Tag: Music

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 announces that it brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps to iPad. These apps will require iPads with Apple M1 chip or better to work.

Additionally, these apps will switch to subscription model with $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year plans. These apps will be priced independently from Mac apps for now. Those who purchased Mac apps will have to buy iPad apps separately.

Apple also did not announce changes in pricing for Mac apps.

iPad versions of the apps have touch tailored interface but also support keyboard and trackpads.

As a note to professionals – pro workflows usually require plugins which might not be available for iPad versions of the apps.

Apps will be available starting May 23, 2023.

Apple Newsroom: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

References:

• Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad With Subscription Models
• Logic Pro iPad compatibility, features, release date, more
• Final Cut Pro iPad compatibility, capabilities, release date, more
• Let’s talk about subscription pricing for Logic and Final Cut Pro for iPad
• Final Cut Pro for iPad: A preview of iOS 17 pro camera features?
• Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad
• Apple Launches Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad
• Final Cut and Logic arrive on iPad: Questions and (some) answers

Spotify is now working on Apple Health integration in their app to improve playlist quality. Spotify's approach is find songs that motivate users and improve their fitness results.

Using workout and health data might help improving communication with users and adjust features if app could affect user's workout performance or health in general (like, sleep, heart rate and so on).

Reference: Spotify working on HealthKit integration to provide workout playlists based on user health data

Apple publishes updates to App Store Review Guidelines. This time updates cover multiple areas:

• Clarify how to provide access to app features for review;
• Add details on prohibited apps;
• Clarify Matter support requirements;
• Clarify NFT and cryptocurrency usage;
• Allow advertisement management apps not to use In-app purchases;
• Clarify Apple Music usage within apps.

Apple also notified developers of these changes via email.

Apple Developer:

• App Store Review Guidelines
• App Store Review Guideline updates now available

Apple releases beta 3 for HomePod 15 software. Notable change is that is has Apple Music Lossless support.

This beta should also address previous reports of overheating and crashes.