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What to Know

• Activate Web Inspector on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced and move the Web Inspector toggle switch to the On position.
• Use Web Inspector on macOS: Connect your iOS device to a Mac and choose the URL to inspect from the Develop menu.

If you run into a bug or another issue with a website on Safari mobile, use the Web Inspector tool to investigate. This article explains how to use the Safari console for iPhone to debug errors with the help of your Mac computer. Instructions apply to iPhones with iOS 14, iOS 12, or iOS 11, and well as Macs with macOS Big Sur (11.0), macOS Catalina (10.15), or macOS Mojave (10.14).

Activate Web Inspector on Your iPhone or Other iOS Device

The Web Inspector is disabled by default since most iPhone users have no use for it. However, if you're a developer or you're curious, you can activate it in a few short steps. Here's how:

Open the iPhone  Settings  menu.

On an iPhone with an early version of iOS, access the Debug Console through Settings > Safari > Developer > Debug Console . When Safari on the iPhone detects CSS, HTML, and JavaScript errors, details of each display in the debugger.

Scroll down and tap  Safari  to open the screen that contains everything related to the Safari web browser on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Advanced .

Move the Web Inspector toggle switch to the On position.

Connect Your iOS Device to Safari on a Mac

To use the Web Inspector, connect your iPhone or another iOS device to a Mac that has the Safari web browser and enable the Develop menu .

With Safari open, select Safari from the menu bar and choose  Preferences .

Select the  Advanced  tab.

Select the Show Develop menu in menu bar check box and close the settings window.

From the Safari menu bar, select Develop and choose the name of your attached iOS device, then select the URL that appears under Safari to open the debug console for that site.

After you connect your device, use your Mac to inspect the website you want to debug and have it open in the Safari mobile browser.

What Is Web Inspector?

Web developers use Web Inspector to modify, debug, and optimize websites on Macs and iOS devices. With Web Inspector open, developers can inspect the resources on a web page. The Web Inspector window contains editable HTML and notes regarding the styles and layers of the web page in a separate panel.

Before iOS 6, the iPhone Safari web browser had a built-in Debug Console that developers used to find web page defects. Recent versions of iOS use Web Inspector instead.

With Safari 9 and OS X Mavericks (10.9), Apple introduced Responsive Design Mode in Web Inspector. Developers use this built-in simulator to preview how web pages scale to different screen sizes, resolutions, and orientations.

To set up Web Inspector on your iPad, open your iPad's Settings and select Safari > Advanced , then turn Web Inspector On . Connect the iPad to a Mac computer, then open Safari on the Mac and select Safari > Preferences > Advanced , then turn on Show Develop menu in menu bar .

You cannot just connect your iPhone to a Windows PC and start using Web Inspector through Chrome like you can with a Mac. Installing package manager software can provide you a sort of workaround, but it's not recommended unless you're familiar with the package management app you intend to use.

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• Debugging Safari/Chrome on your iPhone/iPad/iOS device

In the world of modern web development, Web 2.0 (or is it 3.0?), with HTML5, CSS3, ES6, and frameworks and libraries up the wazoo, our web apps and sites always work seamlessly and flawlessly across all the browsers and devices… hahaha, I know…

The reality is, web development, as great and modern as it is, can have little caveats and nuances across the different browsers: Chrome, Safari, FireFox, Edge, and the Mac/Windows/Linux/iOS/Android versions of each. Thankfully, the big contenders like Netscape (those were the days) and Internet Explorer have finally been deprecated and are no longer expected to be supported in the wild. Even with the great modern web, we still have issues once in a while.

In my recent efforts in troubleshooting one small “nuance” between Chrome on Mac and Chrome and Safari on iOS (yes, all three were acting differently), I needed to debug my browser on my iPad and/or iPhone. I won’t get into what the issue is here, instead, I’ll get into how we can debug the browsers on our iOS devices. I’ve searched for many options, some worked, some didn’t, so below is what worked for me.

