https://www.idropnews.com Apple News, How Tos and Culture. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:16:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-sends-out-the-ios-172-release-candidate-to-developers-and-beta-testers/203589/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203589 All signs have already been pointing to a pre-Christmas release of iOS 17.2, but now Apple has effectively confirmed that we’ll likely see the public release of the next big iOS 17 update by this time next week by sending out the final iOS 17.2 Release Candidate. A Release Candidate, or RC version, is the […]
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Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/how-to-create-imessage-stickers-in-ios-17/203257/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:30:18 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203257 With iOS 17, Apple brought a bunch of new features to our iPhones that everyone loved. There have been so many improvements to older apps that we’re still learning new stuff to this day. One of the new features that we particularly love is the new stickers. You now have the ability to create stickers […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/rumors/could-the-apple-card-move-to-chase/203528/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:30:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203528 Now that Apple and Goldman Sachs are parting ways, it’s clear that the Apple Card is going to need a new home. While the field is still open to several possibilities, one that’s coming to the forefront as a likely candidate is Chase. In this week’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shares some insight into […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/zoom-is-now-available-for-your-apple-tv/203514/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203514 While Apple TV software updates are often rather bland, this year’s tvOS 17 release included one cool new feature that some of us have been waiting to see for years: the ability to conduct FaceTime calls on the big screen. However, perhaps the best part of this new feature is that it wasn’t just about […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/gallery/is-the-time-change-killing-you-eleven-tips-that-help-you-get-used-to-it/203080/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:39:35 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203080 Daylight saving time can be something pretty hard to get used to. While the time change doesn’t really affect some people, there are a few of us who would give anything to avoid having to change our schedule twice a year. If you’re the latter, then you probably always have a hard time adjusting to […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/the-4-best-ways-to-handle-pdfs-on-your-iphone-and-mac/202230/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:13:21 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=202230 Whether you’re working, studying, or both, you probably deal with PDF files more than you’d like. While PDFs are really handy, they can be difficult to handle, especially if you only have your iPhone with you.  Sure, you can use the Files app’s preview feature, but that will only get you so far. If you […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/uk-iphone-15-pro-max-buyers-report-orders-being-swapped-for-fakes-during-shipment/203422/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:11:04 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203422 Some lucky United Kingdom consumers once received a new Apple iPhone when they merely ordered apples from UK supermarket retailer Tesco. Now, several UK customers buying new iPhones are sadly finding a rotten-to-the-core surprise when they open their new iPhone’s box. A number of folks who have ordered an iPhone 15 Pro Max from Apple’s […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/rumors/apple-tv-and-paramount-combo-deal-may-be-in-the-works/203425/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:35:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203425 Apple is reportedly looking at ways to sweeten the pot for Apple TV+ subscribers by bundling it with other services at a discount — and the front-runner right now appears to be Paramount. According to The Wall Street Journal (Apple News+), Apple and Paramount Global have been in discussions about creating a package that would provide […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/the-apple-card-may-be-getting-cancelled-heres-what-we-know/203418/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203418 Earlier this week, Apple officially proposed an end to its partnership with Goldman Sachs, leaving the future of the Apple Card and Apple Card Savings Account uncertain at best. While it wasn’t exactly news that the relationship between the two companies had been cooling off over the past few months, the sudden revelation that the […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-shares-heartwarming-ad-highlighting-personal-voice-iphone-feature/203324/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:51:46 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203324 Apple shared a heartwarming ad this week promoting its new Personal Voice accessibility feature, which was introduced in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma 14 for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. What Is Personal Voice? Personal Voice allows users to create a synthesized voice that will sound very similar to their actual voice. This […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/latest-chrome-update-patches-a-critical-security-flaw/203319/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203319 In case anyone thinks that Apple’s Safari browser is the only one to get hit with zero-day security vulnerabilities, Google also issued a critical security update for Chrome today that patches a problem in its own web