At the same time as updating its current operating systems, Apple has issued a few updates for older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here's what else got updates on Monday.


On Monday, Apple released its updates for the current-gen operating systems in its ecosystem, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4. At the same time, it introduced updates for earlier operating system releases, which can be downloaded and installed by users to older hardware.

While the main focus is on keeping operating systems up to date, Apple does occasionally bring out updates for earlier operating system releases.


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It's time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has just rolled out watchOS 11.4 to the public.


The only notable feature in watchOS 11.4 is a brand new "Break Through Silent Mode" option in Sound & Haptics. This means that if you wear your Apple Watch to bed, sound and haptics will play regardless of whether or not Silent Mode is toggled on.

Previous to this, if Silent Mode was enabled, the Apple Watch would only use haptics as part of its alarm.


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Apple has rolled out a few new features in tvOS 18.4, bringing some new smart home support, expanded audio features, and even changed up some of the Apple TV app interface.


Unlike Apple's other operating systems, tvOS usually doesn't get many feature updates between major releases. Most of the updates focus on improving stability and addressing bugs.

However, this time around, tvOS is actually getting a bit of love with a handful of new features and updates.


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Apple has released iPadOS 18.4 to the public, with the update bringing with it Apple Intelligence upgrades as well as an update Mail app, among other improvements.


Apple's beta-testing cycle for iPadOS 18.4 took four cycles before the introduction of release candidates to complete. After all that testing, it is now available for the general public to download and install to their iPad.

The release build is build number 22E240, just like the second release candidate.


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Apple released visionOS 2.4 on Monday with Apple Intelligence features on Apple Vision Pro, including Writing Tools, Priority Notifications, and Image Playground.


Nine months after Apple revealed Apple Intelligence to the world, it has finally arrived on Apple Vision Pro. The visionOS 2.4 release also includes a new Spatial Gallery app, improvements to Guest Mode, and other bug fixes.

Apple Vision Pro has always had the capability to run Apple Intelligence thanks to the M2 processor, but Apple didn't prioritize the feature for the platform due to the small install base. Every feature currently available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac has come to Apple Vision Pro at once except for changes to Siri.


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Apple has finalized and released its update for iOS 18.4, adding more Apple Intelligence changes alongside a new Apple Vision Pro app, CarPlay, Shortcuts tweaks, and a bunch of new emoji.


Following a beta testing cycle involving four developer betas and two release candidates, iOS 18.4 is now ready to be used by the general public. The build number, 22E240, is identical to the RC2's build, indicating they are the same content-wise.

As usual, the iPhone operating system benefits from many changes in its updates, with Apple Intelligence continuing to feature prominently.


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Apple has now publicly released macOS Sequoia 15.4 with a number of key improvements to Apple Mail and Passwords, alongside bringing Apple Intelligence to EU users for the first time.


It's three months since Apple released its previous update, and over six months since the first version of macOS Sequoia came out. Usually by this stage, Apple would typically be looking to keep any major new features to the next macOS, due to be revealed at WWDC on June 9, 2025.

Doubtlessly that is still a factor, but for once each separate iteration of macOS Sequoia has been bringing new features and this latest edition is no different. The new features are not huge, though, and they are mostly not especially visual — unless you're in the EU.


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Whether it's a MacBook Pro that's always out on the road with you, or a Mac Studio that gets left in an office, your Mac holds critical data and you've got to back it up.

Plex has rolled out its new mobile experience, giving iPhone users an updated app for streaming content from their home server.


Available to some users in preview since November 2024, the new iOS app experience for Plex has arrived. The update has started to roll out slowly, with all users expected to get the new interface within a week.

The update now brings the Plex experience into a single seamless interface, combining both a user's media collection on their Plex server and on-demand content. The aim is to make it much simpler and intuitive to navigate, with core features brought forward instead of burying them within menus.


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It's not enough to just let your iPhone back up to iCloud, not when you need to be sure you won't lose anything important. Here are your options for backing up iOS devices.

Apple's Time Capsule was discontinued long ago, but you can still get them to do your Time Machine backups on a modern network. Here's how.


In 2008 Apple introduced a product called Time Capsule, which combined a wireless AirPort Base Station and an internal hard drive along with the macOS Time Machine backup software.

Time Capsule acted as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and allowed users to both manually back up their data by using a Time Capsule as a NAS volume, as well as by using the Time Machine app to automate backups.


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In a new interview, Apple executives who worked on the AirPods Pro 2 hearing feature reveal how long the development was, and how the H2 chip proved to be crucial.