All steps below are all running on my:

• MacBook Pro 16-inc, M1 Pro, running macOS Ventura 13.6
• iPad Air (4th) v15.3.1
• iPhone 14 Pro Max iOS v17.0.3

What are we debugging

Before we get started in debugging, we should cover what we’re debugging. In the following debugging methods, we can debug anything our browser can get to: netflix.com, google.com, or our public website. With CI/CD in place, I can make code changes and get them into my dev environment in under 5 minutes, and that suffices at times. I can then hit the site directly on my iPhone and debug as needed.

Sometimes, if I’m really diving into a granular issue and don’t want to wait, I like to use ngrok. Ngrok spins up a gateway from a public address to your local dev machine. This allows me to troubleshoot realtime on my mobile browser while writing the code on my laptop. It’s pretty slick and has saved me a lot of time. I can even share the ngrok address with my colleagues and they can access it on my local machine too! Another option would be to set up DNS for your iPhone to navigate to your laptop while on the same wifi network, and that’s not worth the effort in my book.

Debugging in Chrome on iOS

This is great quick way to check out your console messages without using your Mac.

• In Chrome on your iPad or iPhone, go to chrome://inspect and then press Start Logging .
• Now go do your thing in another tab, keeping this tab open.
• Come back anytime to see any and all console outputs!

See, no laptop/desktop needed, just do it on the mobile device.

This is as far as we can get with Chrome on iPhone/iPad. From my limited understanding, Chrome for iOS uses a WKWebView which gets difficult to actually attach to and debug. If the JavaScript console output isn’t enough, try Safari…

Debugging in Safari on iOS

This is a great method of debugging your iOS devices as it gives you the closest thing to actually debugging on your computer. With this method you can use the dev tools on your Mac to connect to your iOS Safari browser. It’s pretty sweet.

• On your Mac , open Safari, then go to Safari > Settings.
• Click Advanced and click Show Develop menu in menu bar at the bottom of the window. Close the window.
• On your iPad or iPhone , go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.
• Scroll to the bottom and enable Web Inspector .

For this next part, I recommend using a USB cable to attach your iOS device to your Mac. You might get away with doing this over Wifi, as I have in the past, but it’s not reliable .

• Connect your device to your Mac using a USB cable, or try the following over Wifi.
• On your Mac, in Safari, click the Develop menu.
• Near the top of the menu you should see your iPad or iPhone listed.
• Hover over your device in the menu and you’ll see Safari with each tab listed below. Click the one you want to debug.
• The Web Inspector should then appear, now debug it: Elements, Console, Sources, Network, all of it should work!

Good enough for now

Between these two techniques, I’ve been able to troubleshoot my issues quite successfully. Generally, iOS Safari and Chrome act relatively the same, so debugging in Safari helps me clear my Chrome issue. And if it doesn’t I can always throw in more console.log s and see what Chrome is actually doing. Ideally, we should be able to debug the code directly on Chrome, like we can do with Safari, but at this time it’s just not possible.

One other option, for a cost: inspect.dev

There’s a product called inspect.dev that boasts it can debug Safari, Webviews, and Chrome from macOS, Windows, and Linux. Learn more at https://inspect.dev/why . I have not tried them out, I don’t want to pay for something that should be free for developers (hence this blog post).

Let me know if you know other ways to debug your mobile browsers! Leave a comment below or let’s connect on Twitter .

‘Til next time, happy debugging!

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You should also check out using x-code’s simulator. Safari Dev Tools can attach to the Safari session on the simulator and you’re off to the races!

Oh yea, i just found that and then forgot that… thanks I’ll check it out closer and share my findings!

Thanks for article. One small correction Chrome for iOS uses WKWebView.

Thanks for the fix! will update

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Thanks bro! I’ll follow yours steps, wish me luck.

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Web development tools

Apple has brought its expertise in development tools to the web. Safari includes Web Inspector, a powerful tool that makes it easy to modify, debug, and optimize websites for peak performance and compatibility on both platforms. And with Responsive Design Mode, you can preview your web pages in various screen sizes, orientations, and resolutions. Access these tools by enabling the Develop menu in Safari’s Advanced preferences.

