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Beta Software

Apple Releases New iOS 18 and 18.1 Betas

Apple has been keeping developers and tech enthusiasts on their toes with a recent flurry of beta updates. In a surprising move, Apple has diverged from its typically predictable release schedule by pushing out an additional beta update for iOS 18.0 just a week after the last one. Even more interesting is that these updates have consistently dropped on Mondays, marking a subtle yet noteworthy shift in Apple's approach. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest beta releases: * Xcode 16.1 beta (16B…

Apple’s iOS/iPadOS 18 Beta 5, macOS 15 Beta 5, and More

Over the past two days, Apple has rolled out a series of software updates, introducing minor yet useful enhancements across their ecosystem. From Xcode to visionOS, developers and users alike have much to look forward to with these new releases. Here's a breakdown of the updates and what they entail. Xcode 16 Beta 5 Release Date: August 6, 2024 Apple has introduced Xcode 16 Beta 5 (build 16A5221g), which is now available for download. This update promises enhanced performance and a range of…

iOS 18 Beta 5 Safari Distraction Control: How It Works

Apple's latest iOS 18 Beta 5 introduces a practical new feature in Safari called "Distraction Control." This tool allows users to remove elements from a webpage they're currently browsing, aiming to provide a cleaner and more focused browsing experience. How Distraction Control Works Hiding Elements Distraction Control works by hiding specified elements on the webpage using CSS. Specifically, it sets the display: none property for the selected elements. This means that while the elements ar…

Apple Releases iOS 18.1 Beta with New AI Features

Apple has just released the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to developers, introducing an early version of the much-anticipated Apple Intelligence features. These new betas will be tested alongside the current iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 betas. Apple Intelligence: General Features Developers can opt into the new betas with Apple Intelligence or remain on the standard iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 beta track. An iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Ma…

macOS Sequoia 15 Beta 4 Seeded to Developers

Apple has seeded the next beta version of macOS Sequoia 15: beta 4. Like I did with the iPadOS/iOS beta 4 post, I'm going straight to the release notes from Apple and pulling out the new features. These builds are massive, and I'm trying my best to comb through them! App Store * Starting in macOS 15, the App Store no longer needs twice the space free for an initial app download and install. The free space requirement will now be the final install size of the app, plus a small buffer. Develo…

Apple Seeds iPadOS & iOS 18 Beta 4

Apple has seeded the next beta version of iPadOS & iOS 18: beta 4. Since I'm a developer at heart, I'm going straight to the release notes from Apple and pulling out the new features. If you're running iPadOS/iOS 18 beta and have a bug bugging you, it might be worth searching the release notes specifically for that. Naturally, these builds are massive. So, I will try and do my best to comb through this! New features Apple Cash * With Tap to Cash, you can send and receive Apple Cash by hol…