Apple recently released the iOS 17.1.1 update with the goal of resolving long-standing issues with wireless charging and Apple Watch battery drain. Although it hasn’t been widely announced, people who have been dealing with these annoying issues will feel a significant sense of relief from this update.
In addition, the iOS 17.1.1 update can fix a number of bugs. One of which is the inaccurate snow depiction in the Weather lock screen widget. It also addresses a significant issue that certain iPhone 15 owners have brought to Apple’s attention. After wireless charging in some automobile models, Apple Pay and other NFC services become unavailable.
iOS 17.1.1 Addresses Issues With Wireless Charging Users of Apple devices are increasingly choosing wireless charging more and more. Nonetheless, several users faced challenges such as irregular charge rates and issues with connectivity.
Moreover, iOS 17.1.1 mainly fixes wireless charging problems with some automobile models, like the BMW and Toyota Supra. In addition, these issues were interfering with NFC capabilities, especially with Apple Pay for owners of the iPhone 15 series. This update’s defect has been recognized by Apple and resolved.
Apple Watch Battery Drain Is Resolved By WatchOS 10.1.1 After installing watchOS 10.1 earlier this month, a number of Apple Watch users reported that their batteries were draining more quickly. Users naturally turned to social media to share their observations and confirm that this was not a unique incident.
Subsequently, Apple admitted the issue and said it would release an update, which watchOS 10.1.1 released today, fulfilled. According to Apple, the update specifically fixes an issue that could cause the battery to drain more quickly for some users.
With these two updates, Apple has demonstrated its continued dedication to enhancing device functionality. Also, it gives customers a more dependable and seamless experience. Furthermore, to take advantage of these improvements, users are urged to keep their devices up to date by applying the most recent software update.
Apple recently launched its new MacBook Pro lineup in two different sizes: 14-inch and 16-inch. The company replaced the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the 14-inch one featuring the new M3 chipset. This also marks the end of the Touch Bar as the company has discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
End Of The Road For Touch Bar As Apple Discontinues 13-inch Model Apple has discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar by releasing the new M3 MacBook Pros. The Touch Bar is considered one of the controversial features of the MacBook, as many people hated it.
For those unaware, the Touch Bar was an OLED strip below the display that uses touch and compliments the keyboard’s function. The strip made its debut in 2016 with the MacBook Pro. It showed various things like suggestions while typing and shortcuts for emoji and Siri.
Touch Bar Faced Criticism As It Replaced Physical Keys It replaced the physical function keys used for controlling the brightness and volume of the MacBook.This proved to be divisive, as many preferred the convenience of physical keys.
Furthermore, the Touch Bar also showed shortcuts for launching apps and app-specific settings such as tabs when browsing Safari. Due to the lack of widespread support, too much touch sensitivity and poor compatibility with third-party apps, users often criticized the Touch Bar.
Apple initially took the first step towards discontinuing the Touch Bar with the 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro by replacing them with tactile function keys. Now, the company is marking the end of the Touch Bar by ceasing the production of the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
It has replaced the smallest MacBook Pro with a larger 14-inch model featuring the M3 chipset. There is a possibility that the Cupertino Giant may introduce a new 13-inch MacBook Pro model with an M3 chip sometime next year.
Apple has been constantly releasing new software updates ever since the arrival of the iOS 17. The company recently fixed the overheating issue on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro models with the iOS 17.0.3 update. It now plans to release the iOS 17.1 update to fix the radiation issue on the ageing Apple iPhone 12. The high SAR values on the older iPhone had sparked controversy in France, and this new update could finally fix it.
iOS 17.1 Update Will Fix Radiation Issue on iPhone 12
According to Agence Nationale Des Fréquence (ANFR), the iOS 17.1 update will arrive on October 24 for the iPhone 12. It will likely come on other iPhones on the same day globally, as most iOS updates usually do. The French government had raised concerns regarding the phone’s emission levels and even banned the device’s sales in the country.
According to Apple, all iPhones have an off-body detection mechanism to detect when the phone is on a static surface. This is used to optimize performance in off-body scenarios. Furthermore, it says the French regulators did not account for this protocol, which led to the high SAR values.
The new iOS 17.1 update will reduce the radiation level when the phone is on a static surface. The latest update reduces the phone’s power when kept on a table. Apple says this could result in slightly lower cellular performance in low-signal areas. However, the company claims that most consumers will unlikely notice the change.
The new update will also have several improvements like a new favourite feature in Apple Music, support for AirDrop via the internet, and the option to check bank and card balances in the Wallet app.
Furthermore, the update will add a flashlight indicator to Dynamic Island, better photo shuffle on the lock screen, and support for the Nintendo N6 controller. It will also allow you to turn off certain Action Button functionalities like Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo and Magnifier when the iPhone is kept in your pocket.
