Apparently January is the month for design kit launches. Today, for example, Apple's launched another option -- but this time it's the first of its kind.
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Latest macOS Big Sur beta hints Apple may prevent users from sideloading unsupported iOS apps on M1 Macs
One of the strengths of the M1-equipped Mac models out there (which are a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini) is the ability to run iOS apps. However, a change in the latest beta suggests there may be a limitation on the way.
Apple seeds second iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, watchOS 7.3, and tvOS 14.4 betas to developers
Apple is still working on the next update for its major platforms, and today the company seeded the latest beta towards that goal.
Apple loses its copyright lawsuit against device virtualization company Corellium
It has been over a year since Apple filed a copyright lawsuit against the device virtualization company Corellium. But now a verdict has been handed down, and it's decidedly against Apple.
Apple seeds first iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3, and tvOS 14.4 betas to developers [Updated: public betas now available]
Apple launched iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 in mid-December, but that doesn't mean the update train is slowing down.
Apple seeds iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 release candidate to developers
Apple has been seeding the next update for iOS and iPadOS for weeks. But now the company is on the cusp of a public launch.
Apple seeds second macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta to developers
Apple released macOS 11 Big Sur to the public in November. Now, Apple is marching forward with the next software update for the desktop operating system.
Apple seeds third betas of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3, and watchOS 7.2 and to developers
Apple welcomed the first beta of iOS 14.3 in November. Now, the company continues to move forward towards the public update with yet another beta.
Developers can now create subscription offer codes for their apps
Following the initial announcement in September, subscription offer codes for App Store apps and games are now available to developers as a way to retain customers.
Apple cuts its App Store commission to 15% for small developers
Apple said today it's lowering the App Store commission for small, independent developers who are earning up to $1 million per year from thirty percent down to fifteen percent.
Apple seeds first betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to developers [Update: Public beta now available]
On November 5, Apple released iOS 14.2 to the public. Now, Apple is moving right along towards the next update for the mobile operating system.
Apple’s TestFlight app for iOS adds support for automatic updates and more
Apple has issued a relatively minor update to its TestFlight app, but has added a new feature to the mix anyway.