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IOS 17.3 BETA: ALL THE NEW FEATURES SO FAR

Thursday December 14, 2023 3:20 pm PST by Juli Clover

Apple started testing the iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 betas in December, and while
we are not expecting these updates to be as feature rich as iOS and iPadOS 17.2,
there are some notable features that have been found so far.

This guide aggregates everything that is coming in the iOS 17.3 update, and
we'll update it throughout the beta testing period.

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Earlier this year, there were news reports about a slate of iPhone thefts where
the thief spied on a victim to learn the device passcode before stealing the
phone, leading to drained bank accounts and an untraceable ‌iPhone‌.

As a solution, Apple introduced Stolen Device Mode in iOS 17.3 to add extra
security. If someone should obtain both your ‌iPhone‌ and your passcode, this
feature prevents total catastrophe. With Stolen Device Mode enabled, accessing
passwords in iCloud Keychain, turning off Lost Mode, erasing content, and making
purchases in Safari requires biometric authentication with Face ID or Touch ID.

Certain actions such as changing an Apple ID password require ‌Face ID‌ and have
a one-hour security delay. So if you (or someone else) tried to change your
‌Apple ID‌ login, you would need both ‌Face ID‌ authentication and then an hour
wait period before the password could be updated. These wait periods are waived
when you are in a trusted location like home or work.

As outlined in our report on the feature, here are actions that require
biometric authentication when the Stolen Device Protection is activated:

* Viewing/using passwords or passkeys saved in ‌iCloud‌ Keychain
* Applying for a new Apple Card
* Viewing an ‌Apple Card‌ virtual card
* Turning off Lost Mode
* Erasing all content and settings
* Taking certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in Wallet
* Using payment methods saved in Safari
* Using your ‌iPhone‌ to set up a new device

Note that these actions do not have a passcode backup, so you can't use a
passcode to skirt ‌Face ID‌ or ‌Touch ID‌. Actions that require biometric
authentication and have a one-hour security delay include the following:

* Changing your ‌Apple ID‌ password
* Updating select ‌Apple ID‌ account security settings, including adding or
removing a trusted device, trusted phone number, Recovery Key, or Recovery
Contact
* Changing your ‌iPhone‌ passcode
* Adding or removing ‌Face ID‌ or ‌Touch ID‌
* Turning off Find My
* Turning off Stolen Device Protection

Stolen Device Protection is available on all iPhones that are able to run iOS
17, which includes the ‌iPhone‌ XS and newer. It is an opt-in feature that can
be turned on in the Settings app by going to ‌Face ID‌ & Passcode and toggling
on Stolen Device Protection.

COLLABORATIVE APPLE MUSIC PLAYLISTS

Apple first tested collaborative Apple Music playlists in iOS 17.2, but the
feature was removed before the software was released.

Collaborative ‌Apple Music‌ playlists are back in the iOS 17.3 beta, suggesting
Apple just needed a little bit more time to work out the kinks.

In iOS 17.3, you can take any of your existing playlists or create a new one and
then invite others to join in to add songs and listen to the playlist. You can
invite friends, family members, and others who share your musical preferences,
and there doesn't appear to be a limit on how many people can contribute.

We have a MacRumors collaborative music playlist available for those who want to
join in and share music with other MacRumors readers.

To use the collaboration feature, go to a playlist in the ‌Apple Music‌ app and
then tap on the person icon. You will be able to generate a link that you can
send to others, and everyone who is invited can access the playlist. There is an
option to approve each person that joins, and leaving this off just opens it up
to anyone with the link.

The person who created the playlist can remove people, remove songs, and turn
off collaboration at any time.

Apple in iOS 17.3 added a neat emoji reaction feature that allows listeners to
add an emoji to any song that's playing to express their feelings about it.
There are standard quick access emoji options like a heart and thumbs up, but
with the "+" button, any emoji can be added.

When you're listening to a song in the playlist that has emoji reactions, those
emoji animate as the song begins to play.

RELEASE DATE

iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, macOS 14.3, tvOS 17.3, and watchOS 10.3 are all expected
to see a public release sometime around January. Beta testing will be slightly
delayed by the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Related Roundups: iOS 17, iPadOS 17
Related Forums: iOS 17, iPadOS 17
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IS PENALIZING THEIR OWN CUSTOMERS'

Thursday December 14, 2023 1:21 pm PST by Juli Clover

iMessage for Android app Beeper Mini is once again having connectivity issues,
which it has attributed to Apple. Last night, Beeper Mini stopped working for
some people, and the company confirmed that Apple was "deliberately blocking
iMessages from being delivered" to approximately five percent of Beeper Mini
users.

At the time, Beeper Mini said that uninstalling and reinstalling Beeper Mini
could serve as a workaround while a fix was developed. As of now, issues with
the Beeper Cloud service have been resolved, but some Beeper Mini users are
still having connectivity issues.

On Twitter, Beeper's developers have been complaining about Apple's continued
efforts to block the app, even though Apple made it clear that Beeper Mini was
not going to be allowed.

"It's super annoying that Apple is penalizing their own customers and Android
users who just want secure and encrypted chats," says a message on the Beeper
account. "We understand if you choose to uninstall Beeper Mini at this time."

Beeper Mini launched last week, promising to bring a full iMessage experience to
Android users. The app used iMessage reverse engineering to function,
registering the phone numbers of Android users with Apple's own iMessage
servers.

Android users were able to have "blue bubbles" in conversations with iMessage
users, and all iMessage features worked, such as read receipts, typing
indicators, reactions, and more. Beeper Mini essentially worked by making
Android devices look like they were Apple devices, and it didn't take long for
Apple to put a stop to it.

Three days after Beeper Mini launched, the app quit working, and Apple confirmed
that it shut the app down. Apple said that it blocked Beeper Mini from
exploiting fake credentials to gain access to iMessage, as this posed
"significant risks to user security and privacy."

> At Apple, we build our products and services with industry-leading privacy and
> security technologies designed to give users control of their data and keep
> personal information safe. We took steps to protect our users by blocking
> techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.
> These techniques posed significant risks to user security and privacy,
> including the potential for metadata exposure and enabling unwanted messages,
> spam, and phishing attacks. We will continue to make updates in the future to
> protect our users.

In a blog post, Beeper Mini's development team said that it would work to
restore service, while also criticizing Apple for the decision. The team claims
that iPhone customers have "less security and privacy than before" because
Beeper Mini encrypted messages sent between ‌iPhone‌ and Android devices.

