Apple will release that many iPhones next year (iPhone News #50)
It looks like we’re getting as many as five new iPhones next year. Also, don’t forget to update your current Apple devices as important updates have come out. Here’s the most important iPhone news from last week.
Read on after the ad.
Download: iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3 and more
Apple released software updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple and Mac last week. iOS 15.2 brings several new features to your iPhone, such as privacy reports. This controls what data apps can access. In addition, the update also contains several important security updates.
Apple also released a new version of macOS Monterey. Version 12.1 adds SharePlay, among other things. This allows you to watch a movie or listen to music remotely with others.
→ How to download iOS 15.2
Log4Shell Vulnerability: iCloud and Other Apple Services Are Vulnerable
The Log4Shell vulnerability allows hackers to invade computer servers from Apple, among others, and run malicious software. Apple’s iCloud is also vulnerable to this problem.
In short, there’s not much you can do about it yourself. The problem with Log4Shell needs to be solved at the companies, such as Apple. However, it is wise to always install updates and new versions of apps and iOS as soon as possible. So regularly check whether there are updates for your iPhone or iPad and install them.
→ This is why Log4Shell is such a persistent problem
‘Apple will launch 5 (!) new iPhones in 2022’
Four new iPhones were released this year. It seems that in 2022 it will be even more party for Apple fans, because no less than five (!) iPhones will appear next year.
It is like this. There would be no less than four models of the iPhone 14. The current mini model will disappear, but before that, according to rumors, the Max variant will return. So you get the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. On top of that, Apple seems to be working on the next iPhone SE.
→ We expect these iPhones in 2022
iPhone 14 Pro may get 48-megapixel camera
Speaking of the next iPhones: it seems that the 14 Pro will get a significantly improved camera. Next year’s top model is rumored to have a 48-megapixel sensor. That is a lot more than now: current iPhones have to make do with 12 megapixels.
The more megapixels a camera has, the more information is squeezed into a photo. The 48 megapixels therefore provide sharper and more detailed photos. But only if the lighting conditions are favorable.
→ What kind of camera will the iPhone 14 Pro get?
Apple releases anti-stalking app for Android phones
Do you have an Android smartphone and is there secretly someone else’s AirTag in your bag? Until recently you were in the dark, but that changed last week.
Apple’s official Tracker Direct app is now available in the Google Play Store. Tracker Detect looks for trackers that are separate from their owner and that are compatible with Apple’s Find My network.
→ Learn more about the Tracker Direct app for Android
Video of the week: this is how you change the name of your iPhone
