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Game Mode code references found in the fourth iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 developer betas

One of the features of Apple’s forthcoming macOS Sonoma operating system is Game Mode, which automatically adjusts system settings to increase performance when the user plays a game on the Mac. While this feature is currently exclusive to Mac computers, it seems that Apple has been working to bring Game Mode to devices running iOS […]

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iOS 14.8 references spotted via Xcode, final iOS 14 update could precede iOS 15 launch

Apple may have at least one more update to its iOS 14 operating system ahead of its anticipated iOS 15 launch, according to references spotted in Xcode. The references mention iOS 14.8, which suggests that the update could could ahead of or be released alongside iOS 15. Apple typically stops working on prior iOS updates […]

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macOS Big Sur 11.3 developer beta 5 references hint at two unreleased iMac models

Once again, it’s the beta that drops the nifty hints as to what to expect. Apple’s newest beta of the macOS Big Sur 11.3 operating system includes references to two new iMac designations. The beta, which was issued to developers on Tuesday, includes hardware identifiers for an “iMac21,1” and “iMac21,2,” both of which do not […]

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iOS 14.5 beta code references hint at next-gen iPad Pro units powered by “A14X” chip

According to code references found in Apple’s latest iOS 14.5 beta, the next-gen iPad Pro will be powered by an as-yet-unreleased “A14X” chip. The latest iOS beta release includes mention of a GPU called “13G,” a designation not seen in past or current A-series chips. Based on Apple’s silicon naming schemes, “13G” is thought to […]

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Rumor: Apple could release iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack with “reverse charging” feature

Per noted Apple product leaker Jon Prosser, Apple is currently working on a MagSafe-compatible battery pack that will be compatible with current iPhone 12 models. Prosser also indicated that one version of the battery pack will feature “reverse charging,” which could also be able to charge an ‌iPhone 12‌ while also charging AirPods from the other side […]