Web Inspector

Web Inspector is your command center, giving you quick and easy access to the richest set of development tools ever included in a web browser. It helps you inspect all of the resources and activity on a web page, making development more efficient across Apple platforms. The clean, unified design puts each core function in a separate tab, which you can rearrange to fit your workflow. You can even debug memory using Timelines and tweak styles using widgets for over 150 of the most common CSS properties.

Elements. View and inspect the elements that make up the DOM of a web page. Clicking elements from the fully editable markup tree on the left reveals the node’s styles in the middle sidebar, with more details in the right sidebar.

Console. Type JavaScript commands in the console to interactively debug, modify, and get information about your webpage. View logs, errors, and warnings emitted from a webpage, so you can identify issues fast and resolve them right away.

Sources. Find every resource of a webpage, including documents, images, scripts, stylesheets, and more. Use the built-in debugger with data type and code highlights to troubleshoot and understand the script execution flow.

Network. See a detailed list of all network requests made to load every web page resource, so you can quickly evaluate the response, status, timing, and more.

Timelines. Understand all the activity that occurs on an open web page, such as network requests, layout and rendering, JavaScript events, memory, and CPU impact. Everything is neatly plotted on a timeline or recored by frame, helping you discover ways to optimize your site.

Storage. Find details about the data stored by a web page, such as application cache, cookies, databases, indexed databases, local storage, and session storage.

Graphics. Preview animation keyframes and their classes from HTML5 canvas, JavaScript animations, CSS animations, and CSS transitions. Dial in the motion and the visual design of web pages.

Layers. Visualize compositing layers in 3D to understand where layers are generated and in what order they'll render. Use layers to help find unexpected memory consumption or excessive repaints on a web page.

Audit. Preform audits against a web page to certify that common code and accessibility errors are addressed. Confirm that a web page follows design guidelines and specifications of modern web pages.

Responsive Design Mode

Safari has a powerful new interface for designing responsive web experiences. Responsive Design Mode provides a simple interface for quickly previewing your web page across various screen sizes, orientations, and resolutions, as well as custom viewports and user agents. You can drag the edges of any window to resize it. And you can click on a device to toggle its orientation, taking it from portrait to landscape — and even into Split View on iPad.

Tips & Tricks

Troubleshooting, enable the safari debug console on iphone & ipad.

Safari for iOS includes an optional debug console to help web developers track down and resolve issues with webpages on iPhone and iPad.

Even better, with the latest versions of iOS it actually uses the same Web Inspector that Safari on desktop does too, meaning if you connect the iPhone or iPad to the computer you can use the Safari debugging tools directly with your iOS or iPadOS device

Older versions of iOS have this capability too, and while not as in inclusive as the desktop Safari debug and developer tools , it’s still useful and is easy to enable or disable on the iPhone and iPad.

Let’s learn how to enable this feature on both new and old versions of iOS, and learn what’s different between the versions as well.

How to Enable & Use Web Inspector in Safari for iPhone & iPad

On modern iOS and iPadOS versions, here’s how Safari web inspector works:

• Open Settings > Safari > Advanced then tap to enable “Web Inspector”
• Connect the iPhone or iPad to a Mac, then go to Safari and enable the developer menu if you haven’t done so by going to Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Show Develop menu bar
• Pull down the “Develop” menu bar and find the iPhone or iPad, and then open the web page you wish to debug
• Safari Web Inspector will open where you can debug and inspect web elements from the iOS or IPadOS device directly in Safari on the Mac

Now as you navigate on the iPhone or iPad you will find the Web Inspector in Safari on the Mac will update.

You can access the debug Console through the Console tab in the web inspector, and you can access the debugger through the Debugger tab. And of course the usual web inspector tools for elements, resources, network, etc, are available to use as well.

You can also use a View Source trick for iOS and iPadOS while you’re on the go, if needed too.

How to Enable Debug Console on Older iOS Versions

If you have an older version of iOS on an older iPhone or iPad, the whole debug experience is on the device and you don’t have the ability to connect it to Safari on a Mac. Nonetheless it’s still quite useful, here’s how it works:

• Launch “Settings” and tap on “Safari”
• Tap on “Advanced”
• Slide “Debug Console” to ON

Once enabled, tap on the Debug Console at the top of any Safari screen to see web page errors.

