https://www.geeks.fyi/ Wed, 13 May 2026 23:49:35 +0000 MyBB https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21956 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:14:17 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21956 Quote:Apple has just released the 26.5 updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, and the main new feature is end-to-end encryption support for RCS messages. This is something that has been available for years on Android devices via the Google Messages app, and iMessage on iPhones also supports end-to-end encryption. But now, RCS messages between Android and iPhone users can be encrypted as well.

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is available in beta on iOS 26.5, and only with supported carriers. In the US, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile already support the feature, and you can find the full list of supported carriers around the world on this page.

“Google and Apple have led a cross-industry effort to bring end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS), making the cross-platform messaging format that replaces traditional SMS more secure and private,” Google said today. “Google Messages users will know a cross-platform conversation is end-to-end encrypted when they see the same lock icon previously used in RCS chats.”

iOS 26.5 also introduces the following new features :

Suggested places in Apple Maps: When searching for a place in Apple Maps, the app will now recommend nearby locations based on recent searches and more.

Bluetooth accessory pairing: When plugging in wireless accessories such as Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad, they will automatically remain connected via Bluetooth.

Live Activities support for third-party accessories: This new feature, which will only be available in the EU, will allow third-party accessories to receive and display notifications and Live Activities from an iPhone.

New App Store purchase option: iPhone users outside the US will get the option to pay monthly for annual subscriptions with a 12-month commitment.

A new Pride Luminance wallpaper that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors is also available on iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Apple Watch users are also getting a new Pride Luminance watchface with unique customization options. The update also fixes an issue causing messages to use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual-SIM iPhone.

Apple Releases 26.5 Updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS ]]> Quote:Apple has just released the 26.5 updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, and the main new feature is end-to-end encryption support for RCS messages. This is something that has been available for years on Android devices via the Google Messages app, and iMessage on iPhones also supports end-to-end encryption. But now, RCS messages between Android and iPhone users can be encrypted as well.

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is available in beta on iOS 26.5, and only with supported carriers. In the US, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile already support the feature, and you can find the full list of supported carriers around the world on this page.

“Google and Apple have led a cross-industry effort to bring end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS), making the cross-platform messaging format that replaces traditional SMS more secure and private,” Google said today. “Google Messages users will know a cross-platform conversation is end-to-end encrypted when they see the same lock icon previously used in RCS chats.”

iOS 26.5 also introduces the following new features :

Suggested places in Apple Maps: When searching for a place in Apple Maps, the app will now recommend nearby locations based on recent searches and more.

Bluetooth accessory pairing: When plugging in wireless accessories such as Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad, they will automatically remain connected via Bluetooth.

Live Activities support for third-party accessories: This new feature, which will only be available in the EU, will allow third-party accessories to receive and display notifications and Live Activities from an iPhone.

New App Store purchase option: iPhone users outside the US will get the option to pay monthly for annual subscriptions with a 12-month commitment.

A new Pride Luminance wallpaper that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors is also available on iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Apple Watch users are also getting a new Pride Luminance watchface with unique customization options. The update also fixes an issue causing messages to use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual-SIM iPhone.

Apple Releases 26.5 Updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21903 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:41:52 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21903 Quote:Apple has just released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, two minor releases with bug fixes and security updates, but no new features. These updates come two weeks after the 26.4.1 releases, which fixed an iCloud data syncing issue and enabled Stolen Device Protection on enterprise devices.

New features will have to wait for the 26.5 versions of Apple’s platform, which are expected to be released in May. The first iOS 26.5 beta released in late March introduced end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, a new “Suggested Places” feature in Apple Maps, and Bluetooth pairing improvements for Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. EU users will also get Live Activities support for third-party accessories.

In addition to iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, Apple also shipped today iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8 for iPhones and iPads still running older versions of the platforms. The release notes also only mention “bug fixes and security updates.”

While Apple usually updates all of its software platforms at the same time, there’s no 26.4.2 update for macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS today. It looks like these users will have to wait for the 26.5 updates, which are expected for next month.

Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 ]]> Quote:Apple has just released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, two minor releases with bug fixes and security updates, but no new features. These updates come two weeks after the 26.4.1 releases, which fixed an iCloud data syncing issue and enabled Stolen Device Protection on enterprise devices.

New features will have to wait for the 26.5 versions of Apple’s platform, which are expected to be released in May. The first iOS 26.5 beta released in late March introduced end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, a new “Suggested Places” feature in Apple Maps, and Bluetooth pairing improvements for Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. EU users will also get Live Activities support for third-party accessories.

In addition to iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, Apple also shipped today iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8 for iPhones and iPads still running older versions of the platforms. The release notes also only mention “bug fixes and security updates.”

While Apple usually updates all of its software platforms at the same time, there’s no 26.4.2 update for macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS today. It looks like these users will have to wait for the 26.5 updates, which are expected for next month.

Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21792 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:41:39 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21792 Quote:Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes

Apple today released minor iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 software updates for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The updates have a build number of 23E254, and they arrive a little more than two weeks after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4.

According to Apple's release notes, the software updates contain unspecified "bug fixes."

The updates do not include any security fixes, according to Apple's website.

Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes

iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords - 9 ]]> Quote:Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes

Apple today released minor iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 software updates for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The updates have a build number of 23E254, and they arrive a little more than two weeks after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4.

According to Apple's release notes, the software updates contain unspecified "bug fixes."

The updates do not include any security fixes, according to Apple's website.

Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes

iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords - 9 ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21682 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:38:43 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21682 Quote:Apple has just released the 26.4 versions of all of its software platforms, and there are some new features for Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and the Freeform app, eight new emoji, Liquid Glass tweaks, and more. Unfortunately, the long-awaited Siri revamp has been delayed to a future update.

Apples Releases the 26.4 Versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS ]]> Quote:Apple has just released the 26.4 versions of all of its software platforms, and there are some new features for Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and the Freeform app, eight new emoji, Liquid Glass tweaks, and more. Unfortunately, the long-awaited Siri revamp has been delayed to a future update.

Apples Releases the 26.4 Versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21656 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:31:46 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21656 Quote:Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address vulnerabilities targeted by the Coruna exploit kit, which has been used in cyberespionage and cryptocurrency theft attacks since February 2025. The patches cover devices that cannot run the latest iOS version and are not eligible for earlier fixes applied to newer hardware.

"This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version," Apple stated in the security advisories published Wednesday.

Apple Patches Coruna Exploits Used in Real Attacks Since Early 2025

The Coruna exploit kit has been linked to several attack campaigns since early 2025. Security researchers say it includes multiple exploit chains capable of gaining remote code execution or kernel-level privileges on vulnerable devices.

Apple’s updates address several vulnerabilities targeted by the framework, including:

• CVE-2023-41974: Kernel use-after-free vulnerability fixed with improved memory management
  
• CVE-2024-23222: WebKit type confusion issue addressed with improved checks
  
• CVE-2023-43000: WebKit use-after-free vulnerability
  
• CVE-2023-43010: WebKit memory handling flaw
  

Many of these issues were previously fixed in newer versions of iOS but had not yet been patched on older devices.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address vulnerabilities targeted by the Coruna exploit kit, which has been used in cyberespionage and cryptocurrency theft attacks since February 2025. The patches cover devices that cannot run the latest iOS version and are not eligible for earlier fixes applied to newer hardware.

"This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version," Apple stated in the security advisories published Wednesday.

Apple Patches Coruna Exploits Used in Real Attacks Since Early 2025

The Coruna exploit kit has been linked to several attack campaigns since early 2025. Security researchers say it includes multiple exploit chains capable of gaining remote code execution or kernel-level privileges on vulnerable devices.

Apple’s updates address several vulnerabilities targeted by the framework, including:

• CVE-2023-41974: Kernel use-after-free vulnerability fixed with improved memory management
  
• CVE-2024-23222: WebKit type confusion issue addressed with improved checks
  
• CVE-2023-43000: WebKit use-after-free vulnerability
  
• CVE-2023-43010: WebKit memory handling flaw
  

Many of these issues were previously fixed in newer versions of iOS but had not yet been patched on older devices.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21640 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:36:40 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21640 Quote:Apple has just dropped the 26.3.1 versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, which add support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR the company announced yesterday. Besides the usual bug fixes, there are no other new features in these updates.

