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watchOS 10.2 Release Candidate in action (Video)

watchOS 10.2 Release Candidate

Apple recently released watchOS 10.2 Release Candidate for the Apple Watch, assuming no issues are found, this release will be the same as the final version of watchOS 10.2. Now we get to find out more details about what is included in this update in a new video from iDeviceHelp.

The watchOS 10.2 Release Candidate, brings a blend of user-demanded features, performance enhancements, and security improvements that are sure to elevate your Apple Watch experience. Here’s a closer look at what this update has in store, based on a recent video overview of its capabilities.

Firstly, let’s talk about the return of a much-loved functionality: the ability to swipe to switch between watch faces. This feature, which was previously removed, has been reinstated in watchOS 10.2 due to popular demand. To enjoy this feature, just navigate to the ‘Clocks’ option in the settings and activate it. It’s a small change, but one that significantly enhances the user interface, allowing you to personalize your watch experience effortlessly.

Music lovers, you’re in for a treat. The update significantly improves the ‘Now Playing’ feature for Apple Music and Podcasts. Particularly noteworthy is the new seamless integration with HomePod. With watchOS 10.2, controlling music on your HomePod directly from your Apple Watch is more intuitive than ever, ensuring a harmonious experience across your Apple devices.

For those concerned about digital security, watchOS 10.2 introduces an important enhancement to iMessage: contact key verification. This feature aims to prevent eavesdropping by adding an extra layer of security to your iMessage communications. You can enable this feature in the iCloud settings, giving you peace of mind in your digital conversations.

Perhaps the most significant improvement is in the realm of battery life and overall performance. The update is especially beneficial for users of the Apple Watch Ultra, who will notice a marked improvement in battery endurance. Additionally, the update promises smoother animations and a more fluid, responsive user experience, ensuring that your interactions with the watch feel more natural and efficient.

We are expecting the final version of watchOS 10.2 to land next week along with iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, and macOS Sonopma 14.2, the update will probably land next Tuesday.

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What’s new in macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate (Video)

macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate

Apple recently released macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate for the Mac, they also released watchOS 10.2 Release Candidate for the Apple Watch, iOS 17.2 Release Candidate for the iPhone, and iPadOS 17.2 Release Candidate for the iPad

Now we get to find out what is new in the macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate in a new video from Zollotech, let’s find out what changes are coming to the Mac with this new software update.

Apple is not just about performance; it’s also about style. The update brings fresh wallpapers commemorating the recent iMac and new MacBook Pro introductions. These wallpapers are available across all compatible Macs, adding a touch of personalization to your device.

For music enthusiasts, the Music app now includes a ‘Favorite Songs’ playlist feature. Plus, if you prefer your music recommendations untainted, there’s an option to disable the ‘Use Listening History’ feature.

Music recognition has never been easier on a Mac. The integration of Shazam into the Control Center allows you to identify songs using your Mac’s microphone or connected AirPods. This feature brings a new level of convenience to your musical experience.

The Weather app in macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC comes with detailed rain forecasts, wind map snapshots, and a moon phase calendar. These enhancements mirror similar updates in iOS, providing a consistent user experience across Apple devices.

Three new widgets – Details, Daily Forecast, and Sunrise & Sunset – have been introduced, offering an expanded display of weather information right at your fingertips.

The Clock app now supports multiple timers and timer presets, a feature that iOS users will find familiar. This addition aids in better time management and scheduling.

If you’re wondering how this update affects your device’s performance and battery life, you’ll be pleased to know that it remains stable, even with demanding applications like Final Cut Pro. The optimized charging feature ensures that your battery health is not compromised. We are expecting the final version of macOS Sonomia 14.2 to be released next week.

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What’s new in iOS 17.2 Release Candidate (Video)

iOS 17.2 Release Candidate

Apple recently released iOS 17.2 Release Candidate and iPadOS 17.2 Release Candidate. This new version, available to both developers and public beta testers, comes loaded with updates not only for iOS but also for other Apple operating systems. If you’re using an iPhone 15 Pro Max or are keen on Apple’s software developments, you’ll find this update particularly interesting. Let’s delve into what this new release has in store. The video below from Brando Butch gives us more details on what is included.

As we can see from the video the  Collaborative Playlists are not yet active in the RC build, there’s a buzz about the collaborative playlists in Apple Music. This feature might make its debut in the final release.

You’ll be pleased to know that the Music app now includes a ‘Favorite Songs’ playlist and new settings for library management. For the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users, camera focus speed for distant, small objects in telephoto mode has been significantly enhanced.

f you’re wondering how these updates will affect your daily use, it’s clear that Apple is focusing on enhancing user experience with practical improvements. The emphasis is on ease of use, improved functionality, and integrating technology more seamlessly into everyday life.

For tech enthusiasts, this update is a glimpse into the future of Apple’s software development. The new features and improvements show a commitment to innovation while addressing user feedback and enhancing the overall functionality of their devices.

As we await the public release of iOS 17.2, it’s exciting to think about the possibilities these updates bring to our Apple devices.  We are expecting the final version of IOS 17.2 to be released next week.

