Made to help you focus while working, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds are the latest earbuds from the renowned audio company.
Designed for the hybrid working age where distractions are aplenty, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds include adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). This lets you choose how much noise the ANC blocks out, similar to the Apple AirPods Pro and Google Pixel Buds Pro. The earbuds also include similar technology to competitors which reduce the impact of sudden loud noises.
Unlike some earbuds, the Evolve2 Buds don’t have multiple ear tip sizes. Instead, Jabra claims its dataset of 62,000 ear scans has led to a design suited for all sorts of people. Additionally, you can use MyFit via the Jabra Sound+ app to find the best seal in your ear for you to get the most out of ANC.
Microphone quality is another important factor with wireless earbuds. Through a technology called Jabra MultiSensor Voice, powered by four microphones, bone conduction sensors and algorithms, the Evolve 2 Buds work to remove external noise and make your voice clearly heard.
Built for more than just the office, the Evolve2 Buds are water-resistant and have a wireless range of up to 20 metres when paired with its USB booster, meaning you’re not chained to the desk during a call. The reported battery life is fairly reasonable, too: five hours of talking time, and up to 33 hours of general use including the extra charge provided by the included case. Qi-certified, the case supports wireless charging in addition to a USB-A to USB-C charging cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds price and release date
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds are out soon (an exact date is TBC) for $399 RRP, which is on par for pro-level wireless earbuds. If the performance is up to Jabra’s recent high standard, expect something that rivals the best wireless audio tech on the market.
New details have emerged on the severity of the Medibank hack, which has now affected all users. Optus, Medibank, Woolworths, and, last Friday, electricity provider Energy Australia are all now among the household names that have fallen victim to a data breach.
If it seems like barely a week goes by without news of another incident like this, you would be right. Cybercrime is on the rise – seven major Australian businesses were affected by data breaches in the past month alone.
But why now? And who is responsible for this latest wave of cyber attacks?
In large part, the increasing number of data breaches is being driven by the growth of a global illicit industry that trades in your data. In particular, hackers known as “initial access brokers” specialise in illegally gaining access to victim networks and then selling this access to other cyber criminals.
The cyber crime ecosystem
Hackers and initial access brokers are just one part of a complex and diversifying cyber crime ecosystem. This ecosystem contains various cyber criminal groups who increasingly specialise in one particular aspect of online crime and then work together to carry out the attacks.
For example, one of the fastest-growing and most damaging forms of cyber crime – ransomware attacks – involves malicious software that paralyses a victim’s device or system until a decryption key is provided following payment of a ransom.
Ransomware attacks are big business. In 2021 alone, they earned cyber criminals more than US$600 million. The huge amounts of money to be made in ransomware, and the rich abundance of targets from all around the world are fostering the development of a vast ransomware industry.
Ransomware attacks are complex, involving up to nine different stages. These include gaining access to a victim’s network, stealing data, encrypting a victim’s network, and issuing a ransom demand.
Specialist criminals
Increasingly, these attacks are carried out not by lone cyber criminal groups, but rather by networks of different cyber crime groups, each of which specialises in a different stage of the attack.
Initial access brokers will often carry out the first stage of a ransomware attack. Described by Google’s Threat Analysis Group as “the opportunistic locksmiths of the security world”, it’s their job to gain access to a victim’s network.
Once they have compromised a victim’s network, they typically sell this access to other groups who will then steal data and deploy the ransomware that paralyses the victim’s computer systems.
There is a massive and growing underground market for this type of crime. Dozens of online marketplaces on both the dark web and surface web offer services from initial access brokers.
Their access to companies can be purchased for as little as US$10, although more privileged, administrator-level access to larger companies often commands prices of several thousands of dollars or more.
Responding to the growing cyber threat
Over the past month, we have seen several instances of cyber criminals forgoing actual ransomware. Instead, they sought to directly extort companies by threatening to publicly release any data they have stolen.
While not as devastating as a ransomware attack, data breaches can cause serious financial and reputational damage to an organisation (just ask Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin), not to mention major problems for any customers or clients who now have their private information released online.
In the final six months of 2021, more than 460 data breaches were reported to government authorities. Even more worryingly, this number is almost certainly an underestimate.