If you missed the news yesterday, the new Studio Display and a more premium Studio Display XDR are Apple’s latest 27-inch 5K displays with a new 12MP Center Stage camera and Thunderbolt 5 ports. The Studio Display XDR offers a mini-LED backlight, a maximum of 2000 nits of brightness in HDR, and it’s also the only model with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both models are now available for pre-order, and they will start shipping on March 11.

The new iPhone 17E, M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pros, M4 iPad Air, and MacBook Neo that Apple announced this week are expected to ship with iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1. With its $599 starting price, the 13-inch MacBook Neo was probably the highlight of Apple’s announcements, though the non-upgradeable 8GB of unified memory is quite disappointing.

Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1 ]]> Quote:Apple has just dropped the 26.3.1 versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, which add support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR the company announced yesterday. Besides the usual bug fixes, there are no other new features in these updates.

If you missed the news yesterday, the new Studio Display and a more premium Studio Display XDR are Apple’s latest 27-inch 5K displays with a new 12MP Center Stage camera and Thunderbolt 5 ports. The Studio Display XDR offers a mini-LED backlight, a maximum of 2000 nits of brightness in HDR, and it’s also the only model with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both models are now available for pre-order, and they will start shipping on March 11.

The new iPhone 17E, M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pros, M4 iPad Air, and MacBook Neo that Apple announced this week are expected to ship with iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1. With its $599 starting price, the 13-inch MacBook Neo was probably the highlight of Apple’s announcements, though the non-upgradeable 8GB of unified memory is quite disappointing.

Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1 ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21589 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:54:52 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21589 Quote:Apple has just released the 26.3 versions of all of its software platforms, and that includes iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. As often, iOS is getting the biggest changes, as there are no new features for Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro users.

iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 are getting a new feature designed to limit precision location from cellular networks, but it only works for iPhones and iPads with Apple’s C1 and C1X modems. At the moment, that includes just the iPhone 16E, the iPhone Air, and the M5 iPad Pro released last year.

“With this setting turned on, some information made available to cellular networks is limited. As a result, they might be able to determine only a less precise location — for example, the neighborhood where your device is located, rather than a more precise location such as a street address,” Apple explained in a support document. Turning the feature on also doesn’t impact signal quality, as well as location data shared with friends and family via the Find My app, or emergency responders during an emergency call.

To turn Limit Precise Location on or off, users with eligible iPhones and iPads will need to go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular data options, and then scroll down to Limit Precise Location. As of today, the feature only supports six carriers around the world, including EE and BT in the UK, Telekom in Germany, Boost Mobile in the US, and AIS and True in Thailand.

With iOS 26.3, Apple is also adding a new tool for transferring data from an iPhone to an Android phone without the need to download any app. Google has also been testing a similar feature on Android for transferring data to an iPhone.

Lastly, Apple also released today iOS 18.7.5, iPadOS 18.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.4. These updates only include security fixes.

Apple Releases 26.3 Updates for All Its Platforms ]]> Quote:Apple has just released the 26.3 versions of all of its software platforms, and that includes iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. As often, iOS is getting the biggest changes, as there are no new features for Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro users.

iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 are getting a new feature designed to limit precision location from cellular networks, but it only works for iPhones and iPads with Apple’s C1 and C1X modems. At the moment, that includes just the iPhone 16E, the iPhone Air, and the M5 iPad Pro released last year.

“With this setting turned on, some information made available to cellular networks is limited. As a result, they might be able to determine only a less precise location — for example, the neighborhood where your device is located, rather than a more precise location such as a street address,” Apple explained in a support document. Turning the feature on also doesn’t impact signal quality, as well as location data shared with friends and family via the Find My app, or emergency responders during an emergency call.

To turn Limit Precise Location on or off, users with eligible iPhones and iPads will need to go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular data options, and then scroll down to Limit Precise Location. As of today, the feature only supports six carriers around the world, including EE and BT in the UK, Telekom in Germany, Boost Mobile in the US, and AIS and True in Thailand.

