As we march towards the eventual arrival of the iOS 16 update, Apple is still seeding beta versions of the software to help prepare developers for what's to come. To that end, we've got a brand new beta seeded today and, along with it, some new features and changes for the prerelease software.
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Here’s what’s new in iOS 16 beta 3
As we we march towards the public launch of iOS 16, Apple is in the process of issuing betas of the upcoming update. And, as is par for the course, Apple continues to tweak the software and add new features to the mix preparing for the public launch later this year.
How to view Apple’s WWDC trading card booster packs in augmented reality
Follow these steps to reveal Apple's WWDC Easter egg surprise which lets you interact with developer Emoji in augmented reality on your iPhone and iPad.
How to co-watch the WWDC 2022 keynote and session videos together with friends
Learn how to co-watch the WWDC 2022 keynote and session videos together with friends and colleagues, with everyone's playback kept in sync.
With WWDC22 “swiftly approaching,” Apple shares the conference schedule
With Apple's annual pilgrimage for developers approaching fast, the company has now confirmed a June 6 keynote and shared the WWDC22 schedule.
Eligible developers and students can now submit requests to attend a special Apple Park event to kick off WWDC22
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off with a special event at the Apple Park building, with eligible developers and students now able to request to attend.
Here’s how Apple chooses to remove abandoned apps
Have you ever wondered how Apple defines "outdated" App Store apps or how the company chooses which such apps and games it should yank from the store?
Apple is preparing to take down App Store apps that no longer receive updates
Apple is conducting an App Store sweep, prepping to take down outdated iPhone and iPad apps, those that don't no longer function as intended and similar.
Apple has announced that WWDC22 will be running from June 6 through 10
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has been scheduled to run from Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10, 2022 as an online-only event free to all.
Apple seeds third betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS 12.3, tvOS 15.4, and watchOS 8.5 to developers
As we move towards an expected March release date, Apple moves right along with the beta testing process. Which means we have new beta seeds for developers. And, soon enough, public testers.
Apple chooses to make it painful for developers to use third-party payments
The App Store commission in the Netherlands for dating apps that use alternative payments is now 27% instead of the company's usual 30% take for in-app purchases.
iOS 15.4 lets iPhone apps offer ProMotion 120Hz refresh rates for all animations
Apple with iOS 15.4 has reportedly fixed a Core Animation bug that has resulted in a sub-par ProMotion experience. Now all third-party apps automatically use smooth 120Hz animations on iPhones that feature support for ProMotion display technology.