New Apple TV 4K hardware appears closer to launching based on tvOS 13.4 beta code

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Yesterday Apple released the first developer betas as part of its next round of software releases: iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2. We’ve already discovered some new things hidden in the system, such as the new CarKey API, and now 9to5Mac has found references to a new Apple TV model in the tvOS 13.4 beta code. more…

Apple Watch sleep tracking revealed: sleep quality, battery management, more

Posted by: . Posted on: September 2, 2019 Comments: 0

There’s been a lot of speculation about Apple Watch sleep tracking, especially after Apple acquired Beddit, manufacturer of the Beddit Sleep Monitor product and companion app. Today, 9to5Mac has learned from sources inside Apple that the company is working on sleep tracking for the Apple Watch, which won’t require any special hardware to work. The new feature could be announced as early as next week when the company is expected…

Exclusive: Apple Arcade hands-on with early access trial games on Mac [Video]

Posted by: . Posted on: August 20, 2019 Comments: 0

Today I was able to go hands-on with an early preview of Apple Arcade, which Apple announced back during its March services-oriented event. Apple Arcade is an upcoming $4.99 a month gaming service that will allow gamers to play over 100 new and exclusive titles across platforms like the iPhone and iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. We were able to gain access to a special internal early access program aimed…

Exclusive: Apple planning $4.99/month price for Arcade game subscription service after free trial, works with Family Sharing

Posted by: . Posted on: August 19, 2019 Comments: 0

Last Saturday, 9to5Mac got access to Apple’s early access program for Apple Arcade, which was announced back in March when the company held its special event dedicated to Services. Apple Arcade will allow iOS, Mac, and Apple TV users to pay a flat monthly fee and access a bundle of otherwise paid apps through the App Store. Now we’ve discovered that Apple Arcade will likely be priced at $4.99 per month. more…

Exclusive: Screenshots reveal iOS 13 Dark Mode, new Reminders app, more

Posted by: . Posted on: May 28, 2019 Comments: 0

Not a mockup, some information redacted to protect our sources We’re less than a week away from WWDC, when Apple is expected to unveil the new versions of all its operating systems, including iOS 13. We’ve talked about what to expect in detail, with information from sources familiar with the development of Apple’s operating systems. Today, we have screenshots from iOS 13, shared exclusively with 9to5Mac, that show some of…