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Apple Reveals Usage Statistics Of iOS 16 And iPadOS 16 Ahead Of WWDC 2023

Viraj Gawde — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:47:27 +0000

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is set to commence on June 5. The company is expected to announce the next-generation software versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and more. Ahead of the event, the Cupertino-based tech giant has shared the usage statistics of the iOS 16. The data has been measured by devices that transacted on the app store on May 30, 2023.

81 percent iPhones and 76 percent iPads running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 respectively

Apple usually pushes software updates for up to five years after the devices are released. The company has revealed that iOS 16 which was released in September last year is running on 81 percent of iPhones globally. This figure grows to 90 percent only if we consider iPhones launched in the last four years i.e. from the iPhone 11 series to iPhone 14 series.

Out of the remaining 19 percent, 13 percent of iPhone users haven’t updated from iOS 15 and 6 percent are on iOS 14 and older. For those unaware, iOS 16 is still compatible with the iPhone 8 and newer models launched in or after 2017.

On the tablet side, Apple reveals that 71 percent of all iPads run on iPadOS 16 with the number going up to 76 percent if only the tablets introduced in the last four years are considered. However, 18 percent of these devices are still stuck with iPadOS 15 and 6 percent with earlier versions. The report adds that 20 percent of all iPads are running on iOS 15, and 9 percent are users with iPadOS 14 and older.

With iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 set to be announced in the coming days and roll out expected later this year, it will be interesting to see their adaptation compared to the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.

Apple iPhone, iPads face new vulnerabilities in latest iOS & iPadOS

Sean — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:00:14 +0000

Apple recently released the new iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 updates for its iPhones and iPads. New updates usually bring some small bugs and glitches, but this time aaround, it appears that the new updates also come with some serious security flaws as well.

According to an Economic Times report, iPhone and iPads have been facing vulnerabilities due to the new iOS and iPadOS updates. The information arrives from an advisory by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-IN). This report stated that the latest iOS and iPadOS builds feature a number of new vulnerabilities that would allow hackers with malicious intent to remotely access a user’s private data, run arbitrary code and spoof the interface address. Furthermore, these hackers could possibly even run denial of service programs remotely on the victim’s iPhone or iPad.

As per Cert-IN, several iPhones from the Cupertino based giant are vulnerable to cyberattacks if they are running on iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.0.3 builds. Similarly, the security flaw also affects iPads running on iPadOS versions prior to the iPadOS 16.1 build. Due to this issue, the Apple iPhone 8 and after models are affected, while the iPad Pro Call models, iPad Air 3rd Gen and later, iPad 5th Gen and later, and even the iPad mini 5th gen and newer models are also among the list of affected devices.

Cert-IN stated that the severity of these vulnerabilities is high and is caused because of inadequate security controls in the AppleMobileFileIntegrity component among a number of other factors as well. Now, hackers could exploit these vulnerabilities by having the user open a malicious file or application. These files or apps would include harmful firmware that could help the hacker gain access to the victim’s device.

Apple releases iPadOS 16 with Stage Manager, Weather app, and more

Jeet — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:02:04 +0000

A few weeks ago, Apple announced the latest iPadOS 16 along with iOS 16 and other newer versions of the operating systems powering the range of devices from the brand. While the iOS 16 was rolled out sometime back, the release of iPadOS 16 was delayed.

Now, in line with the previous reports, the Cupertino-based technology giant has rolled out the latest iPadOS 16 version for the iPad models, and it is now available for eligible devices.

Apple iPadOS 16.1

While the company has not confirmed this, reports indicate that the official release of the iPadOS 16 was delayed because the company needed more time to polish some of the features, like Stage Manager for multitasking. It’s noteworthy that the company has skipped the public release of the iPadOS 16 and has released the iPadOS 16.1.

The rollout of the latest version of the software for its tablets comes at a time when the company is now all set to start shipping the newly announced 10th generation iPad and the iPad Pro models powered by the M2 processor.

The highlight of this new version is the revamped multitasking experience called Stage Manager, which automatically organizes apps and windows and allows users to overlap windows of different sizes, drag and drop windows, and much more. It also comes with new Messages features, a suite of smart tools for Mail, iCloud Shared Photo Library, new features for Safari, Weather application, and more.

Apple generally rolls out the software update to everyone instead of releasing it in phases, so if you have an eligible device, then you should get a prompt to update the device, or you can manually check for the new update from the Settings app.

Apple iPad Pro powered by M2 chipset and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity goes official

Jeet — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:39:35 +0000

Apple has officially announced the latest iPad Pro tablet along with the 10th generation iPad and the new Apple TV 4K. The new tablet comes with an upgraded processor and better connectivity features.

It keeps the same two different screen sizes as previous models — 11-inch and 12.9-inch, both featuring ProMotion support and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. The 11-inch model has 600 nits brightest, while the 12.9-inch model offers 1,000 nits brightness.

