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Is Apple taking the lazy way out with the MacBook Pro 13?
Apple debuted a "new" MacBook Pro 13 during WWDC. The older design mixed in with the newer lineup makes Apple look sloppy and lazy.
During Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2022, the company gave us a glimpse of its future, sharing announcements for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS 13. Along with software, Apple also showed off new hardware, announcing its new MacBook Air (2022) and more surprisingly, an "updated" MacBook Pro 13. While the former was a breath of fresh air with its all-new design, the latter looked familiar and dated.
Apple iPads will support new external hardware thanks to iPadOS 16 DriverKit update
Apple announced iPadOS 16 during WWDC 2022. The new update will bring DriverKit to the platform, allowing for proper driver installation.
This week, Apple held its WWDC event, ushering in a new era of software for its iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS 13 devices. While there were plenty of highlights, iPadOS 16 might be the most curious, as the new update blurs the lines even further between Apple's tablet and computing products. Furthermore, iPadOS 16 will allow manufacturers to create drivers for iPad, ushering in a new wave of devices that can be connected to Apple's tablet.
Apple details how Continuity Camera's webcam feature will work with your iPhone and Mac
During its second day of WWDC, Apple detailed how its Continuity Camera feature will work with your supported devices. Read on to learn more.
During its second day of WWDC, Apple offered more details about its new Continuity Camera feature, which was showcased during the main keynote. Karen Xing, an engineer from the Camera Software Team spoke more about how the feature works. The new Continuity Camera feature gives users the ability to use their iPhone as a webcam. The best part of this is that all you have to do is bring the iPhone close to a Mac and it will connect automatically. But there are some parameters that must be met in order for this kind of connection to occur seamlessly.
watchOS 9 Developer Beta 1 Hands-On: Iterative improvements focusing on exercises and sleep
watchOS 9 is the latest update for Apple Watch, and we try out the Developer Beta 1 to see how good the changes are. Check it out!
Compared to all the other software updates announced at this year's WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) including and especially the game-changing iPadOS 16, the new software for the Apple Watch -- watchOS 9 -- is a mostly iterative update with subtle improvements. But with so many people wearing the Apple Watch (reportedly over 100 million) and with the wearable being positioned as a health tracking device, watchOS 9 is nonetheless a very important update.
Unreleased HomePod model found buried within the iOS 16 beta
Apple didn't announce a new HomePod at WWDC but that doesn't mean one isn't on the way. And it's just showed up in iOS 16's developer beta.
One of the many interesting parts of playing around with beta software is poking for things that you're not supposed to find. In the case of iOS 16, announced just yesterday at WWDC, it seems Apple has buried references to a HomePod. But not just any HomePod. This is a HomePod that doesn't exist yet. At least, not outside Apple's fortress of secrecy.
iOS 16 brings haptic feedback to the iPhone's keyboard
Apple's new iOS 16 update brings an option to enable haptic feedback for the iPhone's virtual keyboard for the first time.
A whole lot of exciting announcements came out of WWDC 2022, including details about iOS 16, macOS Ventura, and more. That being said, Apple didn't highlight all of the new features in these releases on stage during the keynote, such as the support for using Face ID in landscape mode on iPhones. Similarly, Apple didn't talk about the haptic feedback feature for the native keyboard on iOS 16, either. That's right! The new iOS 16 release will let you switch on haptics when you type. You should be able to find this new option in Settings when iOS 16 arrives later this year.
Apple adds official support for Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and Pro Controller in iOS 16
Support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons was added to iOS 16, allowing users to properly use them within games.
If you want to game on your iPhone, you’ll probably want to connect a gamepad or controller over the Lightning connector or Bluetooth. There are tons of generic gaming accessories out there that can work on iOS, but many of you are probably interested in using gaming controllers you already own. For example, if you have a Nintendo Switch, you may want to connect the Joy-Con or the Pro controller to your iPhone to play. Unfortunately, Switch controllers do work out-of-the-box with macOS, but not iOS. Apple is finally fixing this on iOS 16.
No Man's Sky is coming to the iPad later this year
Apple forgot to mention during its WWDC keynote that No Man's Sky isn't only coming to the Mac, it's iPad-bound, too.
In all of Apple's WWDC talk about gaming on the Mac and the iPad, apparently, this one piece of news wasn't a big enough deal to get presentation time. But it's actually a huge deal and something of a statement of intent for iPad gaming going forward.
Landscape Face ID support will arrive on iPhones with iOS 16
After WWDC 2022, Apple revealed on its iOS 16 preview page that landscape Face ID support would soon arrive to iPhones.
During its WWDC 2022 event, Apple showcased many new features coming to iOS 16. With limited time it could only mention so much. But, it looks like iOS 16 will bring an improvement for Face ID, giving iPhone users the ability to unlock their phones in landscape mode.