> We deeply object to the allegation that Beeper Mini 'poses significant risks
> to user security and privacy'. This is completely untrue. As we explained
> above, the opposite is actually true. Beeper Mini increases the security and
> privacy of both Android and iPhone customers. To prove this, we published a
> detailed blog post about how the app keeps data secure and private. Beeper
> Mini is end-to-end encrypted.

The Beeper Mini team says that it has not spoken with Apple directly. On Monday
of this week, Beeper developers did find a way to get the Android app working
again, but with some major changes. The updated version of the app requires
users to sign in with an Apple ID (not required with the prior version), and it
only supports sending and receiving messages through an email address instead of
a phone number.

The team behind Beeper Mini is still working to find a way to get phone numbers
to work with iMessage again, but Apple has blocked the backdoor that was used to
register Android numbers as fake Apple users.

Many of the complaints about security and functionality from the Beeper Mini
team will be solved with Rich Communication Services, or RCS, which Apple plans
to adopt next year. ‌RCS‌ will be used for chats between ‌iPhone‌ and Android
users, and it includes support for high quality video and images, emoji
reactions, typing indicators, read receipts, and more.

If Beeper Mini does indeed find a way to get phone numbers to work and to keep
Beeper Mini running, it likely will not be long before Apple puts a stop to it
again. Apple has made it clear that it does not plan to willingly allow Beeper
Mini to use iMessage servers.

Beeper founder Eric Migicovsky said on Twitter that Tim Sweeney and Epic "won
this week against Big Tech," referencing the Epic v. Google trial, and that
Beeper Mini has a chance. "We're not giving up," he wrote.

Tags: Android, iMessage
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REVIEW: AURA'S 15" WALDEN SMART PHOTO FRAME MAKES A TOUCHING GIFT

Thursday December 14, 2023 1:00 pm PST by Juli Clover

Aura, a company known for its range of smart photo frames, this fall introduced
the Walden, its largest photo frame to date. Measuring in at 15 inches, the
Walden has a huge display that makes digital photos a focal point in the home.

We've previously reviewed (and liked) the 9-inch Aura Mason frame, but the new
Walden model is 66 percent larger and it is also Aura's first frame that can be
mounted on the wall, so we thought we'd revisit the smart frames ahead of the
holidays.

In terms of size, the Walden frame is 15.7 inches long, 12.7 inches tall, and
1.2 inches in depth, so it's a little bit thicker than your average photo frame.
Compared to the 9-inch Mason frame, the Walden frame is much more eye-catching
in a room because of the space that it takes up on a wall. A 9-inch frame looks
odd when hung on the wall, but a 15-inch frame is the ideal size for it.

The Walden Frame fits right in on a wall in the living room, entry way, or
bedroom, but it can also be placed on a table or other surface if desired with
the built-in stand. The display is bright, the colors are largely accurate (the
frame tends to add some saturation) and the images look vibrant, but one
downside is that it is limited to a 1600x1200 resolution with 133 pixels per
inch.

Aura's smaller frames all have better pixel density, and the resolution does
impact the quality here. The Mason frame with the same resolution and a smaller
size looks better up close, but the resolution is not a dealbreaker. Aura is
using a matte display that has anti-reflective coating, so even in a bright room
with sunlight or lights that hit the glass, the pictures are visible.

The frame itself is black with a textured white mat around the display. The mat
feels about standard size for a photo frame of this size, so it blends in well
with other picture frames that you might have. Unfortunately, there are no other
frame colors available, and that's one of the main downsides of the Walden.

Aura does have other frames fthat come in different colors and without mats, but
on the whole, color selection is limited. On the plus side, the thin frame of
the Walden does look sleek, but I am torn on the mat size with some of the
images.

The Walden frame can be positioned in either horizontal or landscape mode as it
supports both orientations with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Your photos will rotate and
resize to fit in the frame regardless of the orientation you choose, but it is
best to pick the position that fits the majority of your photos.

When you put the frame in a specific orientation and it displays a photo in
another orientation, one of two things happens. It either crops in to the main
subject of the photo, or it adds black bars so the whole image remains visible.
For portrait mode images that are close to the subject with nothing to crop in
to, this means that you'll see bars at the sides of the frame, which doesn't
always look great with the white matte. You can opt to have photo backgrounds
used as filler, kind of like what YouTube does for portrait images, in landscape
mode, but it still looks off.

When the frame is in portrait mode, landscape images are typically cut off
because they're zoomed in to fit, so there are compromises to be made if you
have a lot of images in both orientations. I do think Aura's frames do a decent
job of making images look as good as possible by zooming in.

Aura ships the Walden with both a tabletop kickstand and a mounting kit, so you
can display it wherever it fits best into your home. The mounting kit uses a
single Floreat-style hanger, so it's just one nail that goes in the wall. These
hangers are strong, so there's little risk of the frame falling down, plus wall
damage is limited to the size of a nail hole.

Touch controls at the top of the frame can be used for turning it on and off,
changing the photos, viewing details like the date, playing Live Photos,
deleting photos, and liking photos that were added to the frame by someone else,
but all of these actions can also be done through the app if the frame is
somewhere that's inaccessible.

The Walden, like all of Aura's frames, is meant to be a more hands-off product.
You basically upload images to it and leave it plugged in. It'll cycle through
the images every 10 minutes by default, though you can change that in the app.
There are a huge range of times to select from 15 seconds to 24 hours, so you
can find the perfect photo change interval.

You can upload both photos and videos to the frame, and videos can be set to
autoplay. Videos play without sound by default, but can be replayed with sound
using the in-app remote or with the touch controls at the top. Speaker volume is
controlled in the app.

The frame is set to turn on when it's light out and turn off when it's dark, but
there is an option for an on/off schedule for rooms where the frame might not be
able to use its ambient light sensor well or for when you want it active at
specific times. I do wish the Walden had better dimming and color matching. With
bright images, it can be a little too bright when the room is darker, and it
isn't able to match the color temperature of lighting. You'll sometimes get a
blue-toned photo that looks odd in a room with soft yellow lighting.

The app has a built-in remote control accessed through the settings section, and
this provides easy access for deleting an image, resizing it properly, playing a
video, or switching to the next image. Resizing is particularly useful because
if you don't like the way Aura has opted to crop an image, you can fix it and
the frame will remember that position going forward.

