iOS 18.2 is out! Normally that is always a reason to celebrate, but this time the update is a bit disappointing. Why? You can read this and more in this week’s iPhoned news overview.
iOS 18.2 is available: these features are (not) coming to your iPhone
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.2 with a range of new features, such as improvements to the Photos app and more freedom to set default apps. Still, some features, such as Apple Intelligence, remain exclusive to certain regions for the time being. Curious which updates will completely renew your iPhone?
→ Discover them all
…and Apple does bring these iPhone features to the EU
iOS 18.2 therefore lacks a lot of innovations, especially for us. But at iPhoned we have done our best to find the secret functions of the update that will be useful to you. How about a modified Photos app and new capabilities with the iPhone 16’s camera control? Apple further enables these hidden features!
→ This is really new in iOS 18.2
2024 App Store Award: These are the best apps of the year (according to Apple)
Apple has revealed the winners of the 2024 App Store Award. From the best apps to exciting games, these are the titles that dominated the year. Think of Kino as iPhone app of the year and AFK Journey as iPhone game of the year. Developers were praised for their innovations and the way they leverage Apple technology.
→ You must have these apps
Hema surprises with noise-canceling headphones for less than 30 euros
Wireless noise-canceling headphones for just 29.99 euros? HEMA makes it possible. With decent sound quality, excellent battery life and a comfortable fit, this budget model seems to be a real price grabber. But how good is the noise cancellation really?
→ Is it worth it?
This way you can shop cheaply and safely at Temu
The Temu app collects a remarkable amount of data from your iPhone, including camera and audio access. Fortunately, there is a way to use Temu safely without the app. Easily shop via an incognito window and protect your data with smart tricks such as a unique email address.
→ That’s how it works
The iPhone 17 Air is so much thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro
In 2025, Apple will set a new standard with the iPhone 17 Air: a device that is no less than two millimeters thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro. At just 6.25 millimeters thick, it will be the thinnest iPhone ever, without sacrificing performance thanks to an innovative 5G chip that saves space.
→ Isn’t this too thin?
iCloud vulnerable due to data breach: this way your data remains safe
A serious data breach in Apple’s TCC system allows apps to access private data such as photos and location without your permission. Although Apple fixed the issue in iOS 18 and macOS 15, this leak highlights the importance of always having your security in order.
→ Are you really protected?
These three features are coming to the iPad 2025
Apple is ready to unveil the eleventh generation iPad in 2025, and it promises a lot of news. Thanks to the powerful A18 chip, the tablet becomes lightning fast and supports Apple Intelligence, including smart functions such as Image Playground and an improved Siri. With WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, connectivity is completely up to date, and a new budget-friendly Magic Keyboard makes multitasking even easier. But is that all?
→ Apple has even more in store for this
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