As the iOS 18 beta continues, Apple's still investing time into fixing up iOS 17. Compared to iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5, which both had over 30 new features and changes, iOS 17.6 is a relatively small software update for iPhone. But there are still some important things to know about.

iOS 17.6 Has 12 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Need to Know About

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Rumors of Apple Intelligence's delays may have been greatly exaggerated. Apple's own brand of generative AI, which is set to spread across iPhones, iPads, and Macs later this year, is arriving today – at least bits of it – in an early form developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.It's the first early access to Apple's promised generative features and a hopeful sign that some parts of Apple Intelligence will arrive with the eagerly-anticipated iPhone 16. Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1 dev beta, iPadOS 18.1 dev betas, and macOS 15.1 dev betas to developers and...

Apple Intelligence makes first appearance in iOS 18.1 developers beta, teasing a generative AI future

Apple’s iOS 18.1 developer preview comes with an AI-powered feature that lets you record and transcribe phone calls, as reported by MacRumors. Users with access to the beta can tap the new “record” button in the top-left corner of the call screen to keep an audio log of their call.

Apple’s iOS 18.1 developer beta adds AI call recording and transcription

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The first Apple Intelligence features have debuted in Apple's latest iOS 18.1 developer release. Which ones made the first cut, and which ones are we still waiting on?

3 hyped features from iOS 18.1 are still missing in the latest update

Apple has some minor updates for all its operating systems, and the releases include iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, and macOS Sonoma 14.6. Apple's notes for these updates simply say they include bug fixes, security updates, or optimizations. However, there are a few hidden features. macOS 14.6...

Apple stealthily adds minor features in iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6 releases

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Apple has released the latest versions of its iPhone and iPad software: iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available for download on your device. Here’s what’s new in these latest OS updates. iOS 17.6 available with new Catch Up feature, performance improvements. You can install iOS and...

iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available, here’s what’s new

The iPhone 16 will launch without some of the headline Apple Intelligence features – which are arguably the biggest reason for most to upgrade to the new models. While Apple is taking an understandably cautious approach here, the company runs the risk of disappointing or confusing its customers …

The iPhone 16 will launch without headline AI features, risking disappointed buyers

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that iOS 18 would be released this fall. The company said that the update will bring more privacy features to your iPhone, like the ability to lock and hide certain apps. But you can take steps now to boost your iPhone's security. When Apple released iOS 17.4 in March, that update gave you more control over your iPhone's security by adding additional Stolen Device Protection settings.

Before iOS 18, Give Your iPhone a Security Boost in 5 Easy Steps

Apple's highly anticipated AI features or 'Apple Intelligence,' will not debut alongside the upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls, as originally planned, as reported by Yahoo Finance. Instead, these new AI capabilities will be rolled out in updates coming by October, several weeks after the initial releases of iOS 18...

Apple's AI Features Absent in iPhone 16 and iOS 18 Release in September Due to Bug Fixes

After some speculation on whether or not Apple Intelligence would launch in iOS 18.0, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple will indeed be delaying the features until iOS 18.1, which should release to the public in October. According to Gurman, Apple will be delaying Apple Intelligence to iOS 18.1,...

Gurman: iOS 18.1 beta with Apple Intelligence launching as soon as this week

Apple Intelligence is the name the company has given for its upcoming artificial intelligence features expected to impact various parts of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Image generation tools and a smarter version of Siri are some of the changes that are coming. With iOS 18 coming in September and Apple's...

Gurman: Don’t Expect Apple’s New AI Before IOS 18.1

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

While Apple did unveil a redesigned, customizable Control Center as part of iOS 18, the technology giant didn’t formally announce a significant upgrade for the iPhone’s flashlight. Well, the latter has now landed in the iOS 18 Public Beta that's available to try now.For some time, we’ve been able to adjust the brightness of the iPhone’s flashlight from zero to four, but with iOS 18, Apple’s giving us a bit more control within a fun user interface. Essentially, you can now more minutely control the brightness of the flash and the focus (aka the angle). I’ve been using it since the...

Apple secretly gave the iPhone’s flashlight a major upgrade with iOS 18 – and it’s super helpful

The iOS 18 Public Beta is available for you to download and install, but you'll have to wait a bit longer for the most important new features

You can upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18 today, but some key features are missing

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If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

Phones are our private tools, often filled with lots of information and media we’d rather not let anyone else see. Locking an iPhone behind its Face ID biometric unlocking system is a great way to keep your iOS device secure, but you can now go one step further. To...

How to lock apps behind Face ID on iOS

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NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Apple Intelligence isn’t likely to be ready in time for the public and iPadOS 18 in September, but you might not have to wait too long for it after that. According to ’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, which the company expects to be out by October. The betas for these — with some of the AI features — will reportedly be ready for developers to start playing with as soon as this week.

Apple Intelligence reportedly may not arrive until October with iOS 18.1

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Smarter Siri with personal context understanding coming later this year in iOS 18 update

Apple today launched the first round of Apple Intelligence features into the iOS 18 beta channel, with a public launch to customers likely coming in October,...

Smarter Siri with personal context understanding coming later this year in iOS 18 update

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