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Apple has finally released its big iOS 17.4 update to the general public. The company has complied with the EU regulatory authorities to update its platform with the necessary changes oriented toward developers and the public. The update also comes with a plethora of additional features rolling out globally. If you were waiting for the iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone, it is now available for free.

Apple has been working on its big iOS 17.4 update for months now and the reason why this specific update holds more importance is the type of additions it will bring to the table. iOS 17.4 will finally update the platform with changes that are imposed by the EU under the Digital Markets Act. What this means is that users will finally be able to download and install apps from outside the App Store. The update will also host a bevy of features for users in North America, so it is a win-win for all. With that said Apple could release its major iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone today.

Apple has finally announced the new M3 MacBook Air with an upgraded processor. The company was initially expected to unveil the new machines by the end of this month at its Spring event. However, the company saw fit to announce the upgrade via press release. The latest release features a plethora of upgrades over the previous version in terms of performance and connectivity.

Apple introduced the iOS 17 update last year alongside the release of the new iPhone 15 lineup. The latest firmware from Apple brings a plethora of front-facing additions to the new and older iPhone models. However, you might have noticed that your device has slowed down after updating to the latest iOS 17 firmware. Well, you can always make it faster by clearing the RAM on your iPhone.

Apple announced its latest M3 chips alongside the launch of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The company is planning to bring the new chip to its iPad Pro and MacBook Air lineup next month, which will be significantly more powerful than the current M2 chip. Apple's M3 chip is based on TSMC's 3nm architecture, which means that it features a higher transistor count than the M2 chip. This ultimately translates to better performance and improved efficiency. While the M3 chip is still young, the company has already begun designing its forthcoming chips based on TSMC's 2nm process.

iPadOS 18 will be a major update compared to iPadOS 17 as Apple is expected to bring dedicated AI features for a bigger screen. Since the iPad is a productivity-focused device, AI could be a big part of the upgrade. However, up until now, we have not heard what devices would support iPadOS 18 as it is too early to speculate. We have now heard that the company is expected to drop support for some iPad models. You can check out the list of iPad models which will be compatible with iPadOS 18 later this year.

iOS 18 could be the company's biggest update the iPhone has ever recovered, considering the number of front-facing features it will bring. We have previously reported that Apple is planning to incorporate a plethora of AI features in the platform, which will be available to all users later this year. It is now being reported that iOS 18 could also undergo a redesign in terms of visuals. This will make iOS 18 a bigger upgrade than originally expected with AI features.

Apple released the fourth beta of its forthcoming iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone last week. While the company is expected to release the fifth developed beta on Tuesday, the final release is fast approaching. iOS 17.4 update holds immense importance for Apple as well as developers, bringing a permanent impact on how users install apps on the iPhone. The platform will host a plethora of changes for the App Store, so check out when iOS 17.4 will be released to the general public for all compatible iPhone models.

Apple is expected to launch the iPad Pro with OLED displays next month with a slew of new changes and front-facing features. However, with forthcoming additions, Apple is also expected to increase the price of the devices. It was previously rumored that the OLED iPad Pro models could cost as much as the new MacBook Pros. It appears that past rumors were somewhat true, as Apple is aiming for a massive price hike for the OLED iPad Pro models due to the upgraded display technology.

Apple is expected to launch the OLED iPad Pro models by the end of next month, as the company plans to redesign its high-end tablet. While there are a slew of changes coming at launch, the OLED display will potentially be the highlight of the upgrade. However, Apple's transition to OLED panels came years after it introduced mini-LED displays for the 12.9-inch model. It appears that the company has already started working on foldable display technology for the iPhone and iPad.

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A smartphone’s battery is the least durable component out of the hundreds present inside that compact chassis, and its age will start to show after just a couple of years. Apple’s iPhone 15 series is no stranger to these degrading batteries, but thankfully, the company states that these cells are now more durable than previously estimated, thanks to the latest information provided.