If you are part of the public beta testing program, then you have new pre-release software to install today.
Apple seeds second iOS and iPadOS 14 betas to public beta testers
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New report sheds light on Apple’s store closure strategies
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, especially in the United States, Apple (along with other companies who haven't been so lucky) has been forced to strategize a great deal when it comes to re-opening (or re-closing) its physical retail stores in the U.S.. Now, a new report sheds light on that strategy.
AT&T says its 5G network is now available nationwide
Like the other major wireless networks in the United States, 5G is the next major milestone that needs to be reached, and as quickly as possible. AT&T has now reached the big one: nationwide coverage.
Apple stops signing iOS 13.5.1, halting downgrades from iOS 13.6
Apple stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 13.5.1 Wednesday evening, a move on the company’s part that effectively prevents iPhone and iPad users from downgrading from the newer 13.6 release that was released to the general public exactly one week ago from today.
The company is notorious for preventing firmware downgrades because it doesn’t want users downgrading to versions that are vulnerable to exploits – whether those exploits are being used maliciously or for the sake of jailbreaking. Compelling users to upgrade to newer firmware when restoring also buffs Apple’s new firmware adoption statistics that the company frequently enjoys flaunting at Keynote presentations.
iPhone 12 launch again rumored to be delayed in some capacity due to coronavirus
While the coronavirus pandemic continues, some businesses are still feeling its effects. And that includes Apple, which, according to a new rumor, may still be feeling the impact later this year when it plans to launch new iPhones.
Here’s what’s new in iOS 14 beta 3
Earlier today, Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 to developers. And while there are plenty of new features and additions coming to the operating systems later this year, Apple is making some key changes in iOS 14 (and iPadOS 14) with the latest beta, too.
Apple launches new Security Research Device Program to help researchers find security vulnerabilities
While Apple's software is usually praised for its overall security, there are still vulnerabilities and issues discovered from time-to-time. Making it easier for researchers to discover those issues is a good move, and Apple is doing just that.
Apple seeds third developer betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 [Updated: here’s what’s new]
Apple is moving right along with its developer betas for the next major updates to its most popular operating systems.
An Apple-backed research report says the App Store’s fees are similar to other marketplaces
Apple is facing more than one antitrust probe regarding the App Store and the fees associated with the digital marketplace, so it's not surprising to see the company come out swinging with a commissioned report showing why it's not in the wrong.
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to launch Android and iOS apps using voice commands soon
It's a relatively painless process to use Siri and ask the digital assistant to launch an app on your iPhone or iPad, but for folks who prefer to use Amazon's option, Alexa isn't quite there yet.
Kuo: iPhones, iPads and certain Macs to adopt periscope telephoto cameras beginning in 2022
According to a new report from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, future iPhone models coming in 2022 will feature greater optical zoom than the current iPhones' 2x optical zoom by switching to a periscope telephoto lens design, which bends the light 90 degrees rathe than using a series of prisms and mirrors like the current iPhone lenses.
Apple, disability rights activists, and others reflect on the Americans with Disabilities Act and accessibility
Accessibility is one of the primary goals for Apple and the products it releases, aiming to democratize the most powerful technology and make it usable by the broadest scope of individuals.