Apple iPad Pro 2022

The newly announced iPad Pro comes powered by Apple Silicon’s M2 processor, which the company claims offers 15 percent faster CPU performance through the 8-core CPU and up to 35 percent faster graphics performance with the 10-core GPU. The company also adds that the chipset can carry out 40 percent more operations per second than the M1 SoC.

It also comes with a new media engine and an image signal processor, allowing support for the ProRes video capture feature that too for the first time on an iPad. The company adds that the tablet will be able to transcode ProRes footage up to three times faster than in the past. It also packs five studio-quality mics for sharp audio recording.

In the camera department, there’s a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor on the front with support for Center Stage. On the back side, the device features a 12-megapixel wide camera sensor and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Apple has also added support for Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, making it the first device from the brand to support Wi-Fi 6E. The company claims that it can reach a download speed of up to 2.4Gbps, twice the previous generation model. There’s also support for 5G cellular connectivity which will work around the globe, but the mmWave support is limited to the United States.

Coming to the battery life, the company claims that the tablet offers 10 hours of web browsing and video usage over Wi-Fi connectivity for both models, but the usage time drops to nine hours when using cellular connectivity. In the software department, it will have all the features of the iPadOS 16.

The newly announced Apple iPad Pro has a starting price of $799 for the Wi-Fi-only 11-inch model, while the Wi-Fi version of the 12.9-inch model starts at $1,299. The tablet comes in five storage options — 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB and is offered in two colors — Silver and Space Gray. Both models are now up for pre-order and will be available for purchase from 26th October.

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Apple reportedly all set to launch the latest iPadOS 16.1 on October 24

Jeet — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:42:53 +0000

Apple recently released the latest iOS 16 operating system for the iPhones, which comes with a major redesign along with new features and functionalities. Breaking its tradition this time, the company didn’t release iPadOS 16 along with iOS.

Now, the company is gearing up to release the new iPadOS for iPad users. According to the report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is all set to release a new iPadOS 16.1 update for all the eligible models in the coming days.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the iPadOS 16.1 will be released on 24th October, and yes, it will be iPadOS 16.1 and not 16 as the company has already confirmed that it will skip version 16 and will directly roll out the 16.1 version.

Do note that Apple has not yet confirmed the launch date for the new version of iPadOS, but Mark Gurman is usually right when it comes to news and developments of Apple. The company had said that it would be released in October but hadn’t provided a specific date.

The new update will be compatible with all the iPad Pro models, the third-generation iPad Air and later, the fifth-generation iPad Mini and later, as well as the fifth-generation of Apple iPad and later.

There are also reports indicating that the Cupertino-based technology giant is planning to announce new hardware products later this month, which will include a new M2-powered iPad Pro model, a new entry-level iPad, and new Apple MacBook Pro models powered by the yet unannounced M2 Pro and M2 Max processors but the date for this launch event has not been announced by Apple.

Apple officially confirms delayed release of the new iPadOS 16 stable version

Jeet — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:27:37 +0000

A couple of months back, Apple officially announced the new versions of its operating systems for different types of devices, including iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9.

The company is expected to roll out the stable versions of the new operating systems next month when it officially launches the next-generation iPhone 14 series. However, the iPadOS 16 won’t be released next month.

Apple has confirmed that the iPadOS 16 won’t be getting a public release until after the iOS 16 for smartphones starts being rolled out to the users. In a statement to TechCrunch, the company said: “We have the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule. This Fall, iPadOS will ship after iOS, as version 16.1 in a free software update.”

So far, the Cupertino-based tech giant has released the iOS and iPadOS together, but there was always a possibility of Apple changing the release schedule for the iPadOS ever since the software was split out of iOS into a separate entity few years back.

The confirmation about the delayed rollout of the new iPadOS comes amid rumors of this happening as the company is expected to host a separate product launch event for the new entry-level iPad as well as the iPad Pro in October. Typically, Apple announces the new iPad models along with the iPhone models in September.

There are also concerns about some of the new features of the iPadOS that were announced when the software was unveiled. Many users have complained about some of the new features, including the Stage Manager for multitasking, urging Apple to delay the stable version rollout until it’s fixed.

New iOS 16 feature will let users bypass annoying CAPTCHAs on some websites

Anurag — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:04:34 +0000

Many websites use CAPTCHAs to make users prove they are not bots. Sure, this effort increases cyber security, but it can be pretty annoying at times. However, there’s good news for iPhone users, you will not have to deal with as many annoying CAPTCHAs because iOS 16 will come with a new feature that will let users bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites.

According to MacRumors, Apple will be introducing a new feature for its iOS16, iPadOS 16, and MacOS Ventura called Automatic Verification. This feature will let some websites and apps know that you’re a human without you actually having to solve the CAPTCHA.

