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HOW TO USE WEB APPS ON IPHONE AND IPAD

Monday February 20, 2023 10:51 am PST by Tim Hardwick

Apple's mobile software has supported so-called "web apps" for years now. But
what is a web app, and how do they differ from typical apps used on iPhone and
iPad? Here's your short explainer.

WHAT IS A WEB APP?

When Apple talks about "web apps," it's referring to "Progressive Web Apps," or
PWAs for short. Apple prefers to call them web apps either because it was Google
that first promoted the term, or because there is no official PWA specification.
Regardless, generally speaking, PWA is shorthand for a flexible, adaptable app
created using only web technologies.

From a user perspective, think of a PWA as a website that can be installed to
your home screen without having to download it from the App Store. Some examples
of popular web apps include Google Maps, Starbucks, Tinder, Uber, and Instagram.

Ironically, iOS was actually the first platform to support the concept of a web
app. When Apple originally released the iPhone, the first apps were HTML5-based,
which allowed users to add them manually to the home screen for a full-screen,
app-like experience. Back then, the App Store wasn't even a thing.

Instagram web app

While Apple initially let support for web apps wither on the vine after the
emergence of its App Store, Google Chrome continued to help improve the
associated web technologiess, and by 2018 all of the major web browsers
including Safari had pledged to support web apps. Since then, Apple has
continued to help evolve the web app experience, it just hasn't been very vocal
about it. That's why many were surprised when Apple announced its intention to
support push notifications for web apps at WWDC 2022.

WEB APP PROS AND CONS

Unlike "web apps" that function as simple home screen bookmarks (see below),
PWAs can be downloaded in advance and can work offline, as well as use regular
web APIs. This allows them to provide an app-like experience while having access
to things like geolocation, camera, and Apple Pay.

From a developer perspective, going down the PWA route means you avoid the
potential hassle of getting your app through Apple's App Store review process.
This can make web apps more discoverable than native apps that go through the
App Store. It's also easier and faster to visit a website than to install an
app, and users can also share web apps simply by sending a link.

Starbucks' web app is 233KB, 99.84% smaller than the 148MB size of the iOS
mobile app

On the other hand, native apps enjoy better integration with iOS and provide a
more seamless user experience (although that is slowly changing as the web
technology behind PWAs evolves). For example, web apps can only store offline
data and files totaling a maximum of 50MB. They also don't have access to some
hardware features, such as Bluetooth and Touch ID/Face ID, can't execute code
while in the background, and lack access to in-app payments and other
Apple-based services.

HOW TO ADD A WEB APP TO YOUR HOME SCREEN

1. Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Navigate to the website that offers a WPA/web app (many are listed here).
3. Tap the Action button (often called the Share button).
4. Scroll down the share sheet past the rows of contacts and apps, then select
Add to Home Screen.
5. Give the web app a name, then tap Add.

Your new web app will appear in the next available space on your device's home
screen. If you tap it and you're kicked back to the standard website, force quit
Safari, then launch the web app again.

HOW TO SET UP WEB PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

In iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, both currently still in beta, Apple has added a new
feature that allows web apps added to the home screen to send web push
notifications to iPhone and iPad users.

Thanks to the new feature, web apps added to a user's home screen can request
permission to receive push notifications through a "subscribe" button or another
similar option in the web app's settings. Such notifications work exactly like
notifications from other apps, showing up on the Lock Screen, in Notification
Center, and on a paired Apple Watch.

1. Open the web app that you added to your home screen.
2. Find and enable the setting that turns on push notifications.
3. When the permissions prompt appears, tap Allow to permit the web app to send
you notifications, just as if it was a typical app.

Once you've done that, you'll be able to control alerts and icon badges for the
web app from within the Notifications section of the Settings app.

ADDING WEBSITE BOOKMARKS TO YOUR HOME SCREEN

For websites that don't have a dedicated mobile app or a web app for accessing
their content, you can still add what is essentially a bookmark of a website to
your home screen using the same Add to Home Screen option in Safari's Share
menu.

Creating a bookmark on your home screen lets you use it as a one-tap portal to
access specific online content, instead of having to open a browser and then
select a bookmark or type in a website's URL address.

When you tap a website bookmark on your home screen, it opens in Safari on the
specific page you selected. Even though it's not a web app, if the site you're
linking to has a dynamic mobile-friendly layout (MacRumors, for example),
accessing it from your home screen can feel like an app-like experience.

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FACEBOOK ANNOUNCES $12/MONTH 'META VERIFIED' SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

Monday February 20, 2023 9:17 am PST by Juli Clover

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the weekend announced the upcoming launch of a new
"Meta Verified" subscription service that's designed for Facebook users, which
will provide verification for $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 per month on
the iPhone or the iPad.