With iOS 26.3, Apple is also adding a new tool for transferring data from an iPhone to an Android phone without the need to download any app. Google has also been testing a similar feature on Android for transferring data to an iPhone.

Lastly, Apple also released today iOS 18.7.5, iPadOS 18.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.4. These updates only include security fixes.

Apple Releases 26.3 Updates for All Its Platforms ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21503 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:05:06 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21503 Quote:Apple is rolling out the first software updates of 2026, following the announcement of its first product of 2026. Today, the company announced the second-generation AirTag with improved connectivity range and better findability. In order for your iPhone and iPad to be able to communicate with the AirTag 2 properly, Apple released iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26.2.1 with support for its newly released tracker.

In addition to the AirTag 2 support, Apple says that today's releases contain additional, albeit unknown bug fixes that are supposed to make your Apple devices run better.

https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-releases-ios-2621-with-support-for-its-first-new-product-in-2026/ ]]> Quote:Apple is rolling out the first software updates of 2026, following the announcement of its first product of 2026. Today, the company announced the second-generation AirTag with improved connectivity range and better findability. In order for your iPhone and iPad to be able to communicate with the AirTag 2 properly, Apple released iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26.2.1 with support for its newly released tracker.

In addition to the AirTag 2 support, Apple says that today's releases contain additional, albeit unknown bug fixes that are supposed to make your Apple devices run better.

https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-releases-ios-2621-with-support-for-its-first-new-product-in-2026/ ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21463 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:28:01 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21463 Quote:Apple has added a call screening feature in iOS 26 that significantly reduces spam calls on iPhone. The feature filters calls from unknown numbers before they ever ring, allowing legitimate callers to get through while blocking most automated and scam calls.

Call screening is available on all iPhones that support iOS 26. It does not rely on Apple Intelligence and works entirely through the Phone app's built-in settings.

Once enabled, the feature intercepts calls from numbers not saved in Contacts. Depending on the option selected, callers may be asked to state their reason for calling, sent directly to voicemail, or allowed through as usual.



How call screening works on iPhone

iOS 26 offers three call screening modes under the Phone app settings:

• Never - Calls from unknown numbers ring normally, matching pre-iOS 26 behavior.
  
• Ask Reason for Calling - Unknown callers are prompted to explain why they are calling. The iPhone does not ring. A transcript of the response is shown so the user can decide whether to answer.
  
• Silence - All calls from unknown numbers are silenced and sent directly to voicemail.
  

For most users, Ask Reason for Calling provides the best balance. Scam and robocall systems typically fail to respond, while legitimate callers such as medical offices or delivery services can still reach the user.

How to enable call screening in iOS 26

1. Open Settings.
   
2. Tap Apps.
   
3. Select Phone.
   
4. Find Screen Unknown Callers.
   
5. Choose Ask Reason for Calling or Silence.
   

Changes take effect immediately. The setting can be adjusted at any time if important calls are being missed.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Apple has added a call screening feature in iOS 26 that significantly reduces spam calls on iPhone. The feature filters calls from unknown numbers before they ever ring, allowing legitimate callers to get through while blocking most automated and scam calls.

Call screening is available on all iPhones that support iOS 26. It does not rely on Apple Intelligence and works entirely through the Phone app's built-in settings.

Once enabled, the feature intercepts calls from numbers not saved in Contacts. Depending on the option selected, callers may be asked to state their reason for calling, sent directly to voicemail, or allowed through as usual.



How call screening works on iPhone

iOS 26 offers three call screening modes under the Phone app settings:

• Never - Calls from unknown numbers ring normally, matching pre-iOS 26 behavior.
  
• Ask Reason for Calling - Unknown callers are prompted to explain why they are calling. The iPhone does not ring. A transcript of the response is shown so the user can decide whether to answer.
  
• Silence - All calls from unknown numbers are silenced and sent directly to voicemail.
  

For most users, Ask Reason for Calling provides the best balance. Scam and robocall systems typically fail to respond, while legitimate callers such as medical offices or delivery services can still reach the user.

