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      March 31, 2021 at 12:34 pm #2354360
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      iOS 14.5 beta 6 released to developers.

      New : battery recalibration tool.

      iOS 14.5, coming later this spring, includes an update where the battery health reporting system will recalibrate maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to address inaccurate estimates of battery health reporting for some users. Symptoms of this bug include unexpected battery drain behavior or, in a small number of instances, reduced peak performance capability. This inaccurate battery health reporting does not reflect an issue with actual battery health.

      watchOS 7.4 beta 6 released to Devs.

      tvOS 14.5 beta 6 and HomePod 14.5 beta 6 released to Devs.

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      • Alex5723
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        March 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm #2354469
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        Public betas released.

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    • Alex5723
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      April 3, 2021 at 12:27 am #2354849
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      Apple today has stopped signing iOS 14.4.1, which means that users who have updated their device to iOS 14.4.2 can no longer downgrade.

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    • Alex5723
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      April 7, 2021 at 1:22 pm #2355933
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      iOS, iPadOS, HomePod..14.5 b7. watchOS 7.4b7 released to developers.

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      • Alex5723
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        April 8, 2021 at 1:23 am #2356013
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        Public beta version released.

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    • Alex5723
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      April 14, 2021 at 1:56 am #2357511
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.5 Beta 8 released

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    • Alex5723
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      April 21, 2021 at 1:17 am #2359354
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.5 RC released.
      WatchOS 7.4 RC

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    • Alex5723
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      April 23, 2021 at 4:18 am #2359909
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.6b1 released (18F5046f)
      watchOS 7.5 beta 1
      tvOS 14.6 beta 1 for the Apple TV and HomePod.

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      • Alex5723
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        April 23, 2021 at 1:23 pm #2360020
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        Public beta released.

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        • Alex5723
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          April 24, 2021 at 12:42 pm #2360223
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          If you are running iOS/iPadOS beta versions you get a new option ‘also available’, when checking for updates. You can stay on iOS 14.5 and receive updates or choose 14.6.

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    • Alex5723
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      April 26, 2021 at 12:05 pm #2360697
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.5 final released.

      What’s new in version 14.5

      Hands-on: How to allow or block iPhone apps from tracking you in iOS 14.5

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      • Alex5723
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        April 26, 2021 at 12:13 pm #2360699
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        watchOS 7.4 tvOS 14.5 and HomePod 14.5 final released .

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      • Alex5723
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        April 27, 2021 at 12:20 am #2360828
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        Apple explains App Tracking Transparency

         

         

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      Firmware updates for AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 (3E751) released.

      1.Connect AirPods Pro to your iOS device.

      2. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.

      3. Go to General > About > AirPods Pro

      4. Firmware Version should be listed there.

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        April 29, 2021 at 6:38 am #2361310
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        Alex, is this the updated firmware for both AirPods Pro and AirPods 2?  Step 3 above only shows AirPods Pro. When I go to Settings per your post, it shows my AirPods 2 but with a different Firmware. 3A283. When there is a firmware update, is the installation automatic when your AirPods are connected?  Thanks.

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        • PKCano
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          April 29, 2021 at 7:12 am #2361315
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          See #2361314  and the added links in AKB2000014.

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            PK Cano….I didn’t see the instructions to upgrade on the links you posted, but I did find this on GottaBeMobile and it works.  I was able to update to 3E751 in less than a minute.  You need to have the charging case open.  This isn’t clear in the instructions….

            “If you want to proceed with the upgrade process, here’s what you need to do.

            1. Put your AirPods, AirPods 2, or AirPods Pro inside their case.
            2. Make sure the case is connected to a power source. You can use the Lightning to USB cable or you can use wireless charging if you’ve got AirPods Pro and a compatible charger.
            3. Grab your iPhone or iPad and make sure it has an internet connection.
            4. Make sure your AirPods are paired with your iPhone or iPad and then bring the device close to the charging case.

            Now you just need to wait a bit. If a new update is available, it should automatically download and install.”

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      April 29, 2021 at 4:55 pm #2361480
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      pmcjr6142 wrote:

      When there is a firmware update, is the installation automatic when your AirPods are connected?

      When the AirPods are charging and connected to the iPhone and wi-fi the AirPods will update the Firmware automatically.

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      May 1, 2021 at 12:32 am #2361799
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      Released :
      TvOS 14.6 beta 2,
      HomePod 14.6 beta 2,
      iOS 14.6 beta 2,
      iPadOS 14.6 beta 2

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      • Alex5723
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        May 1, 2021 at 4:02 am #2361821
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        WatchOS 7.5 beta 2 released

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    • Alex5723
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      May 3, 2021 at 1:50 pm #2362450
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      New updates released;

      iOS/iPadOS 14.5.1 – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212336
      iOS 12.5.3, – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212341
      watchOS 7.4.1 – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212339

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    • Alex5723
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      May 11, 2021 at 12:01 am #2364079
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.6 beta 3
      WatchOS 7.5 beta3

      Apple no longer signs iOSiPadOS 14.5. No downgrading from 14.5.1

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      • Alex5723
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        May 11, 2021 at 3:11 am #2364099
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        iOS 14.6 beta 3 Changes / Features – Everything New!

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    • Alex5723
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      May 18, 2021 at 3:04 am #2365510
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      Apple released iOS/iPadOS 14.6 RC
      watchOS 7.5 RC
      TvOS 14.6RC
      HomePod 14.6 RC

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      • Alex5723
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        May 18, 2021 at 3:38 am #2365514
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        watchOS 7.5 RC new features..

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      • Alex5723
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        May 18, 2021 at 11:49 pm #2365676
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        What’s new in iOS 14.6 RC?

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    • Alex5723
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      May 20, 2021 at 12:15 am #2365865
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.7 beta 1 released to devs.

      iOS 14.7 beta 1 Changes and Features

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      • Alex5723
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        May 20, 2021 at 12:40 am #2365871
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        tvOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6 beta1 released.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 22, 2021 at 12:07 am #2366196
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      iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 RC 2 released.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 24, 2021 at 12:10 pm #2366736
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      iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 final released.
      Download .ipsw here

      What’s new

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    • Alex5723
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      June 1, 2021 at 11:27 pm #2368559
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      Apple stops signing iOS 14.5.1. No downgrade from 14.6

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    • Alex5723
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      June 2, 2021 at 12:36 pm #2368678
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      Released :

      iOS 4.7b2
      iPadOS 4.7b2
      TvOS 4.7b2
      watchOS 7.6b2

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      • Alex5723
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        June 3, 2021 at 1:12 am #2368806
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        iPhone users reporting ‘SIM Failure’ error after updating to iOS 14.7 beta 2

        ..Based on a few reports on Twitter and also others shared directly with 9to5Mac, there seems to be a widespread bug in the second beta release of iOS 14.7 that results in a “SIM Failure” message right after installing the update.

        In addition to the error message, users are unable to make or receive calls or use cellular data on their iPhone after the update. At least based on the reports we have received, the bug seems to mainly affect iPhone users with eSIM instead of regular SIM.

        It’s unknown what is causing the bug, but unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a workaround for this issue. If you’re running the first beta release of iOS 14.7 on your main iPhone, we recommend that you skip the second beta release until Apple releases another update.

        If you have already downloaded iOS 14.7 beta 2 but have not yet installed the update, here’s a walkthrough on how to cancel the update:

        Open the Settings app
        Go to General
        Tap iPhone Storage
        Look for iOS 14.7 beta 2 in the list and tap on it
        Choose Delete Update…

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    • Alex5723
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      June 3, 2021 at 3:00 pm #2368920
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      New AirTag firmware update : version 1.0.276 build number 1A276d

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    • Alex5723
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      June 8, 2021 at 1:01 am #2369867
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      Everything Apple announced in its WWDC 2021 keynote

      iOS / iPadOS 15.
      macOS 12 Monterey.
      WathcOS 8.
      iCloud+

      iOS & iPadOS users will be able to stay on iOS 14 and continue to receive security updates.
      All devices currently supported by iOS 14 will receive iOS 15 (that include iPhone 6/6s..)

      Apple is replacing Google Authenticator with build-in Authenticator in iOS 15.

      Apple Mail will block tracking pixels and indication if messages were opened. Mail and Safari will hide users IP address to avoid tracking….(eliminating the need for VPN)

      iOS 15 includes list of data collected by apps.

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      • Alex5723
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        June 9, 2021 at 4:43 am #2370135
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        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrI_a4hhyR0iOS 15 Beta 1 Released | What’s New?

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      • Alex5723
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        June 9, 2021 at 4:56 am #2370137
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        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOYjh8AYpl4Everything NEW with CarPlay in IOS 15!

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    • Alex5723
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      June 9, 2021 at 1:24 am #2370125
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      Apple Temporarily
      Expands iCloud Storage in iOS 15 for Backing Up Data and Transferring to a New Device

      If you’re low on iCloud storage but want to buy a new device and transfer your data, Apple is making the process easier in iOS 15 with a temporary storage boost.

