Apple Intelligence: These features will have limits
Apple has revealed for the first time which AI features will have usage limits – from Siri AI to Image Playground. More extensive access will cost money.
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macOS
macOS is Apple's operating system for the Mac and looks back on one of the longest platform histories in the Apple world – from Mac OS X in 2001 via OS X to today's macOS branding, in use since 2016. Every new major version is unveiled at WWDC in June and released in the fall; since 2025, the version numbers of all Apple operating systems are synchronized with the calendar year. macOS provides tools such as Spotlight, Mission Control, Stage Manager, Spaces, Quick Notes, Shortcuts, Time Machine, Apple Intelligence, and Continuity features like Handoff, Universal Clipboard, AirDrop, Universal Control, Sidecar and iPhone Mirroring. On Apple silicon Macs, iPhone and iPad apps also run natively within the system.
On apfelpatient.de, this tag delivers the full coverage around macOS: beta cycles for every new major version, detailed reports on all features and point updates, tips and tricks for system settings, workflows and hidden features, background on security updates and critical bug fixes, design analyses of new interfaces such as Liquid Glass, comparisons with Windows, and all rumors and reports about upcoming macOS versions.
Anyone wanting to use macOS purposefully, get the most out of their Mac or follow the evolution of the desktop platform has their central reference point right here.
iOS 27 Release Candidate: The final version is imminent
The iOS 27 Release Candidate is here: The official release will follow next week. Which iPhones will receive the update and what's included...
Activate FileVault: Encrypt and protect your Mac hard drive
FileVault encrypts your Mac's hard drive and password-protects access. Here's how to activate the protection in just a few steps.
Apple Legacy Contact: Set up access for family members
Set up an Apple legacy contact: This allows relatives to access photos, messages, and files in your Apple account after your death.
macOS 26.7: Code reveals two unknown Apple controllers
In macOS 26.7, driver profiles for two game controllers were briefly present, which reported themselves to the system as separate Apple hardware.
Mac App Store: Apps are now allowed to drop Intel Macs
Apple allows developers to remove Intel support from Mac apps. Affected computers will then no longer receive app updates.
iOS 27 Beta 8: The final step before the release candidate
iOS 27 Beta 8 is here: likely the final testing phase. The roadmap to the final version is set around the time of the keynote...
Apple Event in September: iPhone 18 Pro, Ultra and more
Apple is hosting a keynote event on September 9th. The iPhone 18 Pro, the first foldable iPhone, and two new models are expected...
Spotlight: Apple explains the long indexing time after updates
Apple explains Spotlight indexing: Why it takes hours to days after an update and when the device will finish faster.
How many external displays does your Mac support?
How many external displays your Mac supports: all limits from M1 to M6 plus MacBook Neo, including the most important pitfalls.