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All the sweet new watchOS features we expect at WWDC25

Graham Bower — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What features will the next version of watchOS add to Apple Watch? A look at what's coming soon to your wrist at WWDC25.

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Apple might switch all OS version numbers to years

David Snow — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:19:56 +0000

With an announcement reportedly coming at WWDC25 on June 9, Apple may switch all OS names from version numbers to years.

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10 years of Apple Watch history: A timeline

D. Griffin Jones — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

For the 10th anniversary of its launch, we compiled over a decade of Apple Watch history into a quick timeline.

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watchOS 11.4 is out … for real this time

Ed Hardy — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:03:47 +0000

Get the latest watchOS 11.4, an update that enhances the Apple Watch Wake Up alarm, plus a few other tweaks.

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Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 take a big step toward release

Ed Hardy — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:49:34 +0000

Release candidates of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 just went to developers, so Apple Intelligence is almost here.

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Update your Apple Watch and Apple TV with these bug fixes today

Ed Hardy — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:15:46 +0000

Get the details on watchOS 10.6.1 and tvOS 17.6.1, a pair of patches that bring fixes for Apple Watch and Apple TV users.

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Every Apple device gets a bug-fix OS update

Ed Hardy — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:35:38 +0000

Stay up to date with bug fixes and security updates by installing iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, watchOS 10.6 and more.

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How to download the watchOS 11 public beta

D. Griffin Jones — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:19:51 +0000

You can download the watchOS 11 public beta for free. You can try out the great new Fitness features coming to Apple Watch.

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Apple finally begins beta testing iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5

Ed Hardy — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:55:18 +0000

After a wait that stretched out longer than usual, Apple seeded the first betas of iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5 to developers Tuesday.

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Apple updates iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS with single bug fix

David Snow — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:48:27 +0000

Apple fixed a text-overlap bug Thursday with release of macOS 14.3.1, iOS 17.3.1, iPad OS 17.3.1 and watchOS 10.3.1.

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watchOS 10.3 update is safe; doesn’t delete Apple Watch Blood Oxygen app

Ed Hardy — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:30:21 +0000

Apple Watch owners can safely install the watchOS 10.3 update -- it will not remove the controversial Blood Oxygen application.

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Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch get new features in OS upgrades

Ed Hardy — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:00:17 +0000

If you own an Apple computer of any shape or size, odds are it just got an operating system upgrade.

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Fresh iOS, watchOS and macOS patches launch to squash bugs

Ed Hardy — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:24:17 +0000

Apple just introduced iOS 17.1.1 to patch a nasty glitch, and watchOS 10.1.1 fixes a battery bug. Plus there are updates for Mac and iPad.

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New ‘Meet with Apple Experts’ opens labs and more to developers

David Snow — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:47:26 +0000

The new dedicated resource helps software developers easily find more than 50 online and in-person sessions, workshops and consultations.

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Apple releases security updates for iOS, iPadOS and watchOS alongside final macOS Sonoma beta

David Snow — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:35:48 +0000

Apple followed up its recent iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 releases with security and bug-fix updates plus the likely last macOS Sonoma beta.

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Install these updates ASAP to protect your iPhone and Mac from hackers

Ed Hardy — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:10:44 +0000

Apple released iOS 16.6.1, macOS 13.5.2, iPadOS 16.6.1 and watchOS 9.6.2 to fix serious security vulnerabilities and block the Pegasus spyware.

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Long iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 beta-testing process nears end

Ed Hardy — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:45:07 +0000

The launch of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 is drawing close, as the many steps of beta testing for these operating systems are almost finished.

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Medical-related Apple Watch bug fixed by watchOS 9.6.1 update

Ed Hardy — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:05:51 +0000

Apple introduced watchOS 9.6.1 to remove a single bug affecting Apple Watch.

