Apple seeds first iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas

Apple has begun seeding its first iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas to developers. The new releases bring several big changes including push notifications for web apps, an updated Apple Podcasts app, new Apple HomeKit architecture and more. Web apps will now support push notifications which are configurable as soon as you add a page […]

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iOS 16.4: What’s New in Developer Beta 1

In a strange series of events, Apple has seemingly been holding back from releasing the first iOS 16.4 Developer Beta. There has been speculation this is tied to reports claiming that Apple has again delayed the unveiling of Virtual Reality headset, as the company could have needed to remove any potential references. Or perhaps, it’s […]

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Everything New in iOS 16.4: Emoji Characters, Web Push Notifications, Beta Installation Simplification, and More

Apple today released the iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4 updates to developers after a three week wait for new beta content. The software adds a number of new features, ranging from fresh emoji characters to web push notifications on iOS devices. [embedded content] New Emoji Characters iOS 16.4 […]

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iOS 16.4 Beta Re-Adds HomeKit Architecture Upgrade

The iOS 16.4 beta that Apple provided to developers today appears to reintroduce the HomeKit architecture update that was pulled from iOS 16.2 due to a wide range of ‌HomeKit‌ bugs that it added. In the Software Update section of the Home app, iPhone and iPad users who have not yet upgraded to the new […]

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iOS 16.4 Adds New Podcasts App Features Across iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay

Apple today announced that iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS 13.3 will include several new features for its Podcasts app across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and CarPlay. The software updates were released in beta today and will be available to the public in the spring. First, a new Channels menu in the Podcasts app will […]

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iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 Let Developers and Public Beta Testers Opt in to Betas Directly From Software Update Settings

With the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas, those who are enrolled in Apple’s developer program are able to turn on developer betas directly from the Software Update section in the Settings app. This will eliminate the need to install a profile from the Developer Center in order to get developer betas, simplifying the beta […]

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iOS 16.4 Beta Adds New Emoji Like Donkey, Jellyfish, Pink Heart, Hyacinth, Ginger, Goose, Shaking Face and More

The iOS 16.4 beta that was released today introduces new Unicode 15 emoji characters, adding new emoji options for the first time in more than a year. New emoji characters include shaking face, pink heart, light blue heart, donkey, moose, goose, wing, jellyfish, hyacinth, pea pod, ginger, flute, maracas, black bird, and more. These new […]

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iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 Betas Add Support for Web Push Notifications

The iOS and iPadOS 16.4 betas that were seeded to developers today add support for web push notifications, a feature that Apple promised would be coming to iOS 16 back in June. Websites that are saved as web apps to the Home Screen can send iPhone and iPad users Web Push notifications through the Push […]

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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming three weeks after the launch of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Developers are able to download the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 profiles from the Apple Developer Center, and once installed, the […]

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Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 16.4 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 16.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming 15 days after the launch of tvOS 16.3. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 16.4 update by downloading a profile on the Apple TV using Xcode. tvOS updates are usually minor, focusing […]

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Apple to Re-Release Revamped HomeKit Architecture in iOS 16.4

Apple in its upcoming iOS 16.4 update will re-introduce the revamped HomeKit architecture it originally pulled in December due to widespread issues, MacRumors can confirm. Backend code indicates that Apple is ready to re-introduce the updated Home architecture that was released with the iOS 16.2 update, only to be pulled a week after launch because […]

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Apple Preparing iOS 16.3.1 Update for iPhone as Wait for iOS 16.4 Beta Continues

Apple appears to be preparing an iOS 16.3.1 update for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software in our website’s analytics logs this week. It’s unclear when the update will be released, but it will likely be available at some point in February. The same logs have accurately foreshadowed the release of several previous […]

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When Will the iOS 16.4 Beta Be Released?

It’s been more than a week since Apple released the iOS 16.3 update, and typically, new iOS betas follow launches within a day or so. We were expecting Apple to provide the first beta iOS 16.4 on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, but that hasn’t happened. Tuesdays are the days that we most […]

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Report: Apple Pay Later Likely Delayed Until Spring 2023 With iOS 16.4

Sunday September 25, 2022 7:34 am PDT by Sami Fathi Apple Pay Later, a new service from Apple that will let qualifying U.S. customers split a purchase into four equal payments over six weeks, is reportedly being delayed until 2023 due to technical engineering challenges. Announced at WWDC in June, Apple has said that ‌Apple […]

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