The default list shows all errors, but you can drill down to more specific HTML, JavaScript, and CSS errors by tapping them individually.

Another useful tool for mobile web developers is Firebug Lite for iOS , which utilizes a javascript bookmarklet to load a simpler version of the popular Firebug development tool. That functionality is probably most useful for the older iOS versions as well, since newer releases have new capabilities.

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Safari Inspector is a powerful tool that allows you to inspect, debug, and modify webpages directly from your iPad. Whether you're a web developer, designer, or simply curious about how websites are built, Safari Inspector provides a window into the inner workings of the web.

With the increasing use of iPads for web browsing and content creation, having the ability to inspect and modify webpages directly on the device is invaluable. Safari Inspector empowers users to delve into the structure and behavior of web content, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in web development or design.

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of using Safari Inspector on iPad. From opening the Inspector to utilizing its powerful tools for inspecting and modifying elements, we will guide you through the process of harnessing the full potential of this feature. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a novice enthusiast, understanding how to leverage Safari Inspector on iPad can enhance your web experience and deepen your understanding of web technologies.

So, grab your iPad, launch Safari, and let's embark on a journey to uncover the hidden layers of the web with Safari Inspector.

Opening Safari Inspector on iPad

To begin our exploration of Safari Inspector on iPad, let's first uncover how to open this powerful tool. Safari Inspector is seamlessly integrated into the Safari browser , allowing users to access it with just a few taps. Here's how to open Safari Inspector on your iPad:

Launch Safari : Start by opening the Safari browser on your iPad. Safari Inspector is a built-in feature, so there's no need to download or install anything extra.

Navigate to the Webpage : Once Safari is open, navigate to the webpage you want to inspect. Whether it's a personal blog, a news site, or an e-commerce platform, Safari Inspector allows you to peek behind the curtain of any webpage.

Access the Inspector : With the webpage loaded, tap the address bar at the top of the Safari browser. Next, select the "Share" icon, which resembles a square with an arrow pointing upwards. This action will reveal a menu of options.

Select "Inspect" : From the menu, scroll to the right until you see the "Inspect" option. Tap on "Inspect," and voila! Safari Inspector will open, presenting you with a wealth of tools and information to delve into the webpage's structure and functionality.

By following these simple steps, you can easily open Safari Inspector on your iPad and begin your journey into the world of web development and design. The ability to inspect and modify webpages directly on your iPad empowers you to gain a deeper understanding of how websites are built and how they function. Now that we've opened Safari Inspector, let's dive into the array of tools and features it offers for inspecting and modifying elements on a webpage.

Using Safari Inspector Tools

Safari Inspector equips you with a robust set of tools designed to facilitate the inspection, debugging, and modification of web content directly from your iPad. Let's delve into the diverse array of tools at your disposal and explore how each one empowers you to gain insights into the inner workings of webpages.

Elements Tab

The Elements tab serves as your window into the structure of the webpage. It presents a hierarchical view of the HTML elements that compose the page, allowing you to inspect and manipulate individual elements. By tapping on specific elements within the Elements tab, you can view and modify their attributes, styles, and content, providing a comprehensive understanding of the webpage's structure.

Console Tab

The Console tab is a powerful tool for debugging JavaScript, logging messages, and executing JavaScript commands directly within the context of the webpage. It enables you to identify errors, test scripts, and interact with the webpage's functionality in real time. The Console tab serves as a valuable resource for diagnosing and resolving issues related to JavaScript execution and behavior.

Sources Tab

The Sources tab provides access to the underlying sources of the webpage, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. It allows you to inspect, debug, and modify these sources, providing a comprehensive view of the webpage's codebase. With the ability to set breakpoints, step through code, and analyze network activity, the Sources tab empowers you to gain deep insights into the inner workings of the webpage's code.

Network Tab

The Network tab offers visibility into the network activity associated with the webpage, including requests, responses, and loading times for various resources. It enables you to analyze network performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and optimize the loading speed of the webpage. By examining network requests and responses, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the webpage's resource utilization and enhance its overall performance.