Apple recently launched the iPhone 15 series with substantial upgrades across the board. It is now working on the next-generation iPhone 16 series with new features. Rumours suggest the Apple iPhone 16 Pro series will significantly improve with a new modem and camera setup. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming iPhone models.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Will Get New 5G Modem And Cameras According to analyst Jeff Hu, the iPhone 16 Pro will have Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, an upgrade from the Wi-Fi 6e on previous iPhones. Furthermore, the new iPhones will also get Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem for faster 5G download speeds. These improvements should allow the next-generation iPhones to offer better battery life apart from faster Wi-Fi and modem speeds.
Both phones are also expected to get a new 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor, an upgrade from the 12-megapixel sensor. Moreover, the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 12-megapixel tetra-prism lens with 5x zoom, which is currently exclusive to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. The rumours suggest the iPhone 16 Pro will have these new sensors as Apple plans to increase their dimensions.
The new iPhones will also get a slightly bigger screen with an increase of 0.2 inches on both phones. This will result in a screen size of 6.3 inches on the iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9 inches on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Analysts Ming-Chi Kuo and Ross Young have also suggested larger screen sizes in the upcoming iPhones.
These new iPhones will use the Apple A18 Pro Bionic chipset based on the 3nm process paired with 8GB of RAM. This is the same amount of RAM on the current iPhone 15 Pro models.
Regular iPhone 16 Models Will Get Faster Processor Jeff believes the Apple iPhone 16 base model will get a less powerful version of the A17 chip, and the phone will stick to two camera lenses on the back. It will have the same 12-megapixel ultrawide lens without auto-focus and macro mode support.
However, it will have 8GB of RAM compared to the 6GB on the current Apple iPhone 15. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will get minor upgrades to Wi-Fi connectivity with Wi-Fi 6e and will retain the same 5G modem as its predecessors. The new iPhone models could arrive in September next year, meaning there is plenty of time for specifications to change.
Apple has released a new iOS update to fix the radiation issue on the iPhone 12. The phone sparked a massive controversy after the French authorities raised concerns about the radiation emissions from the device. The Cupertino giant has now released an iOS update to address the issue on the device.
What Is The Radiation Controversy?
The Apple iPhone 12 surpassed the radiation regulation levels in the European Union. The Agence Nationale Des Fréquence (ANFR) tested more than 141 phones to measure their SAR (Specific Absorption Rate). It found that the electromagnetic energy absorption emitted by the iPhone 12 is 5.74 watts per kilogram, higher than the EU’s 4 watts per kilogram limit.
This led the country to ban device sales, although Apple already discontinued it. The company claims the device is safe and meets all emissions requirements. Apple assured the government that it would fix the issue with a software update. It has now released a new iOS update to resolve the issue.
Apple Fixes Radiation Issue On iPhone 12 Apple has now released a new iOS 17.1 update to fix the radiation emission issue on the iPhone 12. This update will be available for users in France. Furthermore, the company has issued a statement explaining the reason behind the emission surge.
According to Apple, all iPhones have an off-body detection mechanism to detect when the phone is on a static surface. This is used to optimize performance in off-body scenarios. It claims the phone has been certified by multiple international bodies and complies with all radiation standards.
Apple says the French authority used a protocol that measured the radiation in this mode and did not account for off-body detection. The new software update tries to account for the protocol.
The iOS 17.1 update will reduce the radiation level when the phone is on a static surface. The new update reduces the phone’s power when kept on a table. Apple says this could result in slightly lower cellular performance in low-signal areas. However, the company claims the vast majority of the audience is unlikely to notice the change.
Apple has started rolling out the iOS 17.0.3 update that fixes the overheating issue widely reported by users on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro series.
Apple had previously acknowledged the presence of the issue and promised to fix it with a software update. This company has also released iPadOS 17.0.3 for iPad users.
iOS 17.0.3 Fixes Overheating on iPhone 15 Pro Models
The new iOS 17.0.3 update fixes the overheating issue reported by iPhone 15 users. It claims to fix an “issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected”.In addition, the new update also patches security vulnerabilities in the kernel (CVE-2023-42824) and WebRTC (CVE-2023-5217)
Apple had previously confirmed it was working on an update to fix the overheating issue on the iPhone 15 Pro Models.
The company said third-party apps like Instagram, Asphalt 9 and Uber were also causing the phone to heat up. It was working with developers to issue a fix.
Even Apple iPad Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro users also faced overheating when running the Instagram app. Uber and Instagram have now been updated, but Asphalt 9 has yet to receive an update.
Similarly, users reported the iPhone 15 Pro models were getting hot during the initial setup process and when charging the device. This especially affected the Pro variants, which reduced their screen brightness significantly outdoors due to the overheating.
