Weekly overview 11: iOS 19 rumors, HomeKit Architecture mandatory, software updates and more

Aditya Moran
By Aditya Moran
Computer & Phone

In this weekly overview we list the most important Apple news for you and you will also find the most popular tips from the past days.

Last week, Apple released software updates, it became clear that iOS 19 may get a completely new design inspired by Visionos and will be Apple’s largest iPhone update ever! In addition, iOS 18.4 is supported for robot vacuum cleaners in the home app and HomeKit users may be obliged to update to the new architecture.

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iOS 19 may get completely new design inspired by Visionos

iOS 19 may get completely new design inspired by Visionos

Tuesday, March 11 • Wesley Fabry

During WWDC 25, Apple iOS 19 will announce for iPhone and iPados 19 for iPad. The successor to MacOS Sequoia will also be revealed. IOS 19 and iPados 19 in particular may undergo a major change with possibly a completely new design inspired by Visionos.

Bloomberg reports that iOS 19 ‘will be one of the most drastic software visions’ in the history of Apple. This includes design changes, new functions and more. According to the report, iOS 19 ‘will be the biggest renewal since iOS 7’ in 2013.

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iOS 18.3.2 and iPados 18.3.2 now available for iPhone and iPad

iOS 18.3.2 and iPados 18.3.2 now available for iPhone and iPad

Tuesday, March 11 • Wesley Fabry

Good news! Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod become new again because since last week iOS 18, iPados 18 Watchos 11, MacOS Sequoia, TVOS 18 and HomePodos 18 are now available for download. Last week Apple already released a firmware update for the AirPods.

iOS 18 has various innovations such as brand new control panel, Personalizing Home screen, new photos app, extensions for calculator, passwords application and much more. In the iOS 18 FAQ, the new functions and options are discussed that the new software entails or view our overview with iOS 18 tips.

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Most popular Apple Tips from last week

  • Ordered new iPhone, Apple Watch or Mac? Now sell your old device and send later
  • Insulation mode protects you against spyware and cyber attacks on iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • Display statistics of bicycle workout on iPhone screen with live activity
  • Search history in Safari shows recent searches at Opening New tab
  • Use iPhone to find your Apple Watch and vice versa (ping my watch)
  • Share airtag with family and manage objects together
  • Link external screen to iPad and how you can use Stage Manager independently

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New HomeKit architecture may be required soon, manually update required

New HomeKit architecture may be required soon, manually update required

Thursday, March 13 • Wesley Fabry

Since the spring of 2023, users can switch to the new architecture of HomeKit. This was not mandatory, but to be able to use new options and possibilities, among other things, an update was necessary.

The new architecture has improved the performance of HomeKit. According to Apple, this mainly yields a faster response time for homes that use many accessories. But the overall performance also improves this. The update is without obligation, but soon necessary to be able to use HomeKit further.

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iOS 18.3.2 and iPados 18.3.2 now available for iPhone and iPad

iOS 18.3.2 and iPados 18.3.2 now available for iPhone and iPad

Tuesday, March 11 • Wesley Fabry

Good news! Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod become new again because since last week iOS 18, iPados 18 Watchos 11, MacOS Sequoia, TVOS 18 and HomePodos 18 are now available for download. Last week Apple already released a firmware update for the AirPods.

iOS 18 has various innovations such as brand new control panel, Personalizing Home screen, new photos app, extensions for calculator, passwords application and much more. In the iOS 18 FAQ, the new functions and options are discussed that the new software entails or view our overview with iOS 18 tips.

Read the full item â–¸

Most popular Apple Tips from last week

  • Ordered new iPhone, Apple Watch or Mac? Now sell your old device and send later
  • Insulation mode protects you against spyware and cyber attacks on iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • Display statistics of bicycle workout on iPhone screen with live activity
  • Search history in Safari shows recent searches at Opening New tab
  • Use iPhone to find your Apple Watch and vice versa (ping my watch)
  • Share airtag with family and manage objects together
  • Link external screen to iPad and how you can use Stage Manager independently

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Apple adds support for robot vacuum cleaners in the home app and Matter to iOS 18.4

Apple adds support for robot vacuum cleaners in the home app and Matter to iOS 18.4

Monday, March 10 • Wesley Fabry

With the announcement of iOS 18 it was already clear that the home app is receiving support for smart robot vacuum cleaners. The Matter protocol is used for this. Unfortunately, Apple should have postponed the addition of robot vacuum cleaners to 2025.

Unfortunately, that is not the only bad news we have to say. Not only does the support be waiting, for the time being the smart robots only work in English in combination with Siri. This means that when your device is set in Dutch, you cannot use the robots.

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New HomeKit architecture may be required soon, manually update required

New HomeKit architecture may be required soon, manually update required

Thursday, March 13 • Wesley Fabry

Since the spring of 2023, users can switch to the new architecture of HomeKit. This was not mandatory, but to be able to use new options and possibilities, among other things, an update was necessary.

The new architecture has improved the performance of HomeKit. According to Apple, this mainly yields a faster response time for homes that use many accessories. But the overall performance also improves this. The update is without obligation, but soon necessary to be able to use HomeKit further.

Read the full item â–¸

iOS 18.3.2 and iPados 18.3.2 now available for iPhone and iPad

iOS 18.3.2 and iPados 18.3.2 now available for iPhone and iPad

Tuesday, March 11 • Wesley Fabry

Good news! Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod become new again because since last week iOS 18, iPados 18 Watchos 11, MacOS Sequoia, TVOS 18 and HomePodos 18 are now available for download. Last week Apple already released a firmware update for the AirPods.

iOS 18 has various innovations such as brand new control panel, Personalizing Home screen, new photos app, extensions for calculator, passwords application and much more. In the iOS 18 FAQ, the new functions and options are discussed that the new software entails or view our overview with iOS 18 tips.

Read the full item â–¸

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