Enlarge / The iPhone 12 mini. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple released new versions of its iOS and iPadOS 14 , macOS Big Sur , plus watchOS 7 operating systems. The updates hit just one day before Apple is expected to reveal its new iPhone and Apple Watch models and the release dates for iOS […]
Scroll down on a Google Play app listing and you’ll soon see this new privacy section. [credit: Google ] In iOS 14, Apple added a “privacy” section to the app store, requiring app developers to list the data they collect and how they use it. Google—which was one of the biggest targets of Apple’s personal […]
Enlarge / Apple executive Craig Federighi unveiled iOS 15 this summer. That version is coming later this year. (credit: Nathan Mattise / Ars Technica ) Apple has issued a new software update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs just the few days after it launched macOS 10. 15 and iOS/iPadOS 14. 7. The updates add no […]
Enlarge / The MagSafe Battery pack attached to iPhone 12 Pro models. (credit: Apple ) Apple pushed out new versions of its iOS, tvOS, and watchOS operating systems for iPhone, Apple company TV, and Apple Watch devices on Monday. Dubbed iOS 14. 7, tvOS 14. 7, and watchOS 7. 6, the updates are relatively small […]
Enlarge / The 2020 iPhone lineup. From left to right: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone SE, and iPhone 12 mini. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple released a plethora of operating system updates today, including iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.4. Generally, today’s software updates […]
Enlarge / The Facebook iPhone app asks for permission to track the user in this early mock-up of the prompt made by Apple. (credit: Apple) It seems that in the United States, at least, app developers and advertisers who rely on targeted mobile advertising for revenue are seeing their worst fears realized: Analytics data published […]
Enlarge / Apple’s 2020 iPad Air. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today is the day: Apple has finally released iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 worldwide after a longer-than-usual beta period. If you’re using a supported device, you should be able to find the update on the software update page in the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch’s Settings […]
A mockup of the tracking confirmation that Apple included in its company blog. Note that it uses Facebook as its example. [credit: Apple ] This week, Apple published a new white paper that describes the ways apps typically track users and handle their data, outlines the company’s privacy philosophy, and offers several details and clarifications […]
Enlarge / Apple’s 2020 iPad Air. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple began rolling out iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3, and the company issued an advisory to users to upgrade as soon as possible. Like iOS/iPadOS 14.4.1 before it, this update addresses a security flaw. Additionally, Apple released a similar security update—12.5.2—for older devices […]
Reddit user matejamm1’s screenshot illustrating the change in iOS 14.5. [credit: u/matejamm1 ] It had long been an inescapable fact about Apple’s iOS operating system for iPhones that you couldn’t change your default apps away from those made by Apple itself. But only a few months after Apple changed course and allowed users to change the […]