There is no built-in storage in the Walden frame, or in Aura's products in
general. Images are uploaded to the cloud, and there is unlimited storage so you
can add as many photos and videos as you want. Photos are uploaded through the
Aura app, through a unique email address for each frame, or through the web, so
there are plenty of ways to get images on it.

The Aura app is the best part about Aura's frames. In addition to adding photos
yourself, you can also invite friends and family members to connect to your
frame so they can add photos too. If a family member has a frame, you can
connect to it and upload images to it at any time.

I bought an Aura frame for a family member a few years back, and we still all
upload photos to it regularly. It has a prominent place in the living room, and
the photos that it displays are frequently talked about. It's such a great way
to get photos off of an iPhone with little hassle. I don't know about most
people, but I so rarely print my images that I take them and forget about them
until a random day when I'm browsing through my ‌Photos‌ app. Aura frames
provide a way to surface memories them more often.

Aura is set up for gifting, and you can even preload a frame with photos before
the gift recipient opens it. I'm sometimes hesitant to give "smart" Wi-Fi
connected devices to my less tech savvy family, but Aura frames are dead simple
to set up. I think any person that can operate the basic functions of an
‌iPhone‌ can set up the Walden or any other Aura option. You plug in the frame,
download the Aura app, and the ‌iPhone‌ detects it automatically. A pairing code
is displayed, and once the code is input (which happens automatically too), it
connects to Wi-Fi. You don't need to enter the Wi-Fi password again if the
‌iPhone‌ is already connected to a Wi-Fi network in the home (truly a major
stopping point for other smart products I've tried to gift), and that's it.
After that, images can be uploaded from the app or by family members who have
the app.

The option to upload photos to the Aura from anywhere and the option to have
multiple contributors makes this a great gift for grandparents, siblings,
friends, or basically anyone you would want to share a photo with. For a
grandparent, you can set up the frame ahead of time, load it with photos, and
then invite other friends and family members all with no interaction from the
recipient. The person I gifted a frame to doesn't upload their own photos, but
has six other family members who do.

If you have multiple friends or family members with Aura frames, you can upload
photos to all of the frames at the same time, making it a fun way to share
photos from birthday parties, trips, and other activities with several people
basically instantaneously.

You can definitely use an old iPad or other tablet in lieu of something like the
Aura frame, but Aura's products are easier to use for the specific purpose of
displaying photos, plus they look like an actual photo frame rather than an
electronic device.

BOTTOM LINE

Whenever I need a gift for someone and I'm not sure what to get, Aura is my
go-to. I have not met anyone who doesn't like Aura's frames, and for
grandparents and/or less technically inclined people, it's like magic.

I think the Walden in particular is a great choice because of its size. It's
much more visible in a room than Aura's smaller frames, and the frame to get if
you want to put a lot of focus on your digital images. It's also the option I'd
get for grandparents or older adults who might be having a harder time with
their vision, but it's not the frame I'd pick for subtlety or for displaying
high-resolution images where quality is a concern.

HOW TO BUY

The Aura Walden frame can be purchased from the Aura website for $250.

Note: Aura provided MacRumors with a Walden Frame for the purpose of this
review. No other compensation was received.

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JOURNALISTS DETAIL SEEING THEIR OWN SPATIAL VIDEOS ON APPLE VISION PRO

Thursday December 14, 2023 12:05 pm PST by Juli Clover

With the launch of iOS 17.2, Apple added a camera feature that allows iPhone 15
Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max models to record 3D spatial video that will be
viewable on the Apple Vision Pro when it becomes available for purchase.

To demonstrate the feature, Apple this week invited several members of the media
to record spatial video with their iPhones and then view it on an ‌Apple Vision
Pro‌ headset. Those who were able to experience their videos in 3D have now
written about the experience and what it's like using the Vision Pro for
reliving memories.

CNET's Scott Stein found that videos of his family members were the most
compelling, and a recording of his mother in particular seemed to make eye
contact and made him feel like he was "almost there." In video with a lot of
motion, the 30 fps limit was noticeable, though less so in videos with less
motion. HDR photos "looked great," with Stein saying they appeared as good as or
better than on a Mac or a TV, with HDR that "popped" and options to zoom in.

> I also got a kick out of seeing some of my favorite exhibits at the Museum of
> Natural History in 3D. I went to the Hall of Ocean Life, where a trio of
> little tanks on the top floor house dioramas of prehistoric sea creatures that
> I've loved since I was a kid. I captured the ammonites and trilobites, gliding
> from case to case. In 3D on Vision Pro, it felt like a little home diorama
> revisited. I could see the joy of capturing little immersive installations, or
> spaces, that aren't easy to go back to, and having them in front of you again.

TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff said that he was "startled by the quality and
immersive nature" of panoramic images that he had captured, and the wider view
showed him details he had not seen before. A video of a model train looked like
it would "ride right into [his] lap." Compared to standard videos, Ulanoff said
the videos "felt more real" and resulted in heightened emotions. He said the
level of emotion that can be experienced from family videos in 3D "can be quite
intense."

Inverse's Raymond Wong said that spatial videos "feel alive" because of the way
the border becomes "glowy and dream-like" when looked at, giving the content the
"characteristics of a memory." In a spatial video of his mom, he says he was
transported back to the moment, and it was "surreal" to see his mom "talking,
laughing, and eating in spatial video."

Wong said that spatial videos can "look life-sized" at a certain distance and
window size, but even zoomed out, he felt emotional seeing his mother in 3D.

> I think Apple was right in suggesting I capture sentimental content in spatial
> video. Cool as it was to see my colleagues at the office and a bar with a
> little bit of the third dimension, I don't think rewatching those clips had
> the same impact on me as the ones of my family. I suspect once people have the
> opportunity to see their own content in Vision Pro, they'll get a better sense
> of when and when not to tap the spatial video icon in the camera app on their
> iPhones.

Josh Rubin of Cool Hunting said that even in recordings where he was warned
there wasn't enough light, the video on the headset was "crisp and not grainy."
He found that the best scenes had multiple focal points in a two to eight foot
range. Too much movement in a spatial video can be disorienting, leading to
nausea.

> Shots with the camera stationary (such as on a tripod) are ideal, but camera
> movement is often necessary or desired to make a satisfying story. I found
> that recording linear and gently curved movements, especially in open spaces,
> created videos that were easy to view. By contrast, sharp turns in close
> quarters created more jarring videos.

