All things related to Apple phones & tablets

[Craikeybaby]

It is under Settings > AirPlay and Continuity (of course... )

 

[Marc]

It is under Settings > AirPlay and Continuity (of course... )

Of course, how did I not know that!

Thanks

 

[garryknight]

iOS and iPadOS 18.1 plus MacOS Sequoia 15.1 are now available in the UK.

The iOS and iPad updates bring the first Apple Intelligence features. At least, that's what was announced, and some of the YouTube commentators have put up videos showing how to use them, but my iPhone 16 Pro Max doesn't seem to have them yet. Off to investigate...

OK, you have to go to Settings, General, Language and Region, and change to US English. Then go to Settings, Apple Intelligence and Siri and enable US English there. Then click on the link to join the waitlist. I don't know how long this will take, but I'll try and remember to report back when it's available for me.

 

[Tulipone]

…and new M4 iMacs as expected.

 

[garryknight]

I had to wait about two hours but now have Apple Intelligence on my iPhone. After you get the message, you'll have to set up a few things like summarised notifications and Siri. Also, in the Photos app, when you first want to use the cleanup tool, you go into Edit, then tap the icon and it will take a little while to download the cleanup code before you can use it.

On my iPad Air, I see that Apple Intelligence is "Preparing". And I upgraded my iPad Mini to iOS Dev Beta 18.2, and that now also has Apple Intelligence. So you shouldn't have to wait long, hopefully.

 

[Tulipone]

On my M2 iPad it says Apple Intelligence not available when iPad is set to English - changing to US seems excessive. I assume you have done this?

 

[garryknight]

On my M2 iPad it says Apple Intelligence not available when iPad is set to English - changing to US seems excessive. I assume you have done this?

Yes. And the Region. Though I changed back to Celsius and a sane date format. I've now got to forget all my adverbs and sure gotta learn to speak real good.

 

[garryknight]

WatchOS 11.1, and tvOS and HomePodOS 18.1 are also available.

 

[garryknight]

One minor drawback (there are many) to setting your Region to US in iOS18.1 is that you might see a request in the Wallet app to add Apple Cash, to "send and receive money in Messages or Wallet". This facility is only allowed in the US.

And as far as I can tell, it's nothing to do with cash.

 

[garryknight]

Seurity updates are available for MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and Ventura 13.7.1.

MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 with Security Updates Available

Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 for Mac users who have not yet updated to MacOS Sequoia, of which MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence was just released. macOS…

osxdaily.com

Also for iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1.

iOS 17.7.1 & iPadOS 17.7.1 Available for iPhone & iPad

Apple has released iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 18, which was just updated to includes support for Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1…

osxdaily.com

 

[garryknight]

Just a heads-up for any Mac user thinking of upgrading peripherals:

New Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard don't work with older versions of macOS

Apple's new USB-C peripherals for the Mac are failing to work with either versions of macOS before macOS Sequoia 15.1, or with the current beta of 15.2.

appleinsider.com

 

[garryknight]

You might know by now that Apple has acquired Pixelmator. My concern was whether that means that they'd sherlock it, i.e. terminate it.

Apple Acquires Photo Editing App Maker Pixelmator

Apple has reached an agreement to acquire Pixelmator, the company behind popular photo and image editing apps Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and...

www.macrumors.com

And now someone has had the bright idea that it could lead to Aperture coming back. Now, wouldn't that be good?!

Apple should bring Aperture back following Pixelmator acquisition

Pixelmator, a company that develops popular image editing software for macOS and iOS, is officially being acquired by Apple. Although...

9to5mac.com

 

[Tulipone]

You might know by now that Apple has acquired Pixelmator. My concern was whether that means that they'd sherlock it, i.e. terminate it.

And now someone has had the bright idea that it could lead to Aperture coming back. Now, wouldn't that be good?!

It would appear we read from the same sources. I used to really love Aperture and sure I’d still be using it if I could. Photos is not the same. No idea about Pixelmator but hopefully it brings something new to the party.

 

[garryknight]

So, probably not the return of Aperture?

What does Apple’s Pixelmator purchase mean for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? This is the most likely scenario

A clearer picture emerges

www.techradar.com

 

[damianmkv]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a keyboard for a 12.9” pro please ? I have been given one for work but don’t really want to pay the price of a Magic Keyboard if possible…

 

[Craikeybaby]

I've been pleased with my Keycron K7, but more for tactility rather than price saving over a Magic Keyboard. The one thing that is misses over the Apple keyboard is the Touch ID sensor though.

 

[damianmkv]

Sorry, should’ve been clearer - I meant a keyboard case, not just the keyboard

Apologies

 

[garryknight]

If any of you live in London and own one of the new 11" iPad Pro M4s, you might like to know that CeX in Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia has a couple of Apple folio keyboards for them at £230, a fair bit cheaper than Apple's price. They're marked as B stock, usually meaning light cosmetic damage. I didn't have time to look closer, but hopefully this might help someone.

 

[garryknight]

iOS and iPadOS 18.2 Developer Beta 3 is now available for anyone living on the bleeding edge.

 

[garryknight]

Anyone still running an old iPhone OS?

Apple will end iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier

Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.

appleinsider.com

 

[garryknight]

A heads-up for anyone editing with the Photos app.

Apple Users Report Persistent Photo Editing Issue in iOS 18

iOS 18 photo editing bug prevents saving edits on iPhones. Users report errors, with iPhone 16 models most affected. Apple working on fix.

www.macobserver.com

 

[davidy233]

I normally buy apple cases. Expensive but good quality, unlike £12 ones on Amazon that 6w old fade or look awful.

