Comment: Apple's Spring Loaded Event – The Good the Bad... And Almost No Ugly

Those hoping to fix a damaged iPhone 13 screen with the help of a 3rd party should beware: Face ID isn't compatible with displays replaced by 3rd parties – essentially forcing customers necessitating the feature to go through Apple. It's also surprising since Face ID doesn't rely on any components of the device's display.

Once before, major changes had been indicated by particularly early system tests. Now, we were able to find out something similar. Monterey has not yet been released, and Apple is already testing an update that will probably not be released until summer 2022.

iOS 15.1 includes some features that Apple had already announced: ProRes support for the iPhone 13 and SharePlay for all supported devices are some of the innovations that the update already offers in the first beta.

Anyone who buys a new iPhone and wants to transfer the data from an iCloud backup of the previous device often faces a problem: The space of Apple's free iCloud storage tier is not sufficient. Apple is now fulfilling a promise and temporarily expanding the available quota in such cases.

iOS 15 has been released and will soon be available on the vast majority of iPhones. However, some users prefer not to install the new version immediately. Thanks to a feature introduced with iOS 14.5, this is possible without having to do without security updates.

As always – shortly after the release of a major system update – we have a look at the first feedback on the update, any installation issues, as well as other interesting aspects to discuss.

For all Safari users on a Mac running Big Sur or Catalina, an important update is now available. Safari 15 appeared in the software updater - and can serve as a good example of how much is still happening during a beta phase.

Almost exactly 15 years ago, Apple presented the "iTV," the working title of a new hardware platform. Despite optimistic forecasts, success initially failed to materialize completely - and 15 years later, a point has again come where many doubt its future viability.

The big update day has begun, because iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are now available. Apple remained true to the usual annual cycle, which is why the "major releases" are once again released in September. We summarize the most important innovations as well as the system requirements in this article.

Finally, the time has come: Apple releases the next operating system generation for several major platforms. But is it advisable to switch immediately – or should you better wait for a few more weeks? Here are some points to consider.

Apple equips the new iPad mini with an A15 Bionic, so it has the same processor as the iPhone 13. However, Apple's in-house chip does not work quite as fast in the compact tablet as in the smartphones. First benchmarks show a slightly lower performance.

Another event is over and Apple has shown us an exciting number of new products and updates. As expected, we'll take a quick look at how the demonstrated updates and presented products line up.

Apple had two iPad announcements to make at yesterday's event, as opposed to just one. In addition to an update to the base iPad, Apple also announced a large hardware update for the iPad mini. The display size has increased, but the dimensions have not.

iOS 15's beta phase is finally over and the most recent release candidate could become the final version by next week. Additionally, Apple has provided a date for the release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and also for updates to the Apple Watch and TV.

Several renderings had already given us all a good indication of what direction the newest Apple Watch was headed in... Or so we thought – all the renderings were wrong. Differing from expectations, the Series 7 has not adopted an angular design, although there are definitely some other changes.

For a decade now, there's been a new iPhone release every fall. As expected, this year is no exception, and the iPhone 13 has made its debut. We'll fill you in on some of the most important details for the upcoming 2021 iPhone.

There's bad news for anyone who was hoping for official support for Windows 11 on M1 Macs. Prognoses concerning the matter have failed to materialize. Microsoft has now made it clear that the OS is not intended for the Mac. Windows for the Mac is on thin ice.

Those using their iPhone for navigation during motorcycle rides should take notice and switch to a more dedicated navigation system: Apple has recently revealed that strong vibrations can impair the iPhone's camera module.

Potential buyers of a MacBook Pro M1X may only have to wait a few more weeks until more information is available about the upcoming device. In his newsletter, Apple leaker Mark Gurman recently confirmed that the product's market launch isn't far off.

There are two more indications of the serious extent of Apple's automotive ambitions. Firstly, Cupertino recently purchased a large testing property via a front company and secondly – Apple recently acquired several experienced Mercedes engineers.

The "California Streaming" Apple event has been announced. Current delivery prognoses provide an indication that we might even see an iPad update come the day of the event. In addition, Apple purchased a new "hashflag" on Twitter.