      “Now when you buy a new device you can use iCloud Backup to move your data to your new device, even if you’re low on storage. iCloud will grant you as much storage as you need to complete a temporary backup, free of charge, for up to three weeks. This allows you to get all your apps, data, and settings onto your device automatically.”…

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    • Alex5723
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      June 10, 2021 at 1:21 pm #2370502
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      List of iOS 15 Features That Won’t be Available on Older iPhones

      While the iPhone 8 series and the iPhone X feature a Neural Engine, it’s possibly not powerful enough to run some of the new iOS 15 features. Many of the new iOS 15 features require an A12 Bionic chip or newer to work. …

      Despite the iPhone 6s not getting some of the new iOS 15 features, it is undeniably impressive that Apple will be bringing its latest iOS release to an iPhone that it launched over six years ago. iPhone 8 and iPhone X owners might be disappointed though, that their device is also not getting the above iOS 15 features despite packing a noticeably more powerful A-series chip than the iPhone 6s.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 13, 2021 at 1:54 am #2371002
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      Support for NTFS File System on iPadOS

      Apple has finally added support for the NTFS file system on iPadOS 15. Up until now, iPad’s Files app could only read external hard drives formatted in exFAT or FAT32, and of course Apple’s own APFS. With the new update, Apple has added the functionality to support the NTFS file system as well.

      Though just like Mac and macOS, iPadOS 15 only supports reading NTFS hard drives…

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    • Alex5723
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      June 13, 2021 at 12:40 pm #2371101
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      iOS15 lets you drag and drop images, text, files,.. across apps.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 13, 2021 at 1:29 pm #2371115
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      iOS 15 Live Text – Pull Text from Any Photo

      ..Live Text feature has been built right into the Photos app, so you can interact with any photo in your library and perform Live Text functions on it. Live Text is also built right into other iOS apps and functions. This includes screenshot, quick look, Safari and the Camera app.

      The Camera app integration is really cool, as it allows you to point to any text and quickly copy, translate or look up. You can point your iPhone’s Camera on a sign board, lecture board or a piece of paper with text on it. When iPhone recognizes the text it lets you select, copy and look up that text. Once you have copied the text you can paste it in any app of your choice…

      iOS 15 Live Text

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    • Alex5723
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      June 14, 2021 at 12:30 pm #2371391
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      iOS/iPadOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, and tvOS 14.7 beta 3 released.

      iOS 12.5.4 for older iPhones with ‘important security updates’

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    • Alex5723
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      June 15, 2021 at 12:21 am #2371502
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      iOS 15 exclusive features by device

      iOS 15 exclusive features to the iPhone XS or newer

      iPhone 12 exclusive features in iOS 15

      iOS 15 features, there are some that require an iPhone 7 or iPhone 8

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    • Alex5723
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      June 15, 2021 at 12:48 pm #2371602
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      OS/iPadOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, and tvOS 14.7 beta 3

      Public beta 3 released

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    • Alex5723
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      June 18, 2021 at 2:06 am #2372067
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      iOS 15 : “Notify When Left Behind”

      The feature is called “Notify When Left Behind” and it’s part of the Find My separation alerts that Apple announced during WWDC21. Whenever you leave an AirTag or device behind the Find My app will alert you, hence the name. In our testing it works well, and you can configure a Trust Location like your home or office where the alerts are automatically disabled…

      I was waiting for this feature for years. Had this on my Kickstarter Pebble smartwatch.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 24, 2021 at 12:21 am #2373192
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      AirTag : Firmware version 1.0.276 build number 1A287b released.

      There is no way to force an AirTag update, because it’s something that’s done over-the-air through a connected iPhone. To make sure the update happens, you can put your AirTag in range of your ‌iPhone‌, but you have to wait for the firmware to roll out to your device.

      You can check your current AirTag firmware version through the Find My app.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 25, 2021 at 2:06 am #2373440
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      iOS 15 beta 2, iPadOS 15 beta 2, WatchOS 8 beta 2 released.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 29, 2021 at 1:36 pm #2374582
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      Beta 4 for devs released for :

      iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7
      watchOS 7.6
      tvOS 14.7

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    • Alex5723
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      June 29, 2021 at 11:28 pm #2374683
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Beta 4 for devs released for :

      iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7
      watchOS 7.6
      tvOS 14.7

      Public beta released

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    • Alex5723
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      June 30, 2021 at 1:52 pm #2374817
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      iOS/iPadOS 15 beta 2 , watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 public betas released.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 9, 2021 at 12:24 am #2376477
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      Released:
      iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 beta 5
      watchOS 7.6 beta 5
      tvOS 14.7 beta 5

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    • Alex5723
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      July 13, 2021 at 1:49 am #2377367
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      HomePod Software 15 beta 3 for the HomePod mini and HomePod released.

      Brings Lossless audio support
      Fixed bricking bug

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    • Alex5723
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      July 13, 2021 at 12:12 pm #2377429
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      iOS 14.7 RC released

      MagSafe Battery Pack support for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
      Apple Card Family adds the option to combine credit limits and share one co-owned account with an existing Apple Card user
      Home app adds the ability to manage timers on HomePod
      Air quality information is now available in Weather and Maps for Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, South Korea, and Spain
      Podcasts library allows you to choose to see all shows or only followed shows
      Share playlist menu option missing in Apple Music
      Dolby Atmos and Apple Music lossless audio playback may unexpectedly stop
      Battery service message that may have disappeared after reboot on some iPhone 11 models is restored
      Braille displays could show invalid information while composing Mail messages

      iPadOS 14.7 RC, watchOS 7.6 RC released.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 14, 2021 at 2:27 pm #2377726
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      Released :

      iOS 15 beta 3
      iPadOS 15 beta 3,
      watchOS 8 beta 3

      1 user thanked author for this post.
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    • Alex5723
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      July 16, 2021 at 12:41 pm #2378137
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Released :

      iOS 15 beta 3
      iPadOS 15 beta 3,
      watchOS 8 beta 3

      Public beta released :

      iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8

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    • Alex5723
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      July 19, 2021 at 1:48 pm #2378842
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      Apple Rleased :

      iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7
      watchOS 7.6

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      • Alex5723
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        July 21, 2021 at 2:19 pm #2379275
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        About the security content of iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7

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      • pmcjr6142
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        July 22, 2021 at 6:23 am #2379356
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        Installed 14.7 on my 6S (still a great phone) with no problems. I still get nervous doing the Mac updates and will hold off a few days before doing OS 11.5.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 26, 2021 at 12:41 pm #2380053
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      Apple releases iOS 14.7.1 / iPadOS 14.7.1 with fix for Apple Watch unlock bug, more

      About the security content of iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1

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    • Alex5723
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      July 26, 2021 at 11:50 pm #2380186
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      Apple stops signing iOS 14.6.
      Downgrades from iOS 14.7 and iOS 14.7.1 are not possible.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 27, 2021 at 12:44 pm #2380291
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      Apple released : iOS 15 beta 4, iPadOS 15 beta 4, Wathc0S 8 beta 4, tvOS 15 beta 4

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    • Alex5723
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      July 28, 2021 at 2:29 pm #2380526
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      Apple released watchOS 7.6.1 update bug fixes, security updates.

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    • Alex5723
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      August 3, 2021 at 12:07 am #2381502
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      Apple stops signing iOS 14.7. Downgrades from 14.7.1 blocked.

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    • Alex5723
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      August 11, 2021 at 11:12 pm #2383199
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      iOS 15, iPadOS 15, WatchOS 8, tvOS 15 Public beta 5 released

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      • Alex5723
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        August 12, 2021 at 11:54 pm #2383385
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        HomePod 15 beta 5.
        Added Dolby Atmos and Lossless support to HomePod and HomePod mini.

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    • Alex5723
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      August 18, 2021 at 12:36 pm #2384461
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      iOS 15, iPadOS 15, WatchOS 8 Public beta 6 released

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    • Alex5723
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      August 25, 2021 at 1:16 pm #2385853
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      iOS/iPadOS 15 beta 7,
      WatchOS 8 beta 7
      tvOS 15 beta 7

      Released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      August 26, 2021 at 1:32 pm #2386061
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      AirTag firmware is version 1.0.291

      To check the firmware version of your AirTag, open the Find My application on your iPhone, then choose the Items tab in the bottom navigation bar. Then, choose your AirTag from the list of items and tap on the name of your AirTag. Doing this should reveal the serial number and firmware version of your AirTag.

      There is also no way to force it to update. Instead, just make sure your AirTag is in range of your iPhone, and it should automatically update…

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    • Alex5723
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      August 26, 2021 at 1:36 pm #2386064
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS/iPadOS 15 beta 7,
      WatchOS 8 beta 7
      tvOS 15 beta 7

      Released to devs.

      Public beta released (WatchOS 8 beta 6).

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    • Alex5723
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      August 31, 2021 at 1:14 pm #2386993
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      Apple is rolling out an updated version of AirTag firmware 1.0.291 with the build number 1A291c.

