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How to Remove App Labels on iPhone
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You can hide labels on your iPhone's home screen if you are running on the iOS 18. To do this, long-press on the home screen > Edit > Customize > choose Large, which replaces app labels and increase the size of app icons. This will make your home screen appear cleaner, showing only app icons.

iOS 18 Can Still Display Time When iPhone Is Completely Out of Battery
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With iOS 18, your iPhone will still show the time even with a dead battery. This is all thanks to an improvement made to the existing Power Reserve mode, which has been responsible for allowing Find My tracking and NFC unlocking on iPhones.

iOS 18 Brings Live Voicemail to iPhones in India; Here’s How to Setup
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iOS 18 has added the voicemail feature on iPhones in India. The feature is enabled by default. If you're not seeing the voicemail option, go to Settings> Apps> Phone and turn on the toggle for Live Voicemail.

Download iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Wallpapers in HD Right Here
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The latest iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring a flurry of features, including a personalised Home Screen, revamped Control Center, Passwords app, and more. In addition to new features, the next-gen iOS 18 and iPadOS also come with new wallpapers for a fresh look. You can download the official iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 wallpapers right now on your Apple and non-Apple devices.

How to Roll Back from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 Without Losing Data
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You can downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 using recovery mode on your iPhone. For this, you need a Mac or a Windows PC with Apple Devices app or iTunes installed. Before you begin, make sure to back up your important data. Once done, turn off your iPhone. Then, while holding the Power key, connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC, and locate your iPhone in the Finder app. When prompted, click on the Restore button and follow the on-screen instructions.

WWDC 2024: iOS 18 Brings Call Recording to iPhones
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Apple has finally introduced call recording functionality for iPhones with iOS 18. The feature will use AI for call recording and transcription.

Apple to Add a New Passwords App with iOS 18, macOS 15 & iPadOS 18: Gurman
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, Apple is likely to introduce a new Passwords App in the upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15. Apple already offers a Password feature, but it's hidden deep inside the Settings app. Like the existing Password feature, the new standalone Passwords app will be powered by Apple's iCloud Keychain service. The Passwords app is expected to make a debut on June 10, Day one of WWDC 2024 where Apple will unveil its software updates to iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple Wants You to Upgrade to the Latest iPhones to Use iOS 18 AI Features
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According to Mark Gurman's latest newsletter, the on-device AI features may be restricted to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, plus the upcoming iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models. This is likely because the A17 Pro chipset has made a huge jump in terms of capabilities and performance. The A17 Pro chipset boasts 8GB integrated RAM, significantly faster CPU and GPU cores, and a new 16-core Neural Engine that can perform up to 35 trillion operations per second. With this exclusivity, Apple might also want users to upgrade to the latest "Pro" models.

Upcoming iOS 18 AI Features Detailed in a New Report
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According to Mark Gurman's latest report, the upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15 will arrive with an array of new AI features like auto-generated emojis, replies suggestions in emails and messages, and more. The tech giant will integrate a set of AI tools into core apps like Safari, Notes, and Photos. The less computing-intensive AI features will be entirely processed on the device, and the more demanding ones will be pushed to the cloud.

iOS 18 to Boost Apple Music With Smarter Song Transitions & More: Report
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According to a report by AppleInsider, the upcoming iOS 18 will bring a "Smart Song Transition" feature that allows a user to adjust the crossfade duration and pick between one and twelve seconds. It might dynamically apply the Crossfade effect to the track a user is playing. Also, iOS 18 might also bring a new Spatial Gaming mode and other audio improvements. Apple is also reportedly exploring a new feature called "Passthrough" for Apple Music and QuickTime Player.

No Chatbot! iOS 18 Is Reportedly Adding These AI Features to iPhone
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According to Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 will focus on "proactive intelligence" and aim to improve Siri's voice capabilities, giving it a more conversational feel. The AI features include the auto-summarization feature for notifications, providing quick synopses of news articles, transcribing voice memos, and improving calendar suggestions. Despite some AI enhancements, Apple's proprietary chatbot will still be missing. To cater to consumer demands, Apple is reportedly teaming up with OpenAI to integrate the startup’s technology into iOS 18.