While companies with a turnover of more than AU$3 million are required by law to report data breaches involving personal information, most small businesses are not subject to mandatory reporting laws. Therefore, they have little incentive to report a data breach that could scare off customers and damage their brand.
Taking action against cyber crime
So what can we do about it? In the first instance, companies need to rethink their approach to data. Data should be treated not simply as an asset that can be freely held and traded in, but also as a liability that needs to be carefully protected.
Some experts are calling for Australia to follow the European Union’s approach and to introduce stricter corporate regulations that better protect consumer data.
This week the federal government also introduced plans to fine companies that do not maintain sufficient cyber security and suffer repeated data breaches.
Reforms like this could help, particularly in preventing relatively unsophisticated data breaches, like the one that recently affected Optus.
On the other hand, punitive fines towards victims could further strengthen the hand of entrepreneurial cyber criminals – they could try to leverage these fines to further extort their victims.
There is no silver bullet to solving the threats posed by cyber criminals. At a minimum, both government and industry must continue to work together to improve our cyber defences and resilience. Through research, we must also work to better understand the global cyber crime ecosystem as it continues to evolve.
Speakers usually have a particular design, one that you instantly recognize as a piece of audio equipment – not the latest range from Focal. Made to pair with various outdoor settings, the latest speakers from the French luxury audio brand look distinctly different to a standard sound system.
As part of the Littora line of Focal speakers, three new products are coming to Australia early next year: the OD Sat 5, OD Stone 8, and OD Sub 12. Each audio unit wouldn’t look out of place sitting in the middle of your garden, thanks to its rock-like design. In fact, the OD Stone 8 is a loudspeaker that more than lives up to its name – it’s literally shaped like a large stone. All three models are certified to withstand water and dust to ensure they live up to their outdoor-exclusive status.
Believe it or not, the rock-shaped object in the foreground is the OD Stone 8, and the OD Sub 12 is the mushroom in the background.
Available in Basalt, Sand, and Limestone finishes, the OD Stone 8 is a 45Hz-28kHz speaker that includes its own transformer that makes it 70/100V compatible. This means it can cover large areas without losing power, and can link with the other Littora speakers through a single system.
Meanwhile, the mushroom-shaped OD Sub 12 is a 40Hz-120Hz subwoofer that provides deeper bass, while the conical OD Sat 5 features a higher frequency range of 90Hz-28kHz. Brackets included with the OD Sat 5 lets you wall mount it or securely fasten it into the ground like a garden stake. Both the OD Sub 12 and OD Sat 5 speakers come in light or dark finishes.
The OD Sat 5 speakers certainly pair nicely with a pool.
Locally, the Focal Littora outdoor speakers will sell exclusively from high-end audio retailer Addicted To Audio. Individual pricing details are yet to be confirmed, although the cheapest Littora speaker will start at $950.
Based on recent technology trends, aesthetics is becoming equally as important as performance. A big recent example came from LG at the most recent IFA conference with its customisable LED MoodUp fridges and Objet air purifiers. Littora from Focal is another example of this growing trend of technology built to function as home decoration, instead of just existing alongside other décor. If you can afford it, the options are there.
Looking and feeling great in your hand, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo aims to stand out from the mid-range crowd.
There was a time when Android handsets were divided into two camps; cheap and cheerful – or sometimes cheap and nasty – entry-level models on one side of the fence, and super-expensive flagships on the other side. These days, the mid-range is going from strength to strength, with a great spread of Android smartphones to suit every need without breaking the bank.
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo sits firmly in this middle ground, with some impressive inclusions and interesting omissions considering its modest price tag. Even so, you’ll need to do your homework to whittle down the Motorola options and decide which features are most important to you.
You can read other GadgetGuy Motorola news and reviews here
First impressions
Smartphone shoppers are spoiled for choice when it comes to Motorola handsets, but the sheer number of variants it keeps producing can make it quite frustrating when you’re trying to decide on the best one for your pocket. Along with the Razor range, there’s also Motorola’s Edge, One, G and E families to choose from – the Australia website currently lists 38 models.
Just within the Motorola Edge range you’ve got five models: the Edge 30 and Edge 30 Pro, now joined by the Edge 30 Fusion, Edge 30 Ultra and this Edge 30 Neo, which is the lightweight of the bunch in terms of price and features. Motorola is really expecting a lot of people when it comes to determining the best phone for their needs, considering rivals like Google’s Pixel range offer a fairly simple choice between Lite, Standard and Pro.