Zuckerberg described Meta Verified as a subscription that lets individuals
verify an account with a government ID, get a blue badge, and get "extra
impersonation protection" against accounts that are "claiming to be you." It
also comes with "direct access to customer support, exclusive stickers, and a
news release describing the feature says that it will include "access to
increased visibility and reach." A full list of announced features:

* A verified badge, confirming you're the real you and that your account has
been authenticated with a government ID.
* More protection from impersonation with proactive account monitoring for
impersonators who might target people with growing online audiences.
* Help when you need it with access to a real person for common account issues.
* Increased visibility and reach with prominence in some areas of the platform-
like search, comments and recommendations.
* Exclusive features to express yourself in unique ways.

The service is "about increasing authenticity and security" across Meta
services, and it follows Twitter Blue, Twitter's $8 per month subscription
service that provides a blue checkmark and provides access to features like Edit
Tweet.

Meta also plans to make the same verification process available on Instagram,
but separate subscriptions will be required for each platform, so an individual
or business that wants to be verified on both Facebook and Instagram will need
to pay separate subscription fees.

Instagram and Facebook are monetized through advertising at the current time,
but changes like Apple's App Tracking Transparency can make ads an unreliable
revenue stream. Subscription payments will give Facebook a steady monthly
income.

Meta Verified will roll out in Australia and New Zealand this week before it
expands to additional countries. Meta says that as it tests and learns, there
will be no changes to accounts on Instagram and Facebook that were already
verified, but the meaning of the verified badge is "expanding."

Tags: Facebook, Instagram, Meta
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APPLE'S COMMUNICATION SAFETY FEATURE FOR CHILDREN EXPANDING TO 6 NEW COUNTRIES

Monday February 20, 2023 8:43 am PST by Eric Slivka

Earlier this month, we noted Apple was working to expand its Communication
Safety feature to additional countries, and it appears the next round of
expansion will include six new countries.

Communication Safety is an opt-in feature in the Messages app across Apple's
platforms that is designed to warn children when receiving or sending photos
that contain nudity. In the coming weeks, it will be expanding to the
Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil.

The news was shared by Apple in a briefing with news outlets in the relevant
countries and was reported by Dutch site iCulture [Google Translate].

The Communication Safety feature initially launched only in the United States in
late 2021 before expanding to the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand a few months later. Within the past few months it has expanded further
to France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

When the feature is enabled, photos containing nudity are blurred and the child
will be warned, presented with helpful resources, and given the option to
message someone they trust for help if they choose, according to Apple. Scanning
of photos takes place entirely on-device with Apple not gaining access to the
messages, which remain end-to-end encrypted. No notifications are automatically
sent to parents or others.

Communication Safety is one aspect of Apple's efforts to help protect children
online. In December, Apple abandoned previously announced plans to detect known
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) stored in iCloud Photos after criticism from
a wide range of parties including security researchers, policy groups, and
politicians over issues such as the potential for false positives or the
creation of "backdoors" that could let governments or law enforcement agencies
surveil users by scanning for other types of photos.

Tag: Apple Child Safety Features
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DEALS: ALL-TIME LOW PRICES HIT M2 IPAD PRO ON AMAZON WITH $200 OFF SELECT MODELS

Monday February 20, 2023 8:13 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

Today on Amazon we're tracking a couple of discounts on Apple's M2 iPad Pro,
with as much as $200 off select tablets. These deals mainly focus on the models
with higher storage of 1TB and above. Across the board, all of the deals shared
below are all-time low prices on the 2022 iPad Pro.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and
make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site
running.

11-INCH IPAD PRO

Starting with the 11-inch M2 iPad Pro, you can get three models at a discount
this week on Amazon. There's only one Wi-Fi model at a notable discount, and
it's the 2TB Wi-Fi model for $1,699.00, down from $1,899.00.

$200 OFF
11-Inch iPad Pro (2TB Wi-Fi) for $1,699.00

If you want cellular, you can get the 1TB cellular tablet for $1,499.00, down
from $1,699.00. The 2TB cellular model is discounted to $1,899.00, down from
$2,099.00. All three of these sales represent all-time low prices on the 11-inch
iPad Pro.

$200 OFF
11-Inch iPad Pro (1TB Cellular) for $1,499.00

12.9-INCH IPAD PRO

For the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, there are four models seeing all-time low prices
right now on Amazon. You can get the 1TB Wi-Fi tablet for $1,599.00, down from
$1,799.00; and the 2TB Wi-Fi tablet for $1,999.00, down from $2,199.00.

