Earlier this week, Apple began rolling out a firmware update for AirTags, and while it wasn't clear at the time what changes were included in the update, Apple has now revealed in a new support document that it tweaks the sound made by unknown ‌AirTags‌ found to be traveling with you.

The latest iOS update comes less than a month since the release of iOS 15.4.

They say that travel brings new perspectives, and that’s absolutely true for anyone visiting Argentina. But in my case, it’s also so far generated two feature requests for Apple.

On Monday, a group of software engineers plan to launch a group called "Open Web Advocacy" to help online apps compete with native apps and to encourage or compel Apple to relax its iOS browser restrictions.

YouTube has once again extended the time period in which people can test picture-in-picture (PiP) mode on iPhones and iPads.

Last month, we warned you about a major security flaw affecting Apple’s Safari browser. This flaw potentially allowed hackers on one website to steal your personal information from other open sites, which is, you know, bad. After months of delay, Apple finally patched this gaping security breach, just in time for another to poke through the cracks.

Apple’s new privacy policies have certainly had an impact on the advertising revenue of multiple companies like Meta. However, it’s not just the Facebook owner that has had its business hurt. Snap Inc. (which owns Snapchat) was also affected by the changes made to iOS, but now the company says that it is recovering from the impact.

It's not self-serve, though; you have to fill out a request form.

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The man who created the iBeer app in the early days of the iPhone was earning up to $20,000 (£15,000) a day for his simple creation. Check out the below video showing the app in action to refresh your memory.

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has ruled that Apple's plan to allow App Store dating apps to use third-party payment methods for in-app purchases does not sufficiently meet the requirements of a previous ruling. As a result, the ACM has hit Apple with an initial 5 million euro fine as a consequence, and fines will continue to be assessed at 5 million euros per week up to a maximum of 50 million euros until Apple complies.

Apple patched two significant security vulnerabilities when it released iOS 15 that could have potentially exposed users' private Apple ID information and in-app search history to malicious third-party apps and allowed apps to override user Privacy preferences, Apple has revealed in a recent support document update.

Apple's "Noise Cancellation" accessibility feature has been a staple on past iPhones, but may have been permanently removed from the iPhone 13 series, 9to5Mac has reported. The feature is designed to "reduce ambient noise on phone calls when you are holding the receiver to your ear," a feature that can help make calls easier to hear.

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are all not blocking the service.

Apple has been taking its time fixing an iOS bug that makes it easy for miscreants to completely disable an iOS device unless the victim performs a factory restore and follows other cumbersome steps, a researcher said. HomeKit is an Apple-designed communication protocol that allows people to use their iPhones or iPads to control lights, TVs, alarms, and other home or office appliances.

While it's always important to keep your accounts secure, that security can mean frustration for your family members if you suddenly pass away. After all, if you're the only one who knows your passwords, death means that your accounts are locked forever. Both Google and Facebook offer users features that let others "inherit" their accounts after death. And now Apple offers that feature too.

Apple devices are popular for their security features, including a strong passcode lock preventing unauthorized access. But if you forget the passcode, you'll have a problem. Here's how to bypass it.

Apple is expected to introduce various new features with the launch of its iOS 15.2 update which will roll out soon. As per a newsletter by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple’s iOS 15.2 update will bring the feature to scan for nude images sent to or from children in the Messages apps. Previously, Apple had announced the move as part of new features for child safety.

Apple is about to add a new feature to iPhones informing users if the device was previously repaired and whether a genuine screen or battery was used (via 9to5Mac). A new parts and service history section will appear (under Settings > General > About) with the upcoming iOS 15.2 update for iPhone — providing some insight and peace of mind for buyers of used or refurbished iPhones hoping to get a proper quality OEM unit.

Along with naming its editorial picks for the top apps and games of 2021, Apple today shared charts for the most downloaded free and paid apps and games in the United States across 2021.