Having looked at the standard Motorola Edge 30 a few months ago, which cost $699 at the time, it makes a good starting point for examining this $599 Edge 30 Neo. The Neo basically slims down a little, favouring style over substance in some areas but making surprising compromises in others.
For starters, the Neo opts for a smaller 6.28-inch display, but it’s just as sharp at 2400×1800. The display switches from AMOLED to pOLED screen technology, with a slight drop in picture quality but still a silky-smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. In return the handset is a fraction shorter and narrower, but also a fraction thicker so the weight remains the same at 155 gm – ensuring it feels comfortable to hold.
The Neo makes a colourful splash thanks to Motorola’s new partnership with Pantone, with the handset available in Very Peri – Pantone Colour of the Year for 2022 – or Black Onyx. Each design features a subtle Pantone chip inlay on the back of the device, and an option to personalise the phone by integrating colour across the user interface.
The handset features volume and power buttons along the right-hand edge, with the fingerprint reader built into the screen and support for Android’s Face Unlock.
Unlike the Edge 30 Fusion and Ultra, the back panel of the Edge 30 Neo is made out of plastic, which doesn’t quite give it that premium feel in line with the premium colour. As with most Motorola phones, it comes with a basic transparent protective case. It offers some impact protection, but doesn’t seem as robust as something like a Tech 21 case. Still, it’s good to have it right out of the box.
With a slick design and vivid paint job, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo will turn heads.
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo comes with the latest version of Android 12, running Motorola’s My UX and minimal bloatware. Thankfully, Motorola promises two years of platform updates, and three years of security patches, so you should get Android 13 in time and perhaps 14.
Under the bonnet, the Edge 30 Neo’s Snapdragon 695 5G packs a little less punch than the standard Edge 30’s Snapdragon power plant. Both promise to last all-day, relying on a 4020 mAh battery, but the Neo adds the advantage of 68 W TurboPower fast-charging via USB-C. As is common, there’s no 3.5 mm headphone jack alongside it.
Both feature a 5G chipset, ensuring you can take advantage of Australia’s new mobile broadband networks – but it only supports sub-6 GHz 5G and not the faster millimetre wave 5G which is gradually rolling out in the big cities.
There are other little variations where the Neo is a slight step down from the standard Edge 30, such as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards, as well as a lack of support for Dolby Atmos and HDR10+. But the biggest difference with the Neo comes down to the cameras.
The Edge 30 Neo steps down from three rear cameras to two, but steps up the specs. The first is a 64 MP main lens which takes advantage of larger 1.4 µm pixels – which in theory should improve low-light performance and reduce noise – as well as Optical Image Stabilisation to deliver sharper images. The second is a 13MP ultrawide lens with slightly smaller 1.12 µm pixels. The handset forgoes the 2 MP rear depth camera.
A LED band wraps around the rear camera housing, lighting in different ways to notify you of incoming alerts. On the front, you’ve got the same 32 MP 1.4 µm selfie camera.
The slender design allows for USB-C but no headphone jack.
Quality
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo’s compromises to keep down the price are clear in the GeekBench 5 benchmarks, scoring 688 on the CPU single core test and 1955 on the multi-core. It’s a 20 and 30 per cent drop respectively compared to the standard Edge 30, but still enough to keep things humming along if your needs are simple.
When it comes to photography, the Edge 30 Neo’s 64 MP rear camera figure sounds impressive but megapixels aren’t everything. The colours are vivid but the over picture is a little more murky than the standard Edge 30. It’s a similar story in macro mode.
The standard Edge 30’s zoom shots are also considerably sharper, if perhaps a little over-processed. Despite the Neo’s larger pixels, the low-light performance is significantly worse than the standard Edge 30.
Likewise, Neo’s selfie camera produces softer and more washed-out images, despite the identical hardware. It’s likely down to onboard processing and perhaps the annoying tendency of some fashion-conscious handsets to deliberately “beautify” selfies by dialling back the detail to hide skin blemishes.