$200 OFF
12.9-Inch iPad Pro (1TB Wi-Fi) for $1,599.00

For cellular devices, Amazon has the 1TB cellular model for $1,799.00, down from
$1,999.00. You can also get the 2TB cellular model for $2,199.00, down from
$2,399.00.

$200 OFF
12.9-Inch iPad Pro (1TB Cellular) for $1,799.00

Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related
products and accessories.

Related Roundup: Apple Deals
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SEALED ORIGINAL IPHONE SELLS FOR OVER $63,000 AT AUCTION

Monday February 20, 2023 6:45 am PST by Hartley Charlton

A sealed original iPhone model from 2007 has sold at auction for over $63,000 –
the most ever for the device to date.

The lot, held by LCG Auctions, opened on February 2 and ended on February 19.
After receiving 27 bids, the ‌iPhone‌ sold for $63,356.40, over 105 times the
device's original $599 retail price.

According to Business Insider, the ‌iPhone‌'s original owner was given the
device as a gift from her friends in 2007, but never used it since iPhones at
the time could only be used on AT&T's network. She simply left the phone
unopened for the following 15 years. The auction listing read:

> Highly desirable factory sealed first-generation original Apple iPhone from
> 2007.
>
> One of the most important and ubiquitous inventions of our lifetime, the
> iPhone was first introduced by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007 at MacWorld San
> Francisco. Just over five months later it was released at retail for $499/$599
> on June 29th. The original iPhone included 4/8 GB of storage, an innovative
> touchscreen, a 2-megapixel camera, and a web browser. The iconic box featured
> a life-size image of the iPhone with 12 icons on the screen. It quickly became
> Apple's most successful product, forever changed the smartphone industry, and
> was named the Time Magazine Invention of the Year in 2007.
>
> The original first-release iPhone in factory sealed condition is widely
> regarded as a blue-chip asset amongst high-end collectors. Impressive public
> sales of $35,414 in August and $39,339 in October of last year resulted in
> widespread media coverage from major outlets including the Wall Street
> Journal, CNBC, Fox Business, and others. There's little doubt that interest in
> culturally relevant collectibles is rapidly increasing, and despite the
> impressive sales numbers, many believe the space is still in its infancy.
>
> We are pleased to present an iconic factory sealed, first-release iPhone in
> outstanding condition. Our offering was consigned by the phone's original
> owner, Karen Green, and is coupled with a great backstory that was first
> shared on the Treasure Hunt segment of the syndicated television show "The
> Doctor & The Diva". Almost 16 years old, the phone presents magnificently,
> showcasing sharp corners front and back, rich color, and "case fresh"
> features. The labels on the reverse are pristine beneath the seal and shelf
> wear is minimal. This is the first original iPhone in acceptable condition to
> hit the auction block since the record-breaking sale in October. A truly
> remarkable piece with great appeal to both collectors and investors alike.

In August and October last year, a similar original ‌iPhone‌ sold for $35,000
and $39,000 at auction, becoming of the highest ever sums paid for the device.
The $63,356.40 selling price of the latest listing is therefore a
record-breaking new high for a sealed ‌iPhone‌ at auction.

Related Forum: iPhone
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APPLE MOVES TO PREVENT IPHONE USERS FROM GETTING IOS 17 DEVELOPER BETA FOR FREE

Sunday February 19, 2023 11:21 am PST by Joe Rossignol

Starting with the iOS 16.4 beta, the iPhone has a new "Beta Updates" menu in the
Settings app under General → Software Update. This menu will allow members of
Apple's Developer Program to enable iOS developer betas directly on an iPhone,
without needing to install a configuration profile from the Apple Developer
website.

The menu will only appear if a user's iPhone is signed into the same Apple ID
they used to enroll in Apple's Developer Program. In future iOS releases, Apple
says this menu will be the only way to enable developer betas, as profiles will
stop working.

This change will prevent iPhone users who aren't enrolled in Apple's Developer
Program for $99 per year from installing the iOS 17 developer beta for free when
it is released at WWDC in June. Until now, anyone could easily install iOS
developer betas for free by downloading the profiles from websites such as
BetaProfiles.dev.

Apple already cracked down on websites sharing developer beta profiles last
year. BetaProfiles.com shut down in August to avoid a "legal battle with Apple,"
while Apple lawyers provided Twitter with DMCA takedown notices for over a dozen
tweets containing links to IPSW.dev. BetaProfiles.dev remains live and appears
to be a carbon copy of BetaProfiles.com, but it's unclear if the website has the
same ownership.

iPhone users who don't want to pay $99 per year for Apple's Developer Program
will have to wait for the public beta of iOS 17, which will likely be released
in July. Users can enroll in Apple's public Beta Software Program for free.

