Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to developers, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third beta. Registered developers can opt in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Note that an Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta. We don't yet know what is included in macOS Sonoma 14.5, and no new features were found in the first three developer betas....
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Developer Beta. An Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the...
Apple has released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil launched in 2023. It enhances the functionality and overall performance of the accessory. Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware update The update, which transitions from version 10M5164 to 10M6060, is available via a connection of the Apple Pencil to an iPad using a USB-C cable. On the device, the new firmware version number is displayed as 37377.37377.16.0. Apple doesn't generally provide release notes for...
Update: Apple has released public beta versions of yesterday’s updates. The iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the third developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. more
Yesterday we learned that Spotify decided to pass on Apple’s new EU terms that would allow it to use alternative payment methods due to the Core Technology Fee. Instead, it submitted an app update with pricing info and details on how to subscribe outside of the App Store without giving users a link. Now Spotify says Apple has unjustly blocked the update and again “defied the European Commission”. more
After causing controversy thanks to planned changes to its business model, Watcher has sought to address fan concerns.
The fourth round of developer betas for Apple's current operating systems has arrived, with new builds of iOS 17.5 and others now available for testing. iOS 17 Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can get the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by simply updating their iPhone or iPad that are already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions generally appear not long after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta...
Spotify submitted a new version of its iOS app in the European Union with in-app pricing information, but Apple has rejected it. The reason? Apple wants Spotify to accept its updated rules on the Music Streaming Services Entitlement, according to which Spotify would still need to pay Apple a 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases. Spotify says it won't be adopting Apple's revised changes. Spotify spokesperson Jeanne Moran told TheVerge - “Apple has once again defied the European...
Apple's third round of developer betas for the current generation has arrived, including iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5. iOS 17 Developers participating in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas through through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive shortly after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website. The third...
The iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the third developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. more
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro who are also in the developer beta can now download and install the fourth test build of visionOS 1.2. visionOS The fourth build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the third, which Apple issued on April 24. The second arrived on April 16, while the first appeared on April 2. The new build is build number 21O5580a, replacing the third beta, build number 21O5570d. The second build's release notes mentioned changes were made to fix an issue with FaceTime...
Apple today released the fourth beta of an upcoming visionOS 1.2 update to developers, allowing them to test new features ahead of the software seeing a public launch. The fourth visionOS 1.2 beta comes one week after the release the third beta. The visionOS beta can be downloaded by going to the Settings app on the device and toggling on developer betas. A registered developer account is required, and Apple recommends making a backup before installing new software. Apple may make...