Apple has allowed journalists into its AirPods Pro audio testing labs before. But now that the hearing aid feature has been released in Australia, the company has discussed more details of the development with local media.

Bergeron said that it was really with the release of the first generation of AirPods Pro in 2019 that the company to think it might have the ability to create a hearing aid feature. Even then, it was not a full development program, and she implies it wouldn't become so until the H2 was being designed.


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On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover the newly-leaked Hue doorbell, some rumored devices types coming to Matter 1.5 this spring, and talk about the impending iOS 18.4 release.


We start off this week's episode rounding up some of the new features coming in iOS 18.4 that are most relevant for the smart home. New features include a new recipe guide, Matter vacuums, and more.

On the heels of the iOS 18.4 update, we pivot to the first Matter smoke detector hitting shelves. Also included with iOS 18.4, Sensero is the first compatible model up for preorder.


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A new report says that Foxconn will produce double its previous annual total of iPhones in India during 2025, as Apple continues to expand in the country.


Apple has previously been reported to be aiming to use Indian factories to make 25% of its total iPhone manufacturing, by 2028. The expansion follows Apple and its suppliers working to reduce over-reliance on China as a sole manufacturing source.

According to The Times of India, Apple's major manufacturer Foxconn is continuing this expansion with plans to produce between 25 million and 30 million iPhones across 2025. Reportedly, Foxconn has been conducting what are described as restricted testing operations at the company's Bengaluru facility over the last three to four months.


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Apple's ambitions for the expansion of satellite communications for the iPhone is facing an opponent in Elon Musk, with SpaceX reportedly trying to put a hold on the efforts.


The iPhone has benefited from a number of satellite features in recent years, with Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite assisting users in trouble. However, progression to make the features even more useful with expanded coverage has hit a large roadblock.

Apple works primarily with Globalstar to power its satellite features, though it is working with SpaceX's Starlink service with T-Mobile to expand its coverage in the summer. The problem is that Elon Musk isn't happy about Apple's investments with Globalstar and in satellite communications, since it directly competes with Starlink.


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Apple can continue to use its iOS App Tracking Transparency privacy tool in France, but must still pay a fine for having used it before.


France's Authorite de la Concurrence, its competition authority, first announced an antitrust investigation into Apple and its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) in July 2023.

Now according to Reuters, it has released its conclusion and also fined Apple — but for less than it had previously been expected to.


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The Keychron Q3 HE is a great compact mechanical keyboard, one that offers lots of customization thanks to its Hall Effect switches.


It's 2025 and it's raining keyboards, be they big, small, mechanical, low-profile, RGB lights, wired, or wireless. With a cavalcade of features as vast as the acts from an 1880s Vaudeville show, the industry is busting at the seams.

Companies around the world are producing amazing keyboards, but Keychron stands out as an industry leader with its staggering array of styles, colors, and features. Unlike many manufacturers, Keychron offers keyboards targeted at Mac users with cross-platform compatibility.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X.com to announce that the company would be making donations to relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affecting Myanmar and Thailand.


"Our hearts go out to all those in Myanmar and Thailand affected by the devastating earthquake," Cook wrote on his personal account. "Apple is donating to support relief efforts on the ground."

The death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has surpassed 1,700 people, with more than 3,400 people injured. Survivors and bodies are still being pulled out from collapsed buildings, according to BBC News.


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Apple is already looking beyond its next generation of M-class chip, designing the future M6 processor that will include an in-house cellular modem for its anticipated 2027 Mac lineup.




The company is currently planning to update its MacBook Pro lineup to an M5 processorlater this year. Other Mac models will get the M5 upgrade as well, after the reveal and details of the M5 chip emerge during the June WWDC conference.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A new MacBook Pro sporting an M5 chip is expected to arrive in the fall of 2025, but a case redesign will have to wait.


As has been the case for the past two years, the MacBook Pro will get another chip upgrade later this year, but will likely look the same overall as the M3 and M4 versions. A case revision is now expected to happen in late 2026, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Apple is now anticipated to delay the release of an M5-based iPad Pro to around the same time frame. With the M4, the iPad model received the chip six months before it arrived on any Mac models.


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The Apple Health app could offer AI-based coaching to users in a similar way to a real doctor, with food tracking also likely to be a big feature in a future app update.


The Health app is used as a central store for a user's health metrics. Compiling together data collected from hardware like the Apple Watch and from its own sensors to give users an overall view of their fitness and health.

While the current app can identify and notify on trends and other insights, a future version of the app could offer a lot more help. Thanks to the use of artificial intelligence.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A new report backs up previous claims that an iPad Pro with an M5 processor will be released in the second half of 2025, and adds that it is already in testing.


