Monday was a big day for Apple, not only because the company released major software updates for each of its platforms, but also because they were able to refresh the iMac desktop all-in-one computer with a technical bump and new configuration options, among other things.
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Apple Intelligence makes its public debut with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1
Update your iPhone, iPad and Mac to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to get the first batch of Apple Intelligence features and other perks.
AirPods Pro 2 firmware 7B19 brings Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection ahead of iOS 18.1 launch
Apple on Thursday released a new firmware update for both existing models of the AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case, including the USB-C and Lightning editions. The latest AirPods Pro 2 firmware is now version 7B19, and it’s a step up from the previous version 7A305.
watchOS 11.1 fixes a bug with Apple Watch sleep apnea detection
The watchOS 11.1 update includes a fix for an unreported bug that could affect sleep apnea detection on compatible Apple Watch models.
AltStore PAL version 2.1.3 released with ‘Day One’ promo features, iOS 18 icons, & more…
The AltStore team took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to announce version 2.1.3 of the AltStore PAL alternative App Store for iPhone and iPad users residing in the European Union.
Apple pushes AirPods firmware update 6F21 for several older models
Apple on Tuesday released an updated firmware for a small subset of available AirPods audio devices, including the AirPods Pro (1st generation), AirPods 3, AirPods 2, and AirPods Max (Lightning). That firmware has been dubbed version 6F21 and is a step above the version 6A326 firmware that came before it.
iPadOS 18.1 release notes: Apple Intelligence, AirPods hearing health and other new features in this iPad update
Peruse the iPadOS 18.1 release notes for details about all the new features, changes and fixes, including the first set of Apple Intelligence features for your iPad.
Topaz Photo AI v3.3.0 introduces Super Focus, 2nd-Gen Recover Faces, & other enhancements
We talk about Topaz Photo AI a lot around here when we mention photo editing software, and that’s because Topaz Labs has built a name for itself in the photography community for developing AI-based software that can work real magic on images that might otherwise seem unsalvageable.
Nugget Mobile v2.0 released to partially support iOS 18.1 betas 6-7, likely the last update
Nugget Mobile, a mobile on-device iPhone customization platform that utilizes the SparseRestore exploit to allow for jailbreak tweak-like hacks without any jailbreak required, received an update on Thursday to version 2.0.
How to fix Mac not showing new software update even though a new update is available
Learn what to do if you know Apple has published a new macOS software update, but your Mac is not showing it. These solutions are also helpful if your Mac is stuck on the Software Update screen in System Settings or refusing to download it.
Sileo updated to v2.5.1 to support Apex & add updated onboarding library
Sileo, which is now effectively the dominant package manager app used by the masses for installing and managing tweaks and add-ons on jailbroken devices, received a minor update this week that brought the app up to version 2.5.1.
RootHide bootstrap updated to version 1.2.8 beta with more bug fixes & improvements
The RootHide Procursus-based bootstrap, which is frequently used by TrollStore users who don’t have access to jailbreaks or semi-jailbreaks, was updated to version 1.2.8 beta early Friday morning.