Perhaps the biggest advances in the iPhone 14 Pro aren't things you can see from the outside. The main camera has four times the megapixels as any previous iPhone camera, enabling all sorts of functionality. There are other camera upgrades, too, and they're all boosted by the new A16 Bionic chip and its associated subprocessors. But all people will notice are the things they can see. At the Far Out event to introduce the new iPhones on Wednesday, I was able to see the biggest visual difference: the Dynamic Island–a feature that merges hardware and software while answering the question, 'Do you think Apple regrets not giving the notch a brand name?' The Dynamic Island is the replacement for the notch, a combination of two small sensor cut-outs that Apple connects with darkened pixels in the display.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1063092/iphone-14-pro-first-look.html

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Apple's new iPhone 14 starts shipping on September 16, but we got an iPhone 14 Pro Max a couple of days early, thanks to Apple. We'll have a full review of the phone soon, but in the meantime, here are a few pictures of the all-important unboxing. Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry

https://www.macworld.com/article/1068053/iphone-14-pro-max-unboxing.html

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Apple on Wednesday released macOS Monterey 12.5.1, an update to the Mac operating system. The release notes don't have any detail on the update, only that it is 'recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS.' The two security updates affect the Kernel and WebKit and are serious. Apple says the flaw may allow an app 'to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges' and may have been actively exploited. Below are the security notes for the update: Kernel Available for: macOS Monterey Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

https://www.macworld.com/article/833211/macos-monterey-12-5-1-security-updates.html

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Apple has released iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1. The release notes are simple, stating only that the update 'provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.' The security content page spells out the changes in more detail, and indeed, we recommend all iPhone and iPad users update their devices as soon as possible. There are two vulnerabilities addressed, according to the document. A Kernel issue described as 'an application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges,' along with a WebKit issue described as 'processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

https://www.macworld.com/article/833235/ios-ipados-15-6-1-security-updates.html

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Earlier this year, Apple launched its Self Service Repair program for iPhone, selling genuine Apple parts and tools for users to make certain repairs to their smartphones. While some have called it a good step in the Right to Repair movement, others criticized the effort as a half-hearted attempt by Apple to get regulators off its back. Now, Apple has announced that the Self Service Repair program is coming to Mac notebooks. It begins on August 23, where users will be able to buy genuine Apple parts and tools to repair MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops in the 'M1 family of products.

https://www.macworld.com/article/834889/apples-self-service-repair-program-comes-to-macbooks.html

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A few weeks ago, we reported on a rumor that the release of iPadOS 16 would be delayed to October. Today, Apple confirmed the delay along with a developer beta of iPadOS 16.1. A public beta will presumably follow this week, though it's unclear whether iOS 16 beta testers will automatically receive the new version. In essence, Apple will skip iPadOS 16.0 this September and instead bring the new operating system to iPads as iPadOS 16.1 in this fall (presumably in October, together with iOS 16.1). In a statement to TechCrunch, Apple said, 'This is an especially big year for iPadOS.

https://www.macworld.com/article/836165/apple-confirms-ipados-delay-16-1-will-be-the-first-release-this-fall.html

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Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, who is typically quite reliable with such things, has a new report claiming that iPadOS 16 is being delayed by about a month. Citing the common 'people with knowledge of the matter,' Gurman says that instead of releasing the new iPhone and iPad operating system updates at the same time, Apple will release iOS 16 in September as expected but iPadOS 16 will come in October. It's not uncommon for macOS to follow a few weeks after iOS, but the iPad software has always updated on the same schedule as its iPhone sibling.

https://www.macworld.com/article/826992/ipados-16-expected-to-launch-in-october.html

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Apple's got plenty of already-announced features coming to iOS 16 in updates later this year. But in the company's press release announcing the initial availability of iOS 16 Monday, it announced an upcoming feature we hadn't heard about yet: Clean Energy Charging. It was just an offhand mention in a footnote about iOS 16 availability, crowded in with other features we know are coming in updates later this year such as Live Activities, iCloud Photo Sharing, and support for the Matter smart home standard.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1065566/ios-16-clean-energy-charging.html