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    • Alex5723
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      August 31, 2021 at 1:24 pm #2386994
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      iOS/iPadOS 15 beta 8
      WathcOS 8 beta 8
      TVOS 15 beta 8

      Released to devs.

      iOS & iPadOS 15 Beta 8 Release Notes

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    • Alex5723
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      August 31, 2021 at 3:17 pm #2387022
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS/iPadOS 15 beta 8
      WathcOS 8 beta 8
      TVOS 15 beta 8

      Released to devs.

      iOS & iPadOS 15 Beta 8 Release Notes

      public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      September 8, 2021 at 12:34 am #2388506
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      AirTags firmware build number 1A291e released.
      TvOS 15 beta 9 released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm #2389530
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      iOS 14.8,
      iPadOS 14.8
      watchOS 7.6.2

      “address CoreGraphics and WebKit vulnerabilities attack that defeated Apple’s Blastdoor protections that may have been actively exploited.”

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807

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      • Microfix
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        September 14, 2021 at 6:27 am #2389719
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        Looks like the last update for the iOS 12.x.x series is 12.5.4 released on June 14th 2021. Yeah! no more updating the ‘trouble and strife’s’ iphone, although santa may get a letter this year. Never seen any statement regarding iOS 12.x.x being out of support..

        nope 😐 12.5.5 arrived later…

        Keep IT Lean, Clean and Mean!
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    • Alex5723
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      September 15, 2021 at 12:53 am #2389881
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      iOS 15, iPadOS 15 WatchOS 8 RC versions released to devs and beta users.
      Final versions will be released on Monday Sep.20.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 16, 2021 at 2:44 am #2390068
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      AirTags firmware public update 1A291f

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    • Alex5723
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      September 20, 2021 at 12:10 pm #2390849
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      Final releases :

      iOS 15
      iPadOS 15
      TvOS 15
      HomePod 15
      watchOS 8

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      • Alex5723
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        September 21, 2021 at 12:49 am #2390983
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        IPSW Downloads

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    • Alex5723
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      September 21, 2021 at 11:44 pm #2391162
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      Released :

      iOS 15.1 beta 1
      iPadOS 15.1 beta 1
      watchOS 8.1 beta 1
      HomePod 15.1 beta 1

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      • Alex5723
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        September 22, 2021 at 12:51 am #2391166
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        Everything New in iOS 15.1 Beta 1

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    • Alex5723
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      September 23, 2021 at 1:40 pm #2391454
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      Security update iOS 12.5.5.

      Available for: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation)

      Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

      Description: An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.

      CVE-2021-30860: The Citizen Lab….

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        This update fixes CVE-2021-30858 and CVE-2021-30860, which were previously patched in iOS 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, and Safari 14.1.2, almost two weeks ago. This confirms that iOS 12 is still in support, at least for now.

        For those who want to delay the iOS 15 upgrade, you are still fine on iOS 14. Apple says that you will still get “important security updates for a period of time” on iOS 14 (https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204204).

        3 users thanked author for this post.
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        • DriftyDonN
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          September 29, 2021 at 7:40 pm #2392573
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          So glad I haven’t upgraded to IOS15!!! More info on subreddit r/ios15.

          Horror stories abound!

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    • Alex5723
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      September 28, 2021 at 12:39 pm #2392343
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      Released to devs :

      iOS/iPadOS 15.1 beta 2
      WathcOS 8.1 beta 2
      tvOS 15.1 beta 2

      Fixed “Unlock with Apple Watch” when wearing a mask on iPhone 13 devices.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 30, 2021 at 12:32 am #2392586
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Released to devs :

      iOS/iPadOS 15.1 beta 2
      WathcOS 8.1 beta 2
      tvOS 15.1 beta 2

      Fixed “Unlock with Apple Watch” when wearing a mask on iPhone 13 devices.

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      October 1, 2021 at 12:57 pm #2393132
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      Released iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1.

      Fixed :

      “Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch may not work on iPhone 13 models
      Settings app may incorrectly display an alert that storage is full
      Audio meditations could unexpectedly start a workout on Apple Watch for some Fitness+ subscribers”

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      • Alex5723
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        October 2, 2021 at 12:23 pm #2393267
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        This update also fixed ‘bypass lock screen’.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 6, 2021 at 3:04 am #2394085
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      Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats products

      Here are the latest firmware versions:

      AirPods Pro – 4A400
      AirPods Max – 4A400
      AirPods (second-generation) – 4A400
      Beats Solo Pro – 4A394
      Powerbeats 4 – 4A394
      Powerbeats Pro – 4A394…

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    • Alex5723
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      October 6, 2021 at 12:49 pm #2394186
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      Released to Devs :

      watchOS 8.1 beta 3,
      tvOS 15.1 beta 3,
      iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 beta 3

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      • Alex5723
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        October 7, 2021 at 4:31 pm #2394455
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        watchOS 8.1 beta 3 is now available to public

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    • Alex5723
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      October 7, 2021 at 2:38 am #2394305
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 beta 3

      Released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      October 8, 2021 at 11:31 pm #2394747
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15. Those upgraded to 15.0.1 or 15.1 beta won’t be able to downgrade to 15.0

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    • Alex5723
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      October 12, 2021 at 12:15 am #2395338
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      Released :

      iOS / iPadOS 15.0.2

      “The build number of today’s release of iOS 15.0.2 is 19A404. Here are the release notes:

      Photos saved to your library from Messages could be deleted after removing the associated thread or message

      iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe may not connect to Find My

      AirTag might not appear in the Find My Items tab

      watchOS 8.0.1 (specific bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 3)

      “This update includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch.

      – Software update progress may not be displayed accurately for some Apple Watch Series 3 users
      – Accessibility settings may not have been available for some Apple Watch Series 3 users”

      CarPlay may fail to open audio apps or disconnect during playback

      Device restore or update may fail when using Finder or iTunes for iPhone 13 models”

      https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/11/ios-15-0-2-release-bug-fixes-features/

      https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/11/apple-releases-watchos-8-0-1-with-bug-fixes-for-apple-watch-series-3/

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      • Alex5723
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        October 12, 2021 at 2:04 am #2395346
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        Apple Releases Urgent iPhone and iPad Updates to Patch New Zero-Day Vulnerability

        Apple on Monday released a security update for iOS and iPad to address a critical vulnerability that it says is being exploited in the wild, making it the 17th zero-day flaw the company has addressed in its products since the start of the year.’

        The weakness, assigned the identifier CVE-2021-30883, concerns a memory corruption issue in the “IOMobileFrameBuffer” component that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Crediting an anonymous researcher for reporting the vulnerability, Apple said it’s “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”…

        Security researcher Saar Amar shared additional details, and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, noting that “this attack surface is highly interesting because it’s accessible from the app sandbox (so it’s great for jailbreaks) and many other processes, making it a good candidate for LPEs exploits in chains.”..

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    • Alex5723
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      October 14, 2021 at 12:54 am #2395834
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      Public beta released :
      iOS/iPadOS beta 4,
      watchOS 8.1 beta 4,
      tvOS 15.1 beta 4

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    • Alex5723
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      October 18, 2021 at 1:28 pm #2396534
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      Released :
      Apple Watch 8.1 RC
      iOS 15.1 RC

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      • Alex5723
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        October 18, 2021 at 1:33 pm #2396538
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        iOS 15.1 RC correction

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      • Alex5723
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        October 19, 2021 at 1:33 am #2396641
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        HomePod 15.1 RC
        tvOS 15.1 RC

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    • Alex5723
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      October 19, 2021 at 1:19 am #2396640
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15.0.1, blocking downgrades from iOS 15.0.2 and iOS 15.1

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    • DriftyDonN
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      October 22, 2021 at 7:22 pm #2397355
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      I have seen many complaints about IOS 15, primarily on Reddit, so have not upgraded yet. Any idea when apple will work out the bugs in this build? I have a Iphone 11 on last iteration of IOS 14…

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    • Alex5723
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      October 23, 2021 at 12:22 am #2397365
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      DriftyDonN wrote:

      I have seen many complaints about IOS 15, primarily on Reddit, so have not upgraded yet. Any idea when apple will work out the bugs in this build? I have a Iphone 11 on last iteration of IOS 14…

      I am running all iOS 15 betas, now on 15.1 RC.
      Not a single problem on iPhone and iPad.
      Final will be released next week probably on Oct. 25.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 23, 2021 at 11:28 pm #2397492
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      iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 will be released tomorrow at ~10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST.

      Release time your time zone :

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    • Alex5723
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      October 25, 2021 at 12:32 pm #2397734
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      Released :
      HomePod 15.1 with for Lossless and Dolby Atmos
      watchOS 8.1
      tvOS 15.1
      iOS / iPadOS 15.1

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    • Alex5723
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      October 28, 2021 at 12:12 am #2398363
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      iOS 15.2 beta iPadOS 15.2 released to devs.

      Adds App Privacy Report to show what data is collected by apps

      watchOS 8.3 beta released to devs

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      • Alex5723
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        October 29, 2021 at 1:28 am #2398625
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        iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 WatchOS 8.3 public beta released

        The beta introduced Privacy Report to allow users to see how often apps have accessed their sensitive info like location, photos, camera, microphone, and contacts across the last seven days: Settings > Privacy > App Privacy Report > Turn On App Privacy Report.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 1, 2021 at 12:29 pm #2399305
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      tvOS 15.1.1 released. Build number 19J581.

