Apple TV App Features Revamped Navigation in tvOS 17.2 Apple in the tvOS 17.2 beta has updated its Apple TV app, making it easier to navigate and find content to watch. There is a dedicated sidebar that houses content from different apps and streaming services, including Apple TV+. The sidebar has dedicated sections for Search, Watch Now, ‌Apple TV+‌, MLS Season Pass, Sports, the Store, and the Lib…

iOS 17.2 Beta Introduces Journal App The iOS 17.2 beta that Apple seeded to developers today includes the first iteration of the Journal app that Apple announced way back in June when iOS 17 was initially previewed. Apple’s Journal app will let iPhone and iPad users record their daily thoughts and activities. It incorporates data like photos, music listened to, workouts, and more…

iMessage Contact Key Verification Added in iOS 17.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.2 In addition to the new Journal app, the iOS 17.2 and macOS 14.2 updates add support for iMessage Contact Key Verification, a feature that Apple first previewed in December of last year. Designed for those who face “extraordinary digital threats,” such as journalists, human rights activists, and government officials, iMessage Contact Key Verific…

iOS 17.2 Beta Adds Translate Option for Action Button iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max users can select a new “Translate” option for the Action Button with the new iOS 17.2 beta. Apple promised that a Translate option was coming for the Action Button, but said that it would not be available right when the new iPhones launched in September. When the Action Button is set as Translate, pressing …

Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.2 to Developers Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.2 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a day after the release of tvOS 17.1. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17.2 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required. tvOS updates are…

Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.2 to Developers Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a day after the launch of watchOS 10.1. To install the ‌watchOS 10‌ update, developers will need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under “General” in Settings, and toggle on the ‌‌watchOS 10‌…

Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.2 to Developers Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a day after the release of macOS Sonoma 14.1. Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Under Beta updates, toggle on the Sonoma Developer Beta….

Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers Apple today released the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming one day after the launch of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the “Beta Updat…

Kuo: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Next Year? There are currently no signs of an “Apple Watch Ultra 3” being in development within Apple’s supply chain, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. As a result, he believes the likelihood of a new Apple Watch Ultra being released in 2024 is “decreasing.” “If Apple doesn’t officially kick off the Apple Watch Ultra 3 project by December, it’s almost conf…

Deals: Apple’s New HomePod Hits Rare $279.99 Low Price B&H Photo today has the second generation HomePod for $279.99, down from $299.00. This sale is only available in the White color, and it’s just $0.99 away from being a match of the all-time low price on this HomePod. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment,…

Apple to Sell Low-Cost 12-Inch and 13-inch MacBooks for $700 or Less Apple is actively developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models for sale at a planned price point of around $700 or less, claims a rumor out of Korea. According to the operator of news aggregator account “yeux1122” on the Naver blog, supply chain sources have “consistently” seen evidence that Apple has low-cost MacBooks in two different siz…

Apple Admits to BMW Wireless Charging Issue With iPhone 15 Lineup, Promises Fix Later This Year Apple today acknowledged a BMW wireless charging issue affecting the iPhone 15 series, and promised that it will make a fix available later this year. In an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, Apple said charging an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max with a “small number” of wireless phone c…

New Apple Pencil’s Hidden USB-C Port Demonstrated in Hands-On Video Tech reporter Jake Krol today shared a brief hands-on video of the new Apple Pencil, which features a USB-C charging port hidden under a sliding cap. The video, shared on Instagram and TikTok, provides a first look at the sliding cap in action. Priced at $79, the new Apple Pencil is a more affordable option compared to the first-generation and …

Apple’s Shazam App Now Includes Info on Local Concerts Apple today announced that its Shazam app has a new “Concerts” feature, which is designed to allow Shazam users to find concerts that are happening in their local area. The Concerts section can be found in My Music, with recommendations based on each user’s Shazam history. Apple says that Shazam users can browse, search, and filter by artist, d…

iOS 17.1 Features: What’s New in iOS 17.1 Apple today released iOS 17.1, introducing a range of new features for iPhones that run the iOS 17 operating system. While Apple outlined some of the major new additions in its release notes, there are also several hidden features that were not mentioned. In this guide, we’ve rounded up all of the feature additions and changes we found in iOS 1…

watchOS 10.1 Fixes Apple Watch Weather Complication Bug The watchOS 10.1 update that came out today fixes a bug that was causing Weather complications not to load properly on Apple Watch faces. First reported in September, the issue resulted in blank Weather complications even when the Weather app was working as intended. Apple in a newly published support document says that Apple Watch owners exper…

Upset With Apple’s Price Increases? Here’s How to Cancel Your Apple TV+ or Apple One Subscription Apple today announced significant price hikes for several of its services, including Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+. Because of the higher individual prices, the cost of the Apple One bundles have also increased. In the U.S., ‌Apple TV+‌ is now $9.99 per month, up from $6.99 per month. ‌Apple Arcade‌+ is up $2 at $6.99, and ‌Apple New…

Apple Event Next Week Likely to Emphasize High-End Gaming on Mac Apple yesterday announced that it will be holding an online event on Monday, October 30 starting at 5 p.m. Pacific Time, and there are several reasons to believe that gaming on the Mac will be one of the major focuses of the event. Below, we have recapped Apple’s recent gaming-related efforts on the Mac and other clues heading into the event ne…

Everything You Can Do With the Double Tap Gesture on Apple Watch With the watchOS 10.1 update that came out today, Apple has added Double Tap to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices. Double Tap was announced when the new models were introduced, but it took some time for Apple to implement it. With Double Tap, you can activate some Apple Watch functions with just one hand. Using Double Tap…

Latest iPhone 15 Pro Ad Focuses on A17 Pro Chip Capabilities Apple today shared a new ad promoting the iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max, highlighting the A17 Pro chip and the gaming capabilities of the new devices. In the ad, a gamer deeply immersed in his iPhone game shoots into the air, breaks through the ceiling of his apartment, and ends up in the subway all while still playing. The descripti…