Google Chrome has now added the infamous Dino game as a Lock Screen widget for iOS 16. Here’s how to add it to your Lock Screen.
iOS 16
Apple Puts Limits on Receiving Files via AirDrop From ‘Everyone,’ but Only In China
In iOS 16.1.1, Apple has included a unique “feature” for iPhone owners in China, a limitation in the AirDrop file-sharing settings.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.1.1 for iPhone Users With Bug Fixes and Security Enhancements
As expected, Apple released iOS 16.1.1 to public iPhone users, containing bug fixes and security improvements.
Release Date of iOS 16.1.1 Imminent as Apple Hopes to Fix Known Issue, Enable Emergency SOS Via Satellite
Apple might release iOS 16.1.1 soon to address known issues encountered by iPhones on iOS 16.1 and enable Emergency SOS via Satellite.
Apple Confirms iOS 16.2 Beta Will Officially Enable 5G in India
Apple confirmed that 5G in India will be enabled with the release of the next iOS 16.2 beta for developers and public testers next week.
Apple to Release iOS 16.2 By Mid-December with Several New Features
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman believes that Apple will release iOS 16.2 with iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 to the public by mid-December
Apple Seeks Better Understanding of False Emergency SOS Activations
Apple appears to be implementing a way to get more information about false emergency SOS activations in the iOS 16.2 beta.
Latest iOS 16.1 Update Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple acknowledged that iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 include a fix for a zero-day vulnerability that might have been actively exploited already.
Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
With the launch of iS 16.1, Apple’s new iCloud Shared Photo Library is available to use. Here’s how to get started and make the most of it.
Use the iOS 16.1 Live Activities Feature In These Apps
As of iOS 16.1, app developers can add Live Activities to customize your Lock Screen. We’ve gathered a list of apps offering that feature.
Apple to Release OS Updates, New iPad Models, and More
Apple’s scheduled to release new software updates and launch new iPad this week and then next week, it will also launch the Apple TV 4K.
But First, a Word from More Sponsors - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-24
Jeff Butts, Managing Editor of The Mac Observer, has been playing with the new operating systems due out today. He hips us to a few new features. But first, Jeff and Ken discuss the two new ad slots Apple’s opening in the App Store.
Apple Card to Offer Option to Put Daily Cash Into High-Yield Savings Account
Apple Card members earning Daily Cash rewards will soon have a new option to grow that bonus money, a high-yield savings account.
Highly Anticipated iCloud Photo Sharing Library Launching with iOS 16.1
Reports indicate that the delayed iCloud Photo Sharing Library feature is now seeing a release with iOS 16.1 this October.
Dynamic Island Getting Swipe Gestures in iOS 16.1 Beta
Exploring the iOS 16.1 beta on an iPhone 14 Pro, we see Dynamic Island getting more swipe gestures to control your apps within the feature.
iPhone Building Builds Momentum, Supplier Flex and More
More iPhones made in India, and Apple gives in to TSMC’s price hike. All that and more, as seen through the telescope of our Observation Deck.
No, Older AirPods Pro and Max Won’t Get Adaptive Transparency, Latest Beta Suggests
The most recent iOS 16.1 beta squishes a bug that caused the Adaptive Transparency toggle to appear with older AirPods Pro and Max headphones.
iOS 16.1 Beta 3 Allows Users to Preload In-App Content After Install
The new iOS 16.1 beta 3 now includes an option for users to pre install in-app content before they run an app for the first time.
Cloudflare Releases API That Will Bring iOS 16 Feature Bypassing CAPTCHAs to More Websites
Cloudflare announced the open beta of Turnstile API that will bring the iOS 16 feature bypassing CAPTCHAs to more websites.
Sales Numbers, New Betas and Bugs, and Fresh Teardowns Seen From the Observation Deck
The iPhone 14 Pro looks good financially, but not the bae models. New betas, bugs, and teardowns. Quite a bit to see today from the OD.
How the New Live Activities Feature in iOS 16.1 Works with Dynamic Island
Apple has shared information to developers on how to give users the best Live Activities experience within the new Dynamic Island.
Apple Pay Later Service May Come Later, in Spring 2023
One feature promised during the WWDC announcement of iOS 16, Apple Pay Later, might not arrive until much later than originally expected.
The Super Bowl, Production Shifts and Bug Fixes for the iPhone 14 Line
From the Observation Deck, we see Apple sponsoring the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s asking Foxconn to change priorities and squishing bugs.
A Day with iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Squishes Bugs - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-23
Mac Observer managing editor Jeff Butts talks about his new iPhone 14 Pro — what he got, why he got it, and how it’s going. Plus — a small OS update from Apple that squishes several bugs.