“Update October 20 with iPhone 16 shutdown issues. Apple is facing frustration from new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro owners as their battery life is significantly less than the Apple community has expected following the launch and initial reviews.”
Apple confirms the iPhone 16 has 8GB of RAM
“The iPhone 16 lineup has 8GB of RAM, from the base model to the 16 Pro Max, and it’s all thanks to Apple Intelligence. Apple VP of hardware tech Johny Srouji confirmed as much in an interview with Geekerwan, published yesterday, that 9to5Mac spotted.”
FDA approves some Apple AirPods to be used as hearing aids
“Two years after federal health officials approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, some Apple AirPods owners may soon be able to access the medical device in the comfort of their home with the click of a software update.”
End of an era: iPhone 16 won’t include stickers in the box
“If you buy an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, there’s one thing you won’t find in the box: Apple stickers. In messaging distributed to Apple Store teams this week and seen by 9to5Mac, Apple confirmed that the iPhone 16 will not come with Apple stickers in the box.”
Apple hit with class action lawsuit over iCloud’s 5GB limit and iPhone backup restrictions
“A newly-proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Apple has “marked up its iCloud prices to the point where the service is generating almost pure profit.”
How to get iMessage quantum security on your iPhone (and why it’s useful)
“Apple has announced a major security upgrade for iMessage – protection against quantum computers. Read along for how to get iMessage quantum security on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, why it’s valuable, and more. Ahead of iOS 17.”
Stop Deleting Photos on Your iPhone to Free Up Storage and Do This Instead
“If your iPhone has too many photos, videos and apps stored and you can’t install the latest iOS software updates due to limited storage, there’s a solution that doesn’t involve deleting anything or spending money.”
Apple is settling a class action lawsuit over Family Sharing for $25 million
“Apple will pay $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of misleading customers over Family Sharing.”
The new iPhone security threat that allows hackers to spy on your phone
“Hackers are always finding new ways to break into your devices. A troubling new vulnerability in iOS now allows hackers to spy on you through your keyboard. Certo Software released a report revealing how cybercriminals are avoiding Apple’s stringent security measures to steal your information.”
What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C?
“On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals.”
