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SharePlay won’t be available at launch with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, or tvOS 15

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

When Apple unveiled iOS 15 and the other major software updates coming to its popular platforms, one of the many new features coupled with the new software is called SharePlay. With this feature, users will be able to quickly and easily share their screens while using apps like FaceTime. It's a handy feature, and the expectation was that it would be available at launch. However, that won't be the case after all.

Apple seeds sixth betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 to developers [Update: public betas now available]

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated June 7, 2023

Apple is moving towards the public launch of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 later this year. To help get there, though, the company is still in the beta testing phase. As a result, the company has just issued the latest betas for a few of its most popular platforms.

Check out Apple’s newest AirPods features

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 23, 2023

Apple has plenty of new AirPods features ready for your enjoyment, all you need to do is install iOS 15 and other software updates on your Apple devices. Here are all of them in one place.

Apple seeds third betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated June 7, 2023

We continue to march towards the inevitable public release of Apple's next big operating system updates. Before that can happen, though, developer and public beta testers need to get their hands on prerelease software. The goal? Test out the platforms, work out the bugs, develop apps, and prepare for the next big thing.

Apple seeds second iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 betas to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated June 7, 2023

It has been over two weeks since Apple seeded the first betas of its next major software updates. But the company is back with the latest. Today, the company has seeded the latest beta for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Apple’s new feature simulates spatial audio for stereo and other non-Dolby content

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 14, 2021

Non-Dolby audio encoded in intentional stereo will no longer sound dull with a new feature in Apple's iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and macOS 12 Monterey updates, dubbed “Spatialize Stereo”.

How does spatial audio dynamically track my head moves on Apple TV and Mac?

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 10, 2021

macOS Monterey and tvOS 15 bring spatial audio to your Apple TV and Mac with dynamic head tracking via the AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. But without any chips or sensors for spatial awareness inside those devices, how does exactly Apple measure your head movement?

tvOS 15 supports signing into apps with Face ID or Touch ID on the iPhone

Evan Selleck ∙ June 8, 2021

Signing into supported apps on the Apple TV, thanks to updates to tvOS, is relatively easy. However, Apple is simplifying the process with the upcoming launch of tvOS 15. As outlined today in a developer video, the set-top box's software will soon support signing in via biometric security. On an iPhone.

Apple seeds first iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS 12 Monterey, and tvOS 15 betas to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2021

Today is the day. At the special keynote to kick off this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has unveiled the next major updates to all of its platforms. And, of course, the first betas are now available for developers to start working with.

Last-minute WWDC21 leaks: no new hardware, HomeKit improvements, new UIs and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 7, 2021

Apple's confidential information regarding upcoming changes in iOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 and macOS 13 are trickling in, with just a few hours left until the start of the WWDc21 keynote.

Bloomberg: iOS 15 to gain a new privacy control panel, notification improvements, better iPad widgets and more at WWDC21

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 7, 2021

Apple's WWDC21 kicks off tomorrow and the company is expected to unveil some new privacy, notification and multitasking improvement with iOS and iPadOS 15, according to a new report.

Apple officially announces that WWDC 2021 kicks off June 7 in an all-online format

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2021

Apple has announced that it will host its next conference for developers from June 7, 2021, through June 11. Similar to the last summer's developers conference, WWDC 2021 will also be an online-only event rather than an in-person gathering due to the current pandemic.