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iOS 27: Access the New iPhone Recovery Screen‎

Since iOS 26, a malfunctioning iPhone has been able to boot itself into Recovery Assistant, with no Mac or PC required. However, you could only get there if your device failed to start up and dropped into recovery on its own. In iOS 27, currently in beta, Apple has removed that limitation, and you can now manually boot into a Mac-style recovery screen whenever you like. The new recovery mode lets you troubleshoot, update, or erase your device without necessarily plugging it into anything. It can connect automatically to a known Wi-Fi network, and it shows your battery percentage in the corner of the screen. Here's how to access it. How to Boot Into Recovery Mode Accessing the recovery mode is similar to the equivalent mode on Apple silicon Macs, and it works the same way on iPads running iPadOS 27. Turn off your iPhone, then wait about a minute to ensure it has fully shut down. Press and hold the Side button. The Apple logo will appear as it normally does during startup – continue holding the button and you'll see "Continue holding for recovery...". Release the button when "Loading recovery options..." appears. Your iPhone will then boot into the new recovery screen instead of loading iOS. What the Recovery Options Do The recovery screen offers five options: Recovery Assistant: Automatically scans for software issues and attempts to fix them without requiring further input. Software Update: Installs the latest version of iOS available for your device, which can help if a failed update has left your iPhone stuck in a boot loop. Diagnostics Mode: Runs diagnostics to check for hardware and software issues, and can recommend repairs if needed. Erase All Content and Settings: Completely wipes your iPhone, just like the equivalent option in the Settings app. Recovery Mode: Puts your iPhone into the traditional recovery mode for restoring it with a Mac or PC, without requiring the usual button-press sequence. On newer iPhone models, there's also a sixth hidden option. While on the recovery screen, if you press and hold the Side button again, a popup menu will appear showing the option Nearby Device Recovery. This lets you restore your iPhone using another Apple device close by, similar to an existing recovery feature that debuted on iPhone 16 models. Exiting the Recovery Screen To leave recovery mode, tap the power button in the top-right corner of the screen and confirm that you want to restart. Alternatively, press and hold the physical Side button and choose Restart or Shut Down. You shouldn't need the new recovery screen often, but it's worth knowing the button sequence now in case a beta goes wrong or a failed update bricks your iPhone. iOS 27 is currently in public beta, so you can download and try it out now before it's released in the fall.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27This article, "iOS 27: Access the New iPhone Recovery Screen" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan‎

After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple has now increased the price of iPhone models in Japan. As spotted by the Spanish blog iPhoneros, the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max all received price increases on Apple's online store in Japan today. Prices increased by up to 11%. Model Previous Price New Price Increase iPhone 17 Pro Max ¥194,800 ¥214,800 10.3% iPhone 17 Pro ¥179,800 ¥194,800 8.3% iPhone Air ¥159,800 ¥177,800 11.3% iPhone 17 ¥129,800 ¥142,800 10% iPhone 17e ¥99,800 ¥107,800 8% iPhone 16 ¥114,800 ¥124,800 8.7% Apple attributed the Mac and iPad price increases last month to the ongoing memory chip shortage, which has driven up chip prices. In this case, however, the increases are likely due to the Japanese yen's depreciation against the U.S. dollar over the past year. Apple did not raise iPhone prices today in the U.S. or any other countries that we checked. Apple also raised the prices of iCloud+ and Apple Music plans in many countries today, including Japan, so price increases are a theme this Friday.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17e, iPhone AirTag: JapanBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral), iPhone 17 Pro (Caution), iPhone 17e (Neutral), iPhone Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps the Same Android Access as Gemini‎

