Yesterday Apple pushed out the iOS 18.4 Release Candidate to developers, signifying that the update will likely ship to public-facing customers next week. Although the release has faced some controversy due to the delays of the advanced Siri rollout, which was largely expected to be a part of iOS 18.4, there are still plenty of reasons to anticipate this update.
In this episode of iOS Decoded, watch our hands-on video as we step through over 50 new updates and changes found in iOS 18.4 Release Candidate. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more hands-on iOS walkthroughs.
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According to Bloomberg, Apple has been working on a new interface for iOS and macOS, which will make both operating systems more similar to visionOS. What exactly this means remains to be seen, but now an alleged leaked screenshot of iOS 19 shows us what to expect from the new design.
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Today Apple TV+ announced the first details for Echo Valley, an upcoming thriller with an ominous release date and starring Sydney Sweeney, Julianne Moore, and Domhnall Gleeson. Here are the details.
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Apple didn’t introduce a new generation of the Apple Watch Ultra last year. Instead, the company announced a new black titanium version for the current generation. This year, however, Apple Watch Ultra 3 will get some hardware upgrades – and that includes key improvements when it comes to connectivity.
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Apple officially set the date for WWDC 2025 today, which is where it will announce iOS 19 and its other new software platforms. According to rumors, iOS 19 is set to be one of the biggest software revamps in Apple’s history.
Now, a new video from Jon Prosser has more tidbits on what to expect from the all-new iOS 19 design. Mark Gurman, meanwhile, says Apple has even more planned for iOS 19 and Prosser’s renders are missing key details …
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Dreame Technology is kicking off the spring cleaning season with substantial discounts on their advanced smart cleaning solutions. From March 25-31, you can save up to 50% on Dreame’s cutting-edge vacuum lineup and more with an additional 5% discount available on select products using the exclusive promo code “dreame9to5” for 9to5 readers.
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Following the announcement earlier this month, Gems, or custom versions of Gemini that users can create and customize, are now more widely available for free users on the Android and iOS app.
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Tonight, Apple has once again lowered the interest rate for its Apple Card Savings Account. It now earns just 3.75% APY, down from the 3.9% APY that it offered prior.
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Today, Apple debuts its highly-anticipated hot new comedy series The Studio, streaming now on Apple TV+. The show stars Seth Rogen as a Hollywood exec in control of a studio that is struggling to stay relevant.
The show is a comedic satire of the quirks of the industry, from the relentless pursuit of IP to the ongoing clash of artistry and business incentives. The show also features a laundry list of cameo appearances throughout.
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Yesterday saw the latest episode in a Prosser versus Gurman battle over just how big a change we’ll see in the look and feel of the user interface in iOS 19.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says he’s seen evidence of a change almost as notable as that of iOS 7 back in 2013. Jon Prosser, on the other hand, says we should expect something far less dramatic …
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