How to enable call screening in iOS 26

1. Open Settings.
   
2. Tap Apps.
   
3. Select Phone.
   
4. Find Screen Unknown Callers.
   
5. Choose Ask Reason for Calling or Silence.
   

Changes take effect immediately. The setting can be adjusted at any time if important calls are being missed.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21438 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:36:48 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21438 Quote:WhatsApp is testing an updated Clear Chat experience on iPhone that makes it harder to delete the wrong things when cleaning up storage. The tool is not new, but the flow has been reworked to separate messages from saved items and media types, with clearer prompts and size estimates before anything is removed.

The change shows up when iOS users clear or delete a chat. Instead of a single confirmation prompt, WhatsApp now presents a two-step process that spells out what will be deleted and what can be kept. The aim is simple: free up space without accidentally wiping content that was intentionally saved, like starred messages or specific media categories.



The first screen adds quick actions for clearing messages in bulk. One option removes all messages. Another keeps starred messages while removing the rest. From there, a "Clear media files" option opens a second screen for more granular cleanup.

That second screen is the bigger upgrade. It breaks stored chat media into categories and lets users choose what to remove: documents, photos, videos, stickers, audio files, and voice messages. Each category shows a size estimate, and WhatsApp displays a running total so users can see how much storage will be recovered before committing.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:WhatsApp is testing an updated Clear Chat experience on iPhone that makes it harder to delete the wrong things when cleaning up storage. The tool is not new, but the flow has been reworked to separate messages from saved items and media types, with clearer prompts and size estimates before anything is removed.

The change shows up when iOS users clear or delete a chat. Instead of a single confirmation prompt, WhatsApp now presents a two-step process that spells out what will be deleted and what can be kept. The aim is simple: free up space without accidentally wiping content that was intentionally saved, like starred messages or specific media categories.



The first screen adds quick actions for clearing messages in bulk. One option removes all messages. Another keeps starred messages while removing the rest. From there, a "Clear media files" option opens a second screen for more granular cleanup.

That second screen is the bigger upgrade. It breaks stored chat media into categories and lets users choose what to remove: documents, photos, videos, stickers, audio files, and voice messages. Each category shows a size estimate, and WhatsApp displays a running total so users can see how much storage will be recovered before committing.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21434 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:06:41 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21434 Quote:Apple has released iOS 26.2, and unlike some system updates that focus on under-the-hood changes, this one delivers visible improvements across several built-in iPhone apps. Six apps in particular receive new features that users are likely to notice immediately in daily use.



Reminders gain a long-requested capability. Tasks with a specific due time can now be marked as Urgent, triggering an alarm when the reminder is due. The alert behaves like a standard alarm, including a 9-minute snooze option, and also appears as a Live Activity. This turns time-sensitive reminders into something closer to calendar alarms, closing a long-standing gap in the app.

Apple Podcasts receives multiple enhancements aimed at discovery and navigation. The most notable is automatic chapter generation. Apple uses podcast transcripts combined with its on-device AI models to generate chapters even for shows that do not provide them. This makes skipping and revisiting segments easier, especially for longer episodes. Podcasts also surfaces links to episodes, shows, and media mentioned during playback.

Freeform adds support for tables. The app's open-canvas design already allowed text, images, links, and files, but structured data was missing. Tables bring Freeform closer to Notes in flexibility, particularly for planning, comparison, and collaborative workspaces.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Apple has released iOS 26.2, and unlike some system updates that focus on under-the-hood changes, this one delivers visible improvements across several built-in iPhone apps. Six apps in particular receive new features that users are likely to notice immediately in daily use.



Reminders gain a long-requested capability. Tasks with a specific due time can now be marked as Urgent, triggering an alarm when the reminder is due. The alert behaves like a standard alarm, including a 9-minute snooze option, and also appears as a Live Activity. This turns time-sensitive reminders into something closer to calendar alarms, closing a long-standing gap in the app.

Apple Podcasts receives multiple enhancements aimed at discovery and navigation. The most notable is automatic chapter generation. Apple uses podcast transcripts combined with its on-device AI models to generate chapters even for shows that do not provide them. This makes skipping and revisiting segments easier, especially for longer episodes. Podcasts also surfaces links to episodes, shows, and media mentioned during playback.

