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iOS 17 Beta 2 Released for Developers; Introduces Key Siri Command Update, Cross Fade in Apple Music, More

iOS 17 beta 2 was released by Cupertino-based tech giant Apple on Wednesday for developers alongside the iPadOS 17 beta 2. The iOS 17 update was released earlier this month at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. The updated operating system introduced a StandBy mode, a Journal app, and an AirDrop feature called NameDrop for easily sharing contacts with other iPhone users. The new iOS beta release also carries several important updates including a changed Software Update interface within the Settings application. 

As spotted in a 9to5Mac report, the newly-launched developer’s beta version carries a small but important update for the Siri command. Users can now easily choose the app that they want to use to message using the virtual assistant, without additional commands.

Previously, up until iOS 16, when users used the ‘send a message’ command, Siri would send it through Apple’s own Messages app. With the iOS 17 beta 2 update, users can now easily select any messaging applications, including third-party ones to send the message. They no longer have to give out a longer ‘send message via WhatsApp’ or ‘send message via Telegram’ command.

This updated feature is compatible with any Siri-compatible third-party applications, like WhatsApp and Telegram. This update also enables users to change the contact information of the receiver or edit the concerned message, with a single tap within the virtual assistant interface.

Apple also updated the user interface of the Software Update sub-section with a new design in the Settings application. The iOS 17 beta 2 also enables the tapping of two iPhone together for a quick AirDrop feature, which was announced at the WWDC 2023. 

With iOS 17 beta 2, users can control the data and settings of the Fitness application through a dedicated section. The cross-fade effect in Apple Music using a slider control is also available in this beta version, that allows users to transition between two songs seamlessly.

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Apple Releases visionOS Developer Tools to Create Apple Vision Pro Applications: Details



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iOS 17 TipKit to Help Developers Show Users Hidden Features: All Details

iOS 17 was unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 by Apple alongside many other products and devices. Apple also introduced a new developer toolkit that will help developers familiarise people with their mobile apps by displaying how-to guides. Developers would usually create their own introductory or tutorial-type sessions or rely on those offered by a third party. They will now have the choice of a native solution on iOS platforms. Software updates iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 were also introduced at the WWDC 2023.

According to Apple, the new TipKit tool will contain templates similar to what users are currently used to sharing in system apps. These will be customisable to reflect the developer’s own app’s look and feel. Furthermore, Apple claims that developers would be able to customise when and when their tips appear. That is, the advice does not have to be limited to onboarding. Tips might also be introduced as users start learning a new portion of the app, or they could be set up to be activated by specific rules.

With the ToolKit, developers would be able to avoid bothering users who are familiar with recommendations, such as those who had already found how specific features in the application functioned.

Developers might also specify when a tip should be displayed, such as after a user has visited a specific app section or utilised a specific function several times. As the user continues to learn about the app, the developers could provide them with a tip that might help them make use of advanced features or lead them to an undiscovered feature.

Apple will use TipKit to add native tips to its own apps, such as FaceTime, Photos, and iMessages, in iOS 17. This will assist in guiding users and eliminate misunderstandings by making seeing tips a more standard experience across the platform.

Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, at its annual developer conference, along with new Mac models and upcoming software updates. We discuss all the most important announcements made by the company at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Apple Vision Pro Display Refresh Rate Revealed: All Details

Apple Vision Pro was unveiled by Apple at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference as the first mixed reality headset from the company. During the keynote event, Apple announced that the new headset sports two high-resolution micro-OLED displays housed in a curved aluminium and glass body. While the company hadn’t revealed detailed specifications, new details about the displays on the Apple Vision Pro emerged during one of Apple’s WWDC 2023 sessions. The headset will be available in the US in early 2024, according to the company.

During a developer session on optimising app power and performance for visionOS, the company revealed that the Apple Vision Pro display refreshes at 90 frames a second. This means that the new headset has a refresh rate of 90Hz, similar to competitors such as the Meta Quest 2 and HP Reverb G2 — although some VR headsets like the HTC Vive Pro 2 and Valve Index offer much higher 120Hz and 144Hz refresh rates, respectively.

