Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 17.7 with important security fixes

Apple released iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, and all its other big fall operating systems today. It’s a big day full of new features and capabilities! But if you can’t update to the latest today, or you don’t want to make the move yet, you don’t want to miss out on all…

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Apple releases security updates for macOS Sonoma and Ventura

Apple on Monday released a set of security updates for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura, two older operating systems. The updates come on the same day Apple officially released macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the Mac operating system. The update brings macOS Sonoma to version 14.7; Ventura is version 13.7. The release notes with…

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‘Slow Horses’ wins outstanding writing Emmy for Apple TV+

Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple) Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer. "Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the…

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AirPods 4 review roundup: noise cancellation is a game changer

Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is. The first review of Apple's new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreements, every single reviewer has called out Apple for surprisingly great noise cancellation. They also…

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FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications

Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10. During the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the new feature, sleep apnea detection.…

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Newest models see 20 percent spike in out-of-warranty battery costs

The new metal casing for the iPhone 16 Pro batteries could increase servicing costs. [X/KosumiSan] Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models. The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99…

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iOS 18 tool assists DIY repairs with easy parts configuration

An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone. Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones. Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be…

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