      No release notes yet.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 3, 2021 at 2:23 am #2399671
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      Apple stopped signing code for iOS 15.0.2, blocking downgrades from the more recent iOS 15.1 release.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 3, 2021 at 1:12 pm #2399758
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      HomePod 15.1.1 build 1A2591 released.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 9, 2021 at 12:10 pm #2400700
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      Released to Devs :

      iOS 15.2 beta 2
      iPadOS 15.2 beta 2
      watchOS 8.3
      tvOS 15.2

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    • Alex5723
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      November 10, 2021 at 12:36 pm #2400840
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      Public beta released for :

      iOS 15.2 beta 2
      iPadOS 15.2 beta 2
      watchOS 8.3 beta 2

      https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-15-beta-2-features/

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    • Alex5723
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      November 16, 2021 at 12:17 pm #2401942
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      Released to devs :

      iOS 15.2 beta 3 (build 19C5044b)
      watchOS 8.3 beta 3 (build: 19S5044c)
      iPadOS 15.2 beta 3 (build: 19C5044b)
      tvOS 15.2 beta 3 (build: 19K5043b)
      HomePod 15.2 beta 3 (build: 19K5043b)

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    • Alex5723
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      November 16, 2021 at 11:26 pm #2402066
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      Public beta released :

      iOS 15.2 beta 3
      iPadOS 15.2 beta 3

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      • Alex5723
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        November 17, 2021 at 10:43 am #2402155
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        watchOS 8.3 b3 public beta.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 16, 2021 at 11:32 pm #2402068
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      Released :

      AirPods Pro Firmware Version 4A402

      AirPods 3 Firmware version 4B66

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    • Alex5723
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      November 17, 2021 at 11:49 pm #2402266
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      Apple released iOS 15.1.1 (Build 19B81) for iPhone 12 & 13.

      “iOS 15.1.1 improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.”

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    • Alex5723
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      November 19, 2021 at 1:18 am #2402415
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      Released watchOS 8.1.1.

      “watchOS 8.1.1 fixes an issue where Apple Watch Series 7 may not charge as expected for some users.”

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    • Alex5723
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      December 1, 2021 at 1:40 am #2404231
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      Apple on Tuesday stopped signing iOS 15.1, which means that users who updated their devices to iOS 15.1.1 or iOS 15.2 beta can no longer downgrade to iOS 15.1

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    • Alex5723
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      December 2, 2021 at 12:28 pm #2404374
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      Released to devs :

      iOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
      watchOS 8.3 beta 4 (build: 19S5050c)
      iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
      tvOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)
      HomePod 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)

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    • Alex5723
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      December 3, 2021 at 1:04 am #2404420
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Released to devs :

      iOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
      watchOS 8.3 beta 4 (build: 19S5050c)
      iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
      tvOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)
      HomePod 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      December 7, 2021 at 11:59 pm #2405175
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      watchOS 8.3 RC public beta
      iOS/iPadOS 15.2 RC public beta
      tvOS 15.2 RC public beta

      iOS 15.2 Parts and Service History

      For ‌iPhone‌ XR, XS, XS Max, and later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation), you can see if the battery has been replaced.
      For iPhone 11 models, iPhone 12 models, and iPhone 13 models, you can see if the battery or display have been replaced.
      For ‌iPhone 12‌ models and ‌iPhone 13‌ models, you can see if the battery, display, or camera have been replaced.

      If a fix was done with genuine Apple parts and tools, repairs in this section will have a “Genuine Apple Part” listing next to the repaired component…

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    • Alex5723
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      December 10, 2021 at 1:22 am #2405534
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      Apple released 4C165 Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

      Connect your AirPods with an iPhone or iPad
      Remove the AirPods from their charging case.
      Go to the Settings app on your device.
      Select General, and tap on About.
      Tap on AirPods.

      Apple released MagSafe Charger Firmware update. Previous firmware version was 174 (9M5069), and the new version is 247 (10M229)

      Connect the MagSafe Charger to iPhone or Mac
      Open the Settings App
      Select General
      Select About
      Scroll down and select the MagSafe Charger
      A menu will appear showing relevant device information

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    • Alex5723
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      December 10, 2021 at 12:53 pm #2405631
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      iOS 15.2 RC 2 for iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro devices.

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    • Alex5723
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      December 13, 2021 at 1:04 pm #2406109
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.2 final released.
      tvOS 15.2
      watchOS 8.3

      Release notes : https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

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      • Alex5723
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        December 14, 2021 at 12:14 am #2406228
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        HomePod Software 15.2

        iOS/iPadOS, Apple tv, Apple Watch, HomePod.. IPSW downloads.

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    • pmcjr6142
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      December 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm #2406831
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      iPhone Backup After Installing 15.2

      This bit of info may be helpful to someone that experiences what I did today.  After updating to iOS 15.2  and then attempting to backup the phone via Finder, I got an error message saying  it could not read the contents of the iPhone and to click on Restore (in the body of the message) to restore back to factory settings.  Who wants to rush into that?   I did a quick Google search and saw where an iPhone restart may resolve the problem.  It did for me.  I think it was somehow related to 15.2 not settling in correctly.

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    • Alex5723
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      December 18, 2021 at 12:05 am #2406882
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      Released to devs :

      iOS/iPadOS 15.3 beta 1: 19D5026g
      watchOS 8.4 beta 1: 19S5525f
      tvOS 15.3 beta 1: 19K5527e

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    • Alex5723
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      December 20, 2021 at 1:23 pm #2407265
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.3 beta 1 released to public.

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      • Alex5723
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        December 20, 2021 at 11:37 pm #2407352
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        WatchOS 8.4 beta 1 released to public

        Apple stops signing iOS 15.1.1

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    • Alex5723
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      January 12, 2022 at 12:21 pm #2415787
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      iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 released

      “HomeKit

      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted HomeKit accessory name
      may cause a denial of service
      Description: A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with
      improved input validation.
      CVE-2022-22588:

      Messages may not load photos sent using an iCloud Link
      Third-party CarPlay apps may not respond to input”

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    • Alex5723
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      January 12, 2022 at 12:23 pm #2415790
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      iOS 15.3 beta 2 (Build 19D5040e)
      iPadOS 15.3 beta 2 (Build: 19D5040e)
      watchOS 8.4 beta 2 (Build: 19S5539e)
      tvOS 15.3 beta 2 (Build: 19K5541d)

      Released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      January 13, 2022 at 1:14 pm #2418084
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 15.3 beta 2 (Build 19D5040e)
      iPadOS 15.3 beta 2 (Build: 19D5040e)
      watchOS 8.4 beta 2 (Build: 19S5539e)
      tvOS 15.3 beta 2 (Build: 19K5541d)

      Released to devs.

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      January 19, 2022 at 12:47 am #2419285
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      AirPods 3 firmware version 4C170 update.

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    • Alex5723
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      January 19, 2022 at 11:49 pm #2419495
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15.2. No downgrading from 15.2.1

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    • Alex5723
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      January 21, 2022 at 2:28 am #2419733
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.3 RC build 19D49
      HomePod 15.3
      watchOS 8.4 RC

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      • Alex5723
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        January 21, 2022 at 4:52 am #2419746
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        tvOS 15.3 beta RC (Build: 19K545)

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    • Alex5723
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      January 25, 2022 at 2:12 pm #2421141
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      Beats Studio Buds Firmware update version 10M359

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    • Alex5723
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      January 26, 2022 at 1:33 am #2421248
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Beats Studio Buds Firmware update version 10M359

      https://9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controls/

      Update 10M359 now shows the battery status of Beats Studio Buds on iOS devices every time the charging case is open and nearby, similar to the experience AirPods users have. A popup provides details of the battery level of the earbuds and the charging case.

      Another welcome change is that Beats Studio Buds now support instant pairing via iCloud. Unlike AirPods and other Beats earbuds with Apple’s own chip, Beats Studio Buds had no support for syncing via iCloud, meaning the user had to manually pair them with each new device. Now this has finally been fixed with the latest firmware update.

      Apple has also enabled new physical controls using the “b” button on the earbuds. Users can now enable an option to change the volume level of the Beats Studio Buds just by pressing their side buttons. The company says that this feature works with iOS, macOS, and even Android devices…

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    • Alex5723
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      January 26, 2022 at 12:05 pm #2421342
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      Released :

      iOS 15.3
      iPadOS 15.3

      Release Notes : https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053

      tvOS 15.3
      wathcOS 8.4

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      • Alex5723
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        January 26, 2022 at 2:04 pm #2421392
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        HomePod Software 15.3 released

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    • Alex5723
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      January 27, 2022 at 1:09 pm #2421609
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      iOS / iPadOS 15.4 beta 1 , tvOS 15.4 beta 1, HomePod 15.4
      released to devs.

      15.4 b1 let you setup up FaceID wearing mask.

      https://twitter.com/brandonbutch/status/1486773540577812490

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      • Alex5723
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        January 28, 2022 at 2:19 pm #2421834
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        iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta released with Universal Control, FaceID Mask, FaceID with glasses…

        FaceID with mask is compatible with Apple Pay and 3rd party apps.

