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 few days.
Last week the rumor emerged that homeOS together with a HomePod with display and robot arm are expected in 2025 and we listed some details about the iPad 11th generation. In addition, EasyPark has launched a new app and you can now read live podcasts in Dutch.
Top Apple News
homeOS and HomePod with display and robot arm are expected in 2025
Monday, September 30 • Wesley Fabry
HomeKit has been established for some time and more and more households have smart devices at home that work with this platform. Smart lighting or a WiFi thermostat in particular can already be found in many homes. More and more rumors indicate that Apple wants to introduce homeOS in 2025.
With homeOS, Apple probably wants to get even more out of Smart Home products so that they can communicate with each other even better. Developers may then be able to develop apps and tools to control smart devices or use them in their apps.
EasyPark launches a new parking app with European coverage, ideal on holiday
Wednesday, October 2 • Wesley Fabry
EasyPark released a new app with a multitude of new features last week. The improved app is the first in the Netherlands that allows users to park with the same account in their own country and in more than 20 European countries and more than 4,000 European cities where EasyPark is active.
The app better meets the wishes of almost 3 million Dutch users, with more options for starting and stopping a parking action, so that users of the app can decide for themselves what is easiest for them.
Use podcast transcripts to read along live with your favorite podcast
Saturday, October 5 • Wesley Fabry
Since iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4 and macOS Sonoma 14.4, you can use live transcripts in the Podcasts apps. This is the written text of what can be heard in the podcast. Apple informed Podcasters this week that the function now also works in Dutch.
You can also use Podcasts transcripts in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese and Spanish, among others. The function uses artificial intelligence (AI) and ensures that you can read live what is said in the podcast. The new languages ​​are being rolled out in phases.
iPad 11th generation: all rumors at a glance
Saturday, October 5 • Wesley Fabry
The iPad is available in different versions. The iPad Pro is mainly intended for professionals and the iPad Air for users who demand just a little more from their tablet. But a great entry-level model is the iPad. If we can believe the rumors, we can expect the iPad 11th generation soon.
The 10th generation iPad was released in 2022, but was reduced in price last spring. It is currently unclear whether Apple will update the entry-level model this year. If this is the case, the innovations will be limited to a faster processor and some minor adjustments. We have listed the expectations for you.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
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- SOS emergency notification in iOS 18 expanded with live video
- Apple Watch warns of sleep apnea and registers breathing disorders