Previous rumors have claimed that the expected M5 iPad Pro will be released in late 2025 — and be only a minor update. According to Bloomberg, however, this next iPad Pro could be earlier than expected, with the new estimate saying only that it will be released in the second half of 2025.

The report specifically says that the M5 iPad Pro is currently in what it describes as advanced testing, ahead of manufacturing and mass production. Also describing it as late-stage testing, the report says that there will be four models, and they are codenamed J817, J818, J820, and J821.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A $700 flash discount is in effect on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 this weekend only, with additional upgraded models up to $1,100 off.


Marking the lowest price on record, both B&H Photo and Best Buy are discounting the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 1TB of storage to $1,299. This flash deal ends on Sunday, March 30 and the closeout offer is limited to stock on hand. If you're interested in picking up the laptop, it's recommended to do so early to avoid the retailers selling out.

To put the discounted price in perspective, it would cost over $300 more to get the M4 version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage.


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Though Apple has yet to introduce a product with a folding display, the rumor mill believes the technology will make its way to the iPad and MacBook. Here's what to expect, and when to expect it.


Over the years, we've heard various claims surrounding Apple's foldable display ideas, most of which have to do with a supposed iPhone Fold that's said to be in the works. The iPhone will likely receive the technology first, so it only makes sense that the iPad and MacBook would follow suit.

The idea itself is not far-fetched, with Apple's own patents indicating that the company was at least considering a foldable iPad-type device at one point. More recently, however, leakers and analysts alike have all chimed in with claims of technical specifications and supposed release dates, and they have a lot to say.


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Apple has seeded a second release candidate for iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, with a full release of both expected the week of March 31.


Apple initially introduced the first round of release candidates for macOS 15.4, iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4 on March 24. Four days later, it has introduced a second RC build of iOS and iPadOS for testing.

It's not uncommon for there to be multiple release candidate builds of software before it is released to the public. While a release candidate is supposed to have the same content as the final release, sometimes there is a missing or incorrect element that needs addressing urgently.


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A lifetime Babbel subscription is on sale for $124.99 thanks to an instant discount stacked with a flash coupon code, bringing the total savings to a staggering $475 off.


The flash coupon on the lifetime Babbel subscription is courtesy of Stack Social, with the language learning tool discounted to $124.99 with promo code LEARN thanks to a $430 instant rebate stacked with the $45 off coupon. This matches the lowest price we've ever seen on the lifetime language learning plan.

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A new Apple TV documentary series delving into the 2024 Dodgers-Yankees World Series rolls out in time for the fourth season of 'Friday Night Baseball' to return to Apple TV+.


Thursday marked Opening Day of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, and, depending on when you consider the official start of the MLB, its 150th season.* To celebrate, fans can watch a brand new documentary focused around the 2024 World Series, before tuning in to the Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball season premiere.

"Experience the battle of juggernauts like never before as the Yankees and Dodgers revive MLB's most iconic playoff rivalry," the Apple TV+ series landing page reads. "With intimate access to superstar players, managers, and their families, witness the sacrifices it takes to claim baseball's throne."


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People have complained about Apple Vision Pro's weight, so ResMed built the Kontor Head Strap that helps by adding counterweights to three adjustable straps.


This could be the shortest review in AppleInsider history because I can honestly say the Kontor Head Strap isn't for me. However, I don't write these reviews for me — I write them for everyone else, and I'm willing to bet this product is useful for someone.

I'm a bit of an oddball in the Apple Vision Pro universe because I happen to love the Solo Knit Band. I've tried the Dual Loop Band, but it proved too uncomfortable to use. On the other hand, my Managing Editor Mike Wuerthele hates the Solo Knit Band and tolerates the Dual Loop Band.


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A known leaker believes that while Apple will be making an all-glass iPhone, the company may want to test the concept on the Apple Watch first.


In a Friday post to Weibo, serial leaker Setsuna Digital, also known as Instant Digital, has suggested that Apple will first debut an all-glass Apple Watch.

Rumors of an all-glass device have been around for more than a decade a this point. But there's a problem with that phrasing — what truly defines an all glass product versus a mostly glass product?


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The European Union is set to fine Apple because of the App Store's claimed violations of the Digital Markets Act, but the sum will reportedly be minimal, to avoid the ire of President Donald Trump.


During the ten years that Margrethe Vestager oversaw the EU's anticompetition regulations, Apple was fined $2 billion over allegations concerning Apple Music. Apple was also forced to pay $14.5 billion in back taxes, which Tim Cook described as "total political crap."