Users may still be able to install the iOS 17 developer beta for free using an
IPSW file, but it remains to be seen if this will be an option. Many years ago,
Apple only allowed beta IPSW files to be installed on devices registered to an
Apple developer account, and Apple could choose to reintroduce this former
policy. At a minimum, the elimination of configuration profiles will make the
task more tedious in the future.

Related Roundups: iOS 17, iOS 16, iPadOS 16
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TOP STORIES: IOS 16.4 BETA, IPHONE 15 RUMORS, HEADSET DELAY, AND MORE

Saturday February 18, 2023 6:00 am PST by MacRumors Staff

Apple news and rumors continue to fly about, with this week seeing fresh reports
about the iPhone 15 lineup, a rumored 15-inch MacBook Air, and Apple's AR/VR
headset.

This week also saw the release of iOS 16.3.1 with some bug fixes and security
updates, while Apple started a new round of beta testing with iOS 16.4 and
associated releases with some significant changes, so read on below for all the
details!

EVERYTHING NEW IN IOS 16.4: EMOJI CHARACTERS, WEB PUSH NOTIFICATIONS, BETA
INSTALLATION SIMPLIFICATION, AND MORE

More than three weeks after releasing iOS 16.3 and related updates to the
public, Apple has finally begun seeding its next set of beta releases for
testing. iOS 16.4 includes a number of new features and enhancements such as new
emoji characters, web push notification support, updates to the Podcasts app,
and more.

In addition to iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, Apple also provided developers with the
first beta versions of macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4, and a
public release for everyone should come in a month or two.

IPHONE 15 PRO AGAIN RUMORED TO FEATURE ULTRA-THIN BEZELS LIKE APPLE WATCH

A recent iPhone 15 rumor reiterates the claim that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
models will include ultra-thin display bezels similar to those seen on recent
Apple Watch models. The bezels may also curve down at the edges of the device,
although the display itself will remain flat.

A fresh set of renders of the alleged iPhone 15 Pro based on a case
manufacturer's leak supports the claim of thinner bezels and shows a slightly
thinner overall design but with a thicker camera bump. A leaked photo also
appears to show the device's USB-C port that will replace Lightning.

15-INCH MACBOOK AIR RUMORED TO LAUNCH IN APRIL AS DISPLAY PRODUCTION BEGINS

We've been hearing for a number of months about a potential 15-inch MacBook Air
model, and a recent rumor suggests it may be launching in relatively near
future.

Display analyst Ross Young says Apple's supply chain partners have started
production of display panels for the new model, while DigiTimes claims the
machine will launch next quarter and include Apple's M2 chip.

APPLE DELAYS DEBUT OF AR/VR HEADSET UNTIL JUNE

With Apple's internal timeline for debuting its long-rumored AR/VR headset
having been pushed back multiple times, it looks like it's been delayed once
more. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the company is now planning to show it off
for the first time at WWDC in June rather than at an April event.

Apple had been planning to give the headset a high-profile unveiling at an April
event before giving developers more detailed information at its developers
conference, but it now appears the introduction will take place all at once in
June due to continued issues with both hardware and software. Apple is
reportedly still aiming to have the headset on sale before the end of year.

APPLE RELEASES IOS 16.3.1 WITH ICLOUD FIX, CRASH DETECTION OPTIMIZATIONS AND
MORE

Ahead of the iOS 16.4 beta release, Apple this week released an iOS 16.3.1
update for all users, delivering a handful of bug fixes for iCloud settings,
Siri requests in Find My, and Crash Detection on iPhone 14 models, as well as
some important security updates.

One of the security fixes in iOS 16.3.1 and macOS Ventura 13.2.1 is an important
one, as it addresses a vulnerability that may have been actively exploited.

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Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple
stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all
of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a
big-picture view.

So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email
inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!

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WHATSAPP STARTS ROLLING OUT PICTURE-IN-PICTURE SUPPORT FOR VIDEO CALLS ON IPHONE

Saturday February 18, 2023 4:41 am PST by Tim Hardwick

WhatsApp Messenger is rolling out picture-in-picture support in its latest app
update, allowing users to continue their video call in a small window while
doing something else on their iPhone.

Up until now, if you needed to do something on your phone while on a WhatsApp
video call, you had to swipe out of WhatsApp, which paused the video for the
person you were speaking with.