Weird iOS 17.5 Bug Is Resurfacing Years Old Deleted Photos for Some Users
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Apple started rolling out the iOS 17.5 update on May 13, 2024. Now, there are some reports from iOS users claiming their iPhone is bringing back old deleted photos out of nowhere after updating to iOS 17.5. In some cases, the photos which were deleted some years ago have started resurfacing in the user's photo libraries. This could be due to an indexing bug or a syncing issue between Apple devices and iCloud Photos.

Apple previewed some exciting accessibility features arriving later this year with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2. Some of the major iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 accessibility features include Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, Vocal Shortcuts, Vehicle Motion cues, and CarPlay improvements. Eye tracking will allow iPhone and iPad users to navigate their devices with just their eyes and will work across iOS and iPadOS apps.

Apple has released the new iOS 17.5 update to iPhones, bringing significant enhancements to iPhone tracking and security. The updates comes with Cross-Platform Tracking Detection, a new "Repair State" mode inside the Find My app, Pride wallpapers, a new word game inside News+ app, and Podcast widgets.

iOS 18 Rumored to Overhaul Several Built-in Apple Apps
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 might overhaul some of the most popular Apple's built-in apps, including Mail, Notes, Photos, and Fitness. Besides, Apple Maps, Notes, and Calculator apps are also expected to receive some great updates. The overall OS is likely to get an overhaul with a series of design tweaks that will make the app designs more “modular” and “easier to update and customize”.

Apple’s Next Big Thing Is On-Device LLM to Power AI Features in iOS 18
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) to bring AI features to iPhones. This means Apple's AI features will run on-device and not cloud services like the existing AI services. The on-device models offer faster responses than sending requests through a cloud service. That said, on-device models are also less capable when it comes to complex tasks.

Leaked iOS 18 Features Hint Apple Will Try to One-Up Microsoft OneNote App
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With iOS 18, Apple is gearing up to build a capable rival to the OneNote app. The upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring support for recording audio to the Apple Notes app. Users would be able to record voice memos in the Notes app, which can be then embedded in the notes on purpose. Also, the Notes app may also gain support for displaying mathematical notation in the notes.

iPhones May Get This Useful Apple Watch Feature with iOS 18
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According to a code discovered by MacRumors, Apple is gearing up to add Topographic Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. Topographic Maps include several features that provide more accurate navigation for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The upcoming iOS 18 might also bring a Google Maps feature, custom routes to Apple Maps.

Apple Finally Ready to Add ‘More’ Customization to iPhone Home Screen After 17 Years
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Apple's iOS 18 is expected to offer a revamped and more customizable Home Screen experience. The iPhone users would get greater control over the Home Screen arrangement, where they can create gaps between widgets and app icons within the home screen grid. Other iOS 18 features might include a smarter Siri 2.0, RCS messaging support, and hearing mode for AirPod Pro.

Apple Buys Another AI Startup as It Gears up for Generative AI Features
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Apple acquired a Canadian AI startup DarwinAI earlier this year to build its AI team. DarwinAI specializes in developing smaller and more efficient AI systems. This could be a big step towards integrating on-device AI capabilities in upcoming product lineups. We might get to see new AI features in Siri, Shortcuts, Messages, and more at WWDC 2024.

iOS 17.4 Brings New Emojis, Clock Widget and Major App Store Changes
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Apple has outed iOS 17.4 with new emojis, sideloading feature in the EU, improvements to the Stolen Device Protection feature and more. If you're in EU, you can now sideload apps from third-party app stores after installing iOS 17.4. Moreover, iOS 17.4 also brings a couple of bug fixes and security updates.

Apple Releases iOS 17.3.1 with Text Bug Fixes
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Apple releases iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1 updates that fix a bug that could cause text to unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing. The update doesn't address any other bugs or bring any new features. To install iOS 17.3.1 on your iPhone, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install. Apple is working on iOS 17.4 which brings some new additions and is expected to roll out in March.

