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This week’s stories:

Apple Intelligence:

Major iOS 18 update packs cool iPhone customization features

“iOS 18 is a big release that delivers more ways to customize your iPhone, stay connected and relive special moments,” said Craig Federighi.
Messages app gets satellite connectivity in iOS 18, plus emoji Tapbacks
Customizing iPhone and iPad Home Screen just got much easier
iOS 18’s Control Center gets a lot more customizable and powerful
Safari surfaces web page highlights, summaries and video control
AirPods Pro will let you answer calls by nodding your head
Passwords app turns iCloud Keychain into a full-fledged password manager

Apple’s Calculator app finally comes to iPad

The official Apple Calculator application is headed for iPad. It’s a feature missing from the tablet since its launch in 2010 but iPadOS 18 will include one.

macOS Sequoia brings iPhone and Mac closer than ever

iPhone mirroring enables you to wirelessly mirror your iPhone’s display on your Mac with just a tap.

visionOS 2 brings Spatial Photos, bigger Mac Virtual Display and other niceties

visionOS 2, the first major update to the Vision platform, will bring Spatial Photos, a rearr

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