Following developer-only iOS 11.4 and tvOS 11.4 betas, members of Apple's Beta Software Program can now install the forthcoming software updates on their iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
AirPlay
Apple has removed AirPlay 2 from the latest betas of iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3
Apple has just released their latest betas of iOS 11.3 and tvOS, but without one major feature: AirPlay 2 is now nowhere to be found in the third beta of iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3.
Tip: the fastest way to toggle AirPlay as an output on iPhone & iPad
iOS 11 brought a customizable Control Center and also moved AirPlay options around.
HomePod’s “FullRoom” stereo pairing is coming soon, followed by AirPlay 2 multi-room audio
First HomePod reviews have now begun trickling in ahead of its scheduled arrival this Friday.
HomePod will receive OTA updates through the Home app
Details continue to trickle out preceding the widespread launch of the HomePod next week. We've now a clear picture on how the HomePod will receive updates.
These are Apple’s first HomePod TV ads
Apple’s HomePod became available for pre-order two days ago, and the Cupertino-headquartered company is already hyping it up with four brand-new ads, subtly-named Bass, Beat, Distortion, and Equalizer.
Each name depicts the animation shown at the beginning of each respective video, just before the product itself appears in the frame. You can check them out below:
Video: hands-on with all the changes in watchOS 4.3
Apple has released the first beta of watchOS 4.3 to developers, only a day after releasing iOS 11.3, tvOS 11.3, and macOS 10.13.4. There isn't any major new features hiding in this update, but there are 5 noteworthy changes. Let's take a look.
Video: hands-on with AirPlay 2 on iOS 11.3 & tvOS 11.3
iOS 11.3 brought a laundry list of new features to iPhone and iPad today, including iMessages in iCloud, new Animoji, new health features, ARKit enhancements and more. Among those is support for AirPlay 2.
iTunes 12.7.3 brings Up Next support to HomePod via improved AirPlay menu
HomePod is arriving in less than three weeks and Apple is releasing advance software support for the $349 Siri-powered speaker ahead of its scheduled launch on Friday, February 9.