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Update: Apple provided the following comment to AllThingsD on the approval: Following reports earlier this month that the Defense Department was in the process of approving iOS 6 for nonclassified communications and widespread use by government agencies, Bloomberg reports today that Apple has officially been granted approval for use on U.S. military networks. The Pentagon already approved Samsung devices powered by the company’s Knox security software and BB10 ahead of today’s approval of iOS 6....

The new iPad will sport a front-facing camera – and there is little doubt about it – but where exactly will this camera be placed? Will it be towards the side like the iPhone 4? Will it be landscape like the XOOM or Streak 7? With the help with some friends with access to iPad 2 screen protector inventory, it appears the iPad 2’s front facing camera will be right at the very top of the glass....

Google I/O is happening right now, and execs just showed off a new version of Google+ for tablets that will come to the iPad “very soon.” From Google: Of course, our tablet app isn’t just bigger, like our mobile app isn’t just smaller. It’s designed with the device in mind, and it includes: -A beautiful stream that styles content based on popularity, type and orientation -A “lean back” Hangouts experience that’s great for the couch or common room...

JetBlue first got FAA approval to use iPads on the flight deck of its fleet of airliners back in 2013, and is now introducing the latest M1-powered iPad Pro models. JetBlue says that the iPad quickly proved to be an invaluable tool, replacing reams of paperwork as well as providing convenient access to operational apps … The airline made the announcement today. JetBlue was one of the first domestic airlines to use digital documentation in the cockpit, and continues to be a leader in the industry bringing innovative tools into operation....

Seemingly-reliable schematics for the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max sourced by Max Weinbach are featured in EverythingApplePro’s latest YouTube video. The key takeaways reflect what we already knew: the new iPhone is going to share a lot of design aesthetics from the iPad Pro. As always, the devil is in the details. The CADs show the squared-off flat side finish we’ve been expecting, but confirms the previously leaked size specifications. The schematics suggest the phone will get thinner compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max, from 8....

RadioShift is a popular software application which lets users browse, play, record and time-shift online radio stations, with 50,000 accessible by default. RadioShift for the iPhone and iPod touch will allow users to review an online radio guide and tune into selected shows. The desktop version of the application lets users record shows for later listening and supports multiple streaming formats. While the software remains in development it’s a promising move to open up access to digital radio through Apple’s devices, particularly as the number of stations offering internet streamed broadcasts supplemental to their traditional broadcasting models continues to increase....

iOS App Store developers have reported to The Next Web that they have seen references to future iPhone hardware and software in their application usage logs. TNW reports that these developers have seen references for Apple’s upcoming iOS 7 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system running on unreleased iPhone 6,1 hardware. The IP addresses of the devices are reportedly from inside Apple’s Cupertino, California campus. This iPhone 6,1 hardware is a step over Apple’s current iPhone 5,1 and iPhone 5,2 iPhone 5 models....

The iPhone 8 camera may introduce support for a new ‘SmartCam’ scene selection feature according to code discovered by Guilherme Rambo from the leaked HomePod software. The code suggests SmartCam may be used by the new camera app to intelligently capture the best photos when shooting specific scenes like sunrises and fireworks. Additional code references authenticating Apple Pay with what is believed to be facial recognition. The SmartCam code references various scenes including Baby, Bright Stage, Document, Fireworks, Foliage, and more....

Black Friday is upon us as Thanksgiving week draws closer, with a collection of the latest from Apple already going on sale. While you’ll find discounts on AirPods, iPhone 13 accessories, and much more, we’re also seeing a number of Cyber Monday iPhone deals, too. With price cuts on the more affordable wearables in Apple’s stable kicking off the festivities this year, you can head below for all of the best iPhone Cyber Monday deals....

A new J.D. Power study shows that U.S. iPhone owners are more satisfied with their phone than owners of any other brand – though just one point above Samsung. Apple’s average score was 840/1000 while Samsung was just 0.1% behind at 839. That’s no great surprise, and the consumer intelligence company also noted a further factor that also should come as no surprise … Have a phone that does more useful stuff, and you appreciate it more....

The first comparison has now appeared, associated with processing speed and the results are quite clear. The tech giant Apple’s all-new iPhone XS Max won the first clash with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and by a very wide margin. After seeing the results of the first benchmark tests, where the tech giant Apple’s device proved to be powerful, it is also important to show their capabilities in day-to-day situations, similar to what users will encounter....

Now is always a work in progress. The latest new feature showing up for some users is a new interface for picking your favorite sports teams, TV shows, musicians, other topics. Screenshots shared to Android lice illustrate what the concept looks like. Once you select one of the main categories, then you can go through pick individual TV shows, people, stocks, or other specifics. A spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the new “Interests” feature is actively being tested by the company....

It’s fairly common to say the superhero comics are incapable of having successful plot-twists in the modern era. Not only have most popular characters been around for so long that it feels like every conceivable story to be told with them has already been told at least twice, comics publishers have taken to staging major twists so often (and undoing them with similar frequency) that the impact has been permanently blunted....

At this point, iPhone 14 Pro rumors are pretty solid when it comes to the new display, which is not only expected to have a new design but also to support an always-on mode. And while previous versions of iOS 16 already had multiple references to a new always-on mode, even the system’s wallpapers have now been updated to take advantage of this new technology. If you’re unfamiliar with an always-on display, this technology allows the system to keep showing some information on the screen like the clock while consuming very little battery power....

Apple’s rumored December special event seems set to see the launch of iOS 4.3, a new version of the mobile OS equipped with mechanisms to enable newspaper and magazine subscription payments — and Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs are expected to host the show in which they try to frame the paywall future for publishing. We already knew about the event, but the introduction of iOS 4.3 is a new one — though it makes sense....

Back in September 2012, Google added the CardDAV protocol for syncing contacts on iOS, but the additional setup meant many users never knew about the feature or didn’t want to manage the additional account. It’s impossible to tell if this is a fluke, or if Apple and Google worked together to launch this integration. Google killed the Google Sync system back in their 2012 winter cleaning, which means iOS 7 must be using something other than the ActiveSync protocol....

Besides adding performance and user-interface improvements, iOS 8 beta 3 has activated WiFi-calling for iPhones on T-Mobile in the United States. The feature, which was announced in June, brings the ability for T-Mobile customers to make phone calls on iPhones over a WiFi connection instead of a standard 3G or LTE connection. According to people who have used the feature on iOS 8 beta 3, the calls sound far better over WiFi than over cellular....

All of the best deals today have arrived now that a new week is underway, with a $99 discount on the latest 10.9-inch iPad Air leading the way. That’s alongside a notable markdown on the Apple Pencil 2 at $99, as well as a Philips Hue end-of-summer sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Save $99 with this 10.9-inch iPad Air deal For those who want to bring home one of the more recent iPadOS experiences, but don’t need the power of the M1 Pro models, going with the latest iPad Air instead is worth a look....

One of the rumored iOS 13 features was support for mouse input as an Accessibility option. While Apple didn’t mention it on stage, iPadOS 13 does indeed support mouse input as an AssistiveTouch option. Mouse input in iPadOS 13 works much like you would expect it to, especially when you consider that it is an AssistiveTouch feature. The mouse cursor resembles other Assistive Touch input options, simulating a finger over the interface....

Apple has today released the Golden Master (GM) version of tvOS 13 and also iOS 13.1 beta 4 IPSW restore images for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro to developers. This comes after Apple announced that it will release iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13 and the new tvOS 13 for everyone by early next week. tvOS 13 includes a redesigned Home screen with full-screen live backgrounds for apps like Music, TV, and Photos....