However, it is worth noting that the Apple Vision Pro is equipped with displays that offer a higher resolution than any other VR or mixed reality headset. The company announced during the WWDC 2023 developer session that the headset’s refresh rate can be ramped up when it is performing certain tasks, such as watching a movie at 24fps — as part of Apple’s attempts to reduce jitter.

Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman estimated that the Zeiss prescription lenses for the Apple Vision Pro would cost “at least” $300 (roughly Rs. 24,700) to $600 (roughly Rs. 49,500) a pair, hinting at a higher price tag for the company’s headset for customers who wear spectacles. Pricing for the Apple Vision Pro is set at $3,499 (roughly Rs. 2,88,600).

The recently unveiled Apple Vision Pro is equipped with two high-resolution micro-OLED displays that are part of an aluminium and glass body with a fabric headband and strap. These displays are callable of visualising a large 100-foot “virtual” display, according to Apple. The headset is powered by an external battery pack that can be slipped into a wearer’s pocket, according to Apple.

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iPadOS 17 Offers Support for External Studio Display Webcam, Microphone via USB Type-C Port

iPadOS 17 was unveiled on Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 alongside other software and hardware. The iPadOS 17 is likely to be available for users in the third quarter of the year. With this update, the message application comes with a user interface overhaul, the lock screen gets widgets and a new health app layout. The newly launched operating system supports Studio Display, other external displays, and microphones through USB Type-C port. Of course, only iPad models with a USB Type-C port will support this feature.

Apple demonstrated the process of plugging in external webcams or USB microphones to iPads supporting USB Type-C ports. To use the external devices, users will only be required to plug them into one’s iPad to start using them. Certain webcams and microphones may still be unsupported, but the company made a significant change. iPad users connected to a secondary screen will be able to use the webcam in front of this secondary device, instead of using the iPad’s inbuilt webcam.

The AVFoundation API can help app developers enable video rotation from both external and inbuilt cameras, and also let users choose audio input options, offer echo cancellation optimisations, and more. 

iPadOS 17 also comes with a new, customisable lock screen and stage manager enhancements. It will come with interactive lock screen widgets, a PDF-editing app that helps embed the PDF files directly in the Notes app for easy reference, and UI updates to the iMessage app. The OS also allows users to leave users audio or video messages when someone doesn’t answer their FaceTime call.

All developers have access to the first beta version of the iPadOS 17. A public beta version is expected to be available by August while the stable version is likely to launch by November this year.

Apple’s annual developer conference is just around the corner. From the company’s first mixed reality headset to new software updates, we discuss all the things we’re looking forward to seeing at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) to Gain Adaptive Audio Feature With iOS 17: How it Works

AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are set to receive a noteworthy software upgrade with the arrival of iOS 17 later this year. At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote event on Monday, Apple announced that its latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will gain a new feature called Adaptive Audio that can intelligently analyse your environment to adjust transparency mode and active noise cancellation (ANC) settings, without any input. It can blend both modes together based on you interacting with your environment over the course of a day, according to the company.

During the WWDC 2023 keynote event, Ron Huang, Apple VP for Sensing and Connectivity, announced that the second-generation AirPods Pro would gain support for Adaptive Audio, a feature that dynamically blends both ANC and transparency mode. This mixed mode will allow you to shut off background noise, while important sounds like horns and bells will continue to alert you.

Apple says that it will used personalised volume controls based on machine learning trained on your listening preferences over time, in combination with the Adaptive Audio feature that uses both ANC and transparency mode, to offer a better experience while listening to music and podcast episodes.

Meanwhile, AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will also be updated with another useful feature when iOS 17 arrives, called Conversation Awareness. When music is playing on the AirPods, the feature will detect when you are speaking and automatically lower the media volume, reduce background sounds, and focus on the voices of people facing you.

Apple says that Adaptive Audio will also block external sounds while speaking on a phone call, allowing you to hear the other participants without distractions. You will also be able to mute yourself with a pinch gesture. Automatically switching an AirPods connection across Apple devices will also become more seamless later this year, according to the company.