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iOS 16.6 and macOS 13.5 are less than a week away

Ed Hardy — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:46:02 +0000

The release candidates for iOS 16.6 and macOS Ventura 13.5 were seeded to devs on Tuesday. When available, these updates will squash bugs.

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New updates for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch squash bugs

Ed Hardy — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:00:32 +0000

Apple just introduced a slew of operating system updates, including iOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2.

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Why Apple Watch doesn’t allow third-party watch faces

Ed Hardy — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:16:01 +0000

Cupertino won't give the green light to third-party Apple Watch faces. Apple doesn’t trust other developers to not muck up the wearable.

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10 awesome new features Apple didn’t talk about at WWDC23

D. Griffin Jones — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:00:55 +0000

Now that the iOS, macOS, iPadOS and watchOS betas are out, here are some of the hidden gems people discovered in Apple's operating systems.

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First iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 developer betas now ready for testing

Ed Hardy — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:15:12 +0000

With macOS Sanoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 all unveiled at WWDC23 on Monday, Apple made the initial betas available to developers.

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Apple hasn’t given up on iOS 16 and macOS 13

Ed Hardy — Fri, 19 May 2023 18:16:29 +0000

The first betas of iOS 16.6 and macOS 13.5 went to developers on Friday, even though the iOS 17 and macOS 14 will be announced soon.

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Apple promises iOS 16.5 launches next week

Ed Hardy — Tue, 09 May 2023 16:11:04 +0000

The wait for iOS 16.5 is almost over. On Tuesday, Apple committed to releasing it "next week." The same is true for watchOS 9.5.

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Here comes the MacBook Air we’ve been waiting for [The CultCast]

Lewis Wallace — Sat, 06 May 2023 19:30:31 +0000

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: What will WWDC23 bring us? Tons of software, an AR/VR headset and a 15-inch MacBook Air (hallelujah!).

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Apple Watch to gain iPhone-like widgets with watchOS 10

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 13:55:52 +0000

Apple plans to overhaul the way users interact with the smartwatch, with big tweaks that provide faster access to important information.

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Apple Watch might sync to iPad and Mac with watchOS 10

Ed Hardy — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:30:23 +0000

Starting with watchOS 10, Apple Watch supposedly will be able to synchronize with iPad and Mac, not just iPhone.

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Mac mini is a total dream machine [The CultCast]

Lewis Wallace — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:00:03 +0000

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We're talking about the M2 Pro-powered Mac mini, Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset, watchOS and more.

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Apple begins beta testing iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4 [Updated]

Ed Hardy — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:35:58 +0000

Apple seeded the initial betas of iOS 16.5 and macOS Ventura 13.4 to developers and the general public shortly after the release of the previous versions.

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WWDC23 kicks off June 5 with online event

Ed Hardy — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:15:38 +0000

The official invitation to Apple's WWDC23 developers conference 2023 went out Wednesday. Get ready for new iOS and macOS versions.

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iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3 likely will launch next week

Ed Hardy — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:47:27 +0000

Apple seeds release candidates for iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 to developers, signaling that beta testing is almost over.

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New emoji will arrive in iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 [Updated]

Ed Hardy — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:30:41 +0000

Devs and the general public can now access iOS 16.4 beta 1 and macOS 13.3 beta 1, along with prerelease OS versions for iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

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Apple goes on a bug hunt with iOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1 and more updates

Ed Hardy — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:48:25 +0000

There are bug fix updates for every type of Apple device out Monday, including Mac and iPhone. Safe to say, if it has an Apple operating system, there’s an update. Don’t go looking for new features though. These are bug fix updates, including tweaks to iCloud, Siri and Crash Detection. Nevertheless, the new versions are recommended […]

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App Store prices now range from 29 cents to … $10,000?!?

