By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) As promised, the iOS 17.5 beta includes support for sideloading apps directly from authorized developer websites in the European Union.Apple App StoreWhen Apple first released its plans for complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, it only intended to allow sideloading via authorized alternative app marketplaces. Regulators disagreed with this implementation and pressured Apple to add support for website downloads as well, and it promised to by a spring update.Code references to Web Distribution discovered by MacRumors suggest iOS 17.5 will enable sideloading from websites. It’s not possible to sideload any app from any website, as Apple still requires stringent security checks and authorization. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Weeks after forthcoming Beats Solo 4 headphones were listed in code for the iOS 17.4 beta, a new FCC listing for them suggests that they are nearing their launch.Beats Solo 4 as found in the iOS 17.4 RCA special Alo Yoga edition of Beats Fit Pro is quietly released on Tuesday, but that’s not all the Beats news for the day. The previously leaked Beats Solo 4 may finally be nearing release.Apple has still not announced or acknowledged that the new Beats by Dre are coming, but now the FCC database has detailed around half of the 30+ documents required during testing. The released documents include a request for confidentiality over many other reports, such as ones showing certain diagrams or full technical descriptions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple has updated its iWork suite of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to version 14.0, bringing some minor changes to its productivity software.Image Credit: AppleAll three apps have received identical upgrades for the iPad, iPhone, and Mac.New streamlined in-app notifications inform users when a person joins in on a collaborative document, making it easy to know who is working with you and when. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Following the public release of its operating systems in early March, Apple has started the beta cycle from square one with new builds of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS Sonoma for developers to try out.iOS 17Developers participating in Apple’s beta program can pick up new builds through the Apple Developer Center or more directly by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas via the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive a short time after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple Beta Software Program website.The new betas for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 arrive after the public release of versions from the old beta, consisting of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Developers who own the Apple Vision Pro can now try out visionOS 1.2 as Apple tests its next build of the headset’s operating system.visionOSThe first build of visionOS 1.2 arrives after the public release of visionOS 1.1, which took place on March 7. The new build is number 21O5555e.At this early stage, it is unclear what new features or changes Apple is introducing in this particular beta cycle. Details should surface soon after developers start installing the beta. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Equipped with 16GB of unified memory, Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is discounted to $1,599 after an exclusive $200 promo code discount. Plus, save $50 on three years of AppleCare.Save $200 on this best-selling MacBook Pro.The Space Gray spec features Apple’s M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It also has a bump up to 16GB of unified memory to help future-proof your purchase, making it a top-selling configuration.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A group of Apple employees are urging Apple’s leadership to do more for the Palestinian community, accusing the iPhone maker of punishing workers for taking a public stance on the Gaza conflict.Palestine flag [Pexels/Seyma D.]Apple CEO Tim Cook and other members of the executive team have been called out by a group of approximately 300 employees in an open letter about the Israel-Palestine war. The executive leadership at Apple is claimed to be too silent on the matter, to the point where its affecting the workforce.The open letter from the group, titled Apples4Ceasefire, claims it is disappointed and in shock at “the lack of care and understanding this company has given the Palestinian community, not only abroad suffering in Gaza, but also twards our own team members and anyone who supports them within our stores and offices.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) An alleged iOS 18 design resource surfaced on Tuesday, showcasing a new, glassy design that may take a page from visionOS’s book.Image Credit: MacRumorsThe changes are subtle and not easy to spot, but if you squint, you’ll notice glass-like buttons with reflective edges. This is similar to how the UI looks when using the Apple Vision Pro.MacRumors obtained the image from an anonymous source who purportedly got it from an iOS engineer, but are careful to note that they cannot attest to its authenticity. The image will allegedly be included in the iOS 18 Apple Design Resources. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) You may soon be able to wave your hands or draw with a stylus in mid-air with these gestures then controlling everything from your Mac to an office whiteboard, thanks to radar.A radar-based tracking system would allow for new types of tracking.A new Apple patent could radically change how you interact with your devices and usher in new ways to control them. By using radar transmitters and receiversPhysical tracking systems, like the trackpad on a Mac or iPhone’s screen, have limitations. If you’ve ever attempted to use an iPhone while wearing gloves, you’ve likely experienced this yourself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) FaceTime is set to become more immersive for Apple Vision Pro users, with Apple testing out Spatial Personas that make callers float in front of you.Spatial Personas [Apple/Inverse]Spatial Personas [Apple/Inverse]Spatial Personas [Apple/Inverse]Like many other Apple devices, the Apple Vision Pro offers users the ability to take and place audio and video calls using FaceTime. While the current version is fairly similar in concept to the existing flat video version, Apple envisions a way for Apple Vision Pro users to see each other in a more immersive way, thanks to Personas.Spatial Personas is a version of the Apple Vision Pro that Inverse reports that Spatial Personas taps into the Persona digital avatar system to change how others are viewed within a FaceTime call. At least, for Apple Vision Pro users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
