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Apple to Overhaul tvOS, watchOS and visionOS With New ‘Solarium’ Interface at WWDC 2025: Report

Apple to Overhaul tvOS, watchOS and visionOS With New ‘Solarium’ Interface at WWDC 2025: Report

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WWDC 2025 is on the horizon and while Apple is likely to preview all of the shiny new upgrades coming to the iPhone with iOS 19, other devices in its portfolio may not be too far behind. As per a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil software enhancements for tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS operating systems for Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, respectively. Apple will reportedly introduce a new user interface that may bring unification across its device lineup. Apple’s OS Overhaul at WWDC 2025 In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlighted the updates coming to Apple’s operating systems at WWDC 2025. Previously anticipated to be introduced only for iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, the company is now said to bring visual improvements to tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS too. These will be based on a new software interface dubbed “Solarium” which is claimed to be inspired by glass rooms that let in sunlight. As per Gurman, the OSes may reportedly have an appearance which is “slicker …

iPadOS 19 May Reportedly Bring macOS-Style Menu Bar, Stage Manager 2.0; iPhone to Get External Display Support

iPadOS 19 May Reportedly Bring macOS-Style Menu Bar, Stage Manager 2.0; iPhone to Get External Display Support

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Apple is expected to debut the latest firmware iterations for its devices, such as iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 in June. While the rumour mill has hinted towards many of the anticipated changes, a recently surfaced report suggests that Apple could introduce several new productivity-linked features for the iPad and iPhone. The former is reported to get a new menu bar similar to macOS, while select iPhone models could finally benefit from external display support for viewing content on a big screen. iPadOS 19, iOS 19 Changes Citing unnamed sources, the tipster known as Majin Bu reports that Apple will introduce a new interface with iPadOS 19 that could be adapted to display the menu bar at the top of the screen. It is said to offer a more PC-like experience when the iPad is connected to a Magic Keyboard. Additionally, updates will also be reportedly made to Stage Manager with the introduction of Stage Manager 2.0. As per the tipster, users will be able to access an …

Apple Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in iOS 15 and 16

Apple Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in iOS 15 and 16

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Image: ink drop/Adobe Stock On Monday, Apple issued critical security updates that retroactively address three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting legacy versions of its operating systems. CVE-2025-24200 The first vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-24200, was patched in iOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 15.8.4, and iPadOS 15.8.4. CVE-2025-24200 allows a physical attacker to disable USB Restricted Mode on an Apple device. This is a security feature designed to block unauthorised data access through the USB port when the iPhone or iPad is locked for over an hour. Apple said CVE-2025-24200 “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” hinting at potential involvement from state-sponsored actors aiming to surveil high-value targets such as government officials, journalists, or senior business executives. Although initially patched on February 10 in iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, and iPad 17.7.5, the vulnerability remained unresolved in older operating systems until now. SEE: Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Found in These VMware Products CVE-2025-24201 The second flaw, CVE-2025-24201, was also patched in iOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 15.8.4, and iPadOS 15.8.4. This flaw is …

Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.4 With New Languages, Emojis & Apple Intelligence in the EU

Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.4 With New Languages, Emojis & Apple Intelligence in the EU

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Photo of Apple News+ Food feed. Image: Apple Apple has deployed iOS 18.4 to all compatible iPhones. The software update adds support for eight new languages on Apple Intelligence, recipes to Apple News+, and seven new emojis. Users in the European Union can also set their default navigation app other than Apple Maps. You should be prompted about the update automatically, but if not, you can initiate the download manually by going to Settings, General, and then Software Update. Apple Intelligence features are only available on iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. TechRepublic breaks down all the biggest new features coming to your iPhone with iOS 18.4. SEE: Apple iOS 19: Here’s What to Expect & When Apple Intelligence: New languages, EU access, Vision Pro integration Apple Intelligence now supports these additional languages: French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), and localised English for Singapore and India. It is also now finally available to iPhone and iPad users in the EU after “regulatory uncertainties brought about by …

Update Your iPhone Now to Fix Safari Security Flaw

Update Your iPhone Now to Fix Safari Security Flaw

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Image: Apple’s Official YouTube Page Apple has released iOS 18.3.2, an operating system update that fixes a vulnerability in WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari to render web pages. The flaw allowed malicious code running inside the Web Content sandbox, an isolated environment for web processes designed to limit security risks, to impact other parts of the device. Apple previously fixed this vulnerability, CVE-2025-24201, with the release of iOS 17.2 back in late 2023, but this release adds a supplemental patch. In the release notes for iOS 18.3.2, Apple stated that the issue has been “addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions.” That same patch has also been applied in iPadOS 18.3.2, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, visionOS 2.3.2, and Safari 18.3.1. “Vulnerabilities in WebKit should be patched quickly, as it is the framework that powers Safari and renders other web-based content,” Adam Boynton, Senior Security Strategy Manager at Apple security firm Jamf, told TechRepublic in an email. “In this particular flaw, attackers were able to use maliciously crafted web content to escape the iOS …

