Apple this week released its second developer beta of iOS 16, macOS Ventura, and related operating system updates, introducing some early changes compared to the first beta. We should see the first public beta very similar to the third developer beta in a couple of weeks, which provides much wider access to the update.
This week also saw the launch of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple’s first Mac to feature the M2 chip, as well as the annual Back to School promotion for education customers, so here’s all there is to know about it. Read. Details of these stories and more!
iOS 16 beta 2 released with new features
Apple shipped the second beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to developers this week for testing, and there are tons of new features and changes, including new lock screen wallpaper colors, iCloud backup over LTE, better filtering in the Messages app, and more. Huh.
We’ve compiled a list of all the new things in iOS 16 beta 2 for a complete overview of the features and added changes.
Apple also seeded the second developer beta of macOS Ventura, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16. After upgrading to watchOS 9, Apple says the Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 models will be recalibrated to more accurately estimate the watch’s maximum capacity. drum.
13-inch MacBook Pro M2 reviews: Fast performance, but consider waiting for the new MacBook Air
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the faster M2 chip was launched on Friday and is now available at Apple’s retail stores. Already, a few YouTube channels and media outlets shared early reviews of the laptop, providing a practical look at the performance improvements.
While the new 13-inch MacBook Pro is up to 20% faster than the previous model, most reviews suggest waiting to wait for the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip to launch next month.
MacRumors Show: Ian Zelbo Discusses iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Series 8 Design Rumors
Apple Concepts graphic designer Ian Zelbo joins us here MacRumors Show This week’s podcast to discuss what to expect from the design of the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple’s longstanding mixed reality AR/VR headset.
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Apple Launches Back to School 2022 Sale: Up to $150 Gift Card with Mac or iPad
As rumored, Apple on Friday launched its annual back-to-school promotion for students in the US, Canada and several Asian countries.
While last year’s version of the promotion offered students a free pair of second-generation AirPods with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad model, this year for customers in the US and Canada with the purchase of any new MacBook for $ 150 gift card included. , $100 gift card with purchase of Air model, MacBook Pro or iMac, or any new iPad Pro or iPad Air.
New Siri Remote for Apple TV is referenced in iOS 16 beta
The first two betas of iOS 16 include code-level references to what appears to be a new, unreleased version of Siri Remote for Apple TV.
One of the references is “Siri Remote 4”, which doesn’t match any existing Siri Remote, leading to the possibility that it could be a new Siri Remote for the future Apple TV, perhaps the rumored lowest-cost model. Which will be released in the second half of 2022?
iOS 16 will allow iPhone users to bypass CAPTCHAs on supported apps and websites
Touching images of traffic lights or perceiving wavy text to prove yourself human will soon be a much less common annoyance for Apple users, as iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura can bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites. can.
In beta versions of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, the useful new feature can be found in the Settings app under Apple ID > Password & Security > Automatic Verification.
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