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    Please i need IOS 15.7 Official IPSW File From Apple Server

    I need an Offical IOS 15.7 IPSW file from apple server not OTA because i dont find it on the ipsw site , and i need to downgrade my iphone , my device is iphone 11 pro max. Thank you.
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    Portrait Mode on video calling via safari is not working via control center.

    Hey, Some of my video calls are on websites that does not have applications. When I try to video chat with someone via safari i can't enable Portrait Video Effect Which sucks! How can I fix this? should I report it? tested on two devices the same issue: 1) iPad Pro ios 15.7 2) iPhone 14 pro max...
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    Universal I made another FREE and AD-FREE calculator for iPad and iPhone : Calcsmos

    Hi all, I’ve just launched my calculator app on the App Store and would like to get some feedback from you. Why build another calculator again? Can’t find a calculator on iPad that’s free and ad-free and fits my needs. Almost all calculators in the market didn’t calculate the percentage as I...
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    Family sharing loophole - child can view all TV shows purchased on iTunes

    I setup a child's account for my kid's iPad. I can restrict access to content, but I've found that 1. I cannot fully block access to the TV app 2. even with content restrictions set to PG, my kid can still navigate to TV > Family sharing and view all the shows I've bought even those for...
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    FaceTime calls go to iPad but not iPhone. (Only some contacts)

    Just upgraded to iPhone 14 Pro Max (on the latest iOS 16.0.2). Having intermittent issues with contacts FaceTiming me. For example, my girlfriend will FaceTime me and I only get the notification on my iPad Mini, while another friend can FaceTime me and I’ll get the notification on both devices...
  6. RvXtm

    iPad Facebook App Background Activity

    Looks like Facebook is at it again, on 4 different iOS devices, same behaviour. Different accounts. 1 iPad running 15.7 - capture of this post. 3 iPhones running 16.0.2 - iPhone 14 PM capture Facebook app is using huge background time. The window is last 10 days iPad and 24h iPhone
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    chaos in file managing?

    I have saved some pdf files inside my iphone but I can't figure out the layout of its folder management in order to be able to move those pdf files in specific folders. I will try to describe what I have done... Using "Documents" app I have saved some pdf files in "MyFiles" folder. I wish to...
  8. Alvin777

    Universal How Can iOS Safari Use 'Request Desktop Website' At All Times?

    Hello Apple & Mac friends. On iOS Safari, how do I always make the sites and all their pages including sub-pages be locked at 'Desktop Mode' because it's a bit of a waste of time and cumbersome to always click 'Request Desktop Mode' for every page I go to in a website? I prefer the websites in...
  9. Alvin777

    Copy-Paste Between macOS & iOS, Not Working

    Hello Apple friends, copying and pasting text and photos between my Mac & iPhone isn't working. Wifi, bluetooth and HandOff are both ON on both gadgets and are using macOS Monterey and iOS 15 (meets the requirements for Continuity and HandOff). What other settings have I missed? Thank you, stay...
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    IOS UX getting worse year after year?

    There have been a lot of changes to the UX I really hate over the last iOS version, the biggest one is the trend towards subfolders In iOS16 I’ve noticed 3 new ones: - In Maps, you now have to tap twice to change the type of transport, once to open the subfolder and once to choose it. I suppose...
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    iPhone 14 Pro Max Quick Start - Re-login (reauthenticate) all your accounts after transfer?

    Apologies if this belongs in the iOS section instead. I used Apple's Quick Start to transfer my old iPhone 13 to my new iPhone 14. However, I had to re-login into all my apps (Amazon, Snapchat, Apollo, Instagram, etc.). Is this normal behavior? Last year, I thought I didn't have to re-login...
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    iOS 16.0 iMessage Activation Bug Missing Messages

    Hi Everyone, Yes I know 16.0.1 is out that addresses the issue, but what i'd like to know is there anyway to recover the missing messages from the period where iOS 16.0 was unable to activate yesterday. From the period i opened my new phone to when 16.0.1 patch was installed and imessage was...
  13. phillytim

    The ability to “Duplicate” a photo is gone in Actions :(

    The Actions menu no longer has the ability to “Duplicate” a photo, after upgrading to iOS 16. Did this happen to you also? I certainly hope it returns in a bug fix, because it is an essential part of my photos workflow: I always edit the duplicated photo, to keep the original untouched. This...
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    iOS App that can directly access/automatically set up conditions for Automation in Shortcuts??

    Is it possible for an externally created app that can directly access the automation feature (in shortcuts) and instantly set up an automation setting that will run the app? So the user doesn't have to set the automation up, they only have to give the app permission to access shortcuts and the...
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    do we need to pay for Mac and iOS apps separately?

    That is my question. I was looking for an adblocker for safari. Purchased wipr for safari iPad. Now when I am trying to install it in my M2 air via App Store it shows that payment needs to be made again. Is it just for iOS devices that you make payment once and download it again or does it apply...
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    Other It’s not about privacy for Apple.

    It’s a business strategy only. I’m an Apple fan boy (>25 years) like most of you guys. I love my iPhone, iPad and Macs & buy every year new ones. But one thing really bothers me. Their constant emphasis on how important privacy is to them even they are not serious about it. A big claim. I...
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    In-App Browsers, security

    There’s been a lot of talk about In-app Browsers recently especially with TikTok and Instagram, etc… One thing I’ve been wondering: How safe are In-App Browsers? Not in terms of injecting JS code from the app itself, but for example, clicking on a link within Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, etc…...
  18. NAT AI

    iPhone XS What do you think of the new update 15.6 (19G71)

    What do you think of the new updates? New Widgets & security patches
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    iPhone I've just published a new app and I'm looking for comments and feedback, it's name is RandomWalking (and I hope you love walking tourism)

    Hi everyone! Me and some friends have created RandomWalking, an app that guides you discovering the surroundings with just one simple suggestion: the direction in which to point your walk. The game is about not knowing a priori where you are going, so you can simply enjoy the walk, the view and...
  20. DaffiDuck

    iPhone 13 Pro Max Get the iPhone 14 your 13 will be outdated

    You have the iPhone 13 you are wondering if you should get the iPhone 14 ..... :) Lets go back to 2017-2018 iPhone 8 Plus & iPhone X iPhone X was the new era of Apples phones the new designs for anything after was going to be the NOTCH .. 18 iPhone X (LAUNCH - September 22nd, 2017) - NEW...