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.
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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.
Apple rumored to release updated AirPods Pro and AirPods 3 in 2021
According to a new supply chain report Wednesday, Apple may release a pair of second-generation AirPods Pro noise-cancelling earphones during the second half of next year.
MusicAlbumScroll Supercharges the Apple Music app with new gestures & more
Apple Music users have a lot to brag about. Not only is it one of the best music streaming experiences on the iOS platform, but it also brings a native user interface with full Siri integration and a ton of other perks. But pleasantries aside, it does have a few shortcomings – namely in the user interface department.
MusicAlbumScroll is a newly released and free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Ethan Whited that improves upon the native Apple Music interface with some much-needed scrolling capabilities. With it, you can scroll horizontally between recently added albums, adjust spacing values, and even give your Apple Music app a rounded artwork aesthetic.
Cydia Substrate receives another minor update to version 0.9.7106
Not even 24 hours after launching a memory-conscious update for Cydia Substrate, Saurik pushed yet another update on Tuesday, officially bringing the package up to version 0.9.7106.
Citing the official description for this release, Cydia Substrate v0.9.7106 isn’t a particularly large update, but encompasses the following changes:
‘iPadOS 15’ concept envisions a more robust widget experience for the iPad
Apple isn't a complete stranger to widgets, as the company has had the feature available for iOS users for quite some time. But with iOS 14, widgets are getting a lot more attention, and, more importantly, a lot more useful.
Grace Kaufman to star in Apple TV+ adaptation of Jandy Nelson novel “The Sky is Everywhere”
An upcoming adaptation of the young adult fiction novel "The Sky Is Everywhere" by author Jandy Nelson is the second AppleTV+ film with production company A24, and now we're learning that the flick will star actress Grace Kaufman.
Spotify now supports video podcasts
Spotify today announced that it now supports video podcasts across its desktop and mobile apps. The news arrives hot on the heels of the May 19 announcement that "The Joe Rogan Experience," one of the most popular podcasts, was becoming a Spotify exclusive.