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Apple has released updates for iMovie and Final Cut Pro X on the Mac. Both updates fix 'an issue where video frames may be out of order during playback or export.' The update brings iMovie up to version 10.3.4, and Final Cut Pro X to version 10.6.4. Both updates are available in the Mac App Store. How to install the update 1. The App Store 2. Check for updates Click on Updates at the bottom of the left column. The App Store will check for available updates. You should see the iMovie or Final Cut Pro X update, along with any other app updates.

https://www.macworld.com/article/829797/imovie-10-3-4-final-cut-pro-x-10-6-4-updates.html

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In case you haven't noticed, you can get a really good deal on Amazon on the current 14-and 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro laptops, between $300 and $400 off the regular price. Why such big price reductions? Probably because, as has long been rumored and reported again on Friday by DigiTimes, Apple will replace those M1 Pro- and Max-based laptops with new models next month. According to the report, Apple will ship new MacBook Pros in the fourth quarter of 2022, and while DigiTimes does not state any specifics, it's likely going to be new 14- and 16-inch models, since they're almost a year old and the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro was just released back in June.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1073930/m2-pro-macbook-pro-fall-release.html

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One of our favorite features of iOS 16 is the ability to edit and unsend iMessages. Just long-press a message and you can choose to edit or undo send (we show you how to edit and unsend messages here). But advocates have raised concerns that the system could be abused by bad actors–texting abuse is common among those in abusive relationships, and the ability to change or hide evidence is concerning. While Apple has not addressed these concerns publicly, some changes to the system in iOS 16 developer beta 4 seem targeted specifically at them.

https://www.macworld.com/article/821268/ios-15-imessage-editing-unsending-restrictions.html

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Apple has released Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5 (19F80), a firmware update for the display that addresses audio problems that have been widely reported by its owners. Initially, Apple recommended power cycling the display to fix the issue—a process that involves shutting down the display, disconnecting anything in its ports, and unplugging the power cord for at least 10 seconds. This update will presumably alleviate the need for such workarounds. While the Studio Display has an elaborate six-speaker system, force-canceling woofers, and support for Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, users experienced choppy audio that would cut out.

https://www.macworld.com/article/828034/apple-studio-display-firmware-update-15-5-audio-issues.html

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According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the iPhones and Macs released in 2023 could feature processors made using a new 3nm chipmaking technology by TSMC. The A17 and M3 processors will be made using this new method and will be in iPhones and Macs in the second half of next year. Reports from December 2021 said that TSMC had started production of 3nm chips after some setbacks, and it was believed that the first 3nm used by Apple would be the M3 for the Mac and the A17 for the iPhone. This new report by Nikkei Asia says that TSMC has developed a new 'N3E chipmaking tech' that's an upgrade from its previous method.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1067895/2023-3nm-a17-m3-mac-iphone-ipad.html

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Apple's most popular laptop is the MacBook Air, and the newest model with its M2 processor is the laptop most people will ever need. So if you can get a deal on it, grab it, and we've found a deal over at Amazon, where it is selling the Midnight or Silver MacBook Air for $100 off the regular price. The model for sale has 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, which has a regular price of $1,199. Amazon is also selling the Space Gray and Starlight models, but the price reduction is only $50. In our review of the MacBook Air, we said that 'Unless you do some seriously high-end video editing or other computationally-intensive work all the time, you have no need for MacBook Pro.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1069083/the-excellent-m2-macbook-air-is-available-for-100-off.html

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It's no exaggeration to say that a lot of us live on our phones these days. That's why it can be devastating when you lose those phones – and all of your data with it. Cloud backup is one thing, but if you want real security, there's nothing like having all those files stored on your primary home device. And while that can be cumbersome to do on your own, Mobikin Assistant makes it as easy as hitting a button. With this highly-rated app, there's no need to worry about compatibility. There are versions for both iOS and Android, and you can move items in just about any format to your Mac or Windows PC.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1443379/get-half-off-this-backup-manager-and-secure-your-files-for-life.html

