• New iOS 17.5 Beta Lets EU iPhone Users Download Apps Directly From Websites

    With the second beta of iOS 17.5 that's available today, iPhone users located in the European Union are able to download apps directly from the websites of Apple app developers without going through the App Store or an alternative app marketplace. Since March, Apple has been working on support for downloading apps from websites, and the feature is finally ready for testing. Apple started letting developers offer their apps through alternative app marketplaces in the EU in iOS 17.4, but the...

  • 9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2024 – iOS 17.5 beta 2, next-gen iPhone SE

    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Kolide by 1Password: The device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Watch the demo. more

  • 10 Hidden iPhone Features in iOS 17 (Video)

    Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 17 update transformed the way iPhone users interact with their devices. This latest iteration of the operating system introduces a plethora of groundbreaking features designed to streamline functionality, enhance user experience, and cater to the evolving needs of iPhone enthusiasts. From seamless music recognition to adaptive home screens and advanced notification […]

  • iOS 17.5 Sets the Stage for Sideloading on the iPhone

    Apple's first developer beta for iOS 17.5 allows developers to lay the groundwork for selling their apps directly from websites for sideloading onto the iPhone. But the feature only applies to users living in the E.U.

  • iOS 17.5 beta 2 is here: 5 new features on your iPhone

    Curious about what's in store for testers exploring the iOS 17.5 beta 2? We've got the scoop.

  • iOS 17.5 lets people in the EU download apps from websites

    Today Apple has released iOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers, and we don't normally report on such releases, but this one's important, as it marks the debut of yet another feature Apple was forced to add thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Starting in iOS 17.5, EU iPhone owners will be able to download apps from websites - aka sideloading. No need to go through Apple's App Store, or any other app store for that matter - Apple also started supporting alternative app stores thanks to the DMA...

  • iOS 17.5 will allow something previously unthinkable on iPhone

    Apple is getting ready to launch iOS 17.5, which will legally allow a practice Apple frowned deeply upon until very recently. Users in the EU will be able to sideload apps onto their iPhone from a web link thanks to the new Digital Markets Act rules now in effect on the continent. Apple Watch SE 2 Cellular + GPS for £60 off AO is selling the Apple Watch SE 2 Cellular + GPS for just £229. That’s £60 off the RRP and only £10 more than the GPS-alone version costs at...

  • Is iOS 17.4.1 Suffering Battery Drain and Overheating Issues (Video)

    Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update, introduced in March, has drawn notable attention, not only for its new features but also for the challenges it presents to users, especially those with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you’re experiencing some glitches or your device seems warmer than usual, you’re not alone. Let’s delve into what’s been happening […]

  • PSA: ‘Civilization VI’ Is Unplayable on iOS 17.4 and Later, No ETA On When It Will Be Fixed

    Ever since it launched on mobile Aspyr Media has been slowly releasing new DLC and updates for Civilization VI (Free) … Continue reading "PSA: ‘Civilization VI’ Is Unplayable on iOS 17.4 and Later, No ETA On When It Will Be Fixed"

  • iOS 18 Might Soon Allow iPhone Users to Record Voice Memos Using Notes App

    According to a recent rumor, the Notes app will be more powerful by June's release of iOS 18. Soon, you will be able to attach voice notes to this app.

  • Unique Things To Do in Denver This Weekend 4/17 – 4/21

    Reggae Jam Fest, Denver miniFEST, Bicycle Day, 420, Earth Day — it’s a busy one this week in Denver! The weather is warming up, which means Red Rocks is totally ready for Wiz Khalifa, Flatbush Zombies and Earthgang at 420 On The Rocks. Also for 420, tradition continues with the Mile High 420 Festival at […]

  • How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5

    The new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see. Apple is allowing EU developers to skip the App Store and offer sideloading from their websites As previously expected, the new beta release of iOS 17.5, adds the facility for sideloading apps from a website. Apple had previously resisted allowing this Web Distribution, but was pressured into it by the EU and its...