[UPDATE 12/20: iOS 11.2.5 and tvOS 11.2.5 public beta 2 are now available.] Apple has released new beta versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS for developers to test. iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, and tvOS 11.2.5 beta 2 are all available now. We’ll update to the latest versions and note any changes below. The latest betas follow the official release of iOS 11.2.1 and tvOS 11.2.1 for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV....
After the WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple is now releasing the first beta of watchOS 8 to all developers. watchOS 8 was announced today with some new features that will be available to all users starting this fall. Today’s build is 19R5266q. Public beta testers will be able to try watchOS 8 starting in July. As for now, only developers can preview watchOS 8, which brings an enhanced version of the Breathe app, now called Mindfulness....
Two days after releasing the final version of iOS 12.2 for all users, Apple is today starting a new beta cycle with the release of iOS 12.3 beta 1. The update should become available at the top of the hour for developers enrolled in the Apple Developer Program with the beta profile installed. As usual with iOS beta cycles, Apple is probably going to start the public beta for iOS 12....
While Apple’s orders for the A9 chip in the iPhone 6s/Plus were split between the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Samsung, we heard back in February that TSMC was to be the sole supplier of the A10 chip in the iPhone 7. A new report from Korea claims that the same is true of the A11 chip destined for next year’s iPhone. The report appears in the Chinese-language Economic Daily News, via Digitimes....
With rumors flying about an Apple television subscription service in the works for release this year, new details have started to emerge about what kinds of deals the tech company will make with its content partners. The NY Post says that these deals will involve Apple turning over certain data about its users to programmers to help solidify its agreements. Apple is reportedly giving TV partners a lot of leeway, allowing each network to decide how to handle areas like advertising on the service....
Engadget got a statement from Apple regarding the latest SMS iOS flaw that affects iPhone users: Interesting statement from Apple that seems to throw the blame for the SMS vulnerability over to the SMS protocol. That actually might be the case, but Pod2G’s assessment is that Apple could fix it in an upcoming release. iMessage, though it sometimes goes down for days at a time, is a good means of communication between your Apple-using buddies....
In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, you’ll find the 2018 Apple 9.7-inch iPad on sale for $251, plus deals on Ring Doorbell, ViewSonic monitors, and more. Hit the jump for all of today’s best offers. Apple 9.7-inch iPad sees nearly $100 price drop While Apple has been busy refreshing its iPad offerings lately with new Air and mini models, there is still value in the previous generation 9.7-inch lineup. Today we’re seeing the entry-level 32GB model discounted to $251....
When I switched up to an M1 Pro MacBook Pro, I knew a whole bunch of things would change. One of those was that it was the end of the line of being able to run the x86 Windows on the Mac. Yeah, I’m one of those people who run Windows on their Macs. Get over it. Review: Apple supercharges its flagship laptop This lack of support for x86 initially got me more than a bit worried....
We told you earlier this week that Microsoft published a new support document to address the “continuous loop” exchange bug on iOS devices running iOS 6.1. The company recommended a number of workarounds, such as blocking or throttling users on iOS 6.1 devices, while it worked with Apple to find a permanent fix. Apple confirmed on Thursday that it has “identified a fix and will make it available in an upcoming software update....
Apple today has shared the latest video in its “Shot on iPhone XS” series. The video is entitled “Las Cholitas Voladoras” and highlights an association of female wrestlers based in Bolivia. Here’s what Apple says about the video: The credits for the film: Directors: Michael Johnson and Luisa Dörr Cinematographers: Brandon Kuzma and Bob Hoste Producer: Jeremy Schneier Editor: Lynn Bousquet Music: Dana Buoy Apple says the video was shot on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS, with the aid of several different accessories....
In a statement to CNBC, Apple said ‘we are deeply disappointed that in their dealings with us, Bloomberg’s reporters have not been open to the possibility that they or their sources might be wrong or misinformed.’. Apple ended its relationship with Supermicro in 2016. Apple told CNBC that it only ever found an infected driver on a single Super Micro server in a lab. Apple said this was a one time event and not considered to be a targeted attack....
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq78H0YrIf8&w=650&h=420] Ping was Apple’s first attempt at the social networking but it pales in comparison to what they have coming. Hidden deep in the iOS 4.3 file system is a new folder titled “Media Stream.” Within that folder is some information about “Photo Streaming.” From the looks of different alerts and plists, it appears that Apple will let iPhone users set up “Photo Streams” that friends could “subscribe” to. Also, it looks like there will be some privacy preferences related to this, so you can choose who is allowed to view your “Streams....
Apple will start selling fully unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models in the United States beginning tomorrow, January 6th, according to several sources. The unlocked iPhones will be available both via Apple’s physical retail stores and online store… Currently, Apple sells the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the U.S. either via a carrier contract or unlocked on T-Mobile. Tomorrow’s change means that Apple will sell the latest iPhone models with no SIM-card so that customers can use the phone anywhere in the world on any supported carrier by bringing along their own SIM-card....
Apple delivers the full trailer for its upcoming drama The Morning Show, giving a full look at what audiences can expect. The star-studded series features an impressive cast built around Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, but also features the likes of Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Bel Powley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Desean K. Terry, Jack Davenport and Janina Gavankar. Additionally, the series is written by Kerry Ehrin and directed by Mimi Leder (The Leftovers)....
Apple released the iOS 8.1.3 software update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users today. The update is available over-the-air through the Software Update section of the Settings app. The update includes the usual bug fixes and performances improvements, and notably claims to reduce the amount of free storage required to perform the update. Apple first released iOS 8 in September near the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and iOS 8....
Just as we thought Apple’s long-running ebooks suit might finally be settled, the out-of-court agreement has been thrown into doubt. The judge required to approve the settlement terms has expressed concern that they may be unfair to consumers, reports Business Insider. Apple was found guilty of price-fixing, an allegation it always denied and is currently appealing. To speed things up, lawyers on both sides agreed what would happen for each of the three possible outcomes of the appeal....
In addition to refreshed MacBooks, Apple today also updated its iMac lineup with Kaby Lake processors and USB-C. Perhaps most notably, however, the company teased the iMac Pro: an ultra-powerful model coming later this year. The iMac Pro comes in Space Gray coloring with accompanying Space Gray accessories, and while some had hoped those accessories would be sold separately, Apple has since informed us that won’t be the case… Many users have long called on Apple to make its wireless accessories available in additional colors and the company finally did that today, but it’ll cost you....
Like he has done before, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Phil Schiller has taken to his Twitter account to share a new report highlighting a much higher amount of security threats on Android compared to iOS. Schiller linked to Cisco’s 2014 annual security report covering mobile malware trends over the last year, which happens to highlight a rise in malware on Android as one of its key takeaways: That 71% encounter rate for web-delivered malware on Android mentioned above compares to just 14 percent for iPhone users, according to the report....
One of the key features Apple touts with its new Fitness+ workouts service is deep integration with Apple Music. One of the ways in which this is now manifesting itself is with a dedicated category in the Music app, allowing users to quickly view playlists from Fitness+ workouts. Apple has a new Fitness category in the Apple Music service, under which you’ll find a variety of playlists dedicated to Apple Fitness+....
As reported by TechCrunch, Apple is pushing HomeKit hard at CES this year. It coordinated with manufacturers to demo key new HomeKit smart home announcements to the tech press .., Apple HomeKit has been criticized in the past for having a relatively small ecosystem of compatible accessories. In 2017, Apple made it easier for accessory makers to get HomeKit accessories approved, and the fruits of that labor are finally paying off....