The Vision Pro headset is set to launch in early 2024, and Apple is hoping that
customers who plan to buy it will have a selection of their own spatial videos
ready to go when it comes out. Spatial video can be recorded right now on the
‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max, though the captured video will look
normal until viewed in 3D on the Vision Pro headset.

Related Roundup: Apple Vision Pro
Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro
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REVIEW: THE PHILIPS HUE LINE NOW HAS SECURITY CAMERAS, BUT THERE'S NO HOMEKIT
SUPPORT

Thursday December 14, 2023 11:53 am PST by Juli Clover

The Philips Hue line has long been focused on lighting products, but this year,
Hue parent company Signify expanded the lineup with a set of Philips Hue Secure
cameras and sensors designed for home security.

I was able to test out the $200 Hue Secure Wired Camera to see how it measures
up to some of the other smart camera options on the market. Hue's cameras can be
used indoors or out, and the Hue Secure has 1080p video recording with night
vision and motion trigger alerts, which at this point I'd expect from any
security camera.

The camera itself has a base that mounts to the wall with a screw, but if you
want to sit it on a table or another flat surface, you need to pay an extra $30
for the "Desktop" version. You can also buy the desktop stand after buying the
camera, but it is $50, which I feel is unreasonable for a plastic stand that
should have come with the camera at no extra cost to begin with. I didn't want
to use or test the camera mounted, so I did purchase the stand. You could
probably rig something up, but the placement of the cord on the bottom of the
camera prevents it from laying flat without the stand, and it's angled too high
to use that way.

To allow for interchangeable wall mounting and desktop use, magnets are used for
base attachment. The magnets are super strong, so while the camera is meant to
be mounted to the wall, I'm not worried that it's going to become detached. You
can take it off the mount, and attach the mount to either the top or the bottom
to optimize the view regardless of where you're mounting it. The field of view
is wide enough that you're able to see an entire room if the camera is indoors,
or a good section of your yard if it is outdoors.

The Hue Secure has a white plastic casing and a standard camera lens inside, and
there is no mistaking it for a security camera. I was surprised at how long it
is (a little over 3.5 inches), which means if you wall mount it, it's going to
protrude a decent amount. The battery version of this camera is even longer in
length at five inches, so it will protrude even further when mounted. I like the
clean design and the magnetic attachment system, especially since the magnets
allow it to be positioned in a range of ways that might not be possible with
just a swivel mount.

This is the standard base the camera comes with. The other base is one I
purchased for $50 to allow it to be placed on a desk.

The video quality was totally fine for a 1080p indoor/outdoor camera, and on par
with the HomeKit-enabled cameras that I've tested. So, speaking of HomeKit,
these don't have it. Those with a lot of Philips Hue lights know they all work
with ‌HomeKit‌, but that is not the case with the cameras. No ‌HomeKit‌ support
is likely going to be a dealbreaker for those in Apple's ecosystem who want
everything to be controllable through a central app.

To use Hue Cameras, a Hue Bridge is required. The cameras don't ship with the
Bridge, which costs $60 if you don't have one already for Hue lights. I prefer
smart home products that have a hub or a bridge like the Hue Bridge because it
improves reliability. I never have setup issues or connectivity problems with my
Hue lights, and the same is true for the Hue Secure Camera. It works and it
works well.

It was easy to add the camera to the app, and it can be viewed through the new
Hue Secure section of the app. In my testing, it never once went offline, and it
was a more reliable than the Eve HomeKit Secure Video camera I have outside,
which is off more than it is on and has been a total headache these last few
months.

I've had similar problems with other ‌HomeKit‌ cameras, and I just don't find
them to be the most reliable option. Compared to Ring, though, I don't think Hue
has much of an edge. My Ring cameras rarely go offline or have connectivity
issues, so Hue is about on par.

The cameras can be paired to Hue lights with automations to activate the lights
when motion is detected, and they can sound alarms should there be an intruder.
According to Signify, there is end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to keep video clips
and snapshots private, along with software that helps prevent hacking. Video
data is stored in the Hue Cloud if you opt for that, and content is deleted
after 30 or 60 days. With E2EE, video and audio recordings cannot be viewed if
the Hue Cloud were hacked because a multi-word auto-generated passcode you have
is required. On that note, you need to keep the passcode somewhere safe, and you
also need to hold on to the Hue Secure "Ownership Card" that's required for
setup.

Like other smart cameras, the Hue Secure can recognize people, pets, and
packages to send tailored alerts, and there are options to set up Activity and
Package zones. There is a mimic presence function that can turn on Hue lights to
make it seem like you're home when you're not, and the cameras support two-way
talk so you can interface with someone if you need, but these are all functions
that are available on other smart security cameras.

Up to 10 cameras can be linked to a Hue Bridge, and a Hue account is required to
use them. While the cameras can be used without a subscription, some of the
functionality does require a monthly payment. Live streaming, video snapshots,
light and sound alarms, and notifications are accessible for free.

Recording requires a Basic or Plus plan, priced starting at $39.99 per year
after a 90-day trial period that comes with the purchase. Other paywalled
features include Activity zone setup, and package/people alerts. The Basic plan
supports two cameras, but if you have more cameras, you need the Plus plan that
costs $100/year. That basically puts the full cost of a Hue Camera at $200 for
the camera itself (not counting any accessories), $60 for a Bridge (though these
are sometimes on sale for less), and at least $3.30 a month if you want to have
a 30-day log.

If you wanted to use Hue Secure for a whole-home security system, you're looking
at $570 for a three-camera bundle (wired, not battery), and $275 for a set of
four contact sensors, two motion sensors, and a Bridge. Depending on how many
doors and windows you have and what you want to protect, that may only cover a
small home.

I found the Hue Secure portion of the Hue app to be a bit confusing at first. I
expected to have the option to see my camera feed right when opening the app,
but I don't. I have to tap on the "Disarmed" or "Armed" feature under Security,
then I have to tap on the feed under "Cameras." It then takes several seconds
for the camera to connect to my iPhone so that I can see my feed.

The Hue Secure camera is not activated and set to recording unless the "Armed"
option is enabled, so no alerts are received unless the camera is set to this
state. The "Armed" feature can activate a siren or flash the lights when motion
is detected, but by disabling everything, you can set it to Armed without having
alarms and flashing lights going off if you simply want motion notifications.

There are separate Armed activation options for when at home and when away, with
the Hue app using geofencing for the away option to turn on the Armed mode
automatically. If you "armed" the system and then it detected motion while you
were away, you could set it to send a notification, flash the lights, and sound
an alarm, hopefully scaring off any would-be intruders. When motion is detected,
a 60 to 90 second video is captured, depending on subscription plan.