Application Tab

The Application tab provides access to various aspects of the webpage's application functionality, including local storage, session storage, cookies, and cache data. It allows you to inspect and modify these application resources, providing insights into how the webpage manages and stores data locally. The Application tab is instrumental in understanding and manipulating the application-specific aspects of the webpage.

By leveraging these powerful tools within Safari Inspector, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure, behavior, and performance of webpages directly from your iPad. Whether you're debugging JavaScript, optimizing network performance, or inspecting the underlying codebase, Safari Inspector equips you with the tools needed to unravel the intricacies of web development and design.

Inspecting Elements on a Webpage

Inspecting elements on a webpage is a fundamental aspect of web development and design, and Safari Inspector on iPad provides a seamless and intuitive interface for this essential task. By delving into the Elements tab within Safari Inspector, you gain the ability to explore the underlying structure of a webpage, inspect individual elements, and modify their attributes and styles. This process not only facilitates debugging and troubleshooting but also offers valuable insights into the composition and layout of web content.

Upon accessing the Elements tab, you are presented with a hierarchical view of the HTML elements that constitute the webpage. Each element, such as headings, paragraphs, images, and buttons, is displayed within a structured tree, reflecting its position and relationships within the document object model (DOM). By tapping on specific elements within this tree, you can inspect a wealth of information, including the element's attributes, styles, dimensions, and content.

Inspecting individual elements unveils a treasure trove of details that empower you to understand how the webpage is constructed. You can view and modify attributes such as IDs, classes, data attributes, and event listeners, providing the flexibility to manipulate the behavior and appearance of elements. Additionally, the Styles pane within the Elements tab allows you to explore the CSS styles applied to each element, including properties such as color, font size, margins, and positioning. This insight into the styling of elements enables you to diagnose layout issues, experiment with design modifications, and ensure visual consistency across the webpage.

Furthermore, Safari Inspector facilitates the inspection of the box model, which illustrates the dimensions and spacing of elements within the layout. By examining the content, padding, borders, and margins of elements, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of their spatial relationships and fine-tune the visual presentation of the webpage.

In essence, inspecting elements on a webpage using Safari Inspector empowers you to unravel the intricacies of web content, from its structural composition to its visual styling. Whether you're troubleshooting layout inconsistencies, experimenting with design variations, or gaining insights into the underlying HTML and CSS, Safari Inspector provides a user-friendly and powerful platform for inspecting and modifying elements directly from your iPad. This capability not only enhances your proficiency in web development and design but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every webpage you encounter.

Modifying and Debugging CSS and JavaScript

Modifying and debugging CSS and JavaScript directly from your iPad is a game-changer, and Safari Inspector empowers you to seamlessly delve into the styles and scripts that shape the visual and interactive aspects of webpages. By leveraging the powerful tools within Safari Inspector, you can not only inspect but also modify and debug CSS and JavaScript, providing a comprehensive platform for refining the visual presentation and functionality of web content.

Modifying CSS

The Styles pane within the Elements tab of Safari Inspector allows you to directly modify CSS styles applied to individual elements. By tapping on specific style properties, such as color, font size, margins, or positioning, you can experiment with real-time modifications and witness their immediate impact on the webpage's appearance. This dynamic approach to modifying CSS empowers you to fine-tune the visual presentation, troubleshoot layout issues, and iterate on design variations directly from your iPad.

Debugging JavaScript

The Console tab within Safari Inspector serves as a robust environment for debugging JavaScript directly within the context of the webpage. By logging messages, executing JavaScript commands, and identifying errors, you can gain insights into the behavior and execution of JavaScript scripts. Additionally, the ability to set breakpoints, step through code, and inspect variables provides a comprehensive toolkit for diagnosing and resolving JavaScript-related issues. Whether you're troubleshooting interactive features, testing script functionality, or analyzing runtime behavior, Safari Inspector equips you with the tools needed to debug JavaScript with precision and efficiency.

Real-time Experimentation

One of the most compelling aspects of modifying and debugging CSS and JavaScript within Safari Inspector is the real-time nature of the process. As you make adjustments to CSS styles or diagnose JavaScript behavior, the changes are immediately reflected on the webpage, allowing you to experiment, iterate, and refine with unparalleled immediacy. This real-time experimentation fosters a dynamic and iterative approach to web development and design, enabling you to fine-tune the visual and interactive aspects of web content with agility and precision.