Apple confirmed this overheating issue was due to a bug in iOS 17. Some reports suggested it was due to the titanium body or the A17 Pro chip. Contrary to media reports, the company said it would not throttle the performance of its iPhone 15 Pro series. It also said that the titanium chassis provides better heat dissipation than previous models.
Check out the new double tap hand gesture of Apple Watch – an intuitive and groundbreaking feature that’s set to revolutionise how you interact with your wearable device, making it effortless and utterly user-friendly. Want to know about its superpowers?
The brand new double tap hand gesture Apple Watch Series 9 has to offer has taken the town by storm, and we’re equally thrilled by its arrival for the first time! With this year’s grand launch event, Apple has once again taken a bold leap forward with its innovative technologies loaded in Apple’s new edge smart devices. The buzz surrounding this double tab feature is electric, and rightfully so.
Imagine having the power to control your world with a simple double tap – a gesture that’s not just intuitive but also remarkably impactful. Does that sound exciting? Without much ado, let’s dig into this game-changing feature that has the power to make our lives more effortless.
Double Tap Hand Gesture on Apple To Answer or End Calls. Suppose you get a call, and your smartwatch starts ringing. You are in the middle of something important. Instead of taking your phone out or reaching out to your smartwatch to take action, you can make the double tap hand gesture to answer the call. When the conversation is over, another double tap effortlessly ends it. It’s a seamless and convenient way to stay connected without missing a beat.
1.Double Tap To Snooze Your Apple Alarm We all know the struggle of waking up in the morning. Eyes snap open with a blaring alarm sound, and next comes the useless flapping of hands here and there in the dark to find the snooze button. Not anymore! With the double tap hand gesture, you can now give yourself a few extra minutes of sleep without fumbling for buttons to stop the noise. A gentle double tap gesture and your alarm snooze. Now, you can peacefully get back to your sweet dreams.
2.Start A Timer Or Resume Using Double Tap Cooking, workouts, or simply keeping track of time—starting and pausing timers has never been more intuitive. Just a quick two-finger tap, and your Apple Watch timer is under your control.
3.Double Tap & Control Camera on Your Smartphone Are you that person in the group who always gets cut out from the group pictures because you are the one taking them? Or someone who gets blurry, awkward poses in a stint to make it before the timer runs out for capturing? It is time to put an end to this injustice for good! You can use the double tap hand gesture to snap a picture through your Iphone. All you have to do is be a part of the group-ies and pose with a brimming smile.
4.Using SmartTV Becomes Easier Have you ever imagined your smartwatch could be your part-time remote control? Yes, that’s right! You can actually play media on your smart TV with the double tap hand gesture for your Apple Watch. This is possible when you do a screencast or screen mirroring through your phone. No more fighting over the remote or frantically searching for it in the dark corners of your couch. You’ve got it all under your fingertips!
In A Nutshell… The double tap hand gesture in the Apple Watch Series 9 is unarguably the future of wearable tech unfolding before our very eyes. Whether you’re a tech-savvy person or someone just dipping their toes into the world of smartwatches, this feature is designed to be both captivating and incredibly easy to use.
Apple plans to add a USB-C port to its Magic accessories lineup soon. These include the Apple Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and the Magic Keyboard. The company is transitioning all its products with lightning ports to USB-C after the launch of the Apple iPhone 15 series.
USB-C Apple Magic Accessories To Arrive Soon
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Apple 2023 product lineup is an iterative upgrade until the company offers better USB-C integration across all products. Gurman claims these interim products will have modest upgrades to keep customers loyal to the Apple ecosystem.
The new Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard will arrive with the USB-C port next month. It will launch along with the iMac next month. The company also plans to launch the standard AirPods with USB-C port next year. Apple has already released the AirPods Pro 2nd Gen with a USB-C port.
Adding the USB-C to the Magic lineup could be an interesting change, as the current models have been criticized for having a lightning port at the bottom. However, there is no information on whether Apple will change the position of the port or not.
Gurman further predicts the AirPods Max will also transition to the USB-C port but does not provide the exact timeline. He also claims accessories like the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo will return with the USB-C port.
The company is also working on the 10th anniversary Apple Watch, dubbed the “Series X”, with new features and design. It will be the most significant overhaul to the Apple Watch series, with a thinner case and a new way to attach bands. Furthermore, it will also have a blood pressure monitor and AI health coaching service.
Next year, Apple is also planning new iPads with OLED displays, an M3 processor for the MacBook lineup, bigger iPhones, and an Apple GPT AI model. Apple is expected to generate 123.5 billion dollars of revenue during the holiday season.
Apple has started focusing on the Indian market with the launch of the iPhone 15 series. It has been locally producing the Apple iPhone 15 in the country and will soon start manufacturing the iPhone 15 Plus model. A new report suggests that Made in India Apple iPhone 15 Plus models could arrive in the next quarter.