Apple’s annual developer conference is just around the corner. From the company’s first mixed reality headset to new software updates, we discuss all the things we’re looking forward to seeing at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Launch Impressions: Almost Unbelievable, Very Real

Apple delivered a lot of big announcements at its WWDC 2023 keynote, including new Mac devices, new features on iOS 17, and improvements to other platforms such as WatchOS and tvOS. However, it was the Cupertino-based company’s traditional ‘one more thing’ that truly got the assembled crowd to sit up and take notice. The Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first mixed reality headset, was almost impossible to wrap my head around, and it’s safe to say that everyone in the audience at Apple Park was similarly amazed.

Of course, the Vision Pro is far from launch; it’s expected to go on sale in the US in early 2024 for $3,499 (approximately Rs. 2,88,700). It’s naturally a lot more expensive than practically every other mixed reality headset in the market right now, but if it lives up to the expectations set by the keynote, it’ll be worth it for early adopters.

The Apple Vision Pro has dual Micro OLED displays that you can see right through

 

Apple Vision Pro: so, so advanced

The media in attendance at Apple Park were wowed by pretty much every feature of the Apple Vision Pro when announced during the keynote. Of particular note is EyeSight, a feature which uses camera sensors around the device to detect when someone is in the room with the wearer, allowing a look at the wearer’s eyes. This makes the Vision Pro unlike other similar headsets where the wearer is fully cut off from the world.

Instead, the focus is firmly on allowing you to be as present in the real world, as you want to be in the virtual world. The headset will also let you adjust your surroundings, and promises to work seamlessly with Mac and iOS devices and apps. You can, therefore, use this for productivity and creating an augmented workspace, just as much as you’d want to watch movies, play games, or jump onto AR-powered FaceTime calls.

Apple Vision Pro: a ski mask with a computer built in

The specifications of the Vision Pro are impressive, with dual Micro OLED displays for clear visibility, the M2 chip for power, and multiple cameras, sensors, and microphones to work with hand gestures and voice for controls. You can also use a keyboard and mouse for some productivity functions. For biometric authentication, the Vision Pro uses Optic ID to scan your retina and let you log in. All of this works with VisionOS, a new platform being developed for Apple’s new ‘spatial computing’ device.

Up close, the Apple Vision Pro is quite as beautiful as the renders in the keynote. It’s smaller than most other VR and mixed reality headsets, despite all the hardware and capabilities packed in. While the media wasn’t allowed to try it on, it did look like the kind of product only Apple could build, with classic Apple design cues all around. The padding and headband textures are a lot like that of the AirPods Max, as is the digital crown on the top, and the whole thing looks like it will be comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time.

The Apple Vision Pro can be used with a battery pack, which promises up to two hours of battery life for the headset

 

When plugged in, the Vision Pro can be used all day, while the battery pack will let you run the headset for two hours at a time. Power is delivered through a MagSafe-like connector, while the battery pack can slip into your backpack or pocket, which looked nice and compact.

The outer side of the headset even had some trippy visuals flowing on the preview units on display. There’s no built-in sound on the Vision Pro; you’ll need AirPods for that, and it will work with Spatial Audio to virtualise where the sound is coming from based on what’s on the screen. There’s also talk of 3D support, with Disney coming on board as an early partner to support Disney+ on the Vision Pro from day one.

Apple Vision Pro: final thoughts

The concepts, technologies, and thought process that have gone into the Vision Pro makes this quite possibly the most exciting hardware product to look out for in the coming year. Although this isn’t a finished product just yet (even the display units were strictly off limits), Apple promises to deliver the Vision Pro in early 2024 in the US, followed by other markets later on. Promises have been made, and expectations are high.

Apple’s annual developer conference is just around the corner. From the company’s first mixed reality headset to new software updates, we discuss all the things we’re looking forward to seeing at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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watchOS 10 for Apple Watch Brings Widgets, Watch Faces, Mental Health Tracking, More

Apple unveiled its newest wearable operating system—watchOS 10 at WWDC today. The latest iteration of watchOS brings redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack to display relevant widgets, and new watch faces. It adds new metrics and Workout Views as well. Further, it allows users to automatically pair an Apple Watch to Bluetooth-enabled cycling accessories, such as power meters, speed sensors, and cadence sensors. With watchOS 10’s new Maps capabilities, hikers can see trails and trailhead info directly from their wrist. Apple Watch is also getting support for mood and emotion tracking capabilities with the latest update. The watchOS 10 update will be available for developers in beta version today, while a public release is expected later this fall.