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        • Alex5723
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          January 29, 2022 at 5:11 am #2421960
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          Apple Watch 8.5 beta public released

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    • Alex5723
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      February 2, 2022 at 12:41 am #2422804
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      Apple Watch 8.4.1 update

      “watchOS 8.4.1 includes bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and later. “

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    • Alex5723
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      February 8, 2022 at 11:45 pm #2424149
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.4 beta 2 released.
      tvOS 15.4 beta 2 released
      watchOS 8.5 beta 2

      What’s new in iOS 15.4 beta 2

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      • Alex5723
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        February 9, 2022 at 1:31 pm #2424271
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        Public betas released.

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    • Alex5723
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      February 10, 2022 at 12:54 pm #2424451
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.3.1 build 19D52 released.

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213093

      watchOS 8.4.2 released.

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

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    • Alex5723
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      February 15, 2022 at 1:13 pm #2425543
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      iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, HomePod beta 3 released to devs

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      • Alex5723
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        February 16, 2022 at 1:27 pm #2425771
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        Public betas released

        iOS 15.4 beta 3 changes and features!

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    • Alex5723
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      February 18, 2022 at 1:26 am #2426095
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15.3, blocking downgrades from iOS 15.3.1

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    • Alex5723
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      February 22, 2022 at 1:12 pm #2427174
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.4 beta 4
      watchOS 8.5 beta 4 (RC)
      TvOS 15.4 beta 4
      HomePod 15.3 beta 4

      Released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      February 22, 2022 at 11:39 pm #2427269
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS/iPadOS 15.4 beta 4
      watchOS 8.5 beta 4 (RC)
      TvOS 15.4 beta 4
      HomePod 15.3 beta 4

      Released to devs.

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      March 1, 2022 at 12:45 pm #2428709
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      watchOS 8.5 beta 5 build 19T5241a
      tvOS 15.4 beta 5
      HomePod 15.4 beta 5
      iOS/iPadOS 15.4 beta 5

      Released to devs

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      • Alex5723
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        March 2, 2022 at 3:32 am #2428850
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        Public betas available

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    • Alex5723
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      March 8, 2022 at 1:30 pm #2430217
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      iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Release Candidate.

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      • Alex5723
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        March 8, 2022 at 11:53 pm #2430310
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        watchOS 8.5 RC

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      • Alex5723
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        March 9, 2022 at 1:29 am #2430317
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        tvOS 15.4 and HomePod 15.4 RC released

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    • Alex5723
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      March 14, 2022 at 1:18 pm #2431543
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      iOS 15.4
      iPadOS 15.4
      Apple watchOS 8.5
      TvOS 15.4
      HomePod 15.4

      Finals released

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      • Alex5723
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        March 15, 2022 at 12:49 am #2431724
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        Apple Watch firmware can now be restored from an iPhone running iOS 15.4

        Apple Watch doesn’t have any data ports accessible to users, which means that only Apple is able to repair your watch if there’s a firmware failure. Luckily, iOS 15.4 and watchOS 8.5 introduce a new tool to let users wirelessly restore the Apple Watch firmware using their iPhone.

        Shortly after releasing iOS 15.4 and watchOS 8.5 to the public on Monday, Apple updated its support article with information on what users need to do if the Apple Watch stops working…

        “Your Apple Watch might show an animation asking you to bring it close to an iPhone if your watch experiences a problem that requires it to be updated or restored. You might also see a red exclamation point on your watch. If your Apple Watch with watchOS 8.5 or later displays an animation showing a watch and iPhone being brought close together, follow these steps.”….

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      • Alex5723
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        March 15, 2022 at 5:44 am #2431772
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        iOS 15.4/iPadOS 15.4 is Out Now! | Here’s Everything New

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        • Bill C.
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          March 22, 2022 at 3:51 am #2433411
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          I updated my First Gen iPhone SE (and the wife’s SE) and all was well with one exception. The Apple Weather app location feature ceased to work.

          I traveled and it shifted to the new location, but would never shift back. All searches for locations brought up nothing. A reboot did nothing, and an uninstall of the app and reinstall did nothing. We deleted it as it is not often used, and is far inferior to the Accuweather app, especially the paid version of the Accuweather app.

          Recent reviews of the Apple weather app have been pretty negative.

          First time ever in 5+ years of use that these phones have had any issues with a base installed app (or any feature). And just as we were going to get new iPhones this week, a standard size and a mini.

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    • Alex5723
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      March 23, 2022 at 12:10 pm #2433855
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      Top 90+ New iOS 15 – iOS 15.4 Features for iPhone

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    • Alex5723
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      March 23, 2022 at 12:18 pm #2433857
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      Apple Stops Signing iOS 15.3.1.

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    • Alex5723
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      March 31, 2022 at 12:41 pm #2435673
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      iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 tvOS 15.4.1, HomePod 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1.

      iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 addresses the following issues.
      Information about the security content is also available at
      https://support.apple.com/HT213219.

      Released March 31, 2022

      AppleAVD
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code
      with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue
      may have been actively exploited.
      Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with
      improved bounds checking.
      CVE-2022-22675: an anonymous researcher

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    • Alex5723
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      April 5, 2022 at 1:31 pm #2437162
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      iOS, iPadOS 15.5 released to devs.

      iOS & iPadOS 15.5 Beta Release Notes

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      • Alex5723
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        April 6, 2022 at 1:58 am #2437305
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        watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5 released to devs.

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        • Alex5723
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          April 7, 2022 at 1:38 pm #2437759
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          watchOS 8.6 public beta released.

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      • Alex5723
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        April 6, 2022 at 12:59 pm #2437428
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        iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      April 8, 2022 at 1:48 am #2437887
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      Apple stops signing iOS/iPadOS 15.4 following the release of iOS 15.4.1.

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    • J9438
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      April 11, 2022 at 11:48 am #2438639
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 15.4.1

      Alex, I tried to use iTunes (because I like its ability to backup first to my Win 10) to do update but after downloading and extracting I got error 4000. Tried again and same result. So went to WIFI and everything worked fine.

      I had used iTunes for the previous update several months ago and that worked fine.

      Also when I use WIFI for the update does it do a backup first and what is that backed up to as I am not signed in?

      Thanks for you keeping everyone so well informed on these updates!!!!!!

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      April 11, 2022 at 1:19 pm #2438678
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      J9438 wrote:

      Also when I use WIFI for the update does it do a backup first and what is that backed up to as I am not signed in?

      No, it does not. You should backup manually before installing new iOS. Either on the device or using iTunes. I create 2 backups: 1 on PC and 1 to iCloud.

      I update using my iPhone and iPad and Watch and not iTunes (currently iOS/iPadOS 15.5 and watchOS 8.6)

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    • Alex5723
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      April 19, 2022 at 12:50 pm #2440539
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.5 beta 2
      tvOS 15.5 beta 2
      watchOS 8.6 beta 2
      HomePod 15.5 beta 2

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    • Alex5723
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      April 20, 2022 at 12:27 pm #2440799
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS/iPadOS 15.5 beta 2
      tvOS 15.5 beta 2
      watchOS 8.6 beta 2
      HomePod 15.5 beta 2

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      April 21, 2022 at 12:48 am #2440898
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      MagSafe Battery Pack Now Able to Charge at Faster 7.5W Speed After Firmware Update

      Apple yesterday released a firmware update designed for the MagSafe Battery Pack, and it turns out the new firmware enables 7.5W charging while on the go, up from the previous 5W limit…

      Apple suggests users attach a Lightning cable to a ‌MagSafe Battery Pack‌ and then plug in the USB side to an ‌iPad‌ or Mac to initiate the update process…

      Release Notes

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    • Alex5723
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      April 26, 2022 at 12:50 pm #2442118
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      Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta

      Apple spokesperson Jennie Orphanopoulos tells The Verge that “an update to the Studio Display firmware is now available with today’s beta 3 release of macOS Monterey 12.4. This beta update has refinements to the Studio Display camera tuning, including improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing.”..

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    • Alex5723
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      April 26, 2022 at 12:56 pm #2442123
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.5 beta 3 released to devs.
      wathcOS 8.6 beta 3 released to devs.
      tvOS 15.5 beta 3 to devs.
      AirTag firmware build number of 1A301

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    • Alex5723
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      April 27, 2022 at 4:05 am #2442263
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS/iPadOS 15.5 beta 3

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      May 3, 2022 at 12:44 pm #2443623
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      watchOS 8.6 beta 4 released to devs. Build is 19T5570a
      iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, tvOS 15.5 beta 4 released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 3, 2022 at 3:54 pm #2443675
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      watchOS 8.6 beta 4 released to devs. Build is 19T5570a
      iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, tvOS 15.5 beta 4 released to devs.

