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Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more. Developers can also now set a maximum number of users for a particular app.
Lawrence Bonk10.25.2024
Apple Intelligence expands in iOS 18.2 developer beta, adding Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT
Apple's latest developer betas for iOS, iPadOS and macOS arrive today with numerous new Apple Intelligence features.
Cherlynn Low10.23.2024
Apple's latest iOS 18 beta walks back some changes to the redesigned Photos app
Apple is pumping the brakes on some of its updates to the Photos app in iOS 18. The company made some changes — removing some features and tweaking others — on Monday to address user feedback.
Will Shanklin08.05.2024
How to install the macOS Sequoia public beta
About a month after Apple announced it at WWDC 2024, macOS Sequoia is available to test-drive as a public beta. Here’s how to get the 2024 version of macOS up and running ahead of its official rollout in the fall.
Will Shanklin07.15.2024
Steam Families puts game sharing and parental controls in one place
Steam has introduced Steam Families, a game-sharing and monitoring feature for parents and children.
Sarah Fielding03.19.2024
Apple Cash will offer virtual card numbers for online shopping
Apple Cash will soon offer a "virtual card number" in the iOS 17.4 beta that can be used to shop online where Apple Pay isn't available.
Steve Dent02.12.2024
Sony's latest PS5 beta update gives DualSense controllers better audio
The latest beta update for the PlayStation 5 will make it easier to hear what's going on in your game and make Share Screen more interactive.
Mariella Moon02.06.2024
Microsoft’s AI-infused sidebar rolls out to Windows 11 beta testers
Microsoft is rolling out Windows Copilot in preview today. Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel can install a preview build that offers the first semi-public availability for the AI-infused sidebar announced at Build 2023. “This first preview focuses on our integrated UI experience, with additional functionality coming down the road in future previews,” the company wrote in a blog post today.
Will Shanklin08.02.2023
New PS5 beta adds support for Dolby Atmos, 8TB SSD storage and more
It's rolling out to select beta testers now.
Sarah Fielding07.31.2023
iOS 17 preview: FaceTime, everywhere
Ahead of its full launch later this year, there's plenty to test out in the latest iOS beta. The new StandBy feature might not be a smart display killer, but it’s possibly a free alternative. Other highlights include a revitalized FaceTime experience, a streamlined Messages app and a long-overdue solution for sharing contact details.
Mat Smith07.13.2023
How to install the iOS 17 public beta
Apple has released the iOS 17 public beta — here's how to install it on your iPhone.
Jon Fingas07.12.2023
Meta launches a Threads beta program for Android
Android users can soon get a sneak peek at upcoming features for Meta Threads, the new Twitter rival that may already have Elon Musk feeling the heat. A Meta engineer announced on the platform that “Android users who love to live on the cutting edge” can sign up for a beta version of the app, which launched this week and already attracted over 30 million sign-ups by Thursday morning. There isn’t yet any mention of an iOS beta program.
Will Shanklin07.07.2023
Apple’s developer betas are now free to download and install
Apple has updated its developer program to allow users to install the developer beta without needing to pay the annual $99 fee.
Peter Cao06.06.2023
Apple's iOS 17 developer beta is available for free
Apple has inadvertently made the iOS 17 developer beta to the public, although you probably shouldn't install it.
Jon Fingas06.06.2023
WhatsApp begins testing Wear OS support
One of the largest apps in the world is coming to Wear OS watches.
Steve Dent05.09.2023
PS5 beta update finally adds Discord voice chat
After saying that it could come in early 2022, Discord chat has finally come to PS5's latest beta.
Steve Dent02.02.2023
WhatsApp's native Mac app beta is now available to all
Mac users who have been waiting for a native version of WhatsApp can now download it without restrictions.
Steve Dent01.24.2023
Tesla's FSD driver assist beta is now available to anyone who wants to pay
Tesla is opening up its so-called full self-driving (FSD) beta to anyone who wants it and has paid for it.
Steve Dent11.24.2022
Pixel 7 owners can try Google's new Clear Calling feature in beta
Google has made Clear Calling available on the Pixel 7, provided you're willing to use a beta.
Jon Fingas10.21.2022
Samsung rolls out Android 13-based One UI 5 beta on Galaxy S22 smartphones
Samsung has launched its Android 13-flavored One UI 5 OS in beta for Galaxy S22 smartphones, the company announced.
Steve Dent08.07.2022