Mac customers have been painfully aware that the Bluetooth protocol is a bag of hurt. Various unreliability issues that have been plaguing owners of the new M1 Mac computers only exacerbate the underlying problem. But Apple may be fixing unreliable Bluetooth connections on Apple silicon Macs with the upcoming release of the macOS Big Sur 11.2 software update.
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Apple releases macOS Big Sur design kit with Sketch support for developers and designers
It's been awhile since Apple launched macOS 11 Big Sur to the public. Now, the company has released the design kit for its latest desktop operating system, albeit with limited support.
Apple is now blocking M1 Mac users from sideloading iPhone and iPad apps
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the latest developer (and public) beta of macOS 11.2 Big Sur. It didn't come with any major forward facing new features, but it did appear to take one away. It was just a rumor at the time, but now it appears it's officially official.
Latest macOS Big Sur beta hints Apple may prevent users from sideloading unsupported iOS apps on M1 Macs
One of the strengths of the M1-equipped Mac models out there (which are a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini) is the ability to run iOS apps. However, a change in the latest beta suggests there may be a limitation on the way.
Apple seeds second iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, watchOS 7.3, and tvOS 14.4 betas to developers
Apple is still working on the next update for its major platforms, and today the company seeded the latest beta towards that goal.
The team behind the popular camera app Halide dive into the nitty gritty of Apple ProRAW
Back in October, one of the most popular third-party camera apps, Halide, welcomed one of the app's biggest updates. Now, Halide Mark II, remains one of the go-to options for folks who want to venture beyond the stock camera app.
Apple launches App Store privacy labels so people can see how apps use their data
It has been in the works for awhile now, but Apple has finally launched the App Store privacy labels for apps available in the digital storefront.
Apple releases macOS 11.1 Big Sur, watchOS 7.2, and tvOS 14.3 with support for AirPods Max, Fitness+, and more
Hot on the heels of releasing iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to the public, Apple also updated macOS, tvOS, and watchOS for good measure.
iOS 14.3 adds support for animated album artwork in Apple Music
Apple Music is looking to spice things up a bit, and not just with the music. It looks like the next big update for iOS 14 will welcome a new feature for the streaming service.
Apple seeds second macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta to developers
Apple released macOS 11 Big Sur to the public in November. Now, Apple is marching forward with the next software update for the desktop operating system.
Apple seeds first macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta to developers
Apple released macOS 11 Big Sur to the public earlier this month. Now, it's time to prepare for the next update.
Fantastical for Mac picks up support for M1 processor, an updated design for Big Sur, new widgets, and more
Fantastical is one of the most popular productivity apps out there, and it's just received one of its biggest updates to date.