With redesigned interface and apps, watchOS 10 provide new ways to navigate and access content quickly. Apple Watch apps like Weather, Stocks, Home, Maps, Messages, World Clock, and others, now utilise more of the display. Apple has revamped the Activity app on Apple Watch and the Fitness app on iPhone to monitor daily movement.

The watchOS 10 adds Widgets, but instead of cluttering up the home screen, they will be available through a Smart Stack. Turning the digital crown will open the widget stack and users can scroll through them for quick data. The side button can be used to access the Control Center and a double-click of the Digital Crown reverts back to any apps used recently. This time, Apple is adding two new watch faces — Palette and Snoopy — to its wearable. The former display time in different colours using three distinct overlapping layers. 

For fitness enthusiasts, watchOS 10 brings new cycling features to the Apple Watch. The cycling workout will be shown as a Live Activity on iPhone. Besides, Apple has also optimised Workout Views for the display size of the iPhone. The latest update enables Apple Watch to automatically connect to Bluetooth-enabled cycling accessories, like power meters, speed sensors, and cadence sensors. 

Apple has introduced new features for hikers too. watchOS 10 will show a Last Cellular Connection Waypoint —the last place with cell reception — and the Last Emergency Call Waypoint to estimate the route the device had the last connection to any available carrier’s network. Apple Maps will begin displaying a new topographic map with contour lines, hill shading, elevation details, and points of interest in the US. Users can also search for nearby trails and trailheads.

With WatchOS 10, Apple is also starting to pay attention to users’ mental wellness. With the Mindfulness app in the latest version of the operating system, wearers can log their momentary emotions and daily moods. Users can scroll through the Digital Crown through different shapes to choose how they are feeling and describe their feelings.

Meanwhile, with the assistance of an ambient light sensor, Apple Watch can now measure the time spent in daylight. This detail will appear in the Health app on iPhone or iPad. Kids can use Family Setup to pair their Apple Watch to their parent’s iPhone units. 

Alongside iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, and watchOS 10 Apple today announced tvOS 17 as well. The latest software brings FaceTime to the Apple TV. It comes with a new Control Center and adds Dolby Vision 8.1 support. With tvOS 17, Apple TV 4K users can initiate calls directly from Apple TV through the FaceTime app, or start calls on iPhone or iPad, and hand them off to Apple TV.

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macOS Sonoma and iPadOS 17 Unveiled at WWDC 2023: Here’s Everything That’s New

WWDC 2023 was home to the unveiling of the new iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma updates. Apple announced its latest software for the iPad and Mac line of products alongside iOS 17. iPadOS 17 focuses on improving productivity while introducing new features that focus on health, creativity and multitasking. Apple also will let users personalise the lock screen on the iPad. In addition to this, there are interactive widgets, a new Notes app with the ability to edit PDFs. macOS Sonoma, too, is getting support for widgets on the home screen, new screensavers and more.

Apple’s new iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma will be available for download later this year for eligible devices. Meanwhile, here is a quick look at all the new iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma features announced at WWDC 2023.

iPadOS 17 features

iPadOS is getting support for customised lock screen for the first time. The feature works the same way iPhone users customise their iOS 16 lock screens. Users can personalise their iPad lock screen and set custom wallpapers, adjust the font, and set Focus modes as per their preferences.

Live Activities, another iOS 16 feature, is now coming to iPad with iPadOS 17. In addition to this, Apple is also adding support for interactive widgets in iPadOS 17. Users will be able to turn on the lights, play a song, or mark a reminder as complete from a widget without having to open the specific app.

iPadOS 17 has support for interactive widgets on the Home Screen

 

The Notes app is also getting a new PDF experience. iPadOS 17 will allow users to quickly add details, such as names, addresses, and emails from Contacts in PDFs. “In iPadOS 17, PDFs appear full width, making it easy to flip through pages, make a quick annotation, or sketch directly in the document with Apple Pencil. Users can now review and mark up PDFs and scanned documents right in their note, and with live collaboration, updates appear in real time when users are sharing a note with others,” Apple stated in its blog post.