David Snow — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:12:36 +0000

Apple said Tuesday the App Store is undergoing “the most comprehensive upgrade to pricing capabilities” since its launch, allowing prices to be set as low as 29 cents and as high as $10,000. It will start offering developers 700 new price points to apply to the apps they sell, plus new tools to make international […]

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Apple already hard at work on iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1

Ed Hardy — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:33:46 +0000

Major updates for all Apple operating systems just reached users on Monday, but Apple is already looking ahead to the next versions. The initial betas of iOS 16.2, macOS 13.1 Ventura, iPadOS 16.2 and watchOS 9.2 were all seeded to developers the next day. These will bring new features and changes to the various Apple […]

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Apple Watch Ultra gets Day 1 bug-fix update

Ed Hardy — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:00:49 +0000

When the Apple Watch Ultra launches September 23 there’ll be a software update waiting for it. Apple on Thursday released watchOS 9.0.1 specifically to fix bugs in the new wearable. Other Apple Watch models are expected to get their own update in the near future. watchOS 9.0.1 is only for Apple Watch Ultra With its […]

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Talking turkey about WWDC22 keynote predictions [The CultCast]

Lewis Wallace — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 20:00:32 +0000

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: With WWDC22 coming next week, it’s time for last-minute predictions about what Apple will hit us with. The next-gen versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS and watchOS are a given. But what about an AR/VR headset or the realityOS it supposedly will run on? A new MacBook Air with […]

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How to watch Apple’s big WWDC22 keynote [Updated]

Killian Bell — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:18 +0000

One of Apple’s biggest events is right around the corner. This year’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote promises to deliver our first look at the company’s next-generation software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and more. And it’s all happening on June 6. Just like past WWDC keynotes, this year’s will be streaming online, so you’ll be […]

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What to expect from iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9 at WWDC22 [Updated]

Ed Hardy — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:05:26 +0000

We’re less than a week away from WWDC22, but it’s not too late to take a look ahead to the unveiling of iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9. As always, these operating system upgrades are expected to be the highlights of Apple’s annual developer conference. Some details about them already leaked out, […]

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Ready to play WWDC22 bingo? See developers’ predictions.

David Snow — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:45:46 +0000

WWDC Bingo is back ahead of next week’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. The crew behind the Flighty flight-tracking app put together the contest, which doubles as a survey about what participants expect during Monday’s WWDC22 keynote. Unlike your granddad’s bingo, where something like five correct numbers in a row constitutes a win, WWDC Bingo serves […]

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iOS 16 could make your iPhone’s lock screen more useful

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 29 May 2022 15:33:27 +0000

Apple could introduce major enhancements to the iPhone’s lock screen in iOS 16, with wallpapers that offer widget-like functionality, according to a new report. The OS reportedly will add always-on display support for the iPhone 14 Pro series as well. Apple is expected to showcase iOS 16 — code-named “Sydney” — during the WWDC22 keynote […]

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Apple isn’t done with iOS 15 and macOS 12 yet

Ed Hardy — Wed, 18 May 2022 18:00:19 +0000

Apple seeded the first betas of iOS 15.6 and macOS 12.5 to developers on Wednesday, even though their replacements will be announced in less than a month. iOS 16 and macOS 13 will surely be unveiled at the WWDC developers conference in early June, but work on their predecessors goes on. Developers were also given […]

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Wait is over for iOS 15.5, macOS 12.4 and watchOS 8.6

Ed Hardy — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:17:53 +0000

Apple released software upgrades for all its computers Monday. After finishing weeks of beta testing, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6 and tvOS 15.5 are available for anyone to download. Many of them include an update to the Podcasts application to keep it from taking up too much storage space. And the […]

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Google Pixel Watch is coming for Apple Watch’s crown

David Snow — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:20:18 +0000

After ongoing rumors and leaks, Google finally confirmed Wednesday at its I/O 2022 developer conference that the Pixel Watch exists. And the round-cased smart watch will be released in fall 2022 alongside the Pixel 7 smartphone. The Pixel Watch will duke it out with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Watch, which it resembles. But […]