GadgetGuy’s take
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is understandably a story of compromise, but some people will feel that it has compromised in the wrong areas. A smartphone which pitches itself as a fashion statement can get away with a little less grunt, and perhaps even stepping down from AMOLED to pOLED. But in return, you’re entitled to expect a better camera, especially when it comes to low-light performance.
Considering all the options on the Edge 30 range alone, not to mention the rest of the Motorola line-up, if you care about photo quality then you’ll likely find something else in your price range which better suits your needs. If you don’t care about picture quality, a cheaper Motorola might do the job,
Would I buy it?
No.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo: in living colour (review)
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo looks great, but perhaps sacrifices too much in the pursuit of fashion.
Philips is the latest tech company to try its hand at making games-related gear, following the launch of Evnia, the company’s new gaming brand.
Monitors, keyboards, mice, and headsets make up the Evnia range, although only one of the monitors has a confirmed Asia-Pacific launch so far. This comes in the form of the Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV, a 34-inch curved display featuring an ultrawide resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 pixels and 165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay. It uses a panel backlit by mini-LED technology comprised of 1,152 lighting zones for greater control over the image and supports HDR 1400. As is currently the trend, the upcoming Philips monitor includes rear lighting to complement the on-screen action with an ambient glow, which the company refers to as Ambiglow.
Aside from standard high-end monitor features like USB-C connectivity and an adjustable stand, the Evnia display makes its mark with a sleek silver finish in an attempt to differentiate it from darker-coloured game peripherals. Inspired by the Greek word “eύνοια”, which loosely translates to goodwill, Philips chose the name Evnia to represent the joy of gaming that everyone can experience. It’s an ethos the brand aims to encapsulate, according to Xeni Bairaktari, Global Marketing Lead and Senior Brand Manager EU at MMD Monitors & Display.
“Our goal for Evnia is to provide today’s gamers, in all their diversity, with the monitors and accessories they need to get the most enjoyment out of every gaming session, whether in terms of performance, graphics, or overall user experience,” Bairaktari said. “Evnia, true to the name, encourages gamers to bring their most genuine selves to their sessions and to reconnect with the original purpose of gaming.”
No specific local date or pricing has been confirmed for the Philips gaming monitor, other than a 2023 window, nor any word of when we can expect the rest of the Evnia range. Overseas, the 34-inch display launches in December with a $1,799.99 USD price tag, which makes it a pricey display. For comparison, the Australian pricing for the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is around the $2,000-dollar mark, while a similarly-sized Alienware monitor costs a similar amount. In other words, the Philips gaming entry is likely to be even more expensive.
Philips foray into PC gaming gear seems to target a similar market to the Sony Inzone brand launched earlier in the year – of which Australia has so far only seen the headsets released. Time will tell if the high asking price meets the performance.
A new feature called “Maintenance Mode” is rolling out globally to recent Samsung phone models, designed to keep your personal information safe when your device is in for repairs.
We first came across the security function a couple of months ago, where it had a pilot program in South Korea under the reported moniker of “Repair Mode”. Now releasing around the world, Maintenance Mode allows you to limit access to non-essential apps and personal information to protect your privacy when sending your phone to a repairer. This includes blocking photos, messages and contacts, keeping your data from prying eyes.
Maintenance Mode works by generating something akin to a guest account on your phone, which grants a user access to just the core features required for fixes. It will also prevent access to any apps you’ve installed prior to activating the privacy feature. When someone uses Maintenance Mode, any data or users made gets wiped afterwards. So, if a repairer needs to download any software to fix your phone, it will be deleted when you get the device back and switch it back to normal functionality.
How to use Maintenance Mode
The feature rolls out over the next few months on select Samsung Galaxy devices on the One UI 5 operating system or later. This includes Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 devices, with indications Samsung plans to expand compatibility to more Galaxy devices in the future.
To activate Maintenance Mode, navigate to Settings and then “Battery and device care”, where you can turn on the feature. This reboots your phone, blocking access to personal information and any apps you’ve downloaded.
According to the process outlined during the South Korean pilot program, you can then disable the mode by rebooting the phone again using biometric or pattern authentication. All going well, you can then go back to using your phone as normal. More information on the feature is available on the official announcement page.
It’s a welcome software-level addition to increase security when your phone is in someone else’s hands. Other phone and hardware manufacturers will do well to introduce their own Maintenance Mode equivalents.
