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iOS 27 Hidden Features to Test in the Public Beta

iOS 27 Hidden Features to Test in the Public Beta

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The release of iOS and iPadOS 27 public betas introduces a wealth of features aimed at refining your Apple device experience. With a strong emphasis on customization, productivity, and the seamless integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), these updates are designed to make your interactions more intuitive and efficient. Whether you’re an iPhone or iPad user, these hidden gems promise to elevate your daily workflow and enhance the way you interact with your device. The video below from Christopher Lawley gives us more details on some great new features coming in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. What’s New in iOS 27 iOS 27 brings a host of enhancements that prioritize usability and personalization, giving you greater control over your device while improving its overall functionality. Extra-Large Widgets: Full-page widgets offer a more immersive way to interact with apps such as Reminders, Calendar and Music. Additionally, third-party developers can now create widgets of this size, providing even more flexibility for users. Lock Screen Customization: The ability to adjust the clock size on your lock …

iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features

iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features

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iOS 27 includes new iCloud capabilities across several apps like Apple Home, Siri, Photos, and more. There are some direct ‌iCloud‌ improvements like upgrades to photo uploads and sharing, along with some indirect new features. HomeKit Secure Video Cameras (iCloud+) If you have HomeKit Secure Video cameras, the Home app in ‌iOS 27‌ has a couple of useful new Apple Intelligence features. You can get text-based summaries of what’s going on, sent as notifications. So when you get a notification for movement, it will say something like “Someone was seen,” or “Animal seen.” The text descriptions are also shown in the video playback timeline, and you can search for specific events. Events that take place across two cameras, such as the same person walking from room to room, are paired together to give an overview of action across the home. ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features in the Home app require a 2TB or higher iCloud+ plan, which is priced starting at $9.99 in the United States. The 2TB plan is also the plan required for an unlimited …

Lawsuit Filed After Apple’s A12 and A13 Chips Hit With New Unpatchable Exploit

Lawsuit Filed After Apple’s A12 and A13 Chips Hit With New Unpatchable Exploit

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Last month, cybersecurity research firm Paradigm Shift published details about a boot ROM vulnerability affecting Apple’s A12 and A13 chips, but it has since removed the blog post after being sued by digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics. In a complaint filed in Georgia federal court this month, Magnet Forensics alleged that the security vulnerability revealed by Paradigm Shift was substantially the same as the one its former employee Mario Del Gaudio worked on before joining Paradigm Shift. Accordingly, Magnet Forensics alleged that Del Gaudio exposed its trade secrets. Apple’s A12 and A13 chips power the iPhone XS and iPhone 11 series, along with select other devices. A boot ROM vulnerability cannot be patched with an iOS update, as it involves code permanently embedded in the chip’s read-only memory. Popular Stories Apple to Overhaul Mac Lineup With 11 New Models Apple is preparing to refresh every Mac it sells over the next two years, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The plans come amid a Mac resurgence, with sales projected to climb for a third consecutive year, partly …

Fire Reported Near Apple Park

Fire Reported Near Apple Park

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According to the Santa Clara County Fire Department, firefighters responded at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time on Thursday to a report of an outdoor fire at an Apple-leased building adjacent to Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The fire occurred outside of a building known as Apple Forge 1, which spans 18920 to 18922 Forge Drive. While one person on social media described the damage as “huge,” the photos they shared only show damage to some fencing on the property. The incident report was marked as closed after 45 minutes. It is unclear if there were any injuries. We have reached out to Apple for comment. Popular Stories Apple to Overhaul Mac Lineup With 11 New Models Apple is preparing to refresh every Mac it sells over the next two years, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The plans come amid a Mac resurgence, with sales projected to climb for a third consecutive year, partly thanks to a growing following among users who lean on the machines for demanding, agent-based AI workloads. The wave of new Macs will begin …

iOS 27 Public Beta 2 Changes and New Interface Features

iOS 27 Public Beta 2 Changes and New Interface Features

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Apple has officially released iOS 27 Public Beta 2, bringing a host of updates designed to refine the user experience. This latest beta focuses on enhancing interface design, improving functionality, and addressing bugs from the previous version. Whether you’re customizing settings, interacting with Siri, or exploring new features, this update introduces subtle yet meaningful changes that aim to make your device more intuitive and enjoyable to use. Below is a detailed look at the key updates and their significance in a great new video from HotshotTek. Lock Screen: A Cleaner, More Consistent Look The lock screen has received a notable update with the standardization of icon colors. Regardless of whether you’re using light or dark mode, all icons now appear in white, creating a cleaner and more uniform aesthetic. This adjustment not only enhances readability but also reinforces Apple’s focus on delivering a visually cohesive interface. By simplifying the design, Apple ensures that the lock screen remains functional while maintaining its sleek appearance. Enhanced Visual and Functional Features Apple has introduced several updates that improve …