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The radical evolution of watchOS and what it tells us about Apple’s future

Graham Bower — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:00:28 +0000

Unveiled at a special event way back in 2014, the first Apple Watch looked similar to the wearable we know and love today. But looks can be deceiving. Take the Digital Crown and Side Button, for example. Their design may not have changed, but their functionality is now very different. Apple Watch went through a […]

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Apple resumes beta testing upcoming iOS and macOS versions [Updated]

Ed Hardy — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:35:08 +0000

After a three-week hiatus, Apple seeded to developers beta versions of all its operating systems on Tuesday. That includes macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and more. On Wednesday, the public was also given the option to test these. These pre-release versions for iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, etc. first came out on the same day Apple […]

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Google Maps improves iOS navigation and adds Apple Watch support

David Snow — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:26:38 +0000

Google is making improvements to its Google Maps for iOS app, including new features and updates intended to make navigation easier on both iPhone and Apple Watch. Changes to the Google Maps for iOS app include a more-detailed navigation map that shows enhanced building outlines as well as streetlights and stop signs. It’s designed to […]

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Why we should hope Apple already stopped work on iOS 15 and macOS Monterey

Ed Hardy — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:46 +0000

It’s now been three weeks since any Apple operating system was in public beta testing. It seems work has stopped on significant updates to iOS 15, macOS Monterey and the other OSs. And that’s a good thing. Here’s why. 🎼 Let it go. Let it go. 🎶 In the past, Apple suffered from a focus […]

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iOS 15.4.1 improves iPhone battery life, macOS 12.3.1 fixes Bluetooth bug

Ed Hardy — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:04:54 +0000

Apple introduced bug fix updates for every one of its operating systems on Thursday. These updates should improve the battery life on iPhone and iPad. And for Mac users, the new version fixes well-publicized bugs recently introduced by macOS 12.3. However, there are no new features in macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, iPadOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1 […]

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Carrot Weather app cheers ‘triumphant return of allergy season’ with major update

David Snow — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:20:47 +0000

If weather apps were judged solely on snarky attitude, there would be one clear favorite: Carrot Weather. But even judged by factors like tracking the weather and variety of features, it’s a darned good app. And now, with a major update released Wednesday “to celebrate the triumphant return of allergy season,” it’s even better. Carrot […]

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Apple Watch Series 3 could finally get the boot this year

Killian Bell — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:44:58 +0000

Apple might discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3 later this year, according to a new report. The device stuck around this long — five years after its 2017 introduction — as a more-affordable alternative to newer Apple Watch models. But in recent years, performance and storage constraints caused all kinds of frustrations for Apple Watch […]

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macOS Monterey 12.3 brings Apple’s long-awaited Universal Control to Mac and iPad

Ed Hardy — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:00:51 +0000

Apple released macOS Monterey 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 on Monday. These give Mac and iPad users access to the long-delayed Universal Control. Plus, iOS 15.4 also went to the public. And watchOS 8.5 and tvOS 15.4 too. What’s new macOS Monterey 12.3 Apple’s release notes for Monday’s Mac update say, “macOS 12.3 adds Universal Control […]

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Apple’s Universal Control and Face ID with a mask are almost here

Ed Hardy — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:16:26 +0000

Apple seeded to developers the release candidates of macOS Monterey 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 on Tuesday. That’s the final step before introducing them to the public, which will finally give Mac and iPad users access to the long-delayed Universal Control. The iOS 15.4 Release Candidate also went to developers, so iPhone users will soon be […]

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iOS 15.3.1 closes risky security hole and fixes Braille display bug

Ed Hardy — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:15:39 +0000

Apple recommends iPhone and iPad users install a system software update released on Thursday. It removes a security hole on all web browsers, and also includes an accessibility fix. There are also fresh updates for watchOS as well as macOS available. What changed in iOS 15.3.1 The release notes for the new version say, “iOS […]

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