The European Commission today formally ordered Google to give third-party AI services the same access to Android device features that Gemini has. Europe's Digital Markets Act requires software makers like Apple and Google to grant equal interoperability to third-party apps and services, and the EC is enforcing it. DMA interoperability rules are why Siri AI won't be available in the European Union when iOS 27 launches. While Apple tried to work out an agreement with regulators before launching ‌Siri‌ AI in Europe, Google did the opposite. Instead of asking, Google just launched Gemini integration on Android and opted to deal with the consequences afterward. Google's strategy gives Android users in Europe full Gemini access while it works on compliance with the DMA. The European Commission is giving Google a full year to implement changes that will meet the Digital Markets Act requirements, and that's before any legal appeals Google might make. The European Commission is making many of the same demands of Google that it made of Apple. Google must allow AI apps to access 11 features, such as: AI services must be accessible through voice commands like "Hey Google" or through access points like the home button or another activation button. AI services must be able to complete actions in and across apps, including completing long-running tasks in the background. Google must allow AI services to access context from apps and device sensors so AI can offer proactive services and anticipate user needs. Google has to give AI apps sufficient hardware and software resources, including access to its on-device AI models to execute tasks. Google is required to implement the majority of the European Commission's changes by August 1, 2027. Shortly after announcing ‌Siri‌ AI, Apple said EU regulators would not accept any of its proposed solutions to introduce the feature, and refused to engage on options that "preserve privacy and security." Apple wanted to use a Trusted System Agent that would allow third-party virtual assistants to safely access the same device capabilities as ‌Siri‌ AI. Apple said the Digital Markets Act would require it to give any AI system "nearly unlimited access to a user's device," along with the ability to act on that information autonomously. The European Commission claims Apple was "unable to develop interoperability solutions that meet essential EU privacy and security standards" and instead asked for a blanket exemption from the interoperability requirements, which the EC did not grant. In response to the EC's mandate, Google said the requirements "risk undermining vital privacy and security guardrails for millions of Europeans." Google hasn't given information on its next steps, but it says it plans to "continue advocating for a balanced approach that protects privacy and security while supporting market goals."Tags: Android, European Commission, European Union, GoogleThis article, "EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps the Same Android Access as Gemini" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Passed Nvidia to Become World's Most Valuable Company Again‎

Apple momentarily became the world's most valuable publicly traded company again today after its market valuation surpassed that of Nvidia, according to CNBC. However, the two companies have since traded places during today's session. Apple's stock has increased by around 20% since it closed at $275.15 on June 25, pushing the company's valuation to nearly $5 trillion.Tag: AAPLThis article, "Apple Passed Nvidia to Become World's Most Valuable Company Again" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Car Key Support Coming to Future GWM Tank SUVs‎

Apple's Car Keys feature appears to be coming to TANK vehicles made by Chinese maker Great Wall Motor (GWM), based on code changes discovered by MacRumors in Apple's Wallet app backend. GWM Tank is a dedicated off-road luxury SUV brand produced by the Chinese automaker. Car Keys allows an iPhone or Apple Watch with NFC capabilities to unlock a vehicle through the Wallet app. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can be done simply by holding an Apple Watch or ‌iPhone‌ near a compatible vehicle's NFC reader. What can be done with Car Keys may vary by car manufacturer, but at a minimum, Car Keys can be used to unlock your car, lock your car, and start your car, which are the features available with a physical key. Apple introduced Car Keys in 2022, and car manufacturers like BMW, Rivian, Kia, and Hyundai have all implemented support for Car Keys. Apple maintains a full list of vehicles that support Car Keys on its CarPlay model availability webpage.Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "Apple Car Key Support Coming to Future GWM Tank SUVs" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out New Username Feature‎

WhatsApp has started rolling out its new username feature, reports WABetaInfo. Some users who reserved their username have started receiving a notification that their username is active, and that they can now use it to send and receive messages to other users without revealing their phone number. When someone creates a username, WhatsApp will notify people who already have an active chat with that person. WhatsApp has no directory of usernames to browse, and no username discovery suggestions, so people will need to know a WhatsApp user's exact username to send a message.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out New Username Feature" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries‎

