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Next round of beta versions is available for iOS/iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1. Xcode did not get any new beta versions yet. Neither was visionOS beta updated. tvOS 17.1 remains on beta 2 too.

watchOS 10.1 beta seem to cause battery draining issue on connected iPhone.

iOS 17.1 beta 3 improves Action Button behavior while kept in the pocket. iOS 17.1 will also fix radiation levels for iPhone 12 in France (Apple also published an article explaining regulator complaints).

Another addition is support for full transaction history on first US bank – Discover (following UK banks).

Some users report Wallet app crashing in this beta.

Apple Support: Understanding iPhone 12 and SAR testing in France

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 17.1 Beta 3 Release Notes
• macOS Sonoma 14.1 Beta 3 Release Notes
• watchOS 10.1 Beta 3 Release Notes

Reference:

• iOS 17.1 Beta 3 Prevents Action Button From Activating the Camera or Flashlight in a Pocket
• PSA: Bug caused Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 beta to drain iPhone battery
• iOS 17.1 Will Fix iPhone 12 Radiation Levels in France
• Apple explains why iPhone 12 was always safe to use in France, iOS 17.1 to address non-standard test that triggered non-issue
• How to see your Discover balance and full transaction history in Apple Wallet
• Apple Wallet App Now Shows Balances for Discover Credit Cards

During the investor call, Apple reported record-setting results with 11% revenue growth, iPhone taking significant growth in various markets.

Apple estimates 1.8 billion active devices across the world. Might cross 2 billion this year. This includes iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, Apple Watches, Macs and Apple TVs. Individual breakdown for device types was not given though.

Mac sales grew 25% YoY (mostly Apple Silicon), while iPad sales went down 14%. Notably, services show significant grow – 24% YoY.

Apple expects supply chain constraints to be improved in spring.

Topic of "metaverse" was discussed during investor call, no specific details was given though. Tim Cook mentioned that Apple always explores new opportunities and provided estimates on ARKit apps in App Store.

Apple Newsroom: Apple Reports First Quarter Results

Reference:

• Apple reports record Q1 2022 holiday earnings: $123.95 billion revenue
• Apple Q1 2022 Results - $123.95 Billion Revenue
• Apple Reports Record 1Q 2022 Results: $34.6B Profit on $123.9B Revenue
• Apple Reports All-Time Quarterly Revenue Records for iPhone, Mac, Wearables, and Services
• Supplies of Apple Products to Improve in March Quarter
• Apple Now Has More Than 1.8 Billion Active Devices Worldwide
• Apple Reports Q1 2022 Results
• Tim Cook says Apple ‘sees a lot of potential’ in the metaverse, ‘investing accordingly’
• Notes of interest from Apple's blockbuster holiday quarter earnings report

During court hearings Apple agrees to create Small Developer Assistance Fund which provides financial aid for developers in US.

Eligible developers will be able to receive a payment between $250 and $30,000 from Apple depending on their total App Store earnings between June 4, 2015 and April 26, 2021, as outlined in the chart below from the settlement filing. 

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