In essence, Safari Inspector on iPad provides a comprehensive platform for modifying and debugging CSS and JavaScript, empowering you to refine the visual presentation and interactive behavior of webpages directly from your device. Whether you're fine-tuning styles, diagnosing script errors, or experimenting with design enhancements, Safari Inspector offers a seamless and powerful environment for shaping the digital experiences that define the web.

In conclusion, Safari Inspector on iPad serves as a gateway to the inner workings of the web, offering a wealth of tools and features that empower users to inspect, debug, and modify web content with precision and agility. By seamlessly integrating into the Safari browser, Safari Inspector provides a user-friendly and intuitive platform for delving into the structure, behavior, and performance of webpages directly from the iPad.

The ability to open Safari Inspector with just a few taps, navigate through the Elements, Console, Sources, Network, and Application tabs, and leverage the diverse array of tools within each tab underscores the accessibility and power of this feature. Whether you're a seasoned web developer, a budding designer, or simply curious about the mechanics of the web, Safari Inspector offers a window into the craftsmanship and complexity that underpin every webpage.

Inspecting elements on a webpage using Safari Inspector unveils the hierarchical structure of HTML elements, the intricacies of CSS styling, and the spatial relationships defined by the box model. This process not only facilitates troubleshooting and debugging but also fosters a deeper understanding of how web content is constructed and presented.

Furthermore, the ability to modify and debug CSS and JavaScript directly from the iPad elevates the Safari Inspector experience to a dynamic and iterative endeavor. Real-time experimentation with CSS styles and JavaScript behavior empowers users to refine the visual presentation and interactive features of web content with unparalleled immediacy and precision.

In essence, Safari Inspector on iPad transcends the traditional boundaries of web development and design, bringing the power of inspection, debugging, and modification to the fingertips of users. Whether you're refining the layout of a personal blog, diagnosing JavaScript errors on an e-commerce platform, or optimizing the performance of a news site, Safari Inspector equips you with the tools and insights needed to unravel the intricacies of web content.

As the landscape of web technologies continues to evolve, Safari Inspector remains a steadfast companion for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the web. By embracing the capabilities of Safari Inspector on iPad, users can embark on a journey of exploration, experimentation, and refinement, shaping the digital experiences that define the modern web.

In the ever-evolving ecosystem of web development and design, Safari Inspector stands as a testament to the power of accessibility, innovation, and empowerment, offering a glimpse into the boundless possibilities that await those who dare to inspect, modify, and create on the canvas of the web.

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Apple loop: latest iphone 16 details, retro gaming victory, apple’s microsoft fight.

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Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from Apple, including iPhone 16 details, India’s new iPhone advantage, more iPad Pro delays, App Store’s welcome changes, Apple’s Web Browser power, and Microsoft’s big challenge to the MacBook Pro.

Apple Loop is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Apple in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Android news here on Forbes .

The iPhone 16’s Secret Sauce

Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference is expected to debut Apple’s big and visible play into the Generative AI and LLM space, although don’t expect the software to become available until September when it will be the leading feature on the new iPhone. What could an AI-boosted Sir offer the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max handsets?

"Being able to describe the screen, no matter the app, opens up a richer avenue for accessibility apps, removing the need to pre-program responses and actions. Those looking to perform complex tasks or find obscure options on their phone could ask Siri to open up a complex app and use an obscure function hidden away in the depths of the menu system"

( Forbes ).

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Apple continues to diversify its manufacturing base and bring assembly closer to one of its key markets. This week saw reports on it’s iPhone operations in India, and facilities in the country are responsible for a significant number of smartphones:

"The figure accounts for $14 billion of assembled iPhones in the country, or about 1 in 7 of the company's flagship devices, a doubling of production compared to the last fiscal year. Models assembled in India include the iPhone 12 through to the latest iPhone 15, excluding premium Pro and Pro Max models.

( MacRumors ).

