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A few days after releasing iOS 17.4 beta 1 to developers, Apple is now seeding macOS 14.4 and watchOS 10.4. Although it’s unclear what changes the company is bringing to these operating system updates, one of them is possibly new emojis.With iOS 17.4 beta 1, Apple is adding over 100 new emojis, when you include skin tone modifiers and gender variants. The new additions include a Lime, a head shaking vertically, a phoenix bird (Moltres, for Pokémon fans), and four new gender-neutral family emojis intended to be…

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Update: A day later, public beta versions are now available. See all the new features, including spatial video capture from iPhone 15 Pro for viewing on Vision Pro, here. iOS 17.2 developer beta 2 is now available. The first beta release introduced Apple’s Journal app, new features to Messages, Translate as an Action button feature, and more. We expect future betas to include refinements to the Journal app. We’ll update with any changes we discover. In addition to iOS 17.2 beta, Apple has…

There's something exciting about trying out new versions of an operating system, especially when it's a test build. Suddenly a device you've gotten to know well becomes fresh again and useful (or at the very least entertaining) in all new ways. Now is that time for eager Apple users, with the company's iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma public betas finally available to download. The new iOS 17 will include a slew of updates from design to practical. You can customize what people see when you call them —…

June Wan/ZDNETApple today opened up public beta access to its latest software versions, including iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, tvOS 17, watchOS 10. By enrolling in the Apple Beta Software Program, users can get a first taste of upcoming features and test-drive pre-released software that will eventually make its way to the brand's various products in the fall.Also: The 12 best Prime Day Apple deals: Save $119 on the latest Apple WatchThe sign-up process is relatively straightforward. You first register for the…

Last month, the developer beta of iOS 17 hit — and it was accessible to everyone, non-developers included, for free. This month, the public beta has become available, and here we’re going to offer directions on how to install either on your iPhone or iPad once it’s available for your device.Before we get started, a word of warning: beta software is inherently unfinished and may contain bugs. Apple’s public betas are generally more stable, but its developer betas are less so, and you should think carefully before…

June Wan/ZDNETEarlier this month, Apple unveiled the latest versions of its most popular operating systems, including iOS 17 for iPhone, MacOS Sonoma for Macs, WatchOS 10 for Apple Watch, iPadOS 17 for iPad, VisionOS for Vision Pro, and more. From WWDC in June to the end of the year, Apple typically opens up the early betas of these software platforms to developers for testing and, well, developing apps and services. Also: Apple just released iOS 16.5.1 with security fixesIn order to get access to this kick-starter…

Apple has opened up its library of betas to make them free to all developers. All you need is an Apple ID to download early versions of the much-hyped OS updates if you’re so set on getting access before their full, bug-tested release.Making the Facebook Papers PublicMultiple Apple news hounds spotted the company’s change in policy for who receives access to resources with Apple’s Developer Program. Before, only those who paid $99 a year had access to OS beta releases. After Apple’s WWDC 2023 this week, the tech giant now…

Today, Apple updated its developer program to allow anyone access to the beta operating systems. Pointed out by user iSoftware Updates on Twitter and confirmed by Apple’s developer program comparison page, OS beta releases can be installed without needing to pay the annual $99 fee for the Apple Developer Program. This means that eager users will be able to install the various betas starting today, including iOS 17, for free versus having to wait until July for the public beta. Earlier today, Apple "accidentally" released…

Apple's WWDC23 event was full of exciting news today. The company unveiled new products such as the Mac Studio, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, and Vision Pro. In addition, they showcased a new iteration of the operating system for its devices – iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10. Although consumers will have to wait some months to enjoy these products, developers can already access the latest software through the Apple Developer Program, which has made the first betas of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10…