Here’s What to Expect & When

Here’s What to Expect & When

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Image: John Gress Media Inc, Shutterstock / John Gress Media Inc The next generation of Apple operating systems is set to receive a serious overhaul. Apple’s iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 will adopt a design more closely aligned with visionOS, featuring updates to icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons, according to sources familiar with the matter, cited by Bloomberg. Must-read Apple coverage Apple moves toward a unified OS experience Apple’s aim is to make all its operating systems more cohesive, enabling users to transition seamlessly between devices. Since visionOS is the newest of Apple’s main operating systems, it makes sense for the company to model the others after that OS rather than reverting to an older version. Its visionOS powers the Apple Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset first introduced in 2023. This OS differs visually from Apple’s other operating systems with a 3D, spatial interface optimized for gesture controls rather than traditional screen taps; also, the apps are circular and displayed in floating windows, and other elements feature translucency and pronounced shadow …

Apple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

Apple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

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Apple plans to significantly redesign the look of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS later this year, Bloomberg reports. The changes, which are set to arrive with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, will touch many parts of the operating systems, including “updating the style of icons, menus, apps, windows and system buttons,” Bloomberg says. The updates are also intended to simplify how people use Apple devices and make things more consistent across its software. The new design apparently takes some inspiration from the Vision Pro’s visionOS. Bloomberg says the design updates will be the biggest for the Mac since macOS Big Sur and the biggest for iOS since iOS 7. However, Bloomberg notes that Apple isn’t going to merge its operating systems. Apple is expected to announce the changes at its Worldwide Developers Conference, which typically happens in June. It hasn’t announced a date for this year’s show. The company didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

How to Lock Apps on iPad

How to Lock Apps on iPad

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Does your organization utilize iPad apps for kiosk-style purposes, or have you ever needed to hand a device to someone else to use an app or enter information without giving them full access? Apple’s Guided Access accessibility feature is a solution for such scenarios that is built into iOS and iPadOS. Guided Access allows a user to lock a single app on the screen, preventing users from returning to the Home Screen, opening another app, activating Siri, or using the hardware buttons without entering a passcode to exit Guided Access. SEE: What’s new in iOS 18.2? Setting up Guided Access To enable Guided Access, follow these steps. Open the Settings app. Navigate to Accessibility. Select Guided Access. Enable the switch for Guided Access. You’ll be prompted to enter a passcode when setting up Guided Access. If your device has Touch ID or Face ID, it may be used to deactivate Guided Access instead of the passcode. Image: Cory Bohon/TechRepublic The accessibility shortcut allows you to activate Guided Access by clicking the iPad’s hardware button three …

iPad 11 to Reportedly Be Launched Early Next Year, Could Arrive With iPadOS 18.3

iPad 11 to Reportedly Be Launched Early Next Year, Could Arrive With iPadOS 18.3

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Apple is reportedly planning to launch the entry-level iPad 11 early next year. As per the report, the company could introduce the new iPad around the same time when it releases the iPadOS 18.3 update. The new report differs from previous reports claiming that the standard iPad model could arrive in March 2025. Notably, the Cupertino-based tech giant upgraded all the other models of its tablet, including the iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro, in 2024. Apple to Reportedly Launch iPad 11 Early 2025 According to a 9to5Mac report, the iPad 11, the entry-level model of the company’s tablet, could launch early next year. Citing an unnamed tipster, the publication claimed that the launch could occur roughly around the same time when the iPadOS 18.3 update will be released to the public. Notably, the first iPadOS 18.3 beta for developers was released last week. The report did not share much information on what people can expect from the new iPad. However, it mentioned that the iPad 11 could be equipped with Apple’s in-house modem …

EU Investigates NVIDIA Deal With Run:ai

EU Investigates NVIDIA Deal With Run:ai

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The European Commission recently announced investigations into NVIDIA’s proposed acquisition of Run:ai, an Israel-based provider of a compute management platform, and Apple’s iPadOS to assess compliance with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. GPU supplier NVIDIA announced its plans to buy Run:ai in April, which it said was “to help customers make more efficient use of their AI computing resources.” Run:ai’s platform dynamically allocates GPU resources, whether on-premises, in public clouds, or at the edge, allowing companies to get the most out of their hardware and reduce operational costs. The two companies have been working together since about 2020. The deal is worth $700 million, according to TechCrunch, and NVIDIA does not currently have plans to change Run:ai’s business model. The deal remains on hold until it is cleared of competition concerns by the authority. Commission claims acquisition could affect market competition Italy flagged the deal to the E.U. Merger Regulation, which allows for mergers that don’t have an E.U. dimension but could impact trade and competition within the region. While it does not meet the …