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iOS

iOS is Apple’s operating system for the iPhone and iPad. It’s also the basis for tvOS for the Apple TV and watchOS for the Apple Watch. It’s even beginning to infiltrate the Mac in some ways. Apple has worked hard to keep iOS private and secure, and it has a huge ecosystem of apps via its official App Store. Some have argued that it is too locked down, but the trade-off is that it’s fast and stable for most users.

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Spotify’s iPhone app now lets you pay how you wantSpotify’s iPhone app now lets you pay how you want
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Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Apple sends spyware warnings to more iPhone users.

Dutch right-wing activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek reported receiving a message from Apple, saying the company “detected a targeted mercenary spyware attack against your iPhone.” The message adds, “This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do.”

Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino reported receiving a similar message that indicated Apple had sent warnings to victims in 100 countries, as reported by TechCrunch. Apple last warned users about a spyware attack in July 2024.

Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world | TechCrunch

[techcrunch.com]

Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort ofRaycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
The Blue Prince iOS clone we found is gone.

Shortly after we published this story about an unofficial Blue Prince iOS app on the App Store, the app was removed. I’ve updated the story.

You should play the game on the platforms it’s actually available on, by the way: Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.

A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10

Jay Peters
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10
How to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhoneHow to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhone
Gmail gets a slider on Android tablets, AI on the sideGmail gets a slider on Android tablets, AI on the side
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Jay Peters
Jay Peters
iOS 18.4.1 is out now.

“This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles,” according to Apple’s patch notes. Apple’s website also highlights two security issues the company addressed.

iOS 18.4.1 now available with CarPlay fix and more - 9to5Mac

[9to5mac.com]

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Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Delta’s online DS multiplayer is here.

As part of Delta 1.7, live now on AltStore PAL and on the App Store, all users can now play online multiplayer in Nintendo DS games. The feature initially launched in beta last year.

A promotional image for online multiplayer in Delta 1.7.
Image: ‪@deltaemulator.com‬ on Bluesky
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
It’s new emoji day.

Alongside many other new features in iOS 18.4, Apple has added 8 new emoji, including the incredible “Face with Bags Under Eyes.” Emojipedia has a good blog post about the changes, including details about the flag for Sark and a redesign of the flag for Syria.

Image: Emojipedia
iOS 18.4 is out now with Apple Intelligence-powered priority notificationsiOS 18.4 is out now with Apple Intelligence-powered priority notifications
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Apple’s WWDC 2025 event starts June 9thApple’s WWDC 2025 event starts June 9th
Apple’s iOS 18.4 update with AI-powered Priority Notifications is almost hereApple’s iOS 18.4 update with AI-powered Priority Notifications is almost here
GM blocks dealership from installing Apple CarPlay retrofit kits in EVsGM blocks dealership from installing Apple CarPlay retrofit kits in EVs
Apple forced to open these iOS features to other gadgetsApple forced to open these iOS features to other gadgets
Apple has revealed a Passwords app vulnerability that lasted for monthsApple has revealed a Passwords app vulnerability that lasted for months
Umar Shakir
Umar Shakir
Volvo’s EX30 is getting Apple Car Key support.

The automaker’s bigger EX90 EV got CarKey last year, and now Volvo is adding it to the smaller EX30. Volvo’s software rollout on the EX90 has been buggy, with features like CarPlay arriving slowly and owners complaining that their digital keys don’t work.

Apple Car Key support expands to one new car - 9to5Mac

[9to5mac.com]

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users 
Apple is reportedly bringing live translation to AirPodsApple is reportedly bringing live translation to AirPods
The latest alternative iOS app store in Europe is all about gamesThe latest alternative iOS app store in Europe is all about games
UK investigation says Apple and Google are ‘holding back’ mobile browsersUK investigation says Apple and Google are ‘holding back’ mobile browsers
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
iOS users in the EU will be able to set a default navigation app.

With iOS 18.4, EU users will be able to make the change from the default apps menu in settings, MacRumors reports. The update is in beta testing now and is expected to launch widely in April.

iOS 18.4 Adds a Highly-Requested Setting to iPhones — But Not in U.S.

[macrumors.com]

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Dropbox’s app finally supports a feature introduced on the iPhone 6S.

The iOS and iPadOS versions of Dropbox’s mobile app were updated this week with support for Live Photos which was first introduced on the iPhone 6S and iOS 9 in 2015, as spotted by 9to5Mac.

As with Apple’s Photos app, you can press and hold on a Live Photo in Dropbox to play the short video. You can also convert Live Photos to still images and back again, and convert HEIC Live Photos to JPEGs.

A screenshot of the Dropbox iOS app.
Better late than never, right?
Screenshot: Dropbox
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Apple’s latest update fixes a browser security flaw on iPhones and Macs.

A new batch of Apple security updates today that includes iOS 18.3.2 and macOS 15.3.2 might re-enable Apple Intelligence (again), but it also supplements an issue first addressed in iOS 17.2, where “Maliciously crafted web content may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox,” according to an Apple update note spotted by 9to5Mac.

This is the one security fix added in iOS 18.3.2 and more - 9to5Mac

[9to5mac.com]

Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Apple may require its HomeKit architecture upgrade soon.

That’s according to 9to5Mac, which spotted code in the latest iOS 18.4 developer beta suggesting the Home app is dropping support for the older version.

The updated HomeKit, which Apple rolled out in 2023, is required if you want to use Matter devices. If you’re not sure how to upgrade, check out our handy guide for doing so.

Apple to require users to upgrade to new HomeKit architecture

[9to5mac.com]

Apple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOSApple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple has 90 days to allow app sideloading in BrazilApple has 90 days to allow app sideloading in Brazil
Apple gets into AI: all the news on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and moreApple gets into AI: all the news on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
RCS on more iPhones.

Some Mint Mobile users on Reddit found that they can enable RCS on the second iOS 18.4 developer beta, Android Authority reports. Another Redditor says the beta could enable RCS for other T-Mobile MVNOs, too.

iPhones may soon support RCS on several more prepaid carriers

[androidauthority.com]

Wes Davis
Wes Davis
The iOS 18.4 developer beta gives Shortcuts much more to do.

9to5Mac spotted that iOS Shortcuts in today’s beta release now offers actions to change settings in iOS apps, including Safari, Maps, and Voice Memos. The outlet guesses it’s in preparation for Apple’s coming Siri upgrade that lets it perform tasks for you, both in and across apps.

New options include turning on “Avoid Hills” for Apple Maps cycling directions or setting the recording quality of Voice Memos.

Options in the Shortcuts app in iOS 18.4 developer beta 2
Screenshot: iOS Shortcuts

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