New operating system updates, like the recently launched MacOS Ventura, are exciting for us tech enthusiasts because it means there are a bunch of new tools to play with.
For now, it’s time to highlight six reasons why it’s worth looking at MacOS Ventura if you have a compatible Mac device.
Use your iPhone as a webcam and easily transfer calls between devices with Continuity
In-built webcams are fine, but they lack the clarity and quality of what’s in your pocket. Following the MacOS Ventura update, Continuity Camera lets you use an iPhone as your Mac camera. As long as you have an iPhone XR or later running on iOS 16, you’re good to go.
With the feature enabled, your Mac can automatically detect your iPhone and activate its camera. As an added bonus, you can use a phone’s Ultra Wide camera to show what’s on your desk, while the main camera focuses on you. It’s a clever idea for when you want to share what’s on your notepad or show a live demonstration of a crafts project. iPhone camera features like Centre Stage, Portrait mode, and Studio Light can also be used on Macs to keep you in frame and looking fresh.
Also, if you’re a multi-Apple device household, you can use Handoff to transfer FaceTime calls from one device to another. For example, if you receive a call on your phone, it’s now easy to move it to your Mac and vice versa.
Stage Manager reimagines your workspace
Stage Manager is one of the big productivity updates that comes with MacOS Ventura. It’s meant to streamline multitasking by positioning your main window, and other open apps to the side, so you can quickly swap between windows at a glance.
The new feature also lets you group windows and apps according to what you’re working on, which sounds helpful for those who swap between clearly defined tasks throughout any given day.
An improved Mail experience with MacOS Ventura
Several improvements to the native Mail app bring the Mac email experience closer to the likes of Gmail and other competing mail clients. This includes the long-overdue ability to schedule emails in advance and cancel sending an email within 30 seconds. Various auto-detect features like notifying you of missing attachments and follow-up email suggestions are also here for us forgetful types.
Apple claims the in-app search functionality is improved as well. This involves quickly showing search results for emails, contacts, and any file attachments you might be looking for.
Spotlight streamlines search functionality
Off the back of the improved Mail search, Spotlight contains various updates to help you find what you’re looking for across Apple devices. Of note is the ability to search photos via location or the people in the image. You can even find photos containing specific text thanks to Live Text. Some of these features have been around for a little while, but Apple says the overall experience using Spotlight is more consistent between Mac, iPhone and iPad. It’s a handy little hub where you can view detailed previews of searches without opening another file.
Gaming gets a boost with Metal 3 technology and more games with Mac support
M1 and M2 Macs with decent GPUs benefit from the latest in Apple’s graphics API, Metal 3. It’s meant to improve graphical performance while reducing the power needed for the same output. It opens up more possibilities for developers to tap into hardware acceleration for ray tracing and faster-loading textures.
There are some big games coming with native Mac support soon, including the survival-horror game Resident Evil Village, which is said to take advantage of Apple silicon tech.
MacOS Ventura brings recent iPhone and iPad messaging and photo-sharing features to the big screen
Several popular features available on iPads and iPhones come with MacOS Ventura, including the ability to edit and undo messages. We detailed these in our iPadOS 16 explainer, plus the activity-sharing SharePlay feature, which brings Mac closer to feature parity with its portable companions. This also includes iCloud Shared Photo Libraries, also on iPhone, which lets you create a group of up to six people to view, edit and contribute to a photo album together. Additionally, Apple’s push into biometric security extends to Mac, with passkeys a glimpse into a password-less future.
What Macs can update to MacOS Ventura?
Generally speaking, MacOS Ventura is compatible with Macs running on M1 chips or later. Devices like the recent M2 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are tailormade for the recent update. Here’s a full compatibility list of which models can run the latest OS:
MacBook 2017 or later
MacBook Air 2018 or later
MacBook Pro 2017 or later
Mac mini 2018 or later
iMac Pro
MacPro 2019 or later
Mac Studio
So, if you’ve bought a Mac in the last few years, you should be in the clear. There are plenty more MacOS Ventura features to discover and play with – let us know if there’s anything you’d like to see a closer look at.
Arlo, the brand known for its range of smart home security devices, has a local promotion running where you can get as much as $150 cash back when buying some of its best cameras.
