Apple

Apple’s big Mac event is tomorow – here’s what to expect

Tomorrow is the third Apple event in the last three months, back in September we had the Apple Watch event, where the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE and new iPad Air were launched as well as the announcement of Apple One. Last month was the iPhone 12 and HomePod mini event and tomorrow is the Mac event, where Apple is expected to announce the first new Apple Silicon […]

Apple releases HomePod software 14.2 with support for Dolby Atmos

Yesterday, Apple also released version 14.2 with support for Home Theater mode with the Apple TV 4K which works with Dolby Atmos. It also adds support for Intercom between iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and CarPlay. HomePod will automatically update, unless it has been turned off. HomePod can be manually updated via the Home app on iOS, iPadOS or macOS. Release Notes Software version 14.2 includes support for new ‌Siri‌, […]

New temporary lockdown measures in Italy mean some stores have closed

Here in England, starting yesterday, we have had new lockdown measures put in place until early December which has meant all stores in the country were forced to close yesterday and then reopen again today with new click and collect services only. Italy has had similar restrictions put in place as of today, 6th November which has meant 7 of the 16 stores in the country have been forced to […]

Apple releases tvOS 14.2 for Apple TV HD and 4K

Yesterday, along with iOS 14.2 – Apple also released a minor update for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K with tvOS 14.2. Apple rarely provides release notes for tvOS updates but this release seems to offer support for pairing the Apple TV to a HomePod. How to update Apple TVs do update automatically, but you can do it manually by going Settings > System > Software Update.

Apple releases iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2

Today, Apple has released iOS 14.2 for iPhone and iPod touch and iPadOS 14.2 for iPad. This adds quite a lot of new improvements and bug fixes including optimised battery charging for AirPods, 100 new emoji, new wallpapers, Intercom support and more. Apple has added support for Intercom to iOS now, allowing support between HomePod, CarPlay, AirPods, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch to broadcast to select members in a a […]

Apple releases supplemental update for macOS Catalina 10.15.7

Apple has released new updates for all its platforms today and this is a minor update for macOS Catalina 10.15.7 with the form of a supplemental update which includes some important security patches related to malicious fonts. The actual version number of macOS has not changed, but if you go to the System Preferences app you can update from there. This is likely to be the very last update we […]

HomePod mini, iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max go up for pre-order tomorow

Late last month, the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro went up for pre-order and up for sale and customers already have the new phones. At the iPhone event, there was actually four new models unveiled, and the two other models, the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max go up for pre-order starting tomorrow, 6th November. At the same time, the new HomePod mini goes up for pre-order […]

As England enters the second lockdown, Apple Stores will close and only offer collection

Today marks the first day here in England of the second wave lockdown which runs from 5th November up until 2nd December and part of the restrictions is that non essential shops must close to customers, however click and collect services are still allowed. As of today all Apple Stores in England have closed, but will reopen again tomorrow on 6th November for collection, if something has been ordered online […]