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iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks

iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks

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The first incremental update to Apple’s iOS 18.3 may drop next week, both 9to5Mac and MacRumors predict. Both sites monitor the devices used by their visitors to track waves of updates. It’s normal for Apple to release minor fixes after the launch of a new version, and iOS 18.3.1 is likely to include the same. However, the new release gained some unlikely buzz because of a TikTok rumor related to an optional satellite connectivity feature. What will be included in iOS 18.3.1? Apple has not released details about iOS 18.3.1; however, it is likely the update will include bug fixes, security patches, and quality-of-life upgrades. The first update after a release, such as iOS 18.2.1, often contains these small tweaks rather than introducing major new features. Since iOS 18.3 enables automatic activation of Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, iOS 18.3.1 may include refinements to Apple’s generative AI features as well. iOS 18.3 resolved bugs in Genomji, HealthKit, and the Writing Tools API. Users can check for available software updates by going …

Nothing Exploring Development of Own Mobile OS as Android Alternative, Carl Pei Says

Nothing Exploring Development of Own Mobile OS as Android Alternative, Carl Pei Says

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Nothing is considering the development of its own mobile operating system, according to CEO and founder Carl Pei. The UK startup’s handsets currently run on Google’s Android operating system, with a custom interface running on top. Most smartphones today run on Android, while Apple’s iPhone models run on iOS, the company’s mobile OS. Developers offering access to popular apps on Android and iOS via the Play Store and App Store, respectively, while Huawei’s HarmonyOS is attempting to present a third alternative, and Nothing could eventually join the fray. Nothing Considering Development of Its Own Mobile Operating System During a discussion with Brian Heater at TechCrunch Disrupt, Pei said that the company is exploring the development of a new operating system to create a new revenue stream for the company, while further establishing the startup in the mobile industry. “We’re thinking about how we manoeuvre here, and maybe create something of our own. Some kind of operating system,” he said. The co-founder and former CEO of OnePlus also stated that such an operating system would include support …