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, Apple released several software updates, including iOS 18.2, and announced that support for robot vacuum cleaners in the Home app and Matter has been postponed. The company has added the Christmas Easter egg again to the Apple Store app and we have listed the iPhone 17 rumors for you.
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Apple is postponing support for robot vacuum cleaners in the Home app and Matter
When iOS 18 was announced, it was already clear that the Home app will support smart robot vacuum cleaners. The Matter protocol is used for this. Unfortunately, Apple has postponed the addition of robot vacuum cleaners until 2025.
Unfortunately, that is not the only bad news we have to report. Not only is the support delayed, for the time being the smart robots only work in English in combination with Siri. This means that if your device is set to Dutch, you cannot use the robots.
Apple adds Easter egg to the Apple Store app especially for Christmas
It’s almost Christmas and you notice it in everything, maybe you have already put up the Christmas tree with cheerful smart Christmas lights or you are still looking for nice Christmas gifts for Apple fans. Apple has added an Easter Egg to the Apple Store app especially for the holidays.
The American company naturally does everything it can to encourage its customers to buy beautiful gifts in their own online store. The Apple Store app is of course happy to help you with this with an overview of great gifts for the holidays. Especially for Christmas, you can now activate a funny effect so that it snows in the app.
The best Christmas offers on Apple products
Are you still looking for a nice Christmas gift for yourself or someone else? Then you can use our gift guide for some inspiration. In addition, there are now also a lot of Christmas offers on Apple products.
You can purchase the latest iPhone 15 at a nice discount, and various MacBooks, iPads and accessories are also on offer. We have listed the best Christmas deals for you, so that choosing becomes just that little bit easier during this busy festive month.
iPhone 17 rumors: More scratch-resistant 120Hz display with anti-reflective coating, iPhone Air and more
Now that the iPhone 16 series has been officially released by Apple, the first rumors about the new generation are appearing. According to various sources, we can expect some new improvements in the iPhone 17 (Pro), such as a more scratch-resistant screen.
According to Instant Digital on Chinese Weibo, the iPhone 17 would have a more scratch-resistant screen with less reflection. Apple has been using the Ceramic Shield for the iPhone screen for several years. This makes the display better protected against bumps and falls, but is still sensitive to scratches.
Software updates
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- Festivitas app adds virtual Christmas lights to your Mac screen and dock
- Use iPhone or iPad keyboard as a trackpad
- How to Change Lock Screen Buttons on an iPhone
- Temporarily share your lost AirTag or Find My accessory via a secure link
- Add weather widget menu bar for quick access to weather forecast
- Visual Intelligence can recognize objects, buildings, animals and more through the iPhone camera
- iPhone or iPad storage cannot be expanded using iCloud