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iOS

iOS is Apple’s operating system for the iPhone and iPad. It’s also the basis for tvOS for the Apple TV and watchOS for the Apple Watch. It’s even beginning to infiltrate the Mac in some ways. Apple has worked hard to keep iOS private and secure, and it has a huge ecosystem of apps via its official App Store. Some have argued that it is too locked down, but the trade-off is that it’s fast and stable for most users.

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Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Get ready for Apple’s glassy operating systems overhaul.

This year’s rumored redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS is also coming to watchOS and tvOS, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. In an April subscriber edition of Power On, he wrote that watchOS would only get elements of the redesign “here and there.”

It’s expected the updates will take cues from the look of the glassy, translucent visionOS, which, Gurman writes, is also getting tweaks where they “make sense for a headset.”

Jony Ive’s OpenAI Deal Puts Pressure on Apple to Find Next Big Thing

[bloomberg.com]

Summer blockbuster season is here

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David Pierce
Fortnite is finally back on US iPhonesFortnite is finally back on US iPhones
Google is bringing real-time AI camera sharing to SearchGoogle is bringing real-time AI camera sharing to Search
Spotify’s iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooksSpotify’s iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks
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Apple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store paymentsApple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store payments
Apple TV’s wireless audio sync now works with Dolby AtmosApple TV’s wireless audio sync now works with Dolby Atmos
PayPal launches iPhone NFC payments in Germany after EU forced Apple to open upPayPal launches iPhone NFC payments in Germany after EU forced Apple to open up
Apple’s new Accessibility Reader can customize text across apps — and in real lifeApple’s new Accessibility Reader can customize text across apps — and in real life
iOS 18.5 is out nowiOS 18.5 is out now
Jay Peters
Don’t delete that ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’ email — it’s about Apple’s Siri settlementDon’t delete that ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’ email — it’s about Apple’s Siri settlement
How to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and MacHow to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and Mac
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Another sideloading reversal.

A ruling in March gave Apple 90 days to allow sideloading for iPhone users in Brazil, but that ruling was reversed shortly after. Now Apple is being compelled once more to let Brazilian users sideload, reports 9to5Mac.

Apple has 90 days to begin allowing sideloding in Brazil

[9to5mac.com]

Google’s iOS app will use AI to simplify jargonGoogle’s iOS app will use AI to simplify jargon
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Epic will use an EU account to bring Fortnite back to the US App StoreEpic will use an EU account to bring Fortnite back to the US App Store
Stripe already has a way for iOS developers to dodge Apple’s payment systemStripe already has a way for iOS developers to dodge Apple’s payment system
Spotify’s iPhone app now lets you pay how you wantSpotify’s iPhone app now lets you pay how you want
‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store
Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop modeSketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Apple sends spyware warnings to more iPhone users.

Dutch right-wing activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek reported receiving a message from Apple, saying the company “detected a targeted mercenary spyware attack against your iPhone.” The message adds, “This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do.”

Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino reported receiving a similar message that indicated Apple had sent warnings to victims in 100 countries, as reported by TechCrunch. Apple last warned users about a spyware attack in July 2024.

Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world | TechCrunch

[techcrunch.com]

Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort ofRaycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
The Blue Prince iOS clone we found is gone.

Shortly after we published this story about an unofficial Blue Prince iOS app on the App Store, the app was removed. I’ve updated the story.

You should play the game on the platforms it’s actually available on, by the way: Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.

A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10

Jay Peters
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10
How to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhoneHow to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhone
Gmail gets a slider on Android tablets, AI on the sideGmail gets a slider on Android tablets, AI on the side
Perplexity’s AI voice assistant is now available on iOSPerplexity’s AI voice assistant is now available on iOS
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
iOS 18.4.1 is out now.

“This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles,” according to Apple’s patch notes. Apple’s website also highlights two security issues the company addressed.

iOS 18.4.1 now available with CarPlay fix and more - 9to5Mac

[9to5mac.com]

Apple’s Siri upgrade may arrive in fallApple’s Siri upgrade may arrive in fall
The White House’s group chat screwup is even more ridiculous than we thoughtThe White House’s group chat screwup is even more ridiculous than we thought
WhatsApp tests letting you block people from exporting your chatsWhatsApp tests letting you block people from exporting your chats
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Delta’s online DS multiplayer is here.

As part of Delta 1.7, live now on AltStore PAL and on the App Store, all users can now play online multiplayer in Nintendo DS games. The feature initially launched in beta last year.

A promotional image for online multiplayer in Delta 1.7.
Image: ‪@deltaemulator.com‬ on Bluesky
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
It’s new emoji day.

Alongside many other new features in iOS 18.4, Apple has added 8 new emoji, including the incredible “Face with Bags Under Eyes.” Emojipedia has a good blog post about the changes, including details about the flag for Sark and a redesign of the flag for Syria.

Image: Emojipedia
iOS 18.4 is out now with Apple Intelligence-powered priority notificationsiOS 18.4 is out now with Apple Intelligence-powered priority notifications
Google Maps can soon scan your screenshots to plan your vacationGoogle Maps can soon scan your screenshots to plan your vacation
Apple’s WWDC 2025 event starts June 9thApple’s WWDC 2025 event starts June 9th

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