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 various software updates, including iOS 26.0.1 and it became clear that the iPhone Air has no displayport support. In addition, a number of Apple products have been officially labeled as vintage and now receive limited support.
Most important apple news
iPhone Air has no displayport support: limited to synchronous display
The iPhone Air is Apple’s newest showpiece and does everything to steal the hearts of consumers. The Air is stylish, luxurious and contains smart solutions to achieve the thin design, but also makes concessions. Now it appears that the iPhone Air also has no displayport support.
DisplayPort is a digital audio and video interface that supports high resolutions and fast refresh speeds. It is ideal for connecting devices with external screens such as monitors. The iPhone 17 (Pro) supports video output up to 4K HDR to external screens, the iPhone Air unfortunately not.
iOS 18.7.1 and iPados 18.7.1 now available for iPhone and iPad
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.
List of all outdated and vintage Apple products
Last week Apple again labeled products as Vintage. On the basis of a list you can immediately see which products are outdated and no longer receive updates. These Apple products are then no longer repaired by the company and you often do not get support in the event of problems.
Products are vintage when Apple stopped distribution for sale for more than five years and less than seven years ago. Products are outdated when Apple stopped distribution more than seven years ago. We explain the terms vintage and outdated so that you know where you stand.
Most popular Apple Tips from last week
- iPhone 17 (Pro) and iPhone Air Tips: This way you get the most out of your new device
- Safari Old Lay-Out Return to iPhone or iPad instead of the new compact display
- Install macOS Tahoe from a USB stick
- Differences between the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Ultra 2 and Ultra 1
- Watchos 26: Display workout adapted, automatic music playing and more
- HomeWizard Home Battery Review: Easy via the socket
- Double recording on iPhone: Use the front and rear camera at the same time