Apple unveiled the worst laptop of 2022 at WWDC
Apple showed off new M2-powered MacBooks at WWDC 2022 — alongside another, deliberately terrible Windows laptop. It's comically bad.
At a jam-packed WWDC 2022 today, Apple unveiled the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, alongside hotly-anticipated new Apple silicon and health features. Today's keynote also saw the arrival of the exhaustively leaked M2-powered MacBook Air, which incorporates the controversial screen notch from the company's line of 2021 MacBook Pros.
[Update: More details] Polestar will be one of the first cars to get the new Apple CarPlay
The new Apple CarPlay isn't expected until late 2023 but that hasn't stopped Polestar from being first out of the gate confirming its support.
At WWDC 22 Apple revealed a radical new look for CarPlay, albeit over a year ahead of it actually arriving. Nevertheless, the first car maker to support the new version has revealed itself and it's not necessarily the one we'd have picked. Polestar, makers of the Polestar 2, announced on Twitter that their cars would be getting the all-new CarPlay next year. Not only that, but an OTA update is coming to the Polestar 2 this month to deliver the existing CarPlay experience.
Apple confirms watchOS 9 won't be coming to the Apple Watch Series 3
Apple has confirmed that the five-year-old Apple Watch Series 3 won't receive the new watchOS 9, despite still being available to buy.
Earlier today, Apple introduced watchOS 9 during its WWDC 22 keynote, including a range of new features such as improved sleep tracking, a new Medications app, and more. If you're rocking an Apple Watch Series 3, however, you won't be able to enjoy those new features, because watchOS 9 isn't coming your way.
These are the iPhones that can run iOS 16
Another year brings another new iOS and another round of old devices missing out. For iOS 16, these are all the iPhones you can run it on.
Another year another new version of iOS is upon us. iOS 16 has been revealed to the world and if you're an iPhone owner then you probably want to know when you can get it. The first question to ask though is if you can get it?
These are all the Macs that can run macOS Ventura
With every new version of macOS comes hardware being left behind. Here's the full list of officially supported Macs for macOS Ventura.
Another WWDC keynote is in the can and another new version of macOS has been announced. The next version, macOS Ventura, will release to the public in the fall, preceded by the developer and public betas. The first developer beta is available now to install (at your own risk) on your Mac.
Apple is launching a new dual-port charger alongside the MacBook Air
Apple will include a 35W dual-port charger with some models of the MacBook Air, which should allow you to charge two devices at once.
During its WWDC 22 live stream earlier today, Apple announced the M2-powered MacBook Air, which also comes with support for fast charging using a 67W charger. That charger is sold separately, but that doesn't mean Apple isn't introducing a new charger in the MacBook Air's box. With certain configurations of the new MacBook Air, you're going to get a 35W dual-port charger in the box, instead of the traditional 30W charger.
The iPad might finally be a true laptop replacement thanks to iPadOS 16
The iPad is becoming true laptop replacement with iPadOS 16 thanks to desktop class and windowed apps, plus proper external display support.
For a long, long time, lots of dedicated iPad users have been trying to replace their laptops with Apple's tablet computer. As of iPadOS 16 that might finally become a reality. The iPad might finally have become the laptop replacement so many have been longing for.
Stage Manager makes managing multiple windows a breeze in macOS Ventura
Apple has officially announced the new macOS Ventura. The new operating system for Mac comes with some great features like Stage Manager.
Apple has just announced a new version of macOS at WWDC 2022, and it's coming soon to Macs around the world. The new operating system, macOS Ventura, comes with a neat little organization tool called Stage Manager. Activated from the Control Center, Stage Manager will smartly organize all your open apps on the side of your screen.
Apple's Freeform is a whiteboard for collaboration coming to iPad, iPhone, and Mac
Apple's new Freeform app is its own version of Microsoft's Whiteboard, and it's coming later this year to all major Apple devices.
Apple has announced a new app called Freeform for iPad, iPhone, and Mac, and it's meant to be a new kind of collaboration experience. Freeform gives you a large whiteboard that can be shared with other users, and it allows everyone to work on different parts of the board at the same time. Yes, it's pretty much Apple's version of Microsoft Whiteboard, which does almost exactly the same thing.
Safari adds shared Tab Groups and passwordless sign-ins
Safari is adding two new features: shared Tab Groups and a passwordless way to sign into websites and apps. Read on.
At the ongoing WWDC 2022 event, Apple announced some new updates to Safari, which the company claims is "the world's fastest and most power-efficient browser on the Mac." First up, Safari has a new Shared Tab Group feature that will allow you to share tabs with friends, family, or colleagues. In addition, Safari is also taking a big step forward to replace passwords by adopting the new passwordless standard created by the FIDO Alliance.
Apple improves parental controls with upcoming iOS 16 update
A new update will bring more features to the Family Sharing plan. The update will arrive with iOS 16 coming later in the year.
Today, during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022, Apple introduced an update to its parental control feature. The update will make it easier for parents to manage accounts and will simplify requests from children.