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Apple Now Testing iOS 16.5 Internally as One of Final Updates Before iOS 17
It’s unclear what features will be introduced with iOS 16.5, but the wait continues for some previously-announced features, including the Apple Card savings account, Apple Music Classical app, and iMessage Contact Key Verification security option. Apple Pay Later is also coming soon, but is expected to be enabled with a server-side update.
As for iOS 17, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman this week said he has yet to hear about “anything especially game-changing” planned for the iPhone, but the update is still months away and there could still be some notable features uncovered.
iOS 17 will introduce Apple’s next generation of CarPlay, which will offer deeper integration with vehicle functions like the A/C and FM radio, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, increased personalization, and more. Apple said the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay would be announced in late 2023, with committed brands including Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Volvo, and others.
iOS 17 is also expected to allow alternative app stores on the iPhone in Europe, as required by the Digital Markets Act. Gurman previously reported that the change would be implemented by mid-2024 as part of a later version of iOS 17.
In the meantime, Apple has made the first iOS 16.4 beta available to developers and public testers. The update includes a range of new emoji, support for web push notifications, Podcasts app improvements, and a change that will prevent iPhone users from getting access to the iOS 17 developer beta for free when it becomes available.
WWDC typically begins in early June. At the weeklong developers conference, Apple will also announce macOS 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and reportedly the realityOS/xrOS operating system for Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset.
This article, “Apple Now Testing iOS 16.5 Internally as One of Final Updates Before iOS 17” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Meta is internally testing a BeReal-like ‘Roll Call’ feature in Messenger
Meta is internally testing a BeReal-like “Roll Call” feature in Messenger, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. The feature, which was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, invites users to add a photo or video to a prompt to share what they’re up to at the moment. Only people who add to […]
Meta is internally testing a BeReal-like ‘Roll Call’ feature in Messenger by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Instagram is internally testing a new monetization feature for creators called ‘Gifts’
Instagram is internally testing a tipping feature that would give creators a new way to make money on the social network. The test feature is called “Gifts” and would enable creators to earn money through Reels. The news was first reported by Business Insider. When asked about the feature, a Meta spokesperson told TechCrunch in […]
Instagram is internally testing a new monetization feature for creators called ‘Gifts’ by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch