Apple brings out new second-gen betas, including Web Distribution for iOS 17.5
Apple has shifted onto the second round of developer betas, with the latest iteration of iOS 17.5 including Apple's Web Distribution system.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds via any Apple Developer Center or more directly by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas, doing so through the Settings app. Public beta versions generally arrive a short time after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple Beta Software Program website.The second betas for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 arrive after the first versions, which surfaced on April 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Second developer beta of visionOS 1.2 has arrived
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro can now test out the second developer build of the visionOS 1.2 operating system.visionOSThe second build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the first one, which arrived on April 2. The new build is build number 21O5565d, replacing the first beta, build number 21O5555e.It is still unclear exactly what Apple has changed in the new beta cycle, but release notes mention changes were made to fix an issue with FaceTime call synchronization and notification interruption issues for some apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Nab Apple Watch SE 2 for up to $60 off on Amazon
If you're on the hunt for a deal on Apple Watch, you can't do much better than Amazon's current Apple Watch SE 2 bargains. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5
The new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see.Apple is allowing EU developers to skip the App Store and offer sideloading from their websitesAs previously expected, the new beta release of iOS 17.5, adds the facility for sideloading apps from a website. Apple had previously resisted allowing this Web Distribution, but was pressured into it by the EU and its Digital Markets Act.Apple has now issued new support articles for developers on what is required for eligibility, and how the sideloading should work for users. The company stresses that it will check apps for basic security and safety. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Goodbye Leather Apple ad raises questions about FineWoven iPhone cases
A new video from Apple highlights the company's move away from leather iPhone cases. But the replacement has problems. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple TV+ series ‘Silo’ Season 2 is in the can
Silo is the story of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2024 – New iPad Pro evidence, on-device AI rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Kolide by 1Password: The device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Watch the demo. more…

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Future Apple Vision Pro could help the user get life-saving medical advice
Apple is developing technology for wearable devices like Apple Vision Pro that measure and monitor biometric data and location to provide tailored and potentially lifesaving advice.Apple wearables could provide medication reminders and guidance. An Apple patent, "Method and device for health monitoring," describes a system for monitoring a user's biometric data to display suggestions and guidance in a mixed-reality (MR) system. The implementation of the technology suggests future wearables from Apple that would be worn full-time, like the much-rumored Apple Glasses.This technology will not only provide individualized suggestions, but just as the Apple Watch has saved people who have fallen or are suffering cardiac events, this technology would monitor activity and location to provide real-time health guidance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 headlines today’s best deals at $575, 24-inch iMac $800, M2 Mac mini $499, more
A chance to score Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $575 headlines today’s best deals. Complete with Blood Oxygen tracking tech, today’s all-time low comes joined by some desktop Mac deals. Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini now starts from $499 and is joined by an even better discount on the 24-inch M1 iMac at just $800. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…

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Silo star drops major hints about sci-fi hit’s future on Apple TV+
Not only is season 2 finally complete after delays, Rebecca Ferguson confirmed. "Silo" continues on Apple TV+ with possible third and fourth seasons. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day
Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.Image Credit: AppleApple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day, prompting users to rummage through their tech stash for things that can be traded in or recycled."This Earth Day, let's put your used device to good use. You can trade it in and get credit toward your next purchase," Apple's trade-in page reads. "Or if it's not eligible, we'll recycle it for free." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens
Apple is researching a novel way to keep MacBook Pro displays clean — by changing the structure of keys on the keyboard.Every key would have a groove or gully around it to collect dirt and keep it off the top of the keysApple has previously issued support documents about keeping displays clean, and it's also tried very many times to make a new keyboard. Some attempts have been less successful than others.But now in a newly-granted patent called "Keycap particle evacuation structure," Apple is looking to see if a clean keyboard means a clean screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple ad touts eliminating leather in accessories, but is FineWoven next to go?
Apple stopped offering leather cases and watch bands last fall as part of its environmental efforts. The idea is that pushing leather specifically at Apple’s scale is a net negative for the planet. Ahead of Earth Day this weekend, Apple is marketing the move with a short clip. more…

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BANG!CASE is the ‘world’s first’ iPhone 15 case to add a second customizable Action Button
We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details.  more…

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Apple Original Films lands ‘Bread & Roses’ documentary, premieres June 21st on Apple TV+
Apple Original Films has landed the global rights to new feature documentary “Bread & Roses” that explores the resistance of a group… The post Apple Original Films lands ‘Bread & Roses’ documentary, premieres June 21st on Apple TV+ appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Rode's MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videography
Rode has launched a pair of iPhone accessories to improve smartphone videography, with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount designed to help mobile content creators.Rode Phone CageLaunched during NAB 2024, Rode's newest videography tools are aimed at turning an iPhone into a filmmaking device. To do that, Rode has come up with ways to handle the iPhone as if it's a camera, with two new accessories.The Phone Cage is a smartphone mounting system that consists of a ring grip with a central MagSafe-compatible mounting disk, holding the iPhone in the middle of the rig. Able to be used as an ergonomic grip for filmmaking, the Phone Cage is both rugged and lightweight, thanks to its aluminum construction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Sketchy report says base iPhone 16 Pro storage will double
iPhone 16 Pro storage will start at 256GB, according to a tipster. The change could be a way to differentiate Apple's Pro handsets. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Truth Social to launch streaming platform on Apple’s iOS, Android, and Web
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., operator of the social media platform Truth Social, announced today that after six months of testing… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency
A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation.On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released a report detailing how tech companies like Apple, Google, TikTok, and X handle ad transparency. Ultimately, the report found that all platforms could be doing more to disclose why a user is seeing an advertisement and who is behind the ad.The research team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the transparency tools, using over 20 parameters that encompassed functionality, data accessibility, and accuracy. The research was carried out between December 2023 and January 2024.The study believes that, for best transparency practices, platforms should follow the five recommendations outlined below. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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This USB-C dock turns your MacBook Air into a MacBook Pro for just $16
Macworld Whether you have a MacBook Air or a Mac mini, you can always use more ports. And today’s deal turns one port into seven with this ultra-portable dock on sale for a whopping 60 percent off: Amazon is selling the Baseus 7-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $16, a savings of $23 and the best price we’ve ever seen. This mini portable dock connects to your Mac with a single built-in USB-C cable and adds seven ports: HDMI, three USB-A ports, an SD/TF card slot, and USB-C PD. The HDMI port can power a 4K monitor at 60Hz, while the USB-C port can transfer data up to 5Gbps and the SD card slot is compatible with most iPads and the iPhone 15. That’s like getting the built-in expandability of a MacBook Pro without spending thousands more than a MacBook Air. We haven’t reviewed this specific hub, but we’re fans of the Baseus brand and it has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon with nearly 1,300 reviews. So go grab one for a fantastic price before it shoots back up. Mac

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