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Astropad Studio has received a valuable update today. The two major improvements are tilt and azimuth support with Apple Pencil Hover and the ability to directly connect your iPad and Mac wirelessly for a faster-than-ever and more stable experience.

Following the release of the third beta of macOS Ventura 13.4, watchOS 9.5, and tvOS 16.5 to developers, Apple on Tuesday also released iOS 16.5 beta 3. The update brings overall improvements and new sports-related features.

Update: Apple is now rolling out iOS 16.5 beta 3 for Public Beta users as well.

Apple on Tuesday released the third betas of macOS Ventura 13.4, watchOS 9.5, and tvOS 16.5 for developers. The updates come after Apple began testing with the new betas last month. Read on as we detail what’s new in these updates.

Update: Following the release of new developer betas on Tuesday, Apple is now rolling out the same updates for Public Beta users.

At one point, Apple was believed to be the front-runner in negotiations to gain the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket streaming. At some point, however, Apple backed out of negotiations, which paved the way for YouTube to acquire the rights starting this year.

As reported by The Athletic, the NFL is currently embroiled in a class-action lawsuit over the distribution of Sunday Ticket, and the plaintiffs want to know why those talks with Apple broke down.

Earlier this month, 9to5Mac brought you exclusive renderings of the iPhone 15 Pro based on information from our sources, exclusive details from MFi accessory makers, and new detailed CADs. Now, we’ve obtained an even more detailed set of CAD files from a very trusted source that line up with the latest rumors, with two notable changes.

We first heard about Snowman’s upcoming major new game in March. Now Snowman, the creator of the hit Alto’s Adventure/Odyssey series has shared the official game trailer for Laya’s Horizon along with the launch date. Check out the first look below along with more details on this phenomenal new game.

One of the biggest complaints I hear from Apple users when it comes to creating a desk setup is that it’s tough to find an affordable monitor made for Macs. Most affordable monitors lack color accuracy and end up having a different hue or tint when compared to the displays on MacBooks. Then when you want to get a nice, color-corrected display, you need to spend $1000+. But there is finally an option that is much more affordable and gives you everything these more expensive displays give you. The new 32-inch BenQ 4k Ergo Arm is worth considering!

A number of Apple small business initiatives have helped tiny companies become bigger ones, says the Cupertino company, in the run-up to National Small Business Week.

A number of business have shared how Apple products, apps, and services have helped them grow – and anyone wanting to follow their example can take place in special Today at Apple workshops, Grow Your Business With Apple …

Time and time again, Apple Watch has come in atop of the broader smartwatch market. A new report from Counterpoint Research today further highlights the Apple Watch’s success, finding that Apple “has the highest stickiness for any smartwatch brand.” That is, people who buy an Apple Watch enjoy it and are unlikely to jump ship to another smartwatch brand.

The European Union has now confirmed that Apple is one of 19 tech giants to be subject to the Digital Services Act. Specifically, the online safety and transparency legislation will apply to the App Store.

Apple has four months to comply, which will likely require changes to App Store recommendations and ads – though it looks like pre-installed iPhone apps won’t be affected …

Following up on a couple of reports looking into how important iPhones are to users by age, CIRP released its newest study this morning. The report reveals which iPhone models are the most popular in the US for Q1 2023 and how well the iPhone 14 lineup is selling.

TSMC 3nm chip production is well underway, with the latest process expected to be used for both the A17 chip in the iPhone 15 Pro, and the M3 destined for future Macs. However, the company told analysts that it isn’t yet able to keep up with customer demand.

Apple’s chipmaker also said that yield rates (the percentage of chips that pass quality control tests) are not yet good enough to charge the iPhone maker for every wafer produced …

April is turning into quite a month for new Apple Stores. Last week saw the launch of two new stores in India, and this week sees the opening of another in China: Apple MixC Shenzhen.

This latest addition is a mall store, whose design is virtually identical to the Apple Saket store opened last week – with the Cupertino company seemingly adopting a new standard feature for its retail outlets …

As a cheaper option in the smart light bulbs space, Wiz products are relatively popular. However, they have not supported HomeKit (only Siri Shortcuts) and have been a less-than-ideal option for Apple Home ecosystem users. Unofficial support was previously made possible via Homebridge.

However, this week, Wiz is rolling out Matter support for many of its newer bulb models (via The Verge). This brings official support for these accessories to Apple Home for the first time.

Last month, 9to5Mac discovered images of unreleased “Beats Studio Buds+” headphones in an iOS 16.4 beta update. The first-generation Beats Studio Buds were released back in June of 2021, and these will serve as a second-generation follow-up.

Now, a listing for Beats Studio Buds+ has gone up on Amazon, revealing more details on features, a new transparent colorway, and more.

Every year, Apple introduces new watch faces and bands to celebrate Pride month. Although the company is yet to announce this year’s edition of Apple Watch Pride, we now have a first look at what it will look like.

Apple has been working with multiple partners to expand its Tap to Pay feature, which lets businesses use their iPhones to accept contactless payments. In the US, the popular home renovation platform Houzz has announced support for Apple’s Tap to Pay. This will let industry professionals use their iPhones to get paid by their clients with just a tap.

While iOS 17 and macOS 14 are expected to be more iterative updates, watchOS 10 could bring some major changes to Apple Watch. Let’s look at when to expect the watchOS 10 release date plus what an overhaul of the UI could look like.

One of the headlining features of AirPods Pro 2 is something Apple calls Adaptive Transparency mode. This feature builds on the Transparency mode feature Apple introduced with the original AirPods Pro, which let outside sound in, so you can hear what’s going on around you. This feature pairs with improved Active Noise Cancellation, another way to protect your hearing health.

A new report from Highsnobiety this week highlights how AirPods Pro can “benefit your ear health at music festivals.”

A few weeks ago, users discovered that every copy of macOS has the original Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its internal files. Apple never discussed the reason for this, although we believe that the existence of the file there was just a joke among Apple engineers. Now the file is gone with the latest version of macOS Ventura beta.

You can use an iPhone or iPad almost anywhere in the world, but some iOS features are only available in specific places. In some cases, these restrictions are related to local regulations (such as FaceTime not being available in the UAE). 9to5Mac has now learned that Apple has been testing a new, more modern system hidden in iOS 16 to restrict features based on the user’s location.

Apple is expanding its push into health and wellness features as part of iOS 17 and beyond, according to a new report from Bloomberg. With iPadOS 17 this year, the report says Apple will release an iPad version of the Health app for the first time. The Health app will also reportedly add new features for “tracking emotion and managing vision conditions” this year.

For next year, Apple is also reportedly working on an “artificial intelligence-powered health coaching service” as well as “new technology for tracking emotions.”