Is The iPad Pro Still On A Break?

The iPad Pro’s on-again off-again relationship with its release date continues. This week the Ross and Rachel of Tim Cook’s life looks like it will come to fruition early in May. Forbes’ David Phelan has ideas on what comes next."

"I would say the order of business is this: announcement on Monday, May 6 or Tuesday, May 7 as many countries around the world have May Day as a public holiday on the Monday. Then, pre-orders would begin on Friday, May 10. Initial reviews would appear a few days later, with the onsale date of Friday, May 17."

Another Step in Opening Up The App Store

Apple has opened up the App Store a bit more this week with two changes to its guidelines. the first is to allow subscription-based services to collect customer emails so they can be sent a link to subscribe to a service outside of the App Store and out of reach of Apple’s thirty percent rake.

"It’s not quite the same as signing up in the app, which would entail the commission Apple charges. Instead, “These entitlements also permit music streaming app developers to invite users to provide their email address for the express purpose of sending them a link to the developer’s website to purchase digital music content or services.”

The second is to allow emulators to download games from outside the app store space, although Aplpe is quick to note that any downloads are the responsibility of the app distributor; there does not appear to be any provision for users to dump their own games and copy them to their iPhone directly:

"The section on mini apps and game streaming has now been updated to include game emulators. “Additionally, retro game console emulator apps can offer to download games,” Apple says. However, there’s a catch… Apple warns that developers are “responsible for all such software offered in your app, including ensuring that such software complies with these Guidelines and all applicable laws.” This raises the question of whether anyone can release a game emulator or only the companies that own the rights to the games distributed for it."

( 9to5Mac ).

The Rise And Fall Of The Web Browser

One other area where the European Union’s Digital Markets Act impacts Apple is the rise of alternative web browsers. WIth Apple forced to show options to consumers, Safari is losing ground to smaller web browsers, but those companies beleive there is more work to do:

"In iPhones, users can see the choice screen only when they click Safari, and then users are shown a list of browsers with no additional information, said Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, CEO of Norway's Vivaldi. "The process is just so convoluted that it's easiest for (users) to select Safari or potentially some other known name," he said.

"The complicated design has led European Commission to start a non-compliance investigation, opens new tab into whether Apple may be preventing users from truly exercising their choice of services."

( Reuters ).

And Finally...

Apple unlocked a significant amount of power and performance when it switched to ARM-based chipsets for the Mac platform. Will Microsoft do the same this summer with a rafe of ARM-based Windows devices launching? With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite, it hopes there is enough to beat the Mac family… if the developers can come on board:

"There is a bit of a chicken and egg situation here; developers will program for ARM if there is consumer demand, but consumers will not demand an ARM laptop if there are no apps. Which is why the balance between emulation and native is key. Emulation means that the laptop is usable out of the box, getting the hardware into consumers' hands, at which point the advantages of ARM-based apps can be leveraged."

Apple Loop brings you seven days worth of highlights every weekend here on Forbes. Don’t forget to follow me so you don’t miss any coverage in the future. Last week’s Apple Loop can be read here , or this week’s edition of Loop’s sister column, Android Circuit, is also available on Forbes .

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Helping Isolated Older Adults Use iPads

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In 2021, Sourcewise worked with older adults in the Google Home Smart Speaker (GHSS) pilot program to demonstrate how they can use the device. Within one year, the program distributed 610 devices coupled with virtual group and one-on-one trainings in partnership with Community Tech Network. Many of the participants used the device through voice commands to help with medication and appointment reminders, translations, accessing news, playing music, and hands-free calling.

“Thank you for my Google Home system. It sounds ‘a little crazy,’ but it keeps me company. I have been primarily by myself for the last two years without support. I like the system a lot. It tells me corny jokes, keeps track of my appointments and grocery lists, and finally, I love to play music late at night when I can’t sleep,” stated Victor, a GHSS program participant.

The Sourcewise Connections, Health, Aging & Technology (CHAT) Program is preparing to launch in partnership with the California Department of Aging. An iPad tablet is provided for the duration of the program, combined with virtual training in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. The iPads come ready for use with a paid data plan so participants may access the internet. Devices are limited and available while supplies last.

