Apple looks to expand beta testing of iOS 15 as stable release nears

Posted by: . Posted on: August 8, 2021 Comments: 0

Last month, Apple launched the Beta Software Program for all users who want to preview iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. Now, the the company is looking to expand beta testers and is sending emails to those subscribed to the beta program to try out its latest public betas. more…

Exclusive: Apple testing new external display with a dedicated A13 chip and Neural Engine

Posted by: . Posted on: July 23, 2021 Comments: 0

Apple’s Pro Display XDR has been available for quite some time now, but there are still no rumors about an updated version of its high-priced display in the near term. However, 9to5Mac has now learned from sources familiar with the matter that Apple is internally testing a new external display with a dedicated A13 chip and also Neural Engine. more…

Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more

Posted by: . Posted on: July 20, 2021 Comments: 0

Apple is widely expected to have a new iPad mini coming as soon as later this year with a design similar to the latest iPad Air. 9to5Mac has now learned from sources familiar with the matter that the new iPad mini, codenamed J310, will be powered by Apple’s latest A15 processor, feature USB-C connectivity, and include a magnetic Smart Connector. more…

watchOS 8: Siri on Apple Watch can announce your progress during a workout

Posted by: . Posted on: July 19, 2021 Comments: 0

A nice little feature of watchOS 8 that has gone a bit under the radar is the new Voice Feedback option in watchOS 8. The toggle can be enabled in the Settings app on the Watch itself or through the companion Watch app on the iPhone; go to Settings -> Workout and look for the Voice Feedback toggle. more…

Apple seeds watchOS 8 beta 3 to developers

Posted by: . Posted on: July 14, 2021 Comments: 0

Apple is finally releasing watchOS 8 beta 3 to all developers. After more than one month since WWDC 2021, when it was first previewed, Apple is now seeding another build for the upcoming Apple Watch operating system. more…

watchOS 8: Sleep mode has moved, here’s where to find it

Posted by: . Posted on: July 12, 2021 Comments: 0

If you’re familiar with activating sleep lock mode in Control Center on the , you might find yourself searching for that useful bed icon after updating to watchOS 8. The toggle puts your Apple Watch in a mode that stops alerts, dims the screen, and only shows a digital clock. more…

How to install the watchOS 8 public beta or developer beta

Posted by: . Posted on: July 1, 2021 Comments: 0

Eager to test out everything arriving with watchOS 8 like the new Mindfulness app, Focus mode, Photo watch faces with Portrait mode, multiple timers, AssistiveTouch, and more? Read along for how to install watchOS 8 public or developer beta. Update: The free public beta for watchOS 8 is now available. more…

The watchOS 8 public beta is now available, but remember – there’s no way to downgrade

Posted by: . Posted on: July 1, 2021 Comments: 0

Apple this week has officially released the first public betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. As we wrote yesterday, there are some risks to installing the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 public betas, but you can take comfort in knowing that you can easily downgrade to iOS 14 if you experience bugs and performance issues. The same, however, can’t be said for watchOS 8. Once…