In this week’s top stories: Apple launches public betas for upcoming releases of iOS 10 & macOS Sierra, Pokemon Go tops the app charts, the latest iPhone 7 leaks, and much more. Head below for these and the rest of this week’s top stories:
iOS 10 |
We start off with iOS 10 news as Apple releases iOS beta 2 to developers this week alongside the second beta release for watchOS 3 beta 2 and macOS Sierra.
It also launched the first public beta release of iOS 10, which lines up version-wise with the beta 2 released to developers this week. We gave you the rundown on how to install it on your device, as well as what to keep in mind if considering a downgrade. Finally, we noted this week that Apple is now promoting organ donation with iOS 10, allowing users to sign up as a donor from within the Health app.
- Apple issues iOS 10 beta 2 for developers, here’s everything new
- Considering an iOS 10 downgrade? Here are a few things to keep in mind
- How-To: Install iOS 10 public beta on your eligible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [Video]
- Apple promotes organ donation with iOS 10, sign up as a donor from the Health app [Update]
- Apple releases 4 animated emoji iOS 10 Messages sticker packs for beta testers: Classic Mac, Smileys, Hearts
- Apple releasing first iOS 10 public beta for non-developer testers today [U: Now available]
- Apple releases watchOS 3 beta 2 to developers
Apps |
One of our top shared stories this week overall was the release of Pokemon GO for iOS devices. After an initial soft launch in other countries earlier in the year, the app started launching worldwide this week, including the US, and it quickly shot to the top of the App Store charts.
- Pokémon GO now available on iOS in select countries
- Pokémon GO tops the app charts as Australian police warn against chasing Sandshrew too far
- Snapchat update introduces Memories feature for saving Snaps, includes ‘My Eyes Only’ mode
- Microsoft launching Thinga.Me iPhone app for capturing & organizing real world objects
iPhone |
We move onto the latest iPhone news and iPhone 7 leaks with an alleged spy spot of iPhone 7 showing a redesigned antenna & camera, more reports that Apple plans to ditch the base 16GB iPhone model for 32GB on the low-end, and the launch of Verizon’s new higher priced plans with more data, rollover data, and its new “Safety Mode” unlimited usage feature.
We also discussed how the iPhone 7 launch might affect lineup pricing in general. Can iPhone SE go even cheaper?
- Alleged spy spot of iPhone 7 once again shows redesigned antenna & camera
- How will iPhone 7 launch affect lineup pricing? Can SE go even cheaper?
- WSJ: iPhone 7 to ditch 16GB storage option in favor of 32GB base
- Video shows ‘Magsafe’ Lightning adapter for iPhone, similar to delayed Kickstarter
- Latest claimed CAD renders may provide a more detailed look at the iPhone 7
- Verizon launches new plans w/ higher prices, ‘Safety Mode’ for unlimited usage, rollover data…
- Apple releases fifth iOS 9.3.3, OS X 10.11.6, and tvOS 9.2.2 betas to testers
- Man potentially facing charges for using gun-shaped iPhone case in London airport
Mac |
Next is Mac news– including the release of macOS 10.12 Sierra beta 2 for developers— and we finish off with this week’s top videos with Jeff’s walkthrough of 50 new iOS 10 beta 2 features and more.
- Opinion: Why I’m resigned to my next MacBook Pro being worse than my current one
- Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead: These are the best 4K & 5K displays for Mac
- New Mac malware in the wild, Backdoor.MAC.Elanor
- macOS 10.12 Sierra beta 2 for developers hits the Mac App Store
- As Apple sells out of remaining Thunderbolt displays, users speculate on future of line
This week’s top videos |
- 50 new iOS 10 beta 2 features [Video]
- How-To: Install iOS 10 public beta on your eligible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [Video]
- Hands-on with Auto Unlock in macOS Sierra beta 2 [Video]
- Hands-on: New iOS 10 beta 2 Bedtime Wake Up Sounds [Video]
- Hands-on with Voicemail Transcription in iOS 10 beta 2 [Video]
- How-To: create a macOS Sierra USB install drive [Video]
- Review: Lifespan Under Desk Treadmill is a solid standing desk companion [Video]
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