Hue also has "Take Action" buttons for turning on the lights or sounding an
alarm, and there are buttons for calling 911 or an emergency contact. The Armed
and Not Armed features are nice for those who want a one-touch button that
enables or disables all recording.

At home, if you have the camera armed, you need to ensure that it and any linked
motion sensors are not in areas where they could be accidentally triggered,
because there is no specific person recognition or way for the camera to tell an
intruder from someone who lives in the home. If you have lights set to activate
or a siren on, a middle of the night bathroom break might accidentally set
everything off. I have an open floor plan, so none of the main entries in my
home are sectioned off enough that I could arm an indoor Hue Secure camera and
not have to worry about triggering it myself.

With a paid plan, the Hue Secure camera can tell a person from another event
that triggers motion like an animal or a vehicle, but without it, it's all or
nothing motion sensing. Setting boundaries for recording is also a paid feature,
but there are blackout zones that can stop the camera from recording everything
that's marked.

When not armed, the camera is not recording, but the live view can be accessed.
If you want to record, you need to make sure you put it into armed mode before
you leave the house, and there is an automation for this so you don't need to
remember to do it manually. There are options to delete all timeline events
under the privacy section, and individual recordings can also be removed.

From the layout of the app and the function of the camera, it's clear that Hue
intends its system to be used for detecting and deterring intruders rather than
something like keeping an eye on a pet or general home monitoring. The two-way
talk works well, and the microphone quality is fine as long as there isn't a lot
of ambient noise. I didn't have an issue being heard or understanding what was
said on the camera.

I have a lot of Hue lights and also several security cameras, so I'm probably
the kind of person that's the ideal target market for Hue's new camera options,
but I'm struggling to find something new here to entice me to upgrade to the Hue
Secure system at this price point.

At a minimum, I'd like to be able to integrate these cameras into ‌HomeKit‌ so I
can see the cameras in the Home app on the TV, Mac, and other devices. There
isn't a Hue app on the Mac or on the Apple TV so while the Hue app itself does
have a live feed of the camera, I can't view it on anything but an ‌iPhone‌ or
an iPad. I also don't have options to use the cameras with my other non-Hue
‌HomeKit‌ lights and sensors.

BOTTOM LINE

Given the number of ‌HomeKit‌ cameras on the market, I think the lack of
‌HomeKit‌ integration and the lack of ‌HomeKit Secure Video‌ support makes these
a difficult sell to ‌HomeKit‌ users. And for people who don't care about
‌HomeKit‌ integration, the cost of these cameras makes it hard for them to
compete with cheaper cameras with similar specs, such as those from Ring. The
Ring Stick Up Cam with 1080p video recording and a battery is $100, Hue's
equivalent is $250.

There's already a lot of competition in the smart camera market, and it's tough
to see where the Hue cameras quite fit in at this point given the limited
integration and the price. The Hue cameras with included floodlights make the
most sense because they serve a dual purpose as a light and as a camera, so
those I could see investing in, but only if I was able to integrate them into
‌HomeKit‌.

The Hue Secure System would most appeal to someone who has Hue lights but few
other smart home products and wants to stay entirely in a single platform.

HOW TO BUY

The Hue Secure Wired Camera can be purchased from Amazon.com or from the Hue
website for $200. The Battery Powered version is $250 and the Desktop model is
$230.

Note: Signify provided MacRumors with a Hue Secure Wired Camera for the purpose
of this review. No other compensation was received.

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APPLE RELEASES ITUNES FOR WINDOWS 12.13.1 WITH SECURITY FIXES

Thursday December 14, 2023 10:45 am PST by Juli Clover

Apple today released an iTunes 12.13.1 update for Windows users, with the
software introducing security improvements.

According to Apple's release notes, there are no notable new features, but the
new version of iTunes should be installed as soon as possible because of the
security improvements

iTunes for Windows is typically updated every few months, and this update
follows an October release that saw Apple add options for listening to podcasts
and audiobooks.

iTunes has been phased out on the Mac for several years now and it has been
replaced with Finder and the TV app, but Apple has continued to keep the Windows
version available.

iTunes for Windows can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or from Apple's
website.

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APPLE SEEDS FIRST PUBLIC BETA OF IOS 17.3 WITH STOLEN DEVICE PROTECTION

Thursday December 14, 2023 10:10 am PST by Juli Clover

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 updates
to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of
its release. The public iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 betas come two days after Apple
released the betas for developers.

Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, going to
the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling
on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Public Beta. Signing up on Apple's beta testing
website is required.

iOS 17.3 includes Stolen Device Protection, a feature that offers an extra layer
of security in case your iPhone is stolen and the thief also obtains your
passcode. With this turned on, Face ID or Touch ID authentication is required
for viewing iCloud Keychain passwords, turning off Lost Mode, erasing an
‌iPhone‌'s contents, using saved payment methods in Safari, and more. There is
no passcode entry option should ‌Face ID‌ or ‌Touch ID‌ fail.

Certain actions, such as changing an Apple ID password, updating a device
passcode, turning off Find My, and removing ‌Face ID‌ require authentication and
also a one-hour security delay.

The update also adds collaborative Apple Music playlists, a feature that lets
Apple Music subscribers build playlists with friends, family members, and others
who share their musical tastes. Any playlist can be turned into a collaborative
playlist by tapping on the person-shaped icon and sharing the link.

Those who want to try it out in iOS 17.3 can click on the MacRumors playlist
link to try adding a song.

We are expecting iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to be released in January 2024.

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APPLE SEEDS FIRST PUBLIC BETA OF MACOS SONOMA 14.3

Thursday December 14, 2023 10:09 am PST by Juli Clover

Apple today seeded the first public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.3
update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release.
The public beta comes two days after the first developer beta.

Beta testers can opt-in through the Software Update section of the System
Settings app. Under Beta updates, simply toggle on the Sonoma Public Beta. Note
that you must sign up to participate on Apple's beta testing website.

‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.3 includes support for collaborative playlists in Apple Music,
allowing ‌Apple Music‌ subscribers to build playlists with others. When creating
a new playlist or selecting an existing playlist, there's a person-shaped icon
that can be tapped to turn on collaboration.

Enabling collaboration provides a link that can be shared with others, and
anyone with the link is able to contribute to the playlist and listen to the
songs. The person who started the playlist can choose to approve those who want
to join or open it up to everyone. Anyone with the link to a playlist can add
music, though the owner can turn off collaboration at any time or remove people.

‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.3 is expected to see a launch at some point in January 2024.

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Apple's 13.6-inch 256GB M2 MacBook Air has dropped to $899.00 today on Best Buy,
down from $1,099.00. You can also get the 15-inch 256GB M2 MacBook Air for
$1,049.00 at Best Buy right now, which is another record low price.

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.

The MacBook Air is a cheaper, but still powerful, alternative to the MacBook Pro
lineup. They're perfect for students or anyone who needs a reliable laptop for
daily use, and powerful enough for anyone whose workflow isn't too demanding.

13-INCH M2 MACBOOK AIR

Best Buy offers free next-day shipping as well as in-store pick-up for most
locations, and has all four colors of the 13-inch MacBook Air at $899.00. This
is an all-time low price on the 13.6-inch 256GB M2 MacBook Air, and Best Buy has
been one of the few retailers to offer this sale over the past few months.

$200 OFF
13.6-Inch MacBook Air (256GB) for $899.00

Best Buy also has the 512GB model of the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air on sale,
available for $1,199.00, down from $,1399.00. Compared to past sales, this is a
second-best price and still a solid discount on the 2022 notebook.

$200 OFF
13.6-Inch MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,199.00

15-INCH M2 MACBOOK AIR

Best Buy has the 256GB 15.3-inch M2 MacBook Air at $1,049.00, down from
$1,299.00, which is a record low price at $250 off. Similar to the 13-inch
MacBook Air deals, you don't need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see
these discounts.

$250 OFF
15.3-inch MacBook Air (256GB) for $1,049.00

There's also the 512GB 15.3-inch M2 MacBook Air at $1,249.00, down from
$1,499.00, which is another steep $250 markdown on the 2023 MacBook Air. You'll
find every color on sale for both of these computers.

$250 OFF
15.3-inch MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,249.00

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.

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IOS 17.2: HOW TO TRANSLATE SPEECH WITH IPHONE'S ACTION BUTTON

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:25 am PST by Tim Hardwick

Overcome communication barriers with the new custom Translation option for the
iPhone's Action button in iOS 17.2. Keep reading to learn how to use it.

If you have an ‌iPhone‌ with an Action button, such as the iPhone 15 Pro,
Apple's iOS 17.2 software update brings a new translation option for the button
that allows you to translate live conversations into multiple languages.

According to Apple, the translation is not just accurate but also context-aware,
ensuring that nuances and colloquialisms are captured effectively. The feature
should be a boon for travelers, students, and anyone learning a language.

* How to Assign Two Functions to the Action Button

Before you use the Translate function, it's important to choose which language
you want to translate. You can do this via Apple's built-in Translate app. On
the app's main screen, use the chevrons next to the languages to make your
selection.

ASSIGN TRANSLATE TO ACTION BUTTON

Once you have chosen your languages, you are ready to select the Translate
option for the Action button.

1. Open the Settings app on your ‌iPhone‌.
2. Tap Action Button.
3. Swipe to the Translate option to enable it.

USING THE TRANSLATE FUNCTION

To Translate your speech to your chosen language, simply press and hold the
Action button on your ‌iPhone‌ and begin speaking. Keep holding down the button
for as long as you want to capture speech.

Your ‌iPhone‌ will transcribe what you said and display it in the Dynamic
Island, and it will also provide a translation in the chosen language just
beneath the transcription. Your ‌iPhone‌ will automatically read aloud the
translation, and you can replay it by pressing the play button to the right of
it.

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BEST BUY HAS NEARLY EVERY APPLE WATCH SERIES 9 AND SE AT RECORD LOW PRICES WITH
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY

Thursday December 14, 2023 6:52 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

Best Buy has introduced a new sale on Apple Watch models this week, with
all-time low prices available on Apple Watch Series 9, as well as solid
discounts on the Apple Watch SE.

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

All of these Apple Watches can be delivered before December 25 if ordered soon,
thanks to Best Buy's free shipping options. You can also opt for in-store
pick-up if a location near you has stock available for the Apple Watch you're
looking to purchase.

APPLE WATCH SERIES 9

Starting with the 41mm GPS Apple Watch Series 9, this model is on sale for
$329.00, down from $399.00. This is a match of the previous all-time low price,
and it's available in all five colors on Best Buy.

Additionally, Best Buy has all-time low prices on the 45mm GPS model and both
cellular models of the Apple Watch Series 9, all at $70 off. These sales are
available to all shoppers and do not require the My Best Buy Plus or Total
membership.

$70 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm GPS) for $329.00

$70 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm GPS) for $359.00

$70 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm Cellular) for $429.00

$70 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm Cellular) for $459.00

APPLE WATCH SE

Best Buy is taking $50 off nearly every model of the Apple Watch SE, starting at
$199.00 for the 40mm GPS device. You'll also find both cellular models on sale
in multiple colors, and all of these discounts represent record low prices for
the Apple Watch SE.

$50 OFF
Apple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $199.00

$50 OFF
Apple Watch SE (44mm GPS) for $229.00

$50 OFF
Apple Watch SE (40mm Cellular) for $249.00

$50 OFF
Apple Watch SE (44mm Cellular) for $279.00

APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2

Amazon is the place to buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 right now, with an all-time low
price on the Indigo Alpine Loop model, priced at $699.00 with an on-page coupon.
This device will not arrive before Christmas, unfortunately, but it's the best
price we've ever seen on the Ultra 2.

If you need an Ultra 2 in time for the 25th, you'll find solid second-best
prices on many other models on Amazon, priced at $729.99 with on-page coupons
available. Most of these can still be delivered before the Christmas holiday if
ordered soon.

Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout.

$100 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $699.00 (Delivery After Christmas)

$69 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $729.99 (Delivery Before Christmas)

Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales
and bargains.

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APPLE CHIPMAKER DISCUSSES HIGHLY ADVANCED 1.4NM CHIPS FOR FIRST TIME

Thursday December 14, 2023 6:19 am PST by Hartley Charlton

TSMC has officially mentioned its work on 1.4nm fabrication technology that is
likely destined to underpin future Apple silicon chips.

In a slide (via SemiAnalysis's Dylan Patel) from its Future of Logic panel, TSMC
disclosed the official name of its 1.4nm node for the first time, "A14." The
company's 1.4nm technology is expected to follow its "N2" 2nm chips.