In a sign that the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is at least political, the Financial Times now reports that future fines are being reduced specifically to avoid clashes with President Trump. New EU competition chief Teresa Ribera had previously said she was open to negotiations with the White House, but the EU would not be bullied.


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A new leak claims that the fully folded out display of the expected iPhone Fold will be in the same aspect ratio as older models of the iPad.


Among the myriad rumors about the iPhone fold, there have been multiple ones about the size of its display. One claim was that it would resembler two 6.1-inch iPhones folded together, and that may now have been backed up by a new rumor.

Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says that the iPhone fold screen will retain an approximately 4:3 aspect ratio. It will have a customized screen size, so not precisely 4:3, but still roughly in line with the same shape as the majority of iPads Apple has made until recently.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple has announced when its annual WWDC will take place and already there are rumors and possibly wishful thinking about the iOS 19 redesign. That, and the Apple Watch may get cameras, for some reason, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.


While we still have to wait weeks for WWDC and its unveiling of the new iOS 19 and so much more, Apple has at least released a cable for us to enjoy. Okay, its a USB-C to audio jack cable that is for how AirPods Max to provide lossless audio — and yet it's not enough to make the headphones a good buy again.



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The appeal of Apple News lies in its approach to delivering content that matters. With a mix of algorithmic curation and human editorial input, Apple News aims to provide a balanced news experience.


Apple News isn't just another news app. It's designed to help users stay informed, entertained, and engaged. Whether you casually browse headlines or seek in-depth reporting, the app delivers tailored content that aligns with your interests.

From customizable feeds to premium articles through Apple News+, the platform offers a dynamic experience beyond traditional news consumption. Features like audio stories, puzzles, recipes, and local news integration ensure you're always connected to the stories that matter anytime, anywhere.


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The lowest price on record is available now on Apple's M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM. Shop now as the flash deal ends soon — and supply is limited.


Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is blowing out last-gen MacBook Air inventory at record-low prices, and this 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD is a deal that should not be overlooked. Now on sale for $769 in the Midnight colorway, B&H's $230 discount is the steepest available, according to our 13-inch MacBook Air M3 Price Guide.

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Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it.


Even with the latest Macs all starting at with at least 256GB of SSD storage, that space fills up fast — and you can't upgrade it later. What you can do is add external storage, whether that's for more space or to have an emergency external boot drive.

Now Apple has added a new option to the Mac App Store that means you can use external drives for apps. Previously the Mac App Store app would always install the app to your boot drive, but now it's up to you.


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The P3 Pro is a capable travel charger that ensures your devices — big or small — don't die on you while you're away from home.


Choosing a charger that meets your travel needs can be hard. You need the right combination of ports, portability, and charging power.

With a large battery capacity, fast charging, and compactness due to a GaN design, the P3 Pro isn't a bad choice to bring on the go.


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Poking around the internet, there appears to be the idea that Apple will phase out MagSafe just as it did to 3D Touch. MagSafe isn't going anywhere.


Earlier in 2025, Apple dropped the iPhone 16e. It is Apple's most affordable iPhone and includes new features like its first in-house modem, C1.

At the same time, it also opted not to include MagSafe. This magnetic connection and charging system has grown in popularity and set up alarm bells when it wasn't present.


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Nintendo's newest iPhone app is designed to help keep Mario, Animal Crossing, and Legend of Zelda fans in the loop with daily updates, customizable calendars and widgets, and more.


Nintendo has launched a brand new app, dubbed "Nintendo Today!", designed to act as a hub for all your favorite Nintendo-based content. Unsurprisingly, the app's launch arrived the same day that Nintendo Direct March 2025 kicked off.

"Nintendo Today!" includes a few notable features. The first is an animated calendar that displays the date and any relevant Nintendo news of the day. You can choose which of your favorite Nintendo franchises your calendar displays, too.


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Win or lose, emails are going out to all that entered the 2025 Swift Student Challenge ahead of WWDC.


The Swift Student Challenge is an annual event that encourages up-and-coming student developers to practice their craft and win prizes. Participants must be over 13, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool equivalent, and not employed as full-time developers.

Those who wish to compete are required to submit an interactive app playground scene that can be experienced within three minutes. Just as it did in 2024, Apple has evaluated these submissions based innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity.


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Apple has updated its Final Cut Pro app collection, with the Mac version gaining Image Playground and iPad benefiting from a portrait mode, among other changes.


On Thursday, Apple released a trio of updates to its Final Cut apps, including both iPad and Mac versions of Final Cut Pro, as well as the Final Cut Camera app. For two of them, they get to enjoy an Apple Intelligence integration.


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