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Musicians can now easily create dual-layer tracks in Voice Memos and export the recording to Logic Pro later.

On Wednesday, Apple released iOS 18.2, a new update that brings even more features to the iPhone. While the features are numerous, Apple has chosen to highlight one specific new one in a video.

Apple has teamed up with Michael Buble, Carly Pearce, and Greg Wells to showcase the new layered Voice Memos feature used to record the vocal tracks for their new song “Maybe This Christmas.” In the behind-the-scenes video, the artists share their inspiration and how they utilized the iPhone 16 Pro and Voice Memos app to make their song a reality.

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As part of Apple’s operating system update releases, it has also brought out updates for older iPadOS and macOS generations for the public to install.

While the main focus of software updates is on the latest generations, Apple does regularly release updates affecting older, less-used operating system releases. Along with the updates for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple has brought out three other updates.

Two of the updates are for older versions of macOS, with macOS Ventura being updated to version 13.7.2, build number 22H313. There’s also macOS Sonoma’s update to 14.7.2, build number 23H311.

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Now’s the time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has released watchOS 11.2 to the public.

As expected, the beta builds of watchOS 11.2 didn’t have any significant new features, suggesting that the updates concentrate on improving stability and performance. This kind of update is essential for maintaining the smooth functioning of devices and ensuring that new features introduced in previous versions still work as intended.

In mid-September, Apple unveiled watchOS 11, introducing several notable enhancements to its flagship wearable device. Among these features are customizable Activity Rings, advanced health monitoring capabilities through the Vitals app, and a new Training Load tool specifically designed for athletes.

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Apple Intelligence is getting even smarter on iPad, with iPadOS 18.2 now available with Genmoji and Image Playground.

Following the latest set of beta testing, Apple has released iPadOS 18.2 to the public. Following the initial batch of Apple Intelligence features, the second round takes a more visual approach.

The public release of iPadOS 18.2 is build number 22C152.

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Apple has publicly released visionOS 2.2 for the Apple Vision Pro, bringing small but significant changes including support for a wider Mac display.

Following months of beta testing, visionOS 2.2, build number 22N842, is now the official current release and is rolling out worldwide. While not as marked a release for new features as visionOS 2 in September 2024, it brings more than the stability and bug fixes of visionOS 2.1.

Specifically, users who connect a Mac to Apple Vision Pro can now opt to have the virtual display be wider than before. The Mac can now appear within Apple Vision Pro as a widescreen monitor, the equivalent of two 4K displays side by side.

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Apple has rolled out tvOS 18.2, a relatively minor update mostly focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades — but this time, you get new screensavers, too.

The recently introduced Snoopy screensavers were initially announced back in June at WWDC 2024. They can be used in conjunction with the existing screensaver options, including Memories & Slideshows and Portraits, which were introduced as part of the tvOS 18 update.

Apple has collaborated with “Peanuts” in the past, releasing multiple specials on Apple TV+ over the years. Apple Watch users have been able to use watch faces featuring Snoopy.

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Apple has released iOS 18.2 to the public, with the update bringing more imaging-based Apple Intelligence features to iPhone users.

Apple’s last major update to iOS 18 was in late October, introducing the first wave of Apple Intelligence features. Its second major update pushes the generative AI agenda further forward, by adding more features.

The release build of iOS 18.2 is build number 22C152.

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Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.2, which brings with it a raft of Apple Intelligence features, chiefly to do with images, but also adding features to Siri and Mail.

After months of beta tests, macOS Sequoia 15.2 is now rolling out worldwide. It’s the new current version of the Mac’s operating system and will come preinstalled on all new Macs.

It’s a much more significant release than its single-digit point update from 15.1 to 15.2 would appear. Unlike most years when such an update is chiefly a bug fix or might introduce one new feature like Freeform, macOS 15.2 is instead the next step in Apple Intelligence.

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