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Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn't quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Live. So if you've got questions about it, we've got plenty of answers. Updated 08/27/21: Two new games launch on Apple Arcade today. Baldo in an original open-world adventure game, and Asphalt 8: Airborne+ is a re-release of the App Store game with no in-app purchases. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 150 games.

https://www.macworld.com/article/232599/apple-arcade-faq-list-of-games-price-compatibility-coming-soon.html

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Knowing Microsoft Office is like knowing every drop of water in the ocean. That's just too huge a task. But despite the breadth of its productivity power, it's important to be fully versed in some of the most critical apps at the heart of the venerable program suite. With the Microsoft Office Bundle with Accredited Certification, learners can make sure they're fully skilled in Office's absolute essentials. Across three courses administered by leaders in online learning International Open Academy, learners can not only get inside the inner workings of pedigree Office apps like a pro but earn certification to show their app mastery.

https://www.macworld.com/article/820436/get-certified-in-the-microsoft-office-holy-trinity-of-apps-for-just-29.html

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Hang on. Sorry. That was the lede to the Macalope's 7th-grade paper on Europe. Let's just skip that. Because you know what Europe is. You might have even been there. You might be there now. One thing is for certain, European governments enjoy telling Apple what to do. That's not necessarily a bad thing. The Macalope would certainly like to tell Apple what to do from time to time. (Note to self: move to Europe, start grass grassroots movement demanding the return of the iPhone mini.) Take the Netherlands.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2044473/apple-europe-surveillaince-encryption-messages.html

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In a report that could have Steve Jobs rolling over in his grave, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Wednesday wrote that Apple is working on a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, a method of input that the company had long believed to be far from ideal. According to unnamed sources, the first Mac to have a touchscreen could appear in 2025 as part of a larger MacBook Pro update. The laptop would still have a keyboard and trackpad, but the touchscreen 'would support touch input and gestures–just like an iPhone or iPad.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1470565/macbook-touchscreen-rumors-2025.html

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Apple has released an update to Boot Camp, which allows Intel-based Macs to run Windows. Version 6.1.19 of Boot Camp includes security updates and an update to the Precision Touchpad driver. With the Precision Touchpad, Windows users can use multitouch gestures on a Mac's trackpad. To install the update, launch Windows in Boot Camp, and run the Apple Software Update app. The new drivers will then be installed. The 6.1.19 update comes after Apple released Boot Camp 6.1.16 a little over a week ago.

https://www.macworld.com/article/918522/boot-camp-update-august-2022-intel-macs.html

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If you have an iPhone 6s or newer, your phone is compatible with iOS 15 and you should have the latest version, iOS 15.6.1. Likewise, if you have a 5th-generation iPad, 4th-generation iPad mini, or 4th-generation iPad Air, you can run iPadOS 15.6.1. But those with iPhones and iPads older than that are stuck on iOS 12, which doesn't get regular updates. Every so often, though, Apple issues an update to this years-old operating system with critical security fixes. Some security issues are so important that it's urgent to get them out, even to the few users still hanging on to iPhones or iPads from more than six years ago.

https://www.macworld.com/article/919248/got-an-older-iphone-or-ipad-get-ios-12-5-6-today.html

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Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reportedly has the inside track on the timing of Apple's September event. According to the industry insider, Apple is aiming to hold this year's big iPhone and Apple Watch event on Wednesday September 7, the first Wednesday in the month and the earliest an iPhone event has been held since it moved from June to September in 2012. We had expected the iPhone event to be help on Tuesday, September 13, as per its usual timing. Other than the earlier date, the report says that Apple is expected to stick to its typical patterns this year.

https://www.macworld.com/article/833196/iphone-14-event-wednesday-september-7.html

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Now that iOS 16 has been released, you might think iOS 15 is going to be ignored. Not yet! For starters, iPadOS 16 won't be released until later this year (probably in October). Second, you may not want to update to iOS 16 right away –it's reasonable to wait a week or two to see if there are significant problems that need a quick patch. For most everyday users that aren't already jumping on the latest update, that's our advice. For those staying on iOS 15 for a while longer, and for iPad users, Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 15.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1065584/ios-15-7-security-updates.html