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      May 3, 2022 at 11:53 pm #2443816
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      Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta 2 released to devs

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    • Alex5723
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      May 11, 2022 at 12:10 am #2445671
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      Firmware updates 4E71 for : AirPods 2, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 3.

      check your AirPods firmware version:

      Open the Settings app on your iPhone
      Navigate to the “Bluetooth” menu
      Find your AirPods in the list of devices
      Tap the “i” next to them
      Look at the “Firmware Version” number.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 12, 2022 at 1:04 pm #2446031
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      iOS/ iPadOS RC released

      watchOS 8.6 RC

      tvOS 15.5 RC

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    • Alex5723
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      May 16, 2022 at 12:10 pm #2447161
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      iOS 15.5 /iPadOS 15.5 final released.

      iOS 15.5 includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
      – Wallet now enables Apple Cash customers to send and request money from their Apple Cash card
      – Apple Podcasts includes a new setting to limit episodes stored on your iPhone and automatically delete older ones
      – Fixes an issue where home automations, triggered by people arriving or leaving, may fail
      Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
      https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

      tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, and HomePod Software 15.5 final released.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 18, 2022 at 1:04 pm #2447531
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      Apple released beta 1 of iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, tvOS 15.6, HomePod 15.6, watchOS 8.7 to devs.

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      • Alex5723
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        May 19, 2022 at 4:19 pm #2447793
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        Apple released Public beta 1 of iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, tvOS 15.6, HomePod 15.6, watchOS 8.7.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 23, 2022 at 11:57 pm #2448656
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15.4.1

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    • Alex5723
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      May 25, 2022 at 11:48 am #2448963
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      Apple Released tvOS 15.5.1 for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K.
      No release notes.

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    • Alex5723
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      May 31, 2022 at 1:28 pm #2450139
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      iOS/iPadOS 15.6 beta 2 (19G5037d)
      watchOS 8.7 beta 2 (19U5037d)
      tvOS 15.6 beta 2 (19M5037c)

      Released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 1, 2022 at 12:27 pm #2450299
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      iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 watchOS 8.7 public beta 2 released

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      • Alex5723
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        June 2, 2022 at 1:08 am #2450379
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        tvOS 15.6 beta 2 released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      June 7, 2022 at 12:25 am #2451422
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      Apple released iOS 16 / iPadOS tvOS 16, watchOS 9 beta 1 to devs.

      iOS 16 Support from iPhone 8 ..

      https://9to5mac.com/2022/06/06/ios-16-features-2/

      iPadOS 16 support from iPad Air 3rd generation

      https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/06/ipados-16-takes-the-versatility-of-ipad-even-further/

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    • Alex5723
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      June 9, 2022 at 1:03 am #2452081
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      Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

      Apple has released a new beta firmware for several AirPods models, including the second-generation AirPods, third-generation AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. Apple says the beta firmware includes improvements to Automatic Switching and various bug and stability fixes. The new beta firmware has a version number 5.0 and build number 5A5282d, up from 4.4 and 4E71…

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    • Alex5723
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      June 15, 2022 at 12:08 am #2453535
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      iOS 15.6/iPadOS beta 3
      tvOS 15.6 beta 3
      watchOS 8.7 beta 3

      released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      June 15, 2022 at 1:12 pm #2453746
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 15.6/iPadOS beta 3
      tvOS 15.6 beta 3
      watchOS 8.7 beta 3

      released to devs.

      Beta 3 released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      June 29, 2022 at 12:11 am #2457317
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      iOS 15.6 beta 4, iPadOS 15.6 beta 4, tvOS 15.6 beta 4 and watchOS 8.7 beta 4,
      are available to public

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    • Alex5723
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      July 5, 2022 at 12:46 pm #2458467
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      iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, tvOS 15.6 and watchOS 8.7 beta 5 released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 7, 2022 at 9:57 am #2458867
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      Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max to devs

      ..According to Apple, the beta firmware includes improvements to Automatic Switching as well as bug and stability fixes. The software will eventually come to all AirPods after testing is finished, and it could see a release this fall alongside ‌iOS 16‌, iPadOS 16, ‌macOS Ventura‌, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 11, 2022 at 12:31 pm #2459690
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      iOS 16 / iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, tvOS 16, HomePod Software 16 public betas released

      Anyone running iOS..15 beta should remove the profiles and download new profile for each device (iPhone, iPad, watch, Apple tv…)

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    • Alex5723
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      July 12, 2022 at 1:11 pm #2460002
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      iOS, iPadOS 15.6RC tvOS 15.6RC and watchOS 8.7RC released to public.

      “iOS 15.6 includes enhancements, bug fixes and security updates.

      – TV app adds the option to restart a live sports game already in-progress and pause, rewind, or fast-forward
      – Fixes an issue where Settings may continue to display that device storage is full even if it is available
      – Fixes an issue that may cause braille devices to slow down or stop responding when navigating text in Mail
      – Fixes an issue in Safari where a tab may revert back to a previous page”

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      • Alex5723
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        July 15, 2022 at 1:17 pm #2461032
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        iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 RC2 released to devs and public.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 20, 2022 at 1:06 pm #2464603
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      iOS, iPadOS 15.6 watchOS 8.7, tv OS 15.6 and HomePod Software 15.6 released.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 27, 2022 at 12:44 pm #2466208
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      tvOS 16 beta 4, iOS 16 beta 4, iPadOS 16 beta 4, watchOS 9 beta 4, HomePod Software 16
      released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 28, 2022 at 12:07 am #2466318
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15.5.

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    • Alex5723
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      July 28, 2022 at 12:32 pm #2466429
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      tvOS 16 beta 4, iOS 16 beta 4, iPadOS 16 beta 4, watchOS 9 beta 4, HomePod Software 16
      released to devs.

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      August 4, 2022 at 1:04 pm #2467657
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      Apple Studio Display firmware 15.5 released (Studio Display run iOS on A13 CPU).

      What’s new in firmware updates for Apple Studio Display

      Resolves an audio issue with Studio Display

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    • Alex5723
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      August 8, 2022 at 12:19 pm #2468514
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      tvOS 16 beta 5, iOS 16,iPadOS 16 beta 5, watchOS 9 beta 5 released to devs.

      iOS 16 Beta 5 : Battery Percentage in iPhone Status Bar.

      https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-16-beta-5-battery-percentage-now-displayed-in-iphone-status-bar.2354067/

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      • Alex5723
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        August 9, 2022 at 12:19 pm #2468780
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        Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      August 16, 2022 at 12:08 am #2470552
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      tvOS 16 beta 6, iOS 16,iPadOS 16 beta 6, watchOS 9 beta 6 released to devs /
      Public beta released.

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    • Alex5723
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      August 17, 2022 at 1:25 pm #2470894
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      iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, watchOS 8.7.1 security updates released.

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412

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    • Alex5723
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      August 23, 2022 at 12:16 pm #2472159
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      iOS/iPadOS 16 beta 7
      watchOS 9 beta 7
      tvOS 16 beta 7

      Released to deva

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      • Alex5723
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        August 23, 2022 at 2:29 pm #2472178
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        Correction : iPad OS 16.1 beta !

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      • Alex5723
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        August 24, 2022 at 12:48 pm #2472389
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        iOS 16
        iPadOS 16.1
        watchOS 9
        tvOS 16
        HomePod 16

        Beta versions released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      August 24, 2022 at 10:36 pm #2472467
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      Apple stops signing iOS 15.6

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    • Alex5723
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      August 24, 2022 at 11:41 pm #2472475
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      Apple’s iPhone, Apple Watch ‘Far Out’ event on Sept. 7

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    • Alex5723
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      August 29, 2022 at 2:20 pm #2473360
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      iOS 16 beta 8, build 20A5358a released to devs

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      • Alex5723
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        August 29, 2022 at 9:56 pm #2473429
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        Public beta released

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    • Alex5723
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      August 31, 2022 at 11:59 am #2473747
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      iOS / iPadOS iOS 12.5.6 released

      Apple today released an iOS 12.5.6 update for older iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models that are not able to run the current version of iOS, iOS 15…

      The iOS 12.5.6 update likely fixes two major vulnerabilities that were actively exploited, so it’s worth updating right away if you have an older device

      Devices that cannot be updated past iOS 12 include the ‌iPhone‌ 5s, ‌iPhone‌ 6, ‌iPhone‌ 6 Plus, iPod touch 6, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, and ‌iPad mini‌ 3.

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        August 31, 2022 at 12:20 pm #2473753
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        Official apple security page:
        https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213428
        Good of apple to issue an update for older tech.

        Keep IT Lean, Clean and Mean!
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    • Alex5723
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      September 8, 2022 at 12:51 am #2475683
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      iOS 16 RC released to devs and public.

      iOS 16 release notes

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    • Alex5723
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      September 8, 2022 at 12:58 pm #2475923
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      Apple released iOS 15.7 beta 1 to devs.

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      • pmcjr6142
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        September 11, 2022 at 5:11 am #2476900
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        For those older iPhones not eligible for iOS 16. iPhone 7 and older.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 11, 2022 at 12:42 pm #2476962
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 16 RC released to devs and public.

      iOS 16 release notes

      iOS 16 final will be released tomorrow (with Apple Watch OS 9 and TV OS 16).

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      September 11, 2022 at 1:44 pm #2476971
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      pmcjr6142 wrote:

      For those older iPhones not eligible for iOS 16. iPhone 7 and older.

