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Apple seeds sixth betas of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS 11.3, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4 to developers
Apple on Wednesday went ahead and seeded the latest betas of its popular operating systems to developers.
A new report reiterates that Apple is working on a redesigned remote for the next Apple TV
A new report has now corroborated last year's Bloomberg story that claimed Apple would be releasing an updated Siri Remote alongside the company's next Apple TV set-top box model.
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The oft-criticized Apple TV remote is being redesigned. It could be called Apple TV Remote, not Siri Remote. Unclear if it'll work on older Apple TVs. Overhauling the Siri RemoteCiting people familiar with Apple's plans, 9to5Mac has learned that the Siri Remote that ships with the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD is getting redesigned for the next model. An overhauled accessory reportedly sports a code-name that's different from the existing remote.
Details about this new Apple TV Remote are still unknown, but 9to5Mac’s sources have told us that this model is being developed under the code name 'B519,' which is quite different from the code name of the current Siri Remote — internally identified as 'B439.'
This has prompted the publication to speculate that the changes will be “significant” rather than cosmetic. “As the new Remote has an internal model number way above the current version, we believe the changes will be more significant,” reads the article.
A year ago, 9to5Mac discovered curious strings in the iOS 14 code indicating that the Cupertino tech giant could have a brand new remote for the Apple TV in the works.
Siri Remote to become Apple TV RemoteIn fact, it would appear that Apple may also have a name change in store for the Siri Remote because iOS 14.5 code appears to reference “Apple TV Remote” rather than “Siri Remote,” which is what the company used to call the accessory in pre-tvOS days.
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Bloomberg reported last September that Apple was working on an upgraded remote control for the next Apple TV. The new remote will apparently support Apple's Find My app to make it easier to find in case it gets lost or misplaced. As for the Apple TV itself, the next update is widely expected to feature a faster processor with much better graphics for improved gaming.
Apple TV+ announces ‘The Year Earth Changed’ for Earth Day 2021, narrated by David Attenborough
For this year's Earth Day, Apple has announced a special project that aims to promote not only the earth, but also the wildlife that inhabits it.
Apple TV+ series ‘Home Before Dark’ returns for a second season June 11
Home Before Dark is a family mystery drama, and Apple TV+ has confirmed today when the second season will premiere on the streaming service.
Tracy Oliver signs overall film and TV deal with Apple TV+
One way to secure potential content for Apple TV+ is to ink overall deals with a variety of creators and producers. Apple is certainly no stranger to this method, and today is another example of that.
Alexander Siddig joins the cast of Apple TV+ series ‘Shantaram’
Things tend to go dark on the upcoming series Shantaram for long stretches of time. However, today's one of the bright spots on the show's casting front.
Apple TV+ comedy series ‘Trying’ will debut its second season on May 14; gets early renewal for third season
Unlike some of the other series available to watch on Apple TV+, the comedy show Trying has flown a bit under the radar. But for those who watched the first season (and enjoyed it), there's more to look forward to.
Apple drops ‘Siri Remote’ in latest tvOS 14.5 beta and renames the ‘Home Button’
Whether or not Apple is going to launch a new Apple TV set-top box remains to be seen. But the latest changes Apple made behind the scenes could suggest something is changing in the near future.
Apple seeds fifth betas of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS 11.3, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4 to developers
Moving right along, Apple is seeding the latest beta versions of its upcoming updates to its operating systems, including iOS, watchOS, and macOS.
Apple TV+ may pick up ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ starring Zac Efron and Russel Crowe
Apple Studios may be on the brink of picking up another high-profile film for Apple TV+, but nothing is set in stone just yet.
YouTube is working on a fix for the ‘something went wrong’ errors popping up for some Apple TV users
If you use the YouTube app on your Apple TV, it's possible you've encountered an error message that tells you "something went wrong". That's all the message says, though, so not a lot to go on. But it looks like YouTube is looking into it.