rendering engine similar to what iOS 17.1.2 and its cohorts fixed in Safari’s WebKit framework. A new stable […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-releases-ios-1712-heres-why-you-should-update-right-away/203315/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203315 While there’s every reason to believe that iOS 17.2 is just around the corner, Apple has now rolled out an interim iOS 17.1.2 update to address some bugs and other security issues in the current public iOS 17.1.1 release. Reports that iOS 17.1.2 was in the works surfaced last week when the folks at MacRumors […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/psa-your-old-gmail-account-might-be-deleted-tomorrow/203311/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203311 Earlier this year, Google announced that it would be revising its inactive account policies to clean up old Gmail and other Google accounts that haven’t been used for an extended period. At the time, the company gave fair warning that it wouldn’t begin enforcing this policy until December 1, 2023, hopefully providing enough time for […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/you-can-now-scan-documents-using-the-google-drive-app-heres-how/203268/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:25:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203268 Although Android users naturally get some of Google’s best features right away, many of them do eventually make their way over to the iPhone versions of Google’s apps. Such was true with Google’s Magic Eraser, which came to Google Photos for iPhone earlier this year, and now Google is doing the same with a very […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/whatsapp-for-ipad-now-in-testflight-beta/203264/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:45:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203264 It’s been a long time coming, but it appears that WhatsApp is finally on the cusp of releasing a native iPadOS app for its popular messaging service. According to a tweet by WABetaInfo, a popular site that tracks what’s up with WhatsApp, the iPad app for the service has officially entered beta testing through Apple’s […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-and-goldman-sachs-call-it-quits/203261/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:45:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203261 After months of rumors that things haven’t been working out between Apple and its financial Goldman Sachs, it appears the duo are calling an end to their four-year partnership to back the Apple Card. It’s been a long ride since 2019 when Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon called the Apple Card the “most successful credit […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/ios-17-2-beta-4-restores-ability-for-users-to-change-notifications-and-haptics/203216/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:45:51 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203216 Apple released the fourth beta of iOS 17.2 to developers and public beta testers today and several iPhone owners will be pleased to learn that the new beta allows them to change the much-maligned new default alert sound for notifications, as well as associated haptics. When Apple released iOS 17 back in September, many iPhone […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-music-replay-is-ready-to-help-you-relive-your-2023-soundtrack/203206/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203206 It’s that time of year again when Apple’s services wax a bit nostalgic, highlighting the best books, podcasts, and tunes of 2023. As usual, along with the top hits that were popular worldwide, Apple Music is offering you a personal highlight reel of your own listening habits. Apple calls it Apple Music Replay and it’s […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/ios-17s-namedrop-is-not-a-security-risk/203199/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:20:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203199 Over the past few days, some misinformation has gone viral that suggests that NameDrop, the feature that allows you to share a digital business card by holding two iPhones or Apple Watches together, is a security and privacy risk. Considering Apple’s staunch stance on privacy as a fundamental human right, it’s a notion that should […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/rumors/what-to-expect-from-the-2024-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini/203120/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:55:32 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203120 Both Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have confirmed that we can expect to see Apple update its iPad lineup — the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad — sometime in 2024. In this article, I’ll reveal what new features we’ll likely see from 2024 models of two of Apple’s iPads, […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/news/dont-panic-apple-has-stocked-up-for-the-holiday-season/203114/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203114 If you’re planning to put a shiny new Apple toy under the tree for a loved one this year, you’ll be happy to know that you have plenty of time to decide. Unlike in some previous years, it appears that Apple has plenty of stock of every one of its products, from the iPhone 15 […]
Read More...]]> https://www.idropnews.com/deals/cyber-monday-is-a-great-time-to-grab-some-new-headphones/203108/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.idropnews.com/?p=203108 Black Friday may be over, but there are still many great deals to be had on Apple gear and other accessories. This includes not only Apple’s classic AirPods but other headphones and true wireless earbuds for your listening enjoyment. After all, Apple’s AirPods are great — especially for Apple fans — but they’re far from the […]
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