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macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate is now available

macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate

Apple has released a new beta for the Mac to developers, macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate, the software comes a week after the previous beta, and assuming no issues are discovered, this should be the version that Apple releases to everyone.

They also released several other betas at the same time, these included iOS 17.2 Release Candidate and iPadOS 17.2 Release Candidate. The macOS Sonoma 14.2 will bring a wide range of new features to the Mac, you can see more details in the official release notes below.

This update introduces enhanced Autofill for PDFs and improvements to Messages and Weather. This release also includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.

PDFs
– Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts

Messages
– Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by clicking the arrow visible in the top-right corner
– Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble
– Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend

Weather
– Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days
– New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like, and wind speed
– Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecasted wind conditions for the next 24 hours

Clock
– Multiple timers let you run several timers simultaneously and create a name for each timer
– Timer presets help you quickly start a timer with a range of preset options
– Recents makes it easy to restart your recently used timers

This update also includes the following new features:
– Favorite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favorites
– Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations
– Shazam Music Recognition allows you to quickly identify songs playing online or around you, even when wearing AirPods
– New keyboard layouts provide support for 7 additional Sámi languages
– Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

We are expecting Apple to release the final version of macOS Sonomoa 14.2 next week, as soon as we get some more details on an exact release date for this update and the other updates, we will let you know.

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What’s new in watchOS 10.1 Release Candidate (Video)

watchOS 10.1 Release Candidate

Apple recently released watchOS 10.1 Release Candidate for the Apple Watch, at the same time they also released iOS 17.1 Release Candidate, tvOS 17.1 Release Candidate, macOS Sonoma 14.1 Release Candidate, iPadOS 17.1 Release Candidate at the same time.

We previously saw a video of the new iOS 17.1 software in action and now we have another video of watchOS 10.1 Release Candidate, this new video from Half Man Half Tech gives us a look at what is new in the latest version of Apple’s watchOS software.

As we can see from the video the new watchOS 10.1 software comes with a range of bug fixes and performance improvements, it also brings some new features to the Apple Watch, one of the new features is the new Name Drop which has now been enabled in this update. This allows you to share details with another person on their Apple Watch or iPhone.

Apple has also fixed issues related to the new weather complication on the Apple Watch and this update has also addressed some of the battery performance issues that were present in the previous beta versions, these have now been fixed.

The new watchOS 10.1 software update is expected to be released next Tuesday the 24th of October, we can also expect iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, tvOS 17.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.1 at the same time. The new beta is now available for developers and public beta testers to download.

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What’s new in iOS 17.1 Release Candidate (Video)

iOS 17.1 Release Candidate

Yesterday Apple released iOS 17.1 Release Candidate for the iPhone, they also released iPadOS 17.1 Release Candidate, tvOS 17.1 Release Candidate, macOS Sonoma 14.1 Release Candidate, and watchOS 10.1 Release Candidate at the same time.

The new iOS 17.1 Release Candidate has been released a week after the previous beta, assuming that there are no issues in the Release Candidate, this should be the version that is released to everyone.

Now we have a video from Brandon Butch that gives us a look at the latest beta of Apple’s iOS 17.1 software, let’s find out some more information on what Apple has included in this new release.

As we can see from the video there are a number of new features coming to the iPhone with the iOS 17.1 software update, including updates to AirDrop, now with file transfers via both WiFi and mobile data. This eliminates the necessity for physical proximity during transfers. Moreover, the NameDrop functionality has been extended to enable interaction between the iPhone and Apple Watch. Updates to Apple Music have also been rolled out, offering users the ability to mark songs, playlists, and other media as favorites.

This update also comes with a range of bug fixes and performance improvements as well and it is expected to be released next Tuesday the 24th of October, as soon as we get some more details about the release date, we will let you know.

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Apple releases iOS 17.1 Release Candidate to developers

iOS 17.1 Release Candidate

Apple has released iOS 17.1 Release Candidate to developers, this new beta was released a week after the previous version, and assuming there are no issues with the release candidate then this should be the final version that is released to everyone.

A Release Candidate” (RC) is a stage in the software development process that follows beta testing. It represents a version of the software that is considered nearly ready for public release, with most critical bugs already addressed. The RC is provided to testers to verify its stability and functionality. If no significant issues are identified, the RC can transition to the final, official release; otherwise, any discovered problems are rectified, and a new RC may be issued for further testing.

As well as releasing this new Release Candidate to developers, Apple has also released the software to public beta testers at the same time. The final version of iOS 17.1 is expected to be released next week.

The iOS 17.1 Beta 2 release introduces changes to AirDrop, now supporting transfers over both WiFi and Cellular connections. This means users no longer need to be nearby to complete transfers. Additionally, Apple has enabled the NameDrop feature to work between the iPhone and Apple Watch. Apple Music has also seen updates, allowing users to label songs, playlists, and other content as favorites.

We are expecting Apple to release their iOS 17.1 software update next Tuesday the 24th of October, we recently heard a rumor that this would be the release date for the software and it now looks like this date is correct. We can expect a range of other updates at the same time including iPadOS 17.1 watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.1.

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