Limit Apple Intelligence: How to use screen time correctly
Control Apple Intelligence via Screen Time: Lock writing tools, image creation and ChatGPT individually – on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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Tag: 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.
Using Apple Intelligence in the Messages app
Summaries, Smart Reply, Genmoji, Live Translation: How to use Apple Intelligence in the Messages app on iOS 26 and 27.
Apple Intelligence: The best tips for your Photos app
Here's how to find, clean up, and add sound to photos with Apple Intelligence – including the new editing tools that come with iOS 27.
Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered – Apple makes improvements
Security researchers have reported three AirDrop vulnerabilities on iPhone and Mac. These vulnerabilities block several services – Apple has already fixed one of them.
With Apple Intelligence: Focus and notifications under control
Summarize, prioritize, and filter notifications: Apple Intelligence sorts notifications on iPhone and iPad by importance.
Apple is bringing forward security updates due to AI threat
Apple is bringing forward security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac – as a direct response to the growing threat from AI-powered attacks.
Apple Intelligence: Quickly summarize web pages
Capture long articles in seconds: Apple Intelligence summarizes web pages in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single tap...
Apple Intelligence in the Mail app: All functions at a glance
Summaries, priority, and smart replies: Here's how to get the most out of Apple Intelligence in the Mail app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2 and macOS 26.5.2 are here
Apple is releasing iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. The updates close 37 security vulnerabilities – primarily affecting WebKit.
iOS 26.6 Beta 3: Apple nears completion
Apple has released iOS 26.6 Beta 3 – along with iPadOS, macOS, and more. Here's what the test version offers and what the...