Once the new support has rolled out to you, if you swipe out of a ‌video call it
will automatically minimize into a picture-in-picture window that continues to
be visible even while you access other apps, so you and the other person you're
talking to can continue your conversation without the ‌iPhone‌ being otherwise
unusable.

WhatsApp said in December that it was working on developing support for
picture-in-picture to allow WhatsApp users to multitask and use other apps while
remaining on a video call.

Introduced on iPhone with iOS 14, picture-in-picture works with apps that play
video content, but when it comes to third-party apps, app developers have to
implement support for the feature.

* How to Use Picture-in-Picture Mode on iPhone

The latest v23.3.77 update also brings a couple of other notable improvements,
including the ability to add captions when sending documents, and added support
for longer group subjects and descriptions. WhatsApp says these features will
roll out over the coming weeks.

Tags: WhatsApp, Picture in Picture
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APPLE'S MLS SEASON PASS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Saturday February 18, 2023 4:15 am PST by Tim Hardwick

Apple in February 2023 launched its very first MLS Season Pass. Keep reading to
learn what's included in the pass, how much it costs, and how to sign up.

WHAT IS APPLE'S MLS SEASON PASS?

Apple's MLS Season Pass is a new subscription service available to Major League
Soccer fans in more than 100 countries and regions.

HOW MUCH DOES THE MLS SEASON PASS COST?

You don't need an Apple TV+ subscription to purchase the MLS Season Pass, but
it's cheaper if you have one. Non-TV+ subscribers can pay $14.99 per month or
$99 per season, whereas TV+ subscribers pay $12.99 per month or $79 per season.

Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share the subscription
using their own Apple ID and password, and fans can ask Siri a wide variety of
questions related to MLS, including schedules, scores, standings, club rosters,
and player stats.

Note that MLS season ticket holders automatically get access to the MLS Season
Pass on ‌Apple TV‌.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE MLS PASS?

The Season Pass includes every live MLS regular-season match, the playoffs, and
the Leagues Cup, with no blackouts. There is also a free selection of pre-season
on-demand content to get fans hyped up for the new season, which begins on
February 25.

In total, you get:

* Every live MLS regular-season match
* MLS Cup Playoffs
* MLS All-Star Game
* Leagues Cup
* Campeones Cup
* Hundreds of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches

Note that the Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup are not available in Mexico.

HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE?

1. Open the ‌Apple TV‌ app.
2. Go to Watch Now.
3. Scroll down to Channels.
4. Find MLS Season Pass, then open it.
5. Choose the Subscribe button.
6. Sign in with the ‌Apple ID‌ and password that you use to make purchases.

HOW DO I ACCESS MLS PASS CONTENT?

MLS Season Pass content can be accessed via the ‌Apple TV‌ app, which is on
iPhone, iPad, Mac, ‌Apple TV‌, as well as Smart TVs, game consoles, and set-top
boxes. You can also watch MLS Season Pass on the web at tv.apple.com on Android,
Windows PC, and Chrome OS devices.

To watch a match, follow these steps:

1. Open the ‌Apple TV‌ app or go to tv.apple.com.
2. If prompted, sign in with your ‌Apple ID‌ and password.
3. Go to Watch Now and scroll down to Channels, or go to Search.
4. Choose MLS Season Pass.
5. Choose a game, then choose Watch.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

A selection of MLS and Leagues Cup matches, including some of the biggest
playoff matchups, will also be available at no additional cost to ‌Apple TV+‌
subscribers. A limited number of games will be available for free in the ‌Apple
TV‌ app when you sign in with your ‌Apple ID‌. If you miss a game, you can watch
a replay or download the game to watch offline.

When the season kicks off, fans can also visit Apple Maps to explore dedicated
Match Day Guides created by MLS clubs, including Atlanta United, Nashville SC,
and Toronto FC, and find recommendations for local bars and restaurants to catch
a game, detailed information about their stadiums, and more.

‌‌Apple Maps‌‌ is also launching several new custom-designed three-dimensional
landmarks of MLS Stadiums in time for the season openers, including Red Bull
Arena in Harrison, New Jersey; Lumen Field in Seattle; and Audi Field in
Washington, D.C.

WHY CAN'T I FIND MLS SEASON PASS?

If you can't find MLS Season Pass in the ‌Apple TV‌ app, it may not be available
in your country or region. You can find out what's available in your country or
region on Apple's website. Also, make sure that your Apple devices are
up-to-date with the latest software.

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APPLE RELEASES STUDIO DISPLAY 16.4 FIRMWARE BETA

Friday February 17, 2023 4:17 pm PST by Juli Clover

Alongside the macOS 13.3 beta that came out this week, Apple has provided a beta
of new 16.4 firmware that's designed for the Studio Display.

