A Wild Year for Smartphones (Premium)

There are things of which I am sure. I very much prefer Windows to macOS, for example, despite the obvious problems. But there are also things of which I am not sure. And that’s where Android and iOS land, or, more specifically Pixel and Android.
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iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia Add Support for Wired Xbox Controllers

Apple has quietly added support for wired connections to Xbox controllers on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.
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Gurman: iOS 18.1 on October 28, M4 Macs on November 1

Ace Apple watcher Mark Gurman spilled the beans on the next two big Apple milestones of 2024, a year like no other for the company.
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Apples Releases iOS 18.0.1, iPadOS 18.0.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.0.1

Apple released yesterday iOS 18.0.1, iPadOS 18.0.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 to fix various issues in its annual software updates released last month.
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Apple Releases iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2

The big annual updates for Apple’s software platform are now available with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and vision OS 2.
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A HomePod a Day Keeps the TV at Play (Premium)

 
We don’t write much about Apple’s HomePod line of smart speakers here at Thurrott.com, but I’m suddenly knee-deep in them. They work well within the company’s ecosystem and not at all otherwise, which is problematic and makes me wonder what all … Continue reading A HomePod a Day Keeps the TV at Play (Premium)

Dashlane Supports iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia with New Features

Apple will release a new Password app in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, but as Dashlane reminds us, there are better choices.
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Parallels Desktop for Mac 20 is Ready for macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 Version 24H2

Parallels Desktop for Mac 20 is ready for the upcoming release of macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 version 24H2, and x86 Windows apps should get an up to 80% performance boost thanks to Microsoft’s new Prism emulator.
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Apple Confirms Schedules for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and Apple Intelligence

Apple’s latest software platforms will arrive on September 16 for users with supported devices, but without Apple Intelligence as expected.
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New iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 Developer Betas Make Apple Intelligence Easier to Access

With the latest developer beta for iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, users no longer have to set their device region to the US to try Apple Intelligence.
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