iOS 18: A major leap in personalization and power

iOS 18 delivers a wave of customization options long-desired by users. Take complete control of your Home Screen by arranging apps and widgets anywhere, along with customizing app icons and themes.

Control Center gets a supercharge, too! Create custom control groups for easier access to the features you use most. Resize and rearrange controls to perfectly suit your workflow. These controls can be accessed not just on your Home Screen but also on the Lock Screen, letting you personalize your quick access even further.

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Celebrate Pride with the vibrant new Apple Watch Band

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Apple unveils its annual tribute to Pride Month with the stunning Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch. This eye-catching band features a unique woven design in the colours of the Pride flag, with a subtle "PRIDE 2024" inscription etched on the lugs.

Available starting May 22 in Canada and the US (May 23 internationally), the Solo Loop offers a comfortable and secure fit for Apple Watch SE and Series 4 or later in 41mm and 45mm sizes. It's priced at $99.

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iPhone 12 gains surprise Qi2 support with iOS 17.4 update

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In a quiet update, Apple enabled 15W Qi2 wireless charging on iPhone 12 with the recent iOS 17.4 release. This means you can now leverage the benefits of supported Qi2 chargers. Macworld first discovered this functionality and confirmed it through testing alongside Belkin. Belkin verified that their Qi2 chargers deliver 15W charging to the updated iPhone 12. Anker has also confirmed similar compatibility for their Qi2 chargers.

As the pioneer of MagSafe on iPhones, the iPhone 12 has always supported 15W magnetic charging. However, other iPhones were limited to slower 7.5W wireless charging unless they used certified MagSafe chargers. This update effectively brings all MagSafe iPhones under the Qi2 umbrella, offering greater flexibility and potentially more affordable charging options.

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Apple to allow default navigation apps on iPhone (EU only)

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Android users have long enjoyed the flexibility of setting default apps, while iOS users have faced limitations. However, Apple is making a user-centric shift. Starting next year, iPhone users in the European Union can choose their preferred navigation app, like Google Maps, instead of solely relying on Apple Maps.

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