      And those who want to stay on iOS 15.x

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    • Alex5723
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      September 12, 2022 at 1:37 pm #2477228
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      iOS 16 final released

      iOS 16 addresses the following issues.
      Information about the security content is also available at
      https://support.apple.com/HT213446.

      Additional CVE entries to be added soon.

      Contacts
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences
      Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
      CVE-2022-32854: Holger Fuhrmannek of Deutsche Telekom Security

      Kernel
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel
      privileges
      Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
      CVE-2022-32911: Zweig of Kunlun Lab

      Kernel
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory
      Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
      CVE-2022-32864: Linus Henze of Pinauten GmbH (pinauten.de)

      Kernel
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with
      kernel privileges.
      Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
      CVE-2022-32917: an anonymous researcher

      Maps
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
      Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
      CVE-2022-32883: Ron Masas, breakpointhq.com

      MediaLibrary
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: A user may be able to elevate privileges
      Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
      input validation.
      CVE-2022-32908: an anonymous researcher

      Safari
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing
      Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
      CVE-2022-32795: Narendra Bhati of Suma Soft Pvt. Ltd. Pune (India)
      @imnarendrabhati

      Safari Extensions
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: A website may be able to track users through Safari web
      extensions
      Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state
      management.
      WebKit Bugzilla: 242278
      CVE-2022-32868: Michael

      Shortcuts
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to
      access photos from the lock screen
      Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
      CVE-2022-32872: Elite Tech Guru

      WebKit
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
      arbitrary code execution
      Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved
      memory handling.
      WebKit Bugzilla: 241969
      CVE-2022-32886: P1umer, afang5472, xmzyshypnc

      WebKit
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
      arbitrary code execution
      Description: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds
      checking.
      WebKit Bugzilla: 242762
      CVE-2022-32912: Jeonghoon Shin (@singi21a) at Theori working with
      Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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    • Alex5723
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      September 12, 2022 at 1:38 pm #2477230
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      iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7

      iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 addresses the following issues.
      Information about the security content is also available at
      https://support.apple.com/HT213445.

      Contacts
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences
      Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
      CVE-2022-32854: Holger Fuhrmannek of Deutsche Telekom Security

      Kernel
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel
      privileges
      Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
      CVE-2022-32911: Zweig of Kunlun Lab

      Kernel
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory
      Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
      CVE-2022-32864: Linus Henze of Pinauten GmbH (pinauten.de)

      Kernel
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with
      kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may
      have been actively exploited.
      Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
      CVE-2022-32917: an anonymous researcher

      Maps
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
      Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
      CVE-2022-32883: Ron Masas, breakpointhq.com

      MediaLibrary
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: A user may be able to elevate privileges
      Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
      input validation.
      CVE-2022-32908: an anonymous researcher

      Safari
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing
      Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
      CVE-2022-32795: Narendra Bhati of Suma Soft Pvt. Ltd. Pune (India)
      @imnarendrabhati

      Safari Extensions
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: A website may be able to track users through Safari web
      extensions
      Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state
      management.
      WebKit Bugzilla: 242278
      CVE-2022-32868: Michael

      Shortcuts
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to
      access photos from the lock screen
      Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
      CVE-2022-32872: Elite Tech Guru

      WebKit
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
      arbitrary code execution
      Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved
      memory handling.
      WebKit Bugzilla: 241969
      CVE-2022-32886: P1umer, afang5472, xmzyshypnc

      WebKit
      Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
      and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
      iPod touch (7th generation)
      Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
      arbitrary code execution
      Description: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds
      checking.
      WebKit Bugzilla: 242762
      CVE-2022-32912: Jeonghoon Shin (@singi21a) at Theori working with
      Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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      • pmcjr6142
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        September 12, 2022 at 4:33 pm #2477314
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        Alex, if you plan on updating to 1OS 16 after a reasonable wait period, say to a 16.01 or 16.1, don’t you think these fixes in 15.7 are also in 16?  So, is updating to 15.7 really necessary at this time?

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    • Alex5723
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      September 12, 2022 at 1:42 pm #2477232
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      watchOS 9 and tvOS 16 finals released

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      • Alex5723
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        September 12, 2022 at 11:20 pm #2477416
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        Software 16 for HomePod and HomePod mini released

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    • Alex5723
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      September 12, 2022 at 11:24 pm #2477417
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      @pmcjr6142

      As long as you stay on iOS 15 you should update.
      I myself running beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS for years and never had a crash..

      1 user thanked author for this post.
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    • Alex5723
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      September 14, 2022 at 12:44 pm #2478020
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      Apple released iOS 16.1 beta
      iPadOS 16.1 beta 2
      watchOS 9.1 beta
      tvOS 16.1 beta

      to developers

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    • Alex5723
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      September 15, 2022 at 5:22 am #2478220
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      Apple releases iOS 16.0.1 bugs and security fixes for iPhone 14 / Pro

      “This update is recommended for all users and provides important bug fixes for your iPhone including the following:

      – Fixes an issue with activation and migration during set up of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro
      – Photos may appear soft when zooming in landscape orientation on iPhone 14 Pro Max
      – Enterprise single sign-on apps may fail to authenticate”

      https://9to5mac.com/2022/09/14/ios-16-0-1-bug-fixes-iphone-14/

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    • Alex5723
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      September 15, 2022 at 2:15 pm #2478384
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Apple released iOS 16.1 beta

      Release Notes

      Added features :

      Support for Matter accessories
      Battery percentage added for iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone XR, iPhone 11.
      Clean Energy Charging option
      Ability to delete Wallet app
      Live Activities API returns

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    • Alex5723
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      September 15, 2022 at 11:04 pm #2478478
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      Apple released iOS 16.1 beta
      iPadOS 16.1 beta 2
      watchOS 9.1 beta
      tvOS 16.1 beta

      to developers

      iOS 16.1 beta
      iPadOS 16.1 beta
      watch OS 9.1 beta

      Released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      September 18, 2022 at 2:40 am #2479411
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 16.1 beta

      iPhone 14 Pro and Max have a GPS problem with iOS 16.1 beta.
      To fix delete beta profile and downgrade to iOS 16.0.1

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      • Alex5723
        AskWoody Plus
        September 18, 2022 at 11:13 am #2479569
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        Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram..apps are not compatible with the iPhone 14 Pro. When using these apps the camera shake, rattle…

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    • Alex5723
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      September 19, 2022 at 11:15 pm #2480109
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      Apple stopped signing iOS 15.6.1

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    • Alex5723
      AskWoody Plus
      September 21, 2022 at 1:54 am #2480480
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      Released iOS 16.1 , tvOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1 betas 2, third iPadOS 16.1 to developers

      What new in iOS 16.1 Beta 2

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      • Alex5723
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        September 21, 2022 at 12:35 pm #2480649
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        iOS 16.1 beta 2 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 3 watchOS 9.1 public beta 2, tvOS 16.1 public beta 2, HomePod 16.1 public beta 2 released to public

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    • Alex5723
      AskWoody Plus
      September 22, 2022 at 1:11 pm #2480965
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      watchOS 9.0.1 for Apple watch Ultra

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

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    • Alex5723
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      September 22, 2022 at 11:55 pm #2481151
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      Apple releases iOS 16.0.2 to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera shake bug, copy and paste permission, more..

      Apple on Thursday released iOS 16.0.2 for all iPhone users. The update comes with important bug fixes, not only for iPhone 14 owners, but also other models as well. For instance, today’s update fixes an issue that could cause the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera to shake unexpectedly in some apps, while also resolving the persistent copy and paste prompt across the system.

      As noted by iPhone 14 Pro users, some third-party apps like Snapchat and TikTok caused the camera to shake and vibrate. Although the official reasons remain unclear, the bug was probably affecting the optical stabilization of the camera lenses.

      Another bug that had been annoying iOS 16 users was related to the new copy and paste permission, which asks users whether they want to allow or deny an app to have access to the system clipboard. However, this prompt was constantly appearing to users, even after they had allowed a specific app to access the clipboard…

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    • Alex5723
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      September 23, 2022 at 2:26 am #2481180
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      AirPods Pro 2 firmware update build 5A377.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 28, 2022 at 1:05 am #2483196
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      iOS 16.1 beta 3
      iPadOS 16.1 beta 4
      watchOS 9.1 beta 3
      tvOS 16.1 beta 3

      Released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 28, 2022 at 12:22 pm #2483383
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 16.1 beta 3
      iPadOS 16.1 beta 4
      watchOS 9.1 beta 3
      tvOS 16.1 beta 3

      Released to devs.

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
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      September 29, 2022 at 11:40 pm #2484002
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      Apple stopped signing iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1.

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    • Alex5723
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      September 30, 2022 at 11:11 pm #2484314
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      iPhone 6 is now a “vintage” product.

      In Apple’s definition, a product is considered vintage when it was stopped being distributed for sale more than 5 years and less than 7 years ago.