To be eligible for the CHAT Program, you must:

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If you or a loved one is interested in participating in the CHAT Program, take the brief interest survey available on our CHAT Webpage .

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Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to developers, with the software coming two weeks after Apple released the first beta .

We don't yet know what might be included in ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.5, and no new features were found in the first developer beta.

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Actualizar el iPhone o iPad

Obtén información sobre cómo actualizar el iPhone o iPad a la versión más reciente de iOS o iPadOS.

Puedes actualizar el iPhone o iPad a la versión más reciente de iOS o iPadOS de forma inalámbrica.

Si la actualización no aparece en el dispositivo, usa la computadora para actualizarlo manualmente. Obtén información sobre cómo actualizar el dispositivo de forma manual si usas una Mac con macOS Catalina o versiones posteriores, o si usas una Mac con macOS Mojave o versiones anteriores, o una PC con Windows .

Actualizar el iPhone o iPad de forma inalámbrica

Realiza un respaldo del contenido de tu dispositivo con iCloud o una computadora.

Conecta el dispositivo a una fuente de alimentación y a Internet con Wi-Fi .

Ve a Configuración > General y, luego, toca Actualización de software.

Si aparece más de una opción de actualización de software disponible, selecciona la que desees instalar.

Toca Instalar ahora. Si aparece la opción Descargar e instalar, tócala para descargar la actualización, ingresa el código y, luego, toca Instalar ahora. Obtén información sobre qué hacer si olvidaste el código .

Si aparece una alerta al actualizar el sistema de forma inalámbrica

Obtén información sobre qué hacer si aparece un mensaje de alerta al intentar actualizar el dispositivo de forma inalámbrica .

Algunas actualizaciones de software no están disponibles de forma inalámbrica. Es posible que las conexiones VPN y proxy impidan que el dispositivo se conecte a los servidores de actualización.

Si necesitas más espacio al actualizar el sistema de forma inalámbrica

Si aparece un mensaje en el que se indica que debes eliminar apps temporalmente debido a que el software necesita más espacio para la actualización, toca Continuar para permitir que se eliminen las apps. Una vez completada la instalación, estas apps se volverán a instalar automáticamente. Si tocas Cancelar, puedes  eliminar contenido de forma manual  del dispositivo para tener más espacio.

Personalizar las actualizaciones automáticas

El dispositivo puede actualizarse automáticamente durante la noche mientras se carga.

Activar las actualizaciones automáticas

Ve a Configuración > General > Actualización de software.

Toca Actualizaciones automáticas y, luego, activa Descargar actualizaciones de iOS.

Activa Instalar actualizaciones de iOS. Tu dispositivo se actualiza automáticamente a la versión más reciente de iOS o iPadOS. Es posible que algunas actualizaciones se deban instalar de forma manual.

Instalar las respuestas rápidas de seguridad

Las respuestas rápidas de seguridad ofrecen importantes mejoras de seguridad más rápido, antes de que se incluyan en futuras actualizaciones de software.

Para obtener respuestas rápidas de seguridad automáticamente, haz lo siguiente:

Toca Actualización automática.

Asegúrate de que la opción Respuestas de seguridad y archivos del sistema esté activada.

Si no deseas que las respuestas rápidas de seguridad se instalen automáticamente, puedes instalar las respuestas rápidas de seguridad como actualizaciones de software .

Si tienes que eliminar una respuesta rápida de seguridad:

Ve a Configuración > General > Información.

Toca Versión de iOS.

Toca Eliminar respuesta de seguridad.

Puedes reinstalar la respuesta rápida de seguridad más tarde o esperar a que se instale permanentemente como parte de una actualización de software estándar.

Cuando se actualiza un dispositivo a la versión más reciente del software de iOS o iPadOS, se obtienen las últimas funciones, actualizaciones de seguridad y correcciones de errores. No todas las funciones están disponibles en todos los dispositivos o en todos los países y regiones. Es posible que el rendimiento de la batería y el sistema se vea influenciado por varios factores, como el estado de la red y el uso individual del dispositivo. Los resultados reales pueden variar.

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