Any good 3rd party cases I should look at, especially ones with the magnetic wallet.

I pretty much always get Mous cases - but there aren't cheap

 

[garryknight]

According to MacRumors, there's a new security update release of MacOS Sequoia. It's not available on my Mac yet, so I'm guessing that it's being rolled out in stages.

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 With Security Fixes

Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, a minor update for the macOS Sequoia operating system. The 15.1.1 update comes three weeks after Apple...

www.macrumors.com

And, apparently, iOS as well. I can't tell if this is available here as I'm running the developer's beta.

Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 with ‘important security fixes’ for iPhone - 9to5Mac

Apple has released iOS 18.1.1 as the latest software update for iPhone users, bringing ‘important security fixes’ recommended for all.

9to5mac.com

 

[Tulipone]

Thanks Gary. All my stuff updating.

 

[garryknight]

More security updates for older iPhones and iPads.

PSA: iOS 17.7.2 brings security fixes to older iPhones and iPads - 9to5Mac

Apple has released iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2 for users who have not yet upgraded to iOS 18, including older devices.

9to5mac.com

 

[garryknight]

After iCloud, Now Safari Gives Up on Older iOSes (Partially)

Apple discontinues iCloud sync for older iOS/macOS devices. Safari bookmarks and backups affected. Updates required to maintain service.

www.macobserver.com

 

[Ravinder]

Hi hiys

I have a new iPhone 16 which I purchased shortly after release in September. Since I’ve had this, the phone has randomly turned itself off and restarted on four separate occasions in around six weeks. My previous iPhone 12 Pro Max NEVER did this. I’m worried that the phone may be faulty. The phone has never been damaged or dropped or anything like that. I’ve no idea what the issue is. Has anyone else had the same problem or know anything about this?

Thanks.

 

[AndrewFlannigan]

Since I’ve had this, the phone has randomly turned itself off and restarted on four separate occasions in around six weeks.

There's a discussion about this here, which may offer some help...

iPhone 16 Pro unexpectedly shutdown, and … - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

 

[garryknight]

This might be handy at some point. Worth bookmarking or downloading?

This App Can Download Any Version of macOS

Sometimes you need to access an older version of macOS, but Apple doesn't make that easy. Mist is an app that can download macOS in multiple formats, and even create a bootable USB macOS recovery drive.

lifehacker.com

 

[garryknight]

The latest public versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and the rest are coming today. They're usually available in the UK at about 6pm, but I just checked and iOS is available on my phone now

Apple's iOS 18.2 update with Genmoji, Image Playground is due today

Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.

appleinsider.com

 

[Tulipone]

The latest public versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and the rest are coming today. They're usually available in the UK at about 6pm, but I just checked and iOS is available on my phone now

Apple's iOS 18.2 update with Genmoji, Image Playground is due today

Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.

appleinsider.com

Nothing for me yet. Edit. Now all updated. Thanks Garry.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

"Any Recommendations"

I'm after getting a Bluetooth mouse for use with my MacBook Pro & iPad pro units. I've considered the Apple one but just wondered if there is a suitable alternative unit as the Apple one does seem to have an extortionate price compared to others that I've seen. Also I wondered if an alternative unit would stop my Apple pencil from working with my iPad at the same time.

 

[GeeJay57]

"Any Recommendations"

I'm after getting a Bluetooth mouse for use with my MacBook Pro & iPad pro units. I've considered the Apple one but just wondered if there is a suitable alternative unit as the Apple one does seem to have an extortionate price compared to others that I've seen. Also I wondered if an alternative unit would stop my Apple pencil from working with my iPad at the same time.

I use a Logitech Ergo M575 trackball with my MacBook Air and iPad and find it works well, though I can’t comment on simultaneous use with Apple Pencil.

 

[Marc]

I use this with my Macbook Pro

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W4DGLY6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

I use a Logitech Ergo M575 trackball with my MacBook Air and iPad and find it works well, though I can’t comment on simultaneous use with Apple Pencil.

I use this with my Macbook Pro

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W4DGLY6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Many thanks for that guy's, very much appreciated.

 

[Craikeybaby]

I'm an MX Master fan - I also have an Apple Magic Mouse, but it isn't great. Personally I found the MX Anywhere to be too small for me, but the Logitech metal scroll wheels are great.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

I'm an MX Master fan - I also have an Apple Magic Mouse, but it isn't great. Personally I found the MX Anywhere to be too small for me, but the Logitech metal scroll wheels are great.

Many thanks for that Lewis, very much appreciated.

 

[Marc]

I'm an MX Master fan - I also have an Apple Magic Mouse, but it isn't great. Personally I found the MX Anywhere to be too small for me, but the Logitech metal scroll wheels are great.

I had the MX Masster, but it was to big for me. For my use, the metl scroll wheel is too god. I wish there was a way to disable it.

 

[cambsno]

I'm an MX Master fan - I also have an Apple Magic Mouse, but it isn't great. Personally I found the MX Anywhere to be too small for me, but the Logitech metal scroll wheels are great.

Same here

 

[saltireblue]

I have found an Apple Trackpad suits me best ( used with a MBPro) as my hands are large and I find holding a mouse makes the muscles in my hand ache after a while. I have never gotten used to the position of the built-in pad in front of the keyboard.