iOS 16 will support the iPhone 8, iPhone X, and newer models. Even so, not all functions will be available to older iPhones. With that in mind, 9to5Mac now gathered all the features that will require at least an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or newer. Here they are.
Some features will only be available to iPhones with the A12 Bionic chip or newer, which are iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 11…
While Apple’s Mail app didn’t quite get the overhaul we were looking for at WWDC, the app is still getting its largest update in years. We have notable new features coming to Mail alongside macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16 later in the fall; let’s see what’s…
Apple’s dedication to privacy showed at yesterday’s WWDC 2022 opening keynote. One feature in particular, Safety Check, which is new in iOS 16, helps users at risk from domestic violence. In partnership with organizations that support victims of domestic violence, Apple…
Apple today released the first beta of iOS 16 to developers, and it comes with a bunch of new features – including a completely redesigned lock screen with widgets, revamped notifications, iMessage improvements, and more. And it also hints at a new HomePod model that may be coming soon.
As discovered by 9to5Mac, there are references to an unreleased HomePod model hidden in the iOS 16 beta code.
During today’s announcement of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple Music didn’t get any stage time despite being one of Apple’s most important services. Nonetheless, there are a couple of small changes to the Music app that are worth noting: playlist sorting and the ability to mark…
iOS 16 expands support for game controllers, now works with Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller
June 7, 2022
During the WWDC 2022 opening keynote on Monday, Apple highlighted how iOS 16 enhances the gaming experience with updates to the Metal API and a redesigned Game Center. In addition, iOS 16 adds support for even more game controllers, including Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro…
One of the most useful features of Google Photos, face grouping, has landed the company in hot water in the State of Illinois, where a settlement will see Google paying out $100 million.
Google Photos face grouping: Why it violated an Illinois law
As reported by Gizmodo last week, Google settled on this $100 million class-action lawsuit in Illinois because it broke the “Biometric Information…
Android 12 QPR3 June security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
June 7, 2022
After three months of testing, Android 12 QPR3 with the June security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro.
Coinciding with the latest Pixel Feature Drop, Quarterly Platform Release 3 is officially…
In addition to bringing Android 12 QPR3 and the quarterly Feature Drop, the June security patch fixes 35 issues for the Pixel 4 to Pixel 6 Pro.
Like the two previous quarterly updates, today’s release addresses more than a few outstanding issues. There are 12 categories of…
Some Pixel users cannot set-up older Google Home devices due to ‘interruption caused by Sonos’
June 7, 2022
Back in January, Google had to make changes to Speaker Groups because of the US ITC ruling in favor of Sonos. Another “interruption caused by Sonos” is now responsible for some Pixel phones in the United States and Canada being unable to to set-up Google Home devices.
In a “Heads Up: Device Activation” blog posted to the Google Nest Community this afternoon, the company said a “small…