Apple has also added support for the Health app in iPadOS 17. Users will be able to check their Health data without needing their phone as the data from the iPhone’s Health app is already stored on iCloud. The Health app for iPad has been optimised and designed to take advantage of the bigger display.

There have been improvements made to Stage Manager, which will offer more flexibility to the position and size of the windows. The Freeform app will offer new drawing tools, support for hover, tilt, and snap to shape. It will also have the ability to add connection lines and new shapes to any object.

iPadOS 17 will be available to developers today, and is expected to be released to eligible iPad users later this year.

macOS Sonoma features

The new macOS Sonoma update introduces support for screensavers featuring slow-motion videos of various locations worldwide. It also lets users add interactive widgets to the desktop screen, which is also said to blend seamlessly with the wallpaper while users work in apps. The feature also makes use of Apple’s Continuity feature, allowing users to bring their iPhone widgets to macOS.

Apple, for the first time, has added a new Game Mode in macOS to take advantage of the Apple Silicon’s powerful performance. Game Mode is claimed to deliver an optimised gaming experience with smoother and more consistent frame rates, by ensuring games get the highest priority on the CPU and GPU. Game mode is claimed to be compatible on all existing and upcoming games on the Mac.

For those who attend meetings virtually, Apple has introduced enhanced video conferencing features that claim to present and share their work more effectively within any video conferencing app. It has a new Presenter Overlay video effect, which presents the user on top of the content they are sharing. There are updates to Safari, Siri, Messages, Reminders, etc.

Apple confirmed that macOS Sonoma will be available for developers today, and is expected to be available for eligible devices later this year.

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WWDC 2023: iOS 17 Unveiled With StandBy Mode, Journal App, and Several Improvements

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2023) has kicked off in California and the Cupertino giant is offering a first look at its iOS 17 at the annual event. The latest version of iPhone makers’ software packs several new features and improvements. This time, Apple has added noticeable enhancements to the Phone and Messages apps. iOS 17 brings a new Journal app that integrates data from other apps. It is getting a StandBy mode that converts iPhone to an alarm clock when on the side and charging. Offline Maps are coming to iOS, in addition to tweaking the AirPlay and SharePlay. Apple also previewed the latest versions of its tablet, PC, smartwatch, and TV box operating systems, specifically, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 at the event.

Developers are able to get their hands on the first betas of the new operating systems this week followed by a public beta next month. The iOS 17 and other major updates will then likely be released to all users sometime in September, probably alongside the iPhone 15 series.

StandBy Mode

As expected, the iOS 17 update comes with a feature that lets users view more items on their locked iPhone screen horizontally while charging. This new StandBy mode for charging converts the iPhone screen into a smart display with the date and time. It will display details from Live Activities, widgets, and smart stacks. This StandBy feature will automatically turn on when the phone is horizontal while charging.

Journal App

The iPhone maker is offering its own Journal app in iOS 17. This would assist users to track and record their activities and thoughts through a log of their daily life. It leverages data from the user’s iPhone to make suggestions about what they might like to journal about.

Finally, iOS 17 brings live transcription feature for voicemail. This shows the transcript of the message a caller is leaving in real time. Offline Maps and are coming to iOS this time. Apple has dropped the ‘Hey Siri’ command, and now users can say just ‘Siri’. Also, users can create and insert Live Stickers. 

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Apple WWDC 2023 Keynote Live Updates: MR Headset, iOS 17, New Macs, and More Expected

Apple’s WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2023 kicks off tonight. The annual developer conference is expected to bring Apple’s highly rumoured mixed reality headset, several new Mac computers, iOS 17 and macOS updates, and other major software updates across Apple’s lineup of devices. The WWDC 2023 keynote begins at 10:30PM (IST), and we’re bringing you live updates from Apple HQ in Cupertino, California, on this live blog as well as our social handles on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted hours ahead of the WWDC 2023 keynote that this is going to be “our best ever”. The tech giant is expected to reveal iOS 17 alongside new versions of iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS. But the biggest, most anticipated announcement everyone is expecting at today’s keynote is Apple’s first AR/VR headset. Stay tuned to our live blog for updates from Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote as it happens.



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