Apple Tweaks CarPlay in iOS 27 Public Beta 2: What’s New

Apple Tweaks CarPlay in iOS 27 Public Beta 2: What’s New

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The release of iOS 27 Public Beta 2 introduces a range of updates to Apple’s CarPlay, focusing on improving functionality and refining the overall user experience. With upgrades to Siri, smoother interface animations, and the addition of offline navigation, this update addresses several user needs while maintaining system stability. However, some anticipated features, such as video streaming support, remain absent, leaving opportunities for future development. The video below from HotshotTek gives us more details on the update. Smarter and More Personalized Siri Siri receives significant upgrades in iOS 27 Public Beta 2, aimed at enhancing usability and personalization. A new animation effect, featuring a sleek outline ring and a fade transition, adds a polished visual element to interactions. Additionally, Apple has expanded Siri’s voice customization options, offering a broader selection of accents, including Australian, British, and Indian, allowing you to tailor the experience to your preferences. Another upcoming feature promises even greater control by allowing you to adjust Siri’s speaking pace, catering to individual listening preferences. However, some functionality appears temporarily limited in this beta. …

10 iOS 27 Performance Improvements You’ll Actually Notice

10 iOS 27 Performance Improvements You’ll Actually Notice

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With iOS 27, Apple focused on making improvements to iOS performance, optimizing everything from system animations to AirDrop transfer speeds. iPhone performance is smoother and faster on all iPhones able to run ‌iOS 27‌, which includes the iPhone 11 and newer. There are over 80 ‌iOS 27‌ improvements Apple announced, with 10 of the most useful listed below. App Launching Apps launch up to 30 percent faster in ‌iOS 27‌, and that includes Apple’s own apps and third-party apps. When you’re opening apps dozens of times a day, less loading time adds up and makes the system feel faster. Apple says it tested the app launching speed improvements using an iPhone 11 Pro Max running iOS 26.4.2 and ‌iOS 27‌. Optimized CPU Scheduler iOS includes a CPU scheduler that manages computational resources across workloads as you use your iPhone. Apple says it optimized the CPU scheduler in ‌iOS 27‌ to more efficiently handle performance-intensive tasks. Apple extended CPU scheduler optimization all the way back to the iPhone 11, which is part of the reason even …

My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting

My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting

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I scroll on my phone, sipping on an overpriced espresso tonic at a San Francisco café. I watch as glassy notifications pop up on my home screen, one after another, distorting the top row of app icons in neat succession. Similar to how the glass in my hand refracts the coffee’s colors, the warping effect of Apple’s Liquid Glass tugs at the edges of whatever’s behind each notification, disappearing a second later. Apple dropped the public beta for iOS 27 in mid-July, with the software’s full release expected in September. The beta version of iOS includes a new slider for adjusting Liquid Glass’s appearance across your iPhone. Apple’s translucent operating system was polarizing when it launched in 2025, with some criticizing how the design impacted text legibility. In response, Apple rolled out updates that tampered with the Liquid Glass effect, making the smartphone interface more opaque. With iOS 27, Apple gives users the option to make Liquid Glass even more transparent than its default. In the current public beta, this choice is available in Settings …

Second iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Public Betas Now Available

Second iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Public Betas Now Available

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Apple today released the second public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The second betas come a week after Apple seeded the first betas. You can get started by signing up on Apple’s beta website and then opting in to the public beta by going to Settings > General > Software Update and choosing the ‌iOS 27‌ or ‌iPadOS 27‌ Public Beta option. ‌iOS 27‌ introduces Siri AI, a more capable version of ‌Siri‌ that can search the web, access your personal information, see what’s on your screen, and take actions in and across apps. ‌Siri‌ in ‌iOS 27‌ is more similar to Claude or ChatGPT than the prior version of ‌Siri‌, with a dedicated ‌Siri‌ app for back-and-forth conversations. You can use ‌Siri‌ AI if you have a device that supports Apple Intelligence. Apple updated the Liquid Glass design that debuted last year, adding a slider to adjust the transparency level and refining its look. There are new AI features …

Next Mac Mini Will Reportedly Have Mismatched M6 and M5 Pro Chips

Next Mac Mini Will Reportedly Have Mismatched M6 and M5 Pro Chips

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Popular Stories iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, … ‘Apple Upgrade’ Program Reportedly Launching Next Week Apple and Klarna are partnering on a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program set to launch in the U.S. on Tuesday, July 28, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The program will allow you to finance most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with a 24-month term for iPhones and Apple Watches and a 36-month term for iPads and Macs. Customers will be able to pay off the device early during… iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features …