N2 is scheduled for mass production in late 2025, to be followed by an enhanced
"N2P" node in late 2026. As a result, it is unlikely that any A14 chips will
arrive before 2027.

Apple was the first company to utilize TSMC's 3nm technology with the A17 Pro
chip in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the company is likely to
follow suit with the chipmaker's upcoming nodes. Apple's latest chip technology
has historically appeared in the iPhone before making its way to the iPad and
Mac lineups. With all of the latest information, here's how the iPhone's chip
technology could look going forward:

* iPhone XR and XS (2018): A12 Bionic (7nm, N7)
* iPhone 11 lineup (2019): A13 Bionic (7nm, N7P)
* iPhone 12 lineup (2020): A14 Bionic (5nm, N5)
* iPhone 13 Pro (2021): A15 Bionic (5nm, N5P)
* iPhone 14 Pro (2022): A16 Bionic (4nm, N4P)
* iPhone 15 Pro (2023): A17 Pro (3nm, N3B)
* iPhone 16 Pro (2024): "A18" (3nm, N3E)
* "iPhone 17 Pro" (2025): "A19" (2nm, N2)
* "iPhone 18 Pro" (2026): "A20" (2nm, N2P)
* "iPhone 19 Pro" (2027): "A21" (1.4nm, A14)

The M1 series of Apple silicon chips is based on the A14 Bionic and uses TSMC's
N5 node, while the M2 and M3 series use N5P and N3B, respectively. The Apple
Watch's S4 and S5 chips use N7, the S6, S7, and S8 chips use N7P, and the latest
S9 chip uses N4P.

Each successive TSMC node surpasses its predecessor in terms of transistor
density, performance, and efficiency. Earlier this week, it emerged that TSMC
had already demonstrated prototype 2nm chips to Apple ahead of their expected
introduction in 2025.

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IOS 17.2: HOW TO DISABLE IPHONE INLINE PREDICTIVE TEXT

Thursday December 14, 2023 5:53 am PST by Tim Hardwick

Apple in iOS 17 added inline predictive text for iPhones, but did not include a
way to turn it off independently of predictive suggestions above the keyboard.
In the latest iOS 17.2 update, that's changed.

Apple has improved its machine learning technology on iPhones in an effort to
make iOS a lot more helpful, and one of the features in which this tech has been
deployed is inline predictive text.

Predictive text does just what it says - it predicts what you're going to type
next, and offers to autocomplete it. As you type, the predicted text appears
ahead of the cursor. If it has accurately predicted what you intend to type, all
you need to do is tap the spacebar and iOS fills it in for you.

* How to Disable Inline Predictive Text on Mac

In previous versions of iOS 17, you could only disable inline predictive text by
turning off predictive text wholesale – which meant you would also lose the
predicted words that appear above the keyboard as you type. Fortunately, in iOS
17.2 you can now toggle off inline predictive text separately without disabling
the predictive suggestions.

TURNING OFF INLINE PREDICTIVE TEXT

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Tap General.
3. Under "All Keyboards," toggle off the switch next to Show Predictions
Inline.

That's all there is to it. The new option is likely to be welcomed by those who
prefer a more manual typing experience or find inline predictive text
suggestions distracting. Of course, if you find yourself missing the help that
inline predictive text can provide, simply use the above steps to re-instate the
feature.

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THREADS LAUNCHES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Thursday December 14, 2023 5:17 am PST by Tim Hardwick

Threads is now available to users in the European Union, Meta CEO Mark
Zuckerberg has announced. The move comes five months after the social media
network launched in most markets around the world, but remained unavailable to
EU-based users due to regulatory hurdles.

"Today we're opening Threads to more countries in Europe," wrote Zuckerberg in a
post on the platform. "Welcome everyone." In addition to creating a Threads
profile for posting, users in the EU can also simply browse Threads without
having an Instagram account, an option likely introduced to comply with
legislation surrounding online services.

The company's delay in launching the service in EU countries is believed to have
been caused by the EU's Digital Markets Act, or DMA, which is intended to make
the tech sector more open and balance competition.

When Meta launched Threads in July, users signed up through their Instagram
account, which allowed Threads to gain millions of users. The integration
between the two platforms wasn't universally welcomed though, and led to
complaints that it was impossible to delete your Threads profile without also
deleting your Instagram account.

Then in November, Meta loosened the integration by rolling out a way to delete
or deactivate a Threads profile separately while leaving the associated
Instagram account intact.

The expansion into a market of 448 million people should see Threads' user
numbers get a decent boost. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on a company earnings
call in October that Threads now has "just under" 100 million monthly users.
Since its launch earlier this year it has gained a web app, an ability to search
for posts, and a post editing feature.

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TOP FIVE FEATURES IN MACOS SONOMA 14.2

Wednesday December 13, 2023 3:21 pm PST by Juli Clover

When Apple releases new software, iOS updates tend to get most of the attention,
and there are sometimes useful new features in Mac updates that go under the
radar. That's the case with macOS Sonoma 14.2. It doesn't have flashy features
like the Journal app that came in iOS 17.2, but there are a number of useful
improvements that make it worth installing.

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We've rounded up five of the best features that are included in ‌macOS Sonoma‌
14.2.

* Messages - The Messages app includes a catch-up arrow that lets you jump to
the first unread message in a conversation, plus there is an option to add a
sticker to a message from the tapback interface. That makes it quicker to add
non-emoji reactions during chats on the Mac.
* PDF AutoFill - AutoFill recognizes key fields in PDFs and other documents so
you can fill them out quick. It will recognize addresses, phone numbers, and
similar data that can be filled from the Contacts app.
* Weather Widgets - There are several new Weather widgets that can be added to
the Mac's desktop. Options include next-hour precipitation, daily forecast,
sunrise and sunset, Air Quality, Feels Like, and wind speed.
* Multiple Timer Support - The Clock app on the Mac supports multiple timers
that are able to run simultaneously. There are also timer presets for quickly
setting a timer.
* Shazam Improvements - With a Shazam Music Recognition update, you can Shazam
songs on Mac even when you're wearing your AirPods.

For more on what's new in ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.2, make sure to watch our full video
up above.

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APPLE COLLECTING DATA TO IMPROVE AUGMENTED REALITY LOCATION ACCURACY IN MAPS

Wednesday December 13, 2023 2:58 pm PST by Juli Clover

With the launch of iOS 17.2, Apple has outlined the Maps-related data that it is
collecting in order to improve the augmented reality location function. In a new
support document, Apple says that it is aiming to bolster the speed and accuracy
of augmented reality features in the Maps app.