Freeform adds support for tables. The app's open-canvas design already allowed text, images, links, and files, but structured data was missing. Tables bring Freeform closer to Notes in flexibility, particularly for planning, comparison, and collaborative workspaces.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21293 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:06:48 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21293 Quote:Apple has just released iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, which bring a couple of new features to Apple’s operating systems. The main highlight is probably the new “tinted” option for Liquid Glass that significantly tones down ‘Liquid Glass’ transparency effects. With these releases, Apple Intelligence features are also adding support for more languages.

Here are the main changes you should know about:

Liquid Glass toggle: By going to the “Display & Brightness” menu on iOS, you can now choose between the more transparent ‘Clear’ option and the new ‘Tinted’ setting that increases opacity and adds more contrast.

Lock Screen swipe: A new toggle in Settings > Camera > Lock Screen Swipe to Open Camera allows users to disable the swipe gesture on the lock screen to quickly access the Camera.

New languages for AirPods Live Translation: AirPods Live Translation, which is only available on the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3, is adding support for Chinese (Mandarin simplified and traditional), Italian, Japanese, and Korean.

New languages for Apple Intelligence: Apple’s AI features now support Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Local capture settings: It’s now possible to change where Local Capture files are saved in Settings > General > Local Capture. A new toggle also lets users capture audio only when recording audio and video in apps and websites.

Slide Over on iPad: The existing Slide Over multitasking feature, which lets an app appear in a small floating window that can be dragged to the left or right side of the screen, is coming back after being removed on iPadOS 26

Apple Releases iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 ]]> Quote:Apple has just released iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, which bring a couple of new features to Apple’s operating systems. The main highlight is probably the new “tinted” option for Liquid Glass that significantly tones down ‘Liquid Glass’ transparency effects. With these releases, Apple Intelligence features are also adding support for more languages.

Here are the main changes you should know about:

Liquid Glass toggle: By going to the “Display & Brightness” menu on iOS, you can now choose between the more transparent ‘Clear’ option and the new ‘Tinted’ setting that increases opacity and adds more contrast.

Lock Screen swipe: A new toggle in Settings > Camera > Lock Screen Swipe to Open Camera allows users to disable the swipe gesture on the lock screen to quickly access the Camera.

New languages for AirPods Live Translation: AirPods Live Translation, which is only available on the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3, is adding support for Chinese (Mandarin simplified and traditional), Italian, Japanese, and Korean.

New languages for Apple Intelligence: Apple’s AI features now support Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Local capture settings: It’s now possible to change where Local Capture files are saved in Settings > General > Local Capture. A new toggle also lets users capture audio only when recording audio and video in apps and websites.

Slide Over on iPad: The existing Slide Over multitasking feature, which lets an app appear in a small floating window that can be dragged to the left or right side of the screen, is coming back after being removed on iPadOS 26

Apple Releases iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21213 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:22:07 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21213 Quote:Last month, Vivaldi was updated to 7.6 on desktop. Now, the mobile versions have been updated, Vivaldi 7.6 for iOS brings several new features, including a Reader View, and a Tab Stack Pane.

When you are on a web page, tap on the Reader View button in the address bar to view a distraction-free version of the page. It offers a few customization options such as changing the theme (light, dark, sepia, high-contrast black), a brightness slider, options to switch between Sans Serif, Serif or Monospace font, and adjust the text size using the + and - buttons.



Note: You can disable Reader View from the Settings > Content Settings.

Vivaldi comes with a bunch of search engines by default. The latest update adds an option to use custom search engines, so you can add Kagi, Qwant, or anything that you prefer. Go to Settings > Search > Add Search Engine.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Last month, Vivaldi was updated to 7.6 on desktop. Now, the mobile versions have been updated, Vivaldi 7.6 for iOS brings several new features, including a Reader View, and a Tab Stack Pane.

When you are on a web page, tap on the Reader View button in the address bar to view a distraction-free version of the page. It offers a few customization options such as changing the theme (light, dark, sepia, high-contrast black), a brightness slider, options to switch between Sans Serif, Serif or Monospace font, and adjust the text size using the + and - buttons.



Note: You can disable Reader View from the Settings > Content Settings.

