Earlier today, Apple seeded the fifth beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to developers. This is a quick list of what's new in the latest prerelease software.
Here’s what’s new in iOS 14 beta 5
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Some developers releasing apps on TestFlight as a less restrictive App Store alternative
According to a new report, some iPhone and iPad developers are choosing to publish their apps to TestFlight, which is Apple's service for over-the-air installation and testing of iOS apps, and leave it at that. Users, assuming they know where to look, can download and use these pieces of software via the TestFlight app, which is available for free on the App Store.
Apple seeds fifth betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 to developers
Apple is moving ahead with the latest developer betas for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 (and the other platforms) ahead of the public launch later this year.
Google Maps now offers a ‘more detailed, colorful’ experience
Apple completely revamped Apple Maps not too long ago, and now Google is doing the same for its own offering.
Samsung Pay Card is an Apple Card alternative now available in the UK
If you are in the United Kingdom, are a fan of Samsung, and want an all-digital card option from the company, the wait is over.
Don’t be fooled — Epic vs. Apple is all about the money and selfish corporate interests
Epic Games is rallying against Apple on social media with its #FreeFortnite hashtag after it left both Apple and Google no choice but to remove “Fortnite” from their respective app stores.
Epic Games is trying to form a coalition of ‘Apple critics’ in its fight against App Store policies
Epic Games is not a small company. It operates out of several different regions across the globe. And, as of August of this year, is reportedly worth around $18 billion. But, even as the company wages a battle with Apple, the executives have apparently realized they'll probably need some help.
Apple issues a statement about Epic Games
Apple yesterday released an official statement about Epic Games, “Fortnite” and the App Store.
Registrations for Adobe’s virtual MAX 2020 are now open and free for everyone
Photoshop maker Adobe has confirmed that its upcoming MAX 2020 creativity conference will take place virtually due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Oracle has reportedly expressed serious interest in acquiring TikTok
Enterprise software maker Oracle, the world’s second-largest software firm by revenue and market capitalization after Microsoft, has reportedly enter the race to acquire the Chinese-owned TikTok short video app following US President Donald Trump's divestment order.
Apple unveils Apple Music Radio with two new stations
Apple today announced the Apple Music Radio service featuring two new Internet radio stations, dubbed Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country, which feature exclusive original shows from the world’s top music hosts and artists.
Let’s Talk iOS 357: An epic battle
Your two favorite co-hosts debate about the war currently brewing between Epic Games and Apple, as well as Apple’s future service bundles.
Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before Apple threatened to terminate Epic's developer account. While the entire conversation is still completely relevant, Cody and Sebastien obviously did not mention this important development.