The report claims Apple has revealed details about how this feature will work in a developer video as part of WWDC 2022. The feature can be found in the Settings under Apple ID> Password & Security > Automatic Verification. Apple claims iCloud will automatically and privately verify your device and Apple ID account when you enable this new feature, thereby eliminating the need to complete CAPTCHA verifications on apps and websites.

Apple has partnered with two major content delivery networks (CDN)– Fastly and Cloudflare, to develop the system. These two CDNs are used by the majority of websites meaning that the ability to bypass CAPTCHAs may be coming to millions of apps and websites powered by either of the services. Moreover, the feature will roll out more widely in the near future.

This feature is enabled by default in the developer’s beta iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. The feature is also supported in macOS Ventura. The upcoming Apple software updates are still under development and are expected to roll out this fall.

Apple’s iPads will support external accessories thanks to DriverKit support on iPadOS 16

Viraj Gawde — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:02:43 +0000

Last week, Apple held its annual WWDC where it announced the next version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS. The Cupertino-based giant is aiming to bridge the gap between iPads and laptops with the iPadOS 16.

The next-version iPadOS 16 software will enable iPads to support external hardware via the DriverKit API support. This will also enable device manufacturers to build more accessories for the tablet.

The DriverKit API is a framework originally created for Macs in 2019. It will allow developers to write specialised drivers for iPads and make their products compatible with the tablet. Currently, the API in iPadOS 16 supports USB, PCI, and audio devices. Since it is also available on Mac, developers who have created macOS drivers can easily port them to the iPad. Apple says that the device drivers can also be distributed from the App Store.

There’s one caveat with the DriverKit API – it works only on devices powered by Apple’ in-house silicone i.e. M1 and M2 processor. So the capability is only limited to the iPad Pro 2021 and iPad Air 2022. However, this is still a great news for iPad users as they now have access to a range of accessories that weren’t compatible with iPadOS before.

The iPadOS 16 will be available as a public beta next month. It will officially release this fall.

iPadOS 16 brings Stage Manager feature, but not all iPads will get the taste of it

Anurag — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:24:41 +0000

Apple announced the iPadOS 16 yesterday at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The latest version of the company’s iPad-focused operating system features a lot of multitasking upgrades but probably the most interesting one is the Stage Manager feature. It will let you resize windows, so you can easily hide away other apps behind the primary window. It will also let you see which apps are active and transition between tasks more easily.

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iPads are great devices, they offer impressive performance and utility but it’s not quite good at multitasking. However, that changes now with the new iPadOS 16. With the new OS, you’ll be able to do a lot more with your iPad. It features some much-awaited features like the Weather app, Collaborative document editing, and of course the Stage Manager. In addition, the iPadOS 16 will also be getting some features from the IOS16 like the Shared Photo Library and SharePlay in Messages.

Stage Manager is by far the most important feature of the iPadOS16. It brings a new way to multitask with multiple overlapping windows and full external display support. Stage Manager can automatically organize apps and windows, allowing you to drag and drop windows from the lower-right corner or open apps from the Dock to create groups of apps for different tasks. But there’s a catch, the Stage Manager feature is only available on iPads with an M1 processor or later.

“iPad is our most versatile device, and we’re excited to take what it can do even further with iPadOS 16,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “With Stage Manager, which takes multitasking on iPad to a whole new level, plus new ways to share and collaborate via Messages, Safari, and the new Freeform app, and new pro features like Reference Mode and Display Zoom, users can get even more done on iPad.”

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iPadOS 16 to bring Mac-like experience for better multitasking

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:43:39 +0000

Recent iPads like the iPad Pro 2021 come packed with topnotch specs and can perform like a laptop. However, iPads offer a phone-like experience. This is likely to change with the next major iPadOS upgrade. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPadOS 16, which is slated to be showcased at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), will offer users a redesigned multitasking interface.

The iPadOS 16 will be the next major OS upgrade for iPad users. Some of the changes that are expected to arrive in iPadOS 16 include the ability to conveniently see opened apps and switch between tasks, resize app windows, and allow users to manage multiple apps at the same time. The other details of the iPadOS 16 are under wraps.

iPad Pro 2021

The iPad Pros and Macs are powered by the same M1 chip. While the former can work like a laptop by connecting accessories like a keyboard and a mouse, it does not offer a Mac-like smooth laptop / desktop experience. Hopefully, the iPadOS 16 will provide a laptop-like multitasking experience.

Speculations are rife that Apple will allow iPads powered by the M1 chip to use professional apps such as xCode, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro. The company may also introduce a feature called the Apple Mixer feature on M1 iPads. It will let users launch apps in full screen and shrink automatically when a keyboard and trackpad are connected.

The iPadOS 16 will be announced between June 6 and June 10. At the same event, Apple will also offer other software updates for iOS, MacOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Apple will preview the iPadOS 16 for developers and provide them with beta access. In the coming months, Apple will refine the iPadOS 16 experience and finally make it available to users later this year.