All Studio Display models are able to receive over-the-air firmware updates, but
this firmware update is limited to Macs that are running the macOS Ventura 13.3
beta at the current time. Studio Display owners running ‌macOS Ventura‌ 13.3 can
go to System Settings > Software Update to install the firmware.

Apple has not provided details on what's included in the firmware update.

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APPLE RELEASES FIRST PUBLIC BETA OF MACOS VENTURA 13.3

Friday February 17, 2023 12:48 pm PST by Juli Clover

Apple today seeded the first beta of macOS Ventura 13.3 to its public beta
testing group, letting the general public test out the features ahead of the
software's release. The public beta comes one day after Apple provided the beta
to developers.

Public beta testers can download the macOS 13.3 Ventura update from the Software
Update section of the System Preferences app after installing the proper profile
from Apple's beta software website.

Like iOS 16.4, ‌macOS Ventura‌ 13.3 adds support for new emoji characters that
include shaking head, pink heart, blue heart, gray heart, donkey, moose, black
bird, goose, wing, jellyfish, hyacinth, pea pod, ginger, fan, comb, flute,
maracas, left hand, and right hand.

It also supports updating to the new HomeKit architecture that Apple has
reintroduced after the update was pulled from iOS 16.2.

The Messages app now supports content previews for shared Mastodon links, and
there are new options in Shortcuts for creating workflows that include Siri
notification announcements.

Apple says that ‌macOS Ventura‌ 13.3 will be released in the spring, a timeline
that ranges from March 20 to June 20.

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APPLE TV+ THRILLER FILM 'TETRIS' RECOUNTS 'UNBELIEVABLE STORY' BEHIND VIDEO
GAME: WATCH THE TRAILER NOW

Friday February 17, 2023 11:58 am PST by Joe Rossignol

Apple this week released the trailer for its upcoming thriller film "Tetris,"
inspired by the true story of how the video game became a worldwide sensation.
The film will be available to stream on Apple TV+ around the world starting
March 31.

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"Tetris" stars Taron Egerton as Henk Rogers, who traveled to the Soviet Union in
1989 and resolved a rights dispute that ultimately led to Nintendo licensing
Tetris for the Game Boy console and the game becoming a smash hit globally.

"Based on a true story, 'Tetris' is a Cold War–era thriller on steroids, with
double-crossing villains, unlikely heroes and a nail-biting race to the finish,"
said Apple. The film is directed by Jon S. Baird based on a script written by
Noah Pink.

Apple TV+ costs $6.99 per month or $69 annually following a price increase last
year. The streaming service is available in the Apple TV app across several
devices and platforms, including but not limited to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple
TV box, PS5, Xbox Series X, Roku and Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, and select
smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio. Apple TV+ content can also be
streamed on the web at tv.apple.com.

Tags: Apple TV Shows, Apple TV Plus Guide
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DEALS: GET APPLE'S AIRPODS PRO 2 FOR BEST PRICE OF THE YEAR SO FAR AT $199.99

Friday February 17, 2023 11:34 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

You can get Apple's AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99 today on Amazon, down from
$249.00. This remains the best price on the accessory that we've seen so far in
2023, and Amazon estimates a delivery date as soon as February 20 for Prime
customers.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and
make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site
running.

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earphones feature better noise-canceling technology than
the previous generation, improved Transparency mode, and an H2 chip. Overall,
the earphones are similar in design to the original AirPods Pro, featuring a
rounded design with silicone ear tips and a short stem.

$49 OFF
AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99

We track sales for every model of the AirPods in our Best AirPods Deals guide,
so be sure to bookmark that page while you shop around for the wireless
headphones. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the
latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.

Related Roundup: Apple Deals
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APPLE RELEASES FIRST PUBLIC BETA OF IOS 16.4 AND IPADOS 16.4 WITH NEW EMOJI,
SAFARI WEB PUSH NOTIFICATIONS, HOMEKIT UPDATE AND MORE

Friday February 17, 2023 10:17 am PST by Juli Clover

Apple today seeded the first beta of upcoming iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates
to public beta testers, opening the beta testing process up to the general
public. Today's betas come one day after Apple provided the betas to developers.

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Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's free beta testing program can
download the ‌iOS 16.4‌ beta over the air after installing the proper
certificate from the Public Beta website.

This is the last beta that will use certificates in this way as future beta
updates will be linked to an Apple ID for both developers and public beta
testers.

The iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates add a number of new emoji characters,
including shaking head, pink heart, blue heart, gray heart, donkey, moose, black
bird, goose, wing, jellyfish, hyacinth, pea pod, ginger, fan, comb, flute,
maracas, and left and right facing hand options.

