Apple has released iOS 12.1 beta 5 to developers. The company also released tvOS 12.1 beta 5 and watchOS 5.1 beta 5. Registered developers can get the updates now.
Apple releases beta 5 of iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1
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Apple marketing boss Phil Schiller addresses concerns about lower-res iPhone XR display
Apple's iPhone XR brings all of the same features as the pricier iPhone XS series sans a few notable exceptions like its lower-resolution display based on LCD rather than OLED technology. Turns out that some techies are upset that, at 6.1 inches, the iPhone XR screen is not full HD so downscaling inevitably occurs when watching Full HD (1920x1080) video.
AppleCare+ iPhone XR pricing announced, optional theft and loss coverage available
Apple has introduced AppleCare+ pricing for the recently released iPhone XR. Like with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple is offering a plan that covers theft and loss this year for the first time.
Apple’s revised jobs site highlights innovation, corporate culture
Apple's corporate culture is on prominent display on the company's recently updated jobs site. The biggest change is the introduction of a new video that welcomes possible recruits to the company.
WhatsApp gains iPhone XS Max support, consecutive voice messages & more
The Facebook-owned WhatsApp for iPhone app has been refreshed on App Store with several new features, including an overhauled interface for the quick bubble actions, support for the iPhone XS Max display resolution and a consecutive voice messaging feature.
WhatsApp testing Dark Mode & previewing videos in push notifications
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing a darkened interface in its iPhone app, as well as previewing videos in notifications, according to hidden code strings uncovered by WABetaInfo.
Content restrictions in iOS 12 still need some work
Less than two months after it was first introduced, Apple's Screen Time continues to catch flack for what it does and doesn't do. First, kids figured out a way around the tool's time limitations. Then, it was accused of draining iPhone batteries too quickly. Now, the tool's parental controls are being criticized for blocking (or allowing) the wrong content.
Gatekeeper will enforce app notarization in an upcoming macOS release
Notarization is an optional step in the app development process, but macOS's Gatekeeper will soon require that any signed apps distributed outside Mac App Store be notarized by Apple.
Apple invites developers to get their Mac apps notarized for Mojave’s improved Gatekeeper
macOS Mojave has several features that tighten security, including an improved Gatekeeper feature that enforces code signing and verifies downloaded apps before allowing them to run. Today, Apple issued a reminder to developers to get their Mac software notarized so customers have increased confidence that it's not known malware.
How Apple tried, and failed, to push carriers toward adopting a standardized iMessage
Apple once proposed that major US wireless carriers adopt a standardized version of iMessage, its proprietary instant messaging service. Telcos wouldn't bite, balking at the idea.
Another reliable source corroborates 2018 iPad Pro USB-C rumor
The fairly reliable Japanese publication Mac Otakara claims to have heard from sources in Apple's supply chain that the upcoming iPad Pro models for 2018 would sport a USB-C port.
Here comes the first iPhone XR commercial and it’s awesome
Ahead of the iPhone XR pre-orders which kick off tonight, Apple published the company's inaugural commercial for the colorful handset to YouTube—and we're digging it!