As part of the company’s Cash Back Bonanza, the promotion – which is now live – applies to purchases of the Arlo Pro 4 and Arlo Ultra 2 kits when purchased from a range of retailers. Amazon, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, and Bunnings are some of the participating retailers in Australia. You can get $50 back on the two-camera Arlo Pro 4 kit, and as much as $150 back on the three-camera Arlo Ultra 2 or four-camera Arlo Pro 4 kits.
If you’re not familiar with Arlo’s security cameras, they’re absolutely worth the investment. We consider both the Pro 4 and Ultra 2 camera systems to be among the best home security products on the market. The Pro 4 comes with 2K HDR video capability, an integrated spotlight, plus Wi-Fi connectivity. Meanwhile, the Ultra 2 goes the extra distance, featuring 4K video, an ultra-wide viewing angle, and two-way audio. Although not included in the current promotion, the recent 4G-compatible Go 2 is also worth looking into if you need home security tech where Wi-Fi isn’t possible.
How much cashback is Arlo offering?
Here’s the rundown on how much money you get back on each camera kit. After purchase, you can apply for cashback redemption via the Arlo promotions website. Once approved, the money will be sent in the form of a digital Visa gift card.
As mentioned earlier, the promotion is live now and covers purchases made from today until 1 January 2023. You can check out the full terms and conditions here.
Apple recently rolled out iOS 16.1 to eligible iPhones, which includes easier photo sharing via iCloud, access to Apple Fitness+ workouts without an Apple Watch, and a new notification type: Live Activities.
iOS 16.1 lets you create a shared family photo album on iCloud
Also available on iPad following iPadOS 16, the latest iPhone update adds the iCloud Shared Photo Library feature. With this addition, up to six people can share a single photo library using iCloud. Members of an iCloud Shared Photo Library can add, favourite, edit and caption photos, or delete them if they so choose.
Adding photos to a shared library.
Activated through the Photos app, you can add users to a library via message or direct link, which then allows others to contribute. At this stage, you can only host one shared library at a time, but it helpfully only contributes towards the host user’s iCloud storage limit, not all participating members.
iCloud Shared Photo Library is a clever idea that will undoubtedly streamline photo sharing while on holiday or attending a family event.
Apple Fitness+ is no longer restricted to Apple Watch owners
Apple Fitness+, the company’s subscription workout service, used to require an Apple Watch in order to participate. Once you factor in the cost of the watch, a subscription, and an iPhone or Apple TV, it all adds up. Now, with iOS 16.1, you can do Fitness+ workouts on an iPhone without needing an Apple Watch as well. If you opt for a watch-less workout, you do forgo heart rate measurement and accurate metrics, but it’s nice to have the option.
To coincide with the reduced barrier to entry, three months of Apple Fitness+, valued at $14.99 per month, comes with the purchase of a new iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. Additionally, more workouts are frequently added to the service, which currently has more than 3,000 activities in total. Good news for Swifties as well because several new workouts feature Taylor Swift’s music to commemorate her latest album, Midnights.
Live Activities notifications come to iPhone lock screens and Dynamic Islands
Static phone notifications will soon be out of fashion if Live Activities has anything to do with it. As the name suggests, the new notification provides real-time updates from apps that support the feature. While the current list of supported apps is small, Apple promotional material indicates it will be ideal for tracking sports scores or exercise – anything where a static notification would be obsolete by the time you check it.
The Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is about to get a lot more use.
It appears as a rounded rectangle on your lock screen, meaning you don’t even have to unlock your phone to keep track of your chosen real-time app. If you have an iPhone 14 Pro, Live Activities will also appear in the Dynamic Island (the notch at the top of the display) when using the device. In theory, this should make it possible to track one app via Live Activities while using another, creating multitasking possibilities.
Which iPhones can update to iOS 16.1?
As you’d expect, the latest iPhone 14 range supports iOS 16.1, so here’s a list of all the compatible devices:
iPhone 14 (base, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max)
iPhone 13 (base, Pro, Pro Max)
iPhone 12 (base, mini, Pro, Pro Max)
iPhone 11 (base, Pro, Pro Max)
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max
iPhone X and iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen)
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
There are also some other nice-to-have features following the iOS 16.1 update. Namely Matter support, ready for when the cross-brand smart home protocol goes live, and more visual battery indicator options to help you know when it’s time to charge.
