Being able to wirelessly connect an external gaming controller has been an option on iOS for quite some time. However, native support hasn't been. It was only with the launch of iOS 14.5, for instance, that Apple added native support for Sony's DualSense PlayStation 5 controller and Microsoft's wireless controller for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. And now Nintendo is getting in on the fun, too.
iOS has supported the ability to react to specific messages for a bit of time now, but it hasn't always been a universal feature. Meaning, if you happen to find yourself in a group chat with a person (or persons!) using an Android phone, those reactions wouldn't display properly. It all looked a little muddled. But, with the next software update on the way for iOS, that's changing.
In the Photos app, there are a couple of different folders that could go with some extra security. However, both the Hidden and Recently Deleted folders are simply out of sight more often than not, with potentially sensitive content easily accessible by anyone who has full access to an iPhone. But that's changing with iOS 16.
As is par for the course, Apple announced new things today at it's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. And considering how popular watchOS is, of course the platform was going to get stage time at this year's event. That's why we have watchOS 9, which comes with a plethora of new features, especially those built towards health-related functionality. Here's a look at what's new in the smartwatch's upcoming update.
Apple's updated 13-inch MacBoo Pro now offers the M2 chip which delivers 24GB of unified memory and up to 20 hours of battery life, among other perks.
Say hello to Freeform, a brand new app that brings a digital drawing board to iPadOS, macOS, and iOS, which can work with a remote collaborative working group to bring their ideas together in real time.
The new Apple M2 chip for the Mac delivers 90% of the performance of a 12-core Intel CPU while using just a quarter of the power.
Apple hasn't always had a focus on gaming over the years, but that's changing. Thanks to the popularity of the Mac in general, but also the switch to Apple silicon. So, there's a new focus on gaming moving forward.
We are at the macOS portion of today's WWDC event, and Apple just announced the new version will be called macOS Ventura. Among the updates is a new feature called Stage Manager, which is meant to help you keep all of your open windows organized.
The MacBook Air is getting a new entry to its lineup. It's one of the most popular laptops out there in the market, and easily one of the strongest products for Apple's laptop segment. Today, we get a redesigned MacBook Air with the new M2 processor under the hood.
Continuing with its iOS 16 announcements, Apple has unveiled a refreshed Home app. It doesn't appear to be a total redesign, but there are a ton of UI refinements that make the app easier to use. Additionally, Apple says that support for the new smart home standard Matter is on the way.
Apple is finally bringing some new changes to the CarPlay feature with iOS 16, which it just announced at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Finally, the new CarPlay experience will support even more screens, including the gauge cluster, and offer up even more information.