Apple Will Start Assembling iPhone 15 Plus In The Country
According to a report by the Economic Times, Apple is planning to assemble the iPhone 15 Plus at its Foxconn plant in Tamil Nadu. The local production of the model will begin in the next quarter (October-December) after the success of the iPhone 15. Apple also plans to double its sales next quarter with offers and price drops on the older models.
This could result in record-breaking sales for Apple in the October-December quarter. It is the first time Apple has started shipping locally manufactured iPhones in India simultaneously with the global launch.
Apple Is Importing iPhone 15 Pro Models From China The company is currently importing the iPhone 15 Plus from China to meet local demand during the festive season. Apart from this, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro models are also imported, resulting in higher prices than other countries.
Apple has no plans to manufacture the Pro models in India, resulting in higher costs due to the 22 per cent import duty and rupee depreciation. The company is already assembling the iPhone 13,14, 14 Plus and 15 in the country.
The new iPhone 15 series will be available for sale from September 22 in Apple Store, online and offline retail stores. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus start at Rs.79,900 and Rs.89,900, respectively, for the 128GB model.Similarly, the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max retail at Rs.1,34,900 and Rs.1,59,900, respectively.
Apple has finally launched the next generation of Apple Watches at its Wonderlust event. The company unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Apple has launched the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, focusing on better performance with new chipsets and improved sensors.
Apple Watch Series 9: Specifications And Price
The Apple Watch Series 9 has received some serious upgrades in the performance department thanks to the new S9 chipset. It uses a 5nm architecture and is a substantial improvement over the previous S8 chip. Apple claims it is the most powerful chipset with 5.8 billion transistors, which is 60 per cent more than Series 8 and 30 per cent faster.
It also has a four-core Neural Engine that can process tasks like Siri requests on the device without requiring cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity. This is the biggest performance upgrade since the S6 processor used in the Series 6. Furthermore, it is also more power efficient, offering an 18-hour battery life.
In addition, the Apple Watch Series 9 also gets the new U2 Ultra WideBand (UWB) chip, which enables Precision Finding for iPhones.You can navigate to your iPhone with directions and a vibration to help you locate the device. This offers improved location accuracy and more reliable FindMy capabilities. Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2 have been launched with these new chips.
The Series 9 has an Always-On Retina Display with slim bezels that can go as bright as 2,000 nits and as low as one nits. This is more than twice the brightness of the Series 8. You can activate a new Double Tap gesture by tapping your index finger and thumb together twice.
You can use this gesture to answer a call, stop a timer, snooze alarms or scroll through widgets. This is useful if your other hand is occupied and you want to perform actions on your watch. The feature will be available on Series 9 starting next month.
WatchOS 10 has a new Name Drop feature, which can help share your personal information with another user when in the vicinity of their device. The new operating system also allows interaction with HomePod devices and improved Find My functionality.
The Series 9 will be available in Aluminium options of Pink, Starlight, Silver, Midnight and Product Red and stainless steel options like Silver, Gold and Graphite. It is available in India for a starting price of Rs.41,900 and will go on sale in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm, respectively.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: Specifications And Price
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is lighter and faster than before. Similar to the Series 9, it uses the new S9 chip apart from the U2 Ultra Wide Band Chip. It features a 49mm titanium case with MIL-STD 810H certification, IP6X dust resistance, and 100 meters of water resistance.
The Ultra 2 has the brightest display on the smartwatch, with a peak brightness of 3000 nits. It offers up to 36 hours of battery life on a single charge and 72 hours on the low power mode. The Night Mode will be automatically enabled in a dim environment, and the new watch face will show you information like Altitude, Depth and Seconds.
Like its predecessor, it retains the customizable action button for quickly starting workouts or using the compass. The Ultra 2 features the S9 chip with 5.6 billion transistors and a 60 per cent performance improvement over the previous generation. Thanks to the dual-frequency GPS, it can now track your workout sessions and location more accurately.
It also gets all WatchOS 10 features, like the Double Tap gesture, which will be available in October. Apple has also focused on sustainability by promising to make all products carbon-neutral by 2030. The watch’s Alpine Loop and Trail Loop bands are made from recycled materials. The Apple Watch Ultra starts at Rs.89,900 in India and will be available in a single size of 49mm from September 22.
Apple Watch SE: Specifications And Price
Apple announced a refresh of the Apple Watch SE made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium. The new watch has a Sports Loop strap that offers 75 per cent carbon footprint reduction.
It runs on the older S8 chip and has a Retina display with 1,000 nits of brightness. The watch also offers GPS connectivity and up to 18 hours of battery life. It runs on watchOS 10 and provides safety features like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS.
The watch is water resistant up to 50 meters and has GPS and cellular connectivity options. It lasts 18 hours on a single charge and comes with a Low Power Mode. It will be available for a starting price of Rs.29,900 from September 22.
