Tag: iOS

Report: Upcoming update to iOS will allow iPhones to receive contactless payments

According to a report from Bloomberg today an upcoming update to iOS could allow iPhones to receive mobile payments directly using NFC, without the need for an external reader, such as a SumUp or Square device. If true, this would allow small business owners to receive mobile payments from Apple Pay and Contactless cards directly through the iPhone, without purchasing or charging an additional accessory. Apple purchased a company called Mobeewave back […]

Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 15.3 with bug fix for Safari security issue

Apple has today released a new update for iOS and iPadOS with version 15.3 which is now the third major update to both operating systems, since they were made available in September 2021. This update isn’t that major in terms of features, but does address some of the usual bug fixes and security fixes, one of which is pretty critical. iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 can be downloaded now by […]

Apple has stopped signing iOS 15.2 now that iOS 15.2.1 is out

Apple released iOS 15.2.1 last week with a fix for an issue with some third party apps on CarPlay not responding as well as an issue that could cause some Messages sent that contain an iCloud link not to be sent. Apple also fixed a pretty important security issue with HomeKit in this release too. However now that iOS 15.2.1 is out, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 15.2, making […]

Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1, both address HomeKit security issue

Apple has today released a minor update for iOS and iPadOS, with iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1. Both are very light in terms of additions or bug fixes, but it does address an important security issue that is present in HomeKit. iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 are available now to download, as usual for free. Your device can be updated by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple […]

Rumour: iOS 16 could drop support for iPhone 6s and iPhone SE

According to a new rumour from iPhoneSoft when iOS 16 comes out next year, it could drop support for some older iPad and iPhone models, such as the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and the iPhone SE. Those phones are currently the oldest ones supported by iOS 15 and they have been for a number of years at this stage so this rumour isn’t very far fetched. The rumour also suggests that […]

Apple releases iOS 15.0.2, with some bug fixes

Apple has today released iOS 15.0.2 for iPod touch and iPhone, as well as iPadOS 15.0.2 for iPads. This release addresses some bugs that have cropped in in the initial iOS 15 and iOS 15.0.1 updates, such as some photos saved to your library from the Messages app could get deleted, after removing that thread. Other things fixed are that the new iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe could not work […]

Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older devices, with security fixes

Apple has this week, released iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones, iPod touches and iPads and it includes some fixes for security. This release looks to address some vulnerabilities in WebKi, XNU and CoreGraphics. It is recommend to update to this releases ASAP, as Apple has said that there are some reports of these exploits being used in the wild. Devices that are eligble for iOS 12.5.5 are the iPhone 5s, […]

Apple releases iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1

Last week, Apple released iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 which fixed a few issues and added support for the new MagSafe Battery for iPhone 12. Today Apple has followed that update on with iOS 14.7.1 as a bug came about which affected the unlock with Apple Watch feature on iPhones with Touch ID. iOS 14.7.1 iPadOS 14.7.1 work on all the same devices as iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 and can […]

Apple releases iOS 14.7 with support for the new MagSafe Battery

Today, Apple has released iOS 14.7, alongside watchOS 7.6 and tvOS 14.7. The new update brings a few new improvements, including support for the new MagSafe Battery, Apple Card Family for merging cards as well as some much needed bug fixes, such as one where some Lossless and Dolby Atmos music could just stop playing. iOS 14.7 works on all the same devices as iOS 14.6 and can be downloaded […]

iOS 15 supports iPhone 6s from 2015

Apple just announced iOS 15, with a whole host of new features with iCloud+, improvements to iMessage and FaceTime, a new look for the Maps and Weather app and more. However the other part of the news is how far back Apple is going with device support, Apple hasn’t cut off any supported devices since iOS 13 in 2019, when it dropped support for the iPhone 6. By this time […]