      The company still provides parts and repair services for vintage products for up to 7 years after these products are no longer officially distributed.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 4, 2022 at 12:27 pm #2485300
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      iOS 16.1 beta 4
      iPadOS 16 beta 5
      tvOS 16.1 beta 4

      Released to devs

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      • Alex5723
        AskWoody Plus
        October 5, 2022 at 12:20 pm #2485677
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        watchOS 9.1 beta 4 released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 4, 2022 at 11:46 pm #2485446
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 16.1 beta 4
      iPadOS 16 beta 5
      tvOS 16.1 beta 4

      Released to devs

      Public betas released

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    • Alex5723
      AskWoody Plus
      October 6, 2022 at 12:50 pm #2486034
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      watchOS 9.1 beta 4 released to devs.

      Public beta released

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    • Alex5723
      AskWoody Plus
      October 8, 2022 at 3:22 am #2486456
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      AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2, and AirPods Max beta firmware released to developers.
      build number “5B5040c

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    • Alex5723
      AskWoody Plus
      October 10, 2022 at 11:13 pm #2487236
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      APPLE-SA-2022-10-10-1 iOS 16.0.3

      iOS 16.0.3 addresses the following issues.
      Information about the security content is also available at
      https://support.apple.com/HT213480.

      Mail
      Available for: iPhone 8 and later
      Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted email message may lead to a
      denial-of-service
      Description: An input validation issue was addressed with improved
      input validation.
      CVE-2022-22658

      Incoming call and app notifications may be delayed or not delivered on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

      Low microphone volume can occur during CarPlay phone calls on iPhone 14 models
      Camera may be slow to launch or switch between modes on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

      watchOS 9.0.2 released. No published CVE

      Addresses interrupted audio in Spotify, syncing errors with Wallet and Fitness when setting up a new Watch, a microphone bug, and an issue with snooze alarm notifications not behaving as expected.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 11, 2022 at 1:28 pm #2487394
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      iOS 16.1 beta 5 build number is 20B5072b
      iPadOS 16 beta 12
      tvOS 16.1 beta 5

      Released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 13, 2022 at 12:31 am #2487811
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      watchOS 9.1 beta 5 released to public

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    • Mele20
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      October 14, 2022 at 8:44 pm #2488483
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      Watch iOS 9.0.2 is available.

      Wish I had known sooner. It told me when I put it on a few minutes ago in preparation for going grocery shopping where I use it to make purchases. Update will have to wait til I get back (as will my iPhone update).

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      • Alex5723
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        October 17, 2022 at 9:33 am #2489467
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        watchOS 9.0.2 has been released a week ago.

        Latest watchOS in on version watchOS 9.1 beta 5.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 18, 2022 at 12:28 am #2489625
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      Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.0.2 Following Release of iOS 16.0.3

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    • Alex5723
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      October 19, 2022 at 12:22 am #2489997
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      iOS 16.1 RC
      iPadOS 16.1 RC
      tvOS 16.1 RC
      watchOS 9.1 RC
      “Battery life extended during Outdoor Walking, Running, and Hiking Workouts with the ability to reduce the frequency of heart rate and GPS readings on Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) and Apple Watch Ultra;

      Music can download while Apple Watch is off charger using Wi-Fi or cellular;

      Matter, the new smart home connectivity standard, is supported enabling a wide variety of smart home accessories to work together across ecosystem.”

      Released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      October 24, 2022 at 12:12 pm #2491621
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      watchOS 9.1
      tvOS 16.1
      iPadOS 16.1
      iOS 16.1
      HomePodOS 16.1

      Final released.

      ןOS 16.1 /iPadOS 16.1 release notes

      * IPSW downloads

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      • Alex5723
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        October 24, 2022 at 1:58 pm #2491663
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        watchOS 9.1 release notes

        tvOS 16.1 release notes

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    • Alex5723
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      October 26, 2022 at 5:22 am #2492100
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      Apple released :
      iOS 16.2
      iPadOS 16.2
      watchOS 9.2

      beta versions to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      October 27, 2022 at 1:13 pm #2492580
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      Apple released iOS iPadOS 15.7.1

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490

      1 user thanked author for this post.
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    • Alex5723
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      October 27, 2022 at 1:17 pm #2492581
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      iOS / iPadOS 16.2
      watchOS 9.2,
      tvOS 16.2

      Public betas released

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490

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    • Alex5723
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      November 2, 2022 at 12:58 am #2494278
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      Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.0.3 no downgrading from 16.1

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    • Alex5723
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      November 8, 2022 at 12:10 pm #2496452
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      iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 2 released to devs.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 9, 2022 at 12:17 am #2496560
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      AirPods Pro 2 firmware version 5.1.58 build number 5B58 released.

      Also released firmware for :

      Beats Fit Pro,
      Powerbeats Pro,
      Beats Studio Buds

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    • Alex5723
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      November 9, 2022 at 2:27 pm #2496722
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      iOS 16.2
      iPadOS 16.2
      watchOS 9.2,
      tvOS 16.2

      Beta 2 released to public

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    • Alex5723
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      November 11, 2022 at 12:10 am #2497136
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      AirTag Firmware Update 1.0.301

      Firmware updates to : AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Max, and the original AirPods Pro.

      AirPods Pro (2nd generation): 5B58
      AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5B58
      AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation): 5B58
      AirPods Max: 5B58
      AirPods (1st generation): 6.8.8

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    • Alex5723
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      November 15, 2022 at 2:04 pm #2498447
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      iOS 16.2 beta 3
      iPadOS 16.2 beta 3
      watchOS 9.2 beta 3
      tvOS 16.2 beta 3

      Released to devs

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    • Alex5723
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      November 16, 2022 at 12:27 pm #2498682
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      Alex5723 wrote:

      iOS 16.2 beta 3
      iPadOS 16.2 beta 3
      watchOS 9.2 beta 3
      tvOS 16.2 beta 3

      Released to devs

      Public betas available

      iOS 16.2 beta 3 : new Always-On display, with the ability to disable the wallpaper and notification aspects of the display

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      • Alex5723
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        November 17, 2022 at 1:00 am #2498821
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        If you got Rapid-Security-Update it is just a test.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 17, 2022 at 1:13 am #2498825
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      tvOS 16.1.1 update released for new Apple TV 4K.
      Fixed a bug where 128GB Apple TVs Identified as 64GB Models.

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    • rebop2020
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      November 21, 2022 at 8:01 am #2499947
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      Where are we discussing when it is safe to update older phones (iPhone 11) to IOS 16.1.1? I know not recommended by many sites before today asthe upgrade can create issues. What is current thinking?

       

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    • Alex5723
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      November 21, 2022 at 12:49 pm #2500035
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      rebop2020 wrote:

      Where are we discussing when it is safe to update older phones

      https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/2000014-ongoing-list-of-apple-operating-system-updates/

      iOS 16.1.1 is safe to install.

      https://www.askwoody.com/patch-list-master/

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    • rebop2020
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      November 21, 2022 at 1:03 pm #2500042
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      Thanks. To be more exact, not only safe to install, but safe to update from 15.7.1? I could easily understand no issue from a previous 16.x, but want to be sure that a full IOS update version is solid before I risk as no longer any going back.

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      • Alex5723
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        November 22, 2022 at 12:59 pm #2500294
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        The latest newsletter and https://www.askwoody.com/newsletter/when-should-you-retire-your-apple-device/#patch-watch deal with iOS 16 updates.
        I recommend updating from iOS 15 to iOS 16.

        Many of the sites that watch IOS releases still recommend NOT updating 15.7 to 16.1

        I don’t know about such sites. I had no bugs, problems… with iOS 16.1 and don’t have with iOS 16.2.

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    • rebop2020
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      November 22, 2022 at 6:56 am #2500211
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      Many of the sites that watch IOS releases still recommend NOT updating 15.7 to 16.1 as there are a few issues reported enough to make that painful. I think I’ll wait for at least 16.2

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    • rebop2020
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      November 22, 2022 at 1:37 pm #2500307
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      Twpo of the sites I saw. There are more but no time to find the links.

      No worries. I’ll do it next update. I find IOPS updates worth waiting a nbit for.

      https://www.gottabemobile.com/4-reasons-not-to-install-ios-16-11-reasons-you-should/?gbmsl=13

      https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2022/11/10/apple-ios-1611-ios16-release-should-you-upgrade-new-iphone-update/?sh=33d22fa159ab

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      • Alex5723
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        November 23, 2022 at 1:27 am #2500418
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        First disregard anything Forbes about Apple.

        There are always users that have problems with new OS updates on Apple, Microsoft, Linux…
        You never know what else they are running on their devices that may cause these “bugs”.

        iOS 16.1.1 is safe to install and has security fixes and bug fixes that are more important that any update scare.

        Like with any OS update on any device make an iPhone backup to iCloud and local PC.

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        • rebop2020
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          November 23, 2022 at 6:56 am #2500460
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          Difference isa, you cannot revert on this update (or most IOS updates) if you have issues. Demands an extra dose of caution. Win 10, Macrium Reflect. But not IOS.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 23, 2022 at 11:52 am #2500526
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      rebop2020 wrote:

      you cannot revert on this update (or most IOS updates) if you have issues.

      Yes you can as long as Apple still signs the previous iOS version.

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      • rebop2020
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        November 23, 2022 at 12:20 pm #2500543
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        Bingo. Which they are not.

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    • Alex5723
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      November 23, 2022 at 12:47 pm #2500549
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