How to Turn Off FaceTime Gesture Reactions on iOS 17
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With iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, Apple introduced hand gesture reactions that are enabled by default in FaceTime and other video calling apps. To avoid triggering them unintentionally, users can disable FaceTime reactions on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. With iOS 17.4, Apple is releasing a new API to allow third-party video conferencing apps to turn off gesture-based reactions by default.

Apple Says iOS 17 Adoption Is Slower than iOS 16 so Far
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Apple released the details on the adoption numbers for iOS 17 for the first time. The numbers show that the adoption of iOS 17 is slower than iOS 16. According to Apple, iOS 17 is installed on 76% of iPhones launched in the last four years. This data is measured by devices that transacted on the App Store until February 4, 2024. On the flip side, the pace of iPadOS 17 adoption is faster than iPadOS 16.

Big Shot Analyst Believes iOS 18 Could Be the ‘Biggest’ Software Update in History
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Apple's iOS 18 could be the biggest software update in the history of iPhones, as per Mark Gurman. The next-gen iOS 18 is expected to enhance the user experience with its impressive features. Generative AI will be the stepping-stone for iOS 18, enhancing Siri and Messages more smartly. Also, iOS 18 will support RCS to enhance the default communication between iPhone and Android users.

Sideloading on iOS 17 Will Be Chargeable and Apple Will Review Apps: Report
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A latest report by the Wall Street Journal says that Apple will charge users to sideload apps from third-party app stores in Europe. It is also believed that the tech titan will put an app reviewing system for the apps sideloaded from external sources. While the amount os unclear as of now, it is expected that Apple will rollout sideloading in iOS 17 with the release of iOS 17.4.

Apple Rolls out iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection and More Features
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iOS 17.3 introduces advanced security features like Stolen Device Protection, emphasizing biometric authentication for sensitive actions when not in a familiar location to protect you against stolen passcodes. The update also brings collaborative Apple Music Playlists and allows content steaming to TVs in select hotels.

What Is Stolen Device Protection on iPhone and How to Enable It
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Apple released a security feature - Stolen Device Protection with the iOS 17.3 update. When enabled, your iPhone will require Face ID recognition along with the device passcode to view or make sensitive changes if you're in an unfamiliar location. The feature can also be configured (in iOS 17.4 or later) to implement a security delay at all times, even if you are at a trusted location.

iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Rolled Back by Apple After iPhone Bricking Issues
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Apple rolled out iOS 17.3 Beta 2 but quickly pulled it due to a reported boot loop issue encountered by users worldwide. It is being reported that the issue is caused by a setting related to the "Back Tap" feature. Apple is investigating the problem, aiming to resolve it before re-releasing a more stable version of the beta.

Early iOS 18 Code Suggests All iPhone 16 Models To Get A18 Chipset
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An alleged iOS 18 code leak suggests that all the models of the iPhone 16 series would feature an A18 chipset. It means Apple could finally ditch its latest, weird trend of using year-old chips in non-Pro iPhone models. In addition to the A18 chipset, the operating system also suggests that Broadcom Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules are planned for the iPhone 16 range. At the moment, the leaked code list doesn't contain the iPhone 16 Ultra model.

CERT-in Highlights Security Flaws in iPhones with the Latest iOS 17.2 Update
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India's Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has highlighted major high-risk security vulnerabilities in Apple products running iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, and even the latest macOS Sonoma 14.2 update. This can allow attackers to access users' sensitive details.

Apple Introduces iOS 17.2 Update; Here’s What’s New!
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Apple has finally released the iOS 17.2 update for all iPhone users after beta-testing for a while and this includes a number of new features like the Journal app, along with bug fixes.

How to Change Default Notification Sound and Haptics on iPhone?
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With iOS 17.2 beta 4, Apple is allowing its users to change the default notification sound and haptics on an iPhone. Now, there's a new "Default Alerts" section in Sounds & Haptics Settings on an iPhone that lets you choose your preferred sound and haptics. Currently, this feature is only available in the iOS 17.2 Beta version.