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Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that iPadOS 16 will be delayed until October, in part due to the launch of new iPads at a mid-fall event. Based on a report by MySmartPrice, a redesigned 10th-generation iPad could be part of the new lineup. MySmartPrice speculates that a new iPad is coming soon based on its acquisition of CAD renders from a maker of iPad cases. The renders show that the new iPad will have a similar bezel-heavy design as the current 9th generation iPad, but with a wider screen (10.

https://www.macworld.com/article/827447/10th-generation-ipad-rumors-flat-redesign-home-button.html

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Before you log into Zoom to start your next video call, you should take a few minutes before you join to update your app. Zoom recently released a security patch for a major hole that could let a hacker take over your whole machine. The vulnerability, discovered by Patrick Wardle of the Objective-See Foundation, involves Zoom's automatic updater, which works as a root user and doesn't require a user password. When the updater runs, it checks to see if the software updates are signed by Zoom, but Wardle discovered that it was only checking if the file has the same name as the signing certificate.

https://www.macworld.com/article/832415/zoom-flaw-root-access-update-5-11-5.html

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iPadOS 16.1, which is slated for release in October, has a new feature called Stage Manager for multitasking. Originally, Apple announced that Stage Manager would work only on M1-based iPads, but according to a report by Engadget, Apple added older iPad Pros that use A12X and A12Z chips to the Stage Manager support list in the latest iPadOS 16.1 beta that was released on Tuesday. However, Stage Manager on these older iPad Pros will not work with an external display. In fact, Apple has removed Stage Manager external display support for M1 iPads, too, but the company says it will be reinstated in a software update.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1075992/stage-manager-support-a12x-a12z-ipad-pro.html

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Ever since the debut of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple fans have lamented the missing battery percentage in the status bar. With the introduction of the TrueDepth module and all the cameras and sensors that enable Face ID, the status bar got cut in two with a lot of missing space in the middle. So on all iPhones with Face ID and a notch (everything but the iPhone SE), Apple has eliminated the ability to show your battery percentage on the status bar. You have to swipe down to Control Center to see your battery percentage.

https://www.macworld.com/article/828718/ios-16-beta-battery-percentage-iphone-status-bar.html

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Apple's CEO doesn't do a lot of big interviews, so the twelve questions asked and answered by Popular Mechanics is something of a treat for Tim Cook fans. For those looking for answers from the leader of the most valuable company in the world, it's a little more disappointing. Unfortunately, the entire interview feels like something created by Apple's own PR team, with softball questions that neatly lead to Cook's polished answers about the company's greatness. There's no pushback on anything, and delicate but important questions like the multiple international antitrust actions facing Apple around the world are never approached.

https://www.macworld.com/article/916901/tim-cook-talks-inspiration-privacy-and-more-in-a-far-ranging-popular-mechanics-interview.html

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The USB Promoter Group announced USB4 2.0 on Thursday, a relatively minor but meaningful change to the existing USB4 spec. Simply put, it doubles the maximum bandwidth to 80 gigabits per second, allowing for higher-bandwidth display tunneling and aligning with newer DisplayPort and PCIe specifications. USB4 2.0 devices will still use the USB-C connector, and will remain backward compatible with USB4 Version 1.0, USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3. Where USB4 was limited to 40 Gbps, the new 2.0 version of the spec doubles that to 80 Gbps, using existing 40 Gbps USB Type-C passive cables and newly-defined 80 Gbps USB Type-C active cables.

https://www.macworld.com/article/920021/usb-4-version-2-bandwidth-80-gbps.html

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Is your business looking for the best way to reach and engage customers? Then it simply cannot ignore Facebook. The social media giant had nearly 3 billion active users in April of this year, so building your presence on the platform could turn followers into loyal customers. LeadSync can help you do just that. Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Capterra, this tool lets you follow up with leads effectively, keeping potential Facebook customers engaged. You'll get notified whenever you get a new Facebook lead via email, SMS, and over 30 CRM tools such as Hubspot and Iterable, allowing you to serve your customers as soon as they show intent.

https://www.macworld.com/article/830518/market-to-your-facebook-customers-more-effectively-with-leadsync.html

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