Safari Web Push notifications are available, but web developers will need to add
support. With this feature, you can add a website to your Home Screen and the
website can send you push notifications, just like on the Mac. These
notifications behave like any other iOS notification and can be filtered out
with Focus mode, delivered on Apple Watch, and more

There's a new add to ‌Home Screen‌ option for third-party browsers so you can
add a favorite Chrome site directly to your ‌Home Screen‌, plus the HomeKit
architecture upgrade that was pulled from iOS 16.2 is now available again.

Apple has made minor tweaks to the Podcasts app, Apple Music app, and the
AppleCare coverage interface, plus there are new Shortcuts, 5G connectivity in
Turkey, an option to add an always-on display filter to Focus more, and more.
Full details on everything new can be found in our dedicated iOS 16.4 guide.

Related Roundups: iOS 16, iPadOS 16
Related Forum: iOS 16
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THE MACRUMORS SHOW: WHERE IS APPLE IN THE GENERATIVE AI RACE?

Friday February 17, 2023 8:42 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's place in the
ongoing race to develop generative AI tools.

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Earlier this week, Apple held its annual AI summit for employees at the Steve
Jobs Theater, the first fully live in-person event at the company's Apple Park
headquarters since the pre-COVID era. The latest AI summit comes at a time of
great excitement surrounding the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT artificial
intelligence chatbot and Google's recent announcement that it is releasing its
own LaMDA-powered AI chatbot, called Bard.

Google is adding the technology behind Bard to the Google search engine to
enable complex queries to be distilled into digestible answers, and Microsoft is
expected to follow a similar path by integrating ChatGPT into Bing Search. AI
image generation tools such as DALL-E 2 have also captured public interest in
recent months, alongside the technology's potential for music creation, video
editing, and more.

In February last year, Apple purchased an AI start-up focused on auto-generated
music, but the company is publicly missing from the current race to innovate in
the generative AI space. We look at where Apple may have advantages that it
could leverage for AI, potential integrations in features like Siri and
Spotlight search, and where we could see the first Apple generative AI tools
emerge.

We also talk through some of the week's biggest news, including the apparent
delay of Apple's mixed-reality headset to June, the indefinite delay of the
company's 27-inch mini-LED external display, iMac skipping the M2 chip, and the
method Apple apparently has in store to authenticate iPhone 15 USB-C
accessories. In addition, we look at the increasingly tangible 15-inch MacBook
Air with the M2 chip, which Apple could launch as soon as April.

Listen to The MacRumors Show in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts,
Castro, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our
RSS feed directly into your podcast player. Watch a video version of the show on
the MacRumors YouTube channel.

If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show,
catch up for our in-depth discussion about the rumored "iPhone Ultra" model that
could emerge next year with Andru Edwards.

Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for more episodes, where we discuss some of
the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by exciting guests
like Tyler Stalman, Jon Prosser, Sam Kohl, Quinn Nelson, John Gruber, Federico
Viticci, Sara Dietschy, Luke Miani, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, iJustine,
Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, Jon Rettinger, Rene Ritchie, and Mark Gurman. Remember to
rate and review the show, and let us know what subjects you would like the
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APPLE MAPS NOW OFFERS CYCLING DIRECTIONS IN GERMANY

Friday February 17, 2023 8:39 am PST by Joe Rossignol

Apple Maps now offers cycling navigation in Germany, allowing users across the
country to receive turn-by-turn directions while riding a bike.

Apple Maps offers cycling directions along bike lanes, bike paths, and
bike-friendly roads as much as possible, complete with details like elevation,
how busy a street is, and whether there are stairs along a route. On the Apple
Watch, voice guidance and haptic feedback make it easier for users to stay
focused on the path ahead.

As noted by German blog Macerkopf, Apple Maps has also rolled out its "Detailed
City Experience" to Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. The revamped experience offers
more detailed road markings, additional custom-designed 3D models of landmarks,
and more.

Apple Maps cycling directions are also available across the United States,
China, and Japan, as well as in select major cities around the world, such as
London, Barcelona, and Toronto. Apple continues to play catch up with Google
Maps, which began rolling out cycling directions in 2010 and now offers the
feature in over 30 countries.

(Thanks, Daniel Marcinkowski and Mert Bulan!)

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DEALS: GET UP TO 35% OFF LOGITECH MICE AND KEYBOARDS AT BEST BUY

Friday February 17, 2023 7:48 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

Logitech today launched a big sale on select accessories at Best Buy, including
solid deals on speakers, mice, and keyboards. These prices are only available
through Best Buy, and the deal prices should last through the end of the
weekend.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and
make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site
running.