Vivaldi comes with a bunch of search engines by default. The latest update adds an option to use custom search engines, so you can add Kagi, Qwant, or anything that you prefer. Go to Settings > Search > Add Search Engine.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21179 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:41:40 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21179 Quote:Apple has released the iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1 updates. They fix various bugs across the operating systems.

Here are the release notes from the iOS 26.0.1 update:

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth may occasionally disconnect on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Models
  
• A small number of iPhone users may be unable to connect to a cellular network after updating to iOS 26
  
• Photos taken under certain lighting conditions with iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models may include unexpected artifacts
  
• App icons may appear blank after adding a custom tint
  
• VoiceOver may become disabled for some users after updating to iOS 26
  

It's insane that basic features weren't working. But, there are quite a few bugs in iOS.

As for what's new in macOS 26.0.1 release (25A362)

• This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and resolves an issue that prevented some users from upgrading to macOS Tahoe on Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025).
  

This is the change log for iPadOS 26.0.1 release (23A355). This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad, including fixes for the following issues:

• Floating keyboard may change positions unexpectedly
  
• VoiceOver may become disabled for some users after updating to iPadOS 26
  

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Apple has released the iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1 updates. They fix various bugs across the operating systems.

Here are the release notes from the iOS 26.0.1 update:

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth may occasionally disconnect on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Models
  
• A small number of iPhone users may be unable to connect to a cellular network after updating to iOS 26
  
• Photos taken under certain lighting conditions with iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models may include unexpected artifacts
  
• App icons may appear blank after adding a custom tint
  
• VoiceOver may become disabled for some users after updating to iOS 26
  

It's insane that basic features weren't working. But, there are quite a few bugs in iOS.

As for what's new in macOS 26.0.1 release (25A362)

• This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and resolves an issue that prevented some users from upgrading to macOS Tahoe on Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025).
  

This is the change log for iPadOS 26.0.1 release (23A355). This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad, including fixes for the following issues:

• Floating keyboard may change positions unexpectedly
  
• VoiceOver may become disabled for some users after updating to iPadOS 26
  

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21149 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:19:27 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21149 Quote:Apple has released a security update for many older iPhone and iPad models. This update includes a critical security fix, for a zero-day threat.

This security update completely went under my radar because I was focusing on iOS 26 and didn't check Apple's security releases page. Speaking of which iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 all ship with a bunch of new security fixes.

Anyway, let's get back to the update for older devices, the vulnerability in question is tracked under CVE-2025-43300. What's interesting about this is that it is the same as the one I wrote about last month. Apple patched a zero-day threat in iOS, iPadOS and macOS on August 20, with the release of iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.8 and macOS Ventura 13.7.8.

Bleeping Computer spotted some security advisories on Apple's website that highlighted the release of iOS 15.8.5, iPadOS 15.8.5, iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12 to patch the vulnerability. Here's a brief description of the issue, processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. For instance, a photo with spyware code could lead to a targeted attack. Apple says it patched an out-of-bounds write issue with improved bounds checking. The release notes mentions that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals." As I said, that is a sophisticated mercenary spyware attack targeting individuals like journalists, activists, etc.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Apple has released a security update for many older iPhone and iPad models. This update includes a critical security fix, for a zero-day threat.

This security update completely went under my radar because I was focusing on iOS 26 and didn't check Apple's security releases page. Speaking of which iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 all ship with a bunch of new security fixes.

Anyway, let's get back to the update for older devices, the vulnerability in question is tracked under CVE-2025-43300. What's interesting about this is that it is the same as the one I wrote about last month. Apple patched a zero-day threat in iOS, iPadOS and macOS on August 20, with the release of iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.8 and macOS Ventura 13.7.8.

Bleeping Computer spotted some security advisories on Apple's website that highlighted the release of iOS 15.8.5, iPadOS 15.8.5, iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12 to patch the vulnerability. Here's a brief description of the issue, processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. For instance, a photo with spyware code could lead to a targeted attack. Apple says it patched an out-of-bounds write issue with improved bounds checking. The release notes mentions that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals." As I said, that is a sophisticated mercenary spyware attack targeting individuals like journalists, activists, etc.

Continue Reading... ]]>