When using augmented reality features in Maps, including immersive walking
directions or the refine location option, Apple collects information on "feature
points" that represent the shape and appearance of stationary objects like
buildings. The data does not include photos or images, and the feature points
collected are not readable by a person.

According to Apple, Maps uses on-device machine learning to compare feature
points to Apple Maps reference data that is sent to the iPhone. The camera
filters out moving objects like people and vehicles, with Apple collecting just
the feature points of stationary objects.

The comparison between the feature points and the ‌Apple Maps‌ reference data
allows Maps to pinpoint a user location and provide detailed walking directions
with AR context. Using either the AR Walking directions or Refine Location
refreshes Apple's reference data to improve augmented reality accuracy.

Data that Apple collects is encrypted and not associated with an individual user
or Apple ID. Apple also uses on-device machine learning to add "noise" to the
feature points data to add irregular variations that prevent any "unlikely"
attempt to use feature points to reconstruct an image from the data.

According to Apple, only an "extremely sophisticated attacker" that has access
to the company's encoding system would be able to recreate an image from feature
points, but because the data is encrypted and limited only to Apple, "an attack
and recreation are extremely unlikely."

The use of AR data can be disabled to prevent Apple from collecting it. The
"Improve AR Location Accuracy" toggle can be accessed in the Settings app by
going to Privacy and Security and then tapping on Analytics and Improvements.

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IOS 17.3'S COLLABORATIVE APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST FEATURE INCLUDES ANIMATED EMOJI
REACTIONS

Wednesday December 13, 2023 1:54 pm PST by Juli Clover

With the iOS 17.3 update, Apple reintroduced the collaborative Apple Music
playlist feature, allowing Apple Music users to build playlists with friends,
family, and others who share their musical tastes.

For context, Apple initially tested collaborative playlists in iOS 17.2, but
ended up pulling the feature from the fourth beta prior to when iOS 17.2 was
released. Apple said on Monday that it would instead be launching in 2024, and
on Tuesday, collaborative playlists showed up in the iOS 17.3 beta.

The new implementation allows all of the collaborators on a specific playlist to
provide emoji reactions, similar to how tapback reactions work in Messages. To
add an emoji reaction, play a collaborative playlist and then while a song is in
progress, you can tap on the music player to see the emoji interface.

There are standard emoji reactions to choose from like heart and thumbs up, but
tapping on the "+" button allows you to choose from any of the available emoji
options.

> iOS 17.3 Beta 1 adds Emojis reactions to Collaborative Playlists ‼️ Emoji
> Animations are insane 🤪 pic.twitter.com/RIQWYByfRE — Kevin Aubin (@kaubin)
> December 13, 2023

When you play a song that others have added emoji reactions to, you can see
those emoji pop up from the emoji interface. Those who want to see collaborative
‌Apple Music‌ playlists and emoji reactions in action can join the MacRumors
Apple Music playlist to add songs and listen to content from other MacRumors
readers.

Collaborative playlists in ‌Apple Music‌ are expected to be available to the
public in January following the launch of iOS 17.3.

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THESE SEVEN IOS FEATURES REMAIN AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. ONLY

Wednesday December 13, 2023 12:52 pm PST by Joe Rossignol

While many iOS features are available internationally, some remain exclusive to
the U.S., such as the Apple Card, Apple Card Savings, Apple Cash, Apple Pay
Later, Wallet IDs, Roadside Assistance via Satellite, and Clean Energy Charging.

Below, we have provided more details about some iOS features available in the
U.S. only.

APPLE CARD

Launched in 2019, the Apple Card remains available in the U.S. only. Apple's
credit card can be managed completely through the Wallet app on the iPhone, with
a physical version available for use at stores that do not accept contactless
payments. The card has no fees beyond interest and offers up to 3% cashback
known as Daily Cash.

Apple Card's financial partner in the U.S. is currently Goldman Sachs, but that
reportedly might change in the next 12 to 15 months.

While there have been clues that the Apple Card might expand to additional
countries in the future, such as an Apple Card trademark filing in Canada, Apple
has not confirmed any immediate plans to launch the card internationally.

APPLE CARD SAVINGS

Earlier this year, the Apple Card savings account launched in the Wallet app on
the iPhone, allowing Apple Card holders in the U.S. to earn interest on their
Daily Cash and other cash deposits. The high-yield savings account has a 4.15%
APY, with no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements.

Given the Apple Card is available in the U.S. only, so too is the savings
account.

APPLE CASH

Apple Cash is a Venmo-like payment feature that allows iPhone users in the U.S.
to send, request, and receive money in the Wallet and Messages apps. Users can
transfer their Apple Cash balance to a connected bank account.

Apple Cash remains available in the U.S. only, and despite clues like a
trademark filing in Canada, it is unclear if the feature will expand to other
countries.

APPLE PAY LATER

Launched earlier this year, Apple Pay Later is a "buy now, pay later" feature
that lets qualifying U.S. residents split a purchase made with Apple Pay into
four equal payments over six weeks, with no interest or fees. The feature is
available for purchases between $75 and $1,000 made on an iPhone or iPad on most
websites and apps that accept Apple Pay.

Like the other financial features on this list, it is unclear if or when Apple
Pay Later will expand to other countries.

WALLET IDS

In 2022, Apple started letting residents of participating U.S. states add their
driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch,
providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age.
The feature is currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, and Georgia
only, with additional states to follow.

Apple said it was working to offer the ID feature across the U.S. in the future,
but the company has yet to announce any specific plans or a timeframe, and it
has not indicated if the feature will ever launch in other countries.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE VIA SATELLITE

Starting with iOS 17, all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models offer a roadside
assistance via satellite feature that allows users in the U.S. to contact
roadside assistance company AAA for vehicle service when outside of cellular and
Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple said the feature is available "beginning" in the U.S., so it will likely
expand to some additional countries in the future.

CLEAN ENERGY CHARGING

iOS 16.1 introduced a Clean Energy Charging feature that "aims to decrease the
carbon footprint of the iPhone by optimizing charging times for when the grid is
using cleaner energy sources," according to Apple. When the feature is toggled
on, the iPhone will attempt to charge "when lower carbon-emission electricity is
available."

Clean Energy Charging is available in the U.S. only, and Apple has not indicated
if or when it will be expanded to additional countries.

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