You can find every item on sale by visiting Best Buy, and we've also highlighted
select accessories in the lists below. The event mainly focuses on mice and
keyboard deals, including a few Apple-specific items like the MX Keys Mini
Bluetooth Scissor Keyboard that was built for iPad and other Apple devices.

UP TO 35% OFF
Logitech Accessory Sale

MICE

* M310 Wireless Optical Mouse - $14.99, down from $19.99
* Design Collection Wireless 3-Button Mouse - $14.99, down from $19.99
* M325 Wireless Optical Mouse - $14.99, down from $19.99
* M525 Wireless Optical Mouse - $19.99, down from $24.99
* Pebble M350 Wireless Optical Mouse - $29.99, down from $39.99
* POP Bluetooth Optical Mouse - $29.99, down from $39.99
* MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Laser Mouse - $49.99, down from $59.99

KEYBOARDS

* K380 TKL Bluetooth Scissor Keyboard for Mac - $29.99, down from $39.99
* POP Keys Wireless Mechanical Tactile Switch Keyboard - $79.99, down from
$99.99
* MX Keys Mini Bluetooth Scissor Keyboard for Apple Devices - $89.99, down from
$99.99
* ERGO K860 Ergonomic Wireless Scissor Keyboard - $111.99, down from $129.99

BUNDLES

* MK320 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - $24.99, down from $29.99
* MK540 Advanced Wireless Scissor Keyboard and Mouse - $44.99, down from $49.99
* MK710 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - $69.99, down from $79.99

AUDIO

* Z323 Speaker System - $63.99, down from $79.99
* Z333 2.1 Speaker System - $79.99, down from $99.99

Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related
accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

Related Roundup: Apple Deals
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GOOGLE ALLEGEDLY PAYS APPLE PORTION OF CHROME SEARCH REVENUE AS PART OF
SECRETIVE NON-COMPETE DEAL

Friday February 17, 2023 5:29 am PST by Hartley Charlton

Google allegedly pays Apple a portion of all search revenue from Chrome for iOS
in what appears to be a non-compete deal, The Register reports.

According to a source said to be familiar with the matter who spoke to The
Register, Google has been paying Apple a portion of search revenue generated by
Chrome users on iOS in return for being the default search provider in Safari
and other commercial benefits. The relationship between Apple and Google is an
ongoing area of scrutiny for the U.S. Justice Department and the UK's
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which are apparently looking into the
secretive search revenue sharing deal.

Google pays Apple around $15 billion annually to ensure that its search engine
is the default option on Apple devices, but the latest news that Google is
purportedly paying Apple for searches in Chrome for iOS as part of a search
revenue sharing deal is a new development. The revenue sharing agreement is said
to be known about in detail by only a small number of people. The amount Google
is paying Apple and the wider terms of the deal have been redacted from CMA
reports.

Apple does not provide any obvious value to users seeking to use Google Search
within Google Chrome for iOS. As a result, the CMA is concerned that the
payments are designed to discourage Apple from competing with Google with its
own search engine, which would have major ramifications for Google's business
model.

The arrangement was first alluded to publicly in an antitrust lawsuit filed on
December 27, 2021 in San Francisco. In an amended PDF from March 2022 related to
the lawsuit, the complaint alleges that Apple has been paid for the profits it
would have made if it had competed with Google, minus the challenges and costs
of actually doing so:

> 20. Because more than half of Google's search business was conducted through
> Apple devices, Apple was a major potential threat to Google, and that threat
> was designated by Google as "Code Red."
> 21. Google paid billions of dollars to Apple and agreed to share its profits
> with Apple to eliminate the threat and fear of Apple as a competitor.
> 22. Google viewed the aspect of Apple as a potential competitor to be "Code
> Red."
> 23. If Apple became a competitor in the search business, Google would have
> lost half of its business.

Apple and Google are seeking a dismissal for the case on account of lack of
evidence of a horizontal agreement between the two companies, but the CMA's
investigation now seems to suggest that such an agreement does exist.

This may explain why Apple has been reluctant to launch a rival search engine or
develop Safari to the point of becoming a credible challenger to Chrome on
macOS, according to The Register. Likewise, Google would be disincentivized from
pushing Apple to allow a non-WebKit version of Chrome for iOS.

The result is a situation where Apple and Google see substantial benefits in
maintaining each others' dominance. This division of the market is said to be
"per se illegal" under U.S. antitrust laws and is likely to come under fire as
more information emerges.

Tags: Google, Chrome for iOS, Antitrust, United Kingdom
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