Apple has increased the price of iCloud+ in Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, according to an updated version of its iCloud support document. Price increases range from 11 percent to 55 percent depending on the plan and the country. Nigeria saw the biggest hike, and a 50GB plan is now ₦1,300, up from ₦900. Türkiye saw the next largest increase, with a 50GB plan priced at 49.99 TL, up from 39.99 TL. Apple has likely adjusted pricing due to currency fluctuations. The Japanese Yen has weakened over the past year, for example, and the dollar is up almost 10 percent against the yen. The Turkish Lira has also depreciated, increasing the value of the U.S. dollar. A full list of price changes can be found on Apple's iCloud website. U.S. pricing has not changed, nor has pricing in any other country not listed above. All Apple Accounts receive 5GB of free ‌iCloud‌ storage. Apple's ‌iCloud‌+ plans give users extra storage, as well as perks like Hide My Email, HomeKit Secure Video, and ‌iCloud‌ Private Relay.Tag: iCloudRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Music Now Costs $11.99 as Apple Increases Subscription Prices‎

Apple today increased the price of Apple Music and some Apple One subscription bundles. An individual ‌Apple Music‌ subscription is now $1 more expensive in the United States, going from $10.99 to $11.99 per month. Pricing on the ‌Apple Music‌ Family plan increased by $3, increasing from $16.99 to $19.99. Student pricing is up $1, with the plan now priced at $6.99. The price of the individual ‌Apple One‌ plan hasn't changed, but the Family and Premier plans have gone up $2. The Family plan is now $27.95 per month and the Premier plan is $39.95 per month. Apple has also raised prices in Brazil. In a statement to Music Business Worldwide, Apple said it was raising prices due to the "result of rising licensing costs." ‌Apple Music‌ prices were last increased in October 2022.Tag: Apple MusicThis article, "Apple Music Now Costs $11.99 as Apple Increases Subscription Prices" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Report: Apple Sends Legal Letters to Dozens of OpenAI Employees‎

Apple has reportedly sent legal letters to dozens of former Apple employees now working at OpenAI, telling them to preserve potentially relevant documents and communications as it continues to pursue its trade secret lawsuit against the AI company. The Financial Times ($) reports that Apple has targeted around 40 former employees with legal preservation letters, acting on its belief that the alleged misappropriation of confidential information may extend beyond the individuals named in its original complaint. The development follows Apple's lawsuit filed last week against OpenAI, in which the company alleges a coordinated effort to obtain confidential information relating to its hardware engineering and product development. Apple claims OpenAI recruited key engineers, including former Apple executives Tang Tan and Chang Liu, and benefited from proprietary designs, manufacturing processes, and other trade secrets. Tan is OpenAI's Chief Hardware Officer and a 24-year Apple veteran who led product design, while Liu is on the hardware team at OpenAI after working as a senior system electrical engineer at Apple. The complaint says that more than 400 former Apple employees now work at OpenAI and suggests that the alleged misconduct is broader than a few isolated actions by individual employees. OpenAI has denied the allegations, saying in a statement to Bloomberg this week that it is "not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit." Apple has requested an injunction requiring OpenAI to cease using any Apple information during the development of OpenAI's AI hardware device. Apple is also seeking damages and suing Tan and Liu for breach of contract for violating their employment agreements. The company believes the evidence uncovered so far may represent only the "tip of the iceberg," according to its lawsuit.Tags: Financial Times, Apple Lawsuits, OpenAIThis article, "Report: Apple Sends Legal Letters to Dozens of OpenAI Employees" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case‎

Apple is working to settle an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice, reports Bloomberg. Apple has proposed several offers and is now in early settlement talks with the DOJ. The DOJ sued Apple for antitrust violations in 2024 as part of an expansive antitrust investigation into major tech companies. The government accused Apple of getting customers "hooked" on its platform through a long-running history of anti-competitive behavior. The lawsuit accused Apple of restricting "super apps" with broad capabilities, limiting cloud gaming, preferencing its own Messages app over third-party apps, and limiting the function of third-party digital wallets and smartwatches. Since the lawsuit was filed in 2024, Apple policy changes have addressed many of the claims, weakening the DOJ's position. While the talks are ongoing, Bloomberg says there's no guarantee an agreement will be reached. Apple attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed last year, but was unsuccessful. So far, no trial has been scheduled.Tags: Apple Antitrust, Apple vs. DoJ, DOJ, Apple LawsuitsThis article, "Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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