Download: iOS 17.3 Released For iPhone With Major Features and Security Improvements [Changelog]

Apple is lagging behind the likes of ChatGPT and Google's Gemini in a lot of aspects. However, the company has invested heavily in AI as it aims to bring the technology to the iPhone 16 lineup later this year with the release of iOS 18. It is now being reported that Apple researchers have released a new AI model that can edit images based natural language commands by the user. The technology will possibly be showcased at the company's WWDC 2024 event in June.

As expected, Apple has finally released iOS 17.3.1 update for the iPhone with a fix for a major issue. The update is available for all compatible iPhone models. The company has also released iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, and macOS 14.3.1 with bug fixes and performance enhancements. If you have been waiting for the update for a while, you can finally download it for free on your iPhone right now.

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PlayStation has announced the year's first State of Play games showcase event, set to stream January 31. The 40-minute showcase will feature extended looks at Shift Up's action-adventure title Stellar Blade and Team Ninja's action-RPG Rise of the Ronin, both of which will arrive on the PS5 this year. The State of Play event will cover over 15 games in total, providing more details on PS5 and PS VR2 titles releasing in 2024 and beyond. The event will be livestreamed on PlayStation's YouTube, Twitch and TikTok channels, starting Wednesday, January 31 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, or 3:30am on Thursday in India.

Apple has been working on its budget iPhone SE 4 handset, which is slated to undergo a major redesign compared to the SE 3. The device has been delayed several times, and we are not certain when it will see daylight. However, details related to the device surface now and then, revealing changes in design and form factor. A sketchy rumor now claims that the iPhone SE 4 will ditch the rumored notch and instead feature the Dynamic Island on display, similar to the iPhone 15 models.

Apple is set to launch the Vision Pro headset on February 2, as pre-orders began earlier this month. Based on pre-orders, Apple sold more headsets than originally anticipated, and expectations keep increasing as the launch nears. Meta has been operating in the AR/VR field with its Quest lineup for a while and sees the Vision Pro as a potential competitor. However, Meta is hopeful that the Vision Pro will "reinvigorate" its efforts in the metaverse, aiming to be the 'Android' of the AR/VR world.

Apple will announce its iOS 18 update at its WWDC 2024 event in June, alongside additional updates for the iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. However, iOS 18 will be the company's most significant iPhone update as the company plans to introduce some pretty exciting features. According to prominent analyst, iOS 18 will be Apple's biggest update for the iPhone, considering the number of significant changes it will bring to the table.

Apple has plans to upgrade the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and MacBook Air models in the coming months. We have previously heard that the company is potentially slated to launch the new devices in March or April. However, no exact details were mentioned in prior reports. It is now being reported that Apple plans to launch the OLED iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, and M3 MacBook Air models by the end of March, as production is underway.

As with many major video game launches these days, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has received a live-action trailer. It stars actors Will Arnett and Ron Funches alongside director Jodi Hill as they play the Suicide Squad and act as the “good guys.” Sort of. Check it out below.

Apple recently released iOS 17.4 to developers for testing purposes. In accordance with our prior speculations, the company is rolling out App Store changes with its latest iOS 17.4 beta. The upcoming update will house all the required changes the EU imposed under the Digital Markets Act. Apple has until March 6 to comply with the necessary changes, and the latest beta confirms that iOS 17.4 will be the update that will change how users download and install apps on the iPhone. With iOS 17.4, Apple has also opened the browser category for third-party developers, which they can use as the default app.

Horizon: Forbidden West has confirmed all of the upgraded features coming with the game's «Complete Edition» release on PC, also revealing the PC version's release date. The highly-anticipated Horizon: Zero Dawn sequel from PlayStation Studios and Guerrilla Games launched to massive fanfare in early 2022 as a PS5 exclusive. The sequel saw both fan and critical acclaim for Forbidden West's expansive world and received multiple awards nominations, including a nomination for «Game of the Year» at the 2022 Game Awards. Now, the beloved sequel is gearing up for plenty of new features with its PC launch.

Last year, Apple announced its highly anticipated M3 chips fabricated on TSMC's 3nm architecture. While the M3 Pro and M3 chips deliver enhanced performance over the M2 chips, the company has already started working on its next-gen Apple Silicon. A new report claims that Apple will likely be TSMC's primary candidate for 2nm chips. TSMC's 2nm chips will further improve the computational and graphical performance on the iPhone and Mac.