Tag: Key

Apple launches first beta for iOS/iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, tvOS 17.2. Xcode 15.2 beta is also available.

Xcode 15.1 beta 2 contains visionOS SDK 1.0 beta 4.

New betas bring Contact Key Verification to iMessage. Also Journal app and Journaling Suggestion API is now available. Music app gets collaborative playlists feature.

tvOS beta brings new navigation to TV app.

Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 17.2 Beta Release Notes
• macOS Sonoma 14.2 Beta Release Notes
• watchOS 10.2 Beta Release Notes
• tvOS 17.2 Beta Release Notes
• Xcode 15.1 Beta 2 Release Notes

References:

• Apple releases first betas for iOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS 14.2, more
• tvOS 17.2 beta brings new navigation sidebar to the TV app
• iOS 17.2 beta includes all-new Journal app; here’s how it works
• iMessage Contact Key Verification Added in iOS 17.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.2 Betas
• iOS 17.2 adds collaborative Apple Music playlists, new ‘Favorites’ playlist
• Apple debuts iMessage Contact Key Verification with iOS 17.2 beta
• iOS 17.2 Beta Adds Translate Option for Action Button
• Apple TV App Features Revamped Navigation in tvOS 17.2 Beta
• iOS 17.2 beta 1: Here are all of the new features and changes
• iOS 17.2 confirms the existence of a new system to update sealed iPhones at Apple Stores
• Everything New in iOS 17.2 Beta 1: Journal App, Translate Action, iMessage Sticker Reactions and More
• Everything new in iOS 17.2 beta 1: Journal, iMessage sticker reactions, more

Apple publishes fourth round of beta versions for iOS/iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 Ventura, watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6.

No corresponding Xcode beta is published, and no details on contents of these beta versions too.

It is expected that iOS 16.6 will bring key validation for iMessage to highlight new devices added to account.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 16.6 Beta 4 Release Notes
• macOS Ventura 13.5 Beta 4 Release Notes
• watchOS 9.6 Beta 4 Release Notes
• tvOS 16.6 Beta 4 Release Notes

Apple releases first beta versions for iOS/iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 Ventura, watchOS 9.6, tvOS 16.6.

Not much is know regarding updates in this set of beta versions. It seems that this release should enable iMessage Contact Key Verification.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes do not contain any information so far.

Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases

Reference: iOS 16.6 Beta Lays Groundwork for iMessage Contact Key Verification

Apple releases RC for iOS/iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2 Ventura, watchOS 9.3 and tvOS 16.3. Apple announced that release will be available next week.

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- New Unity wallpaper honors Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month 
- Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two factor authentication sign in process on new devices 
- Support for HomePod (2nd generation) 
- Emergency SOS calls now require holding the side button with the up or down volume button and then releasing in order to prevent inadvertent emergency calls 
- Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards 
- Addresses an issue where the wallpaper may appear black on the Lock Screen 
- Fixes an issue where horizontal lines may temporarily appear while waking up iPhone 14 Pro Max 
- Fixes an issue where the Home Lock Screen widget does not accurately display Home app status 
- Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond properly to music requests 
- Resolves issues where Siri requests in CarPlay may not be understood correctly

Apple

iOS/iPadOS 15.7.3 RC is also released with security bugfixes.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes are not updated for Release Candidate.

References:

• iOS 16.3 coming next week with these new features for iPhone
• Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 to Developers

Apple publishes iOS/iPadOS 16.3 beta 1, macOS 13.2 beta 1, watchOS 9.2 beta 1 and tvOS 16.3 beta 1. No corresponding Xcode beta is there yet.

iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 beta 1 bring support for hardware security keys for Apple ID second factor announced recently. iOS beta also now shows guidance on HomePod handoff process.

Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 16.3 Beta Release Notes (no important notes)
• macOS Ventura 13.2 Beta Release Notes
• watchOS 9.3 Beta Release Notes (no important notes)
• tvOS 16.3 Beta Release Notes (no important notes)

References:

• iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 Betas Add Support for Physical Apple ID Security Keys
• iOS 16.3 beta guides users on how to use Handoff from iPhone to HomePod

Guests in select Hyatt hotels could now use keys in iPhone wallets to access their rooms.

Guests can hold their device near the door's NFC-enabled lock to access key card-protected areas, and with the Express Mode, an ‌iPhone‌ does not need to be unlocked to use the room key. Should their ‌iPhone‌ run out of battery, the Power Reserve feature allows it to continue to be used for unlocking the door for up to five hours. 

MacRumors

Reference: Apple Wallet Now Supports Hotel Keys From Some Hyatt Locations

According to Business Wire CCC Digital Key 3.0 standard includes support for Ultra Wideband radio. This makes Car Key even better on iPhones with U1 chip.