Tag: Stage Manager

Apple provides developers with access to first beta of iOS/iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, watchOS 9.2 and tvOS 16.2.

Beta brings Freeform app which Apple demoed on WWDC22. External display support is also now available for iPads with M1 and M2 chips.

Also new beta brings new Home app architecture aimed to improve stability of smart home management.

Also, iOS 16.2 will have an option to report erroneously triggered SOS calls to Apple. Possibly, this should minimize false calls in the future.

Notably, no new Xcode beta is published. Xcode 14.1 is still in RC2 stage.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 16.2 Beta Release Notes
• macOS Ventura 13.1 Beta Release Notes
• watchOS 9.2 Beta Release Notes
• tvOS 16.2 Beta Release Notes

Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases

References:

• iPadOS 16.2 Beta Adds Support for Using Stage Manager With External Displays on M1 and M2 iPads
• iPadOS 16.2 beta adds Freeform collaboration app, Stage Manager external display support
• iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 Betas Introduce Freeform App
• iOS and iPadOS 16.2 Betas Overhaul Home App Architecture With Improved Performance
• iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience
• iOS 16.2 lets users report to Apple when Emergency SOS is unintentionally triggered
• Hands-On With the New Freeform App in iPadOS 16.2
• Everything New in iPadOS and iOS 16.2 Beta 1: Freeform App, Stage Manager External Display Support, Accidental Emergency SOS Reports and More

Apple releases major updates to iPadOS and macOS. iPadOS 16.1 and macOS 13 Ventura bring several notable features:

• Stage Manager on both macOS and iPadOS (currently limited to several iPad models);
• Weather app for both platforms;
• Shared iCloud Photo Library.

iOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1 and tvOS 16.1 are also released today. HomePod software is also updated to 16.1 version.

These updates also bring:

• Support for Matter smart home standard;
• Live Activities on iPhone;
• Clean Energy Charging in select US states;
• New Siri UI and features for Apple TV;
• A lot of other updates across the systems.

Interestingly, Apple Card Savings Account was not introduced with iOS 16.1. It is now expected to be added later.

Also Apple releases Safari 16.1 for older macOS releases.

iOS 16.1 brings support for SKAdNetwork 4.0. Update provides more details on ad performance, better analysis of web ads leading to App Store pages.

Xcode 14.1 gets second Release Candidate so far.

Beta download: Applications

Release notes: Xcode 14.1 RC2 Release Notes

Apple Newsroom:

• iPadOS 16 is available today
• macOS Ventura is now available

Apple Developer:

• SKAdNetwork 4.0 now available

References:

• Apple Releases tvOS 16.1 With Siri Improvements, iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter and More
• Apple Releases New HomePod 16.1 Software With Matter Support
• Apple Releases watchOS 9.1 With Battery Life Improvements and Matter Integration
• Apple Releases iOS 16.1 With Support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities and More
• Apple Releases iPadOS 16 With Stage Manager, Weather App, Desktop Class Apps and iOS 16 Features
• Apple Releases macOS Ventura With FaceTime Handoff, Continuity Camera, Stage Manager, New Apps and More
• iOS 16.1 Includes Several Improvements to SKAdNetwork for Advertisers
• Apple Delays Daily Cash Savings Account for Apple Card Users
• macOS Ventura: 50 New Features and Changes Worth Checking Out
• Safari 16.1 Brings Support for Passkeys, Web Push, Apple Pencil Hover and More
• Apple Shares More Details on iOS 16.1 Clean Energy Charging Feature
• iOS 16.1 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.1
• Stage Manager on iPad: How to use the polarizing new feature in iPadOS 16 [Video]

Apple made couple of hardware announcements today.

iPad

New iPad gets new form-factor, USB-C port and new color options. iPad is now powered by A14 Bionic chip. Touch ID is moved to Power button.

Interestingly front facing camera is using landscape placing.

Controversially new iPad supports first generation of Apple Pencil and will require dongle to pair and charge via USB-C.

New iPad supports WiFi 6 and 5G.

9th generation iPad is still on sale. 10th generation sees significant price increase comparing to previous model.

iPad Pro

New iPad Pro is powered by M2 chip. It now supports Apple Pencil hover which provides guidance on pencil position before it touches the screen which should provide better visual clues in various applications.

New iPad Pro supports WiFi 6E.

Pricing is unchanged for both iPad Pro models.

Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K refresh is now using A15 Bionic chip. Apple TV 4K now supports HDR10+. Storage is increased for both models, however, smaller storage model does not have Ethernet port anymore and also does not provide Thread support.

Apple TV Siri Remote now has USB-C port.

Apple shared video announcement of iPads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUKRkPKg5_U

Apple also announced that iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1 and macOS 13 Ventura will be released on October 24.

Apple Newsroom:

• Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors
• Apple introduces next-generation iPad Pro, supercharged by the M2 chip
• Apple introduces the powerful next-generation Apple TV 4K

References:

• Apple Unveils 10th-Gen iPad With Complete Redesign, 10.9-Inch Display, USB-C, and More
• Apple debuts all-new iPad 10: Larger display, four colors, landscape front camera, more
• New iPad Only Supports First-Gen Apple Pencil, Requires Adapter to Charge
• Apple announces new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M2 chip, Apple Pencil hover feature
• Apple Announces New iPad Pro With M2 Chip, Hovering Apple Pencil Feature, and More
• M2 iPad Pro Supports Wi-Fi 6E for the First Time
• M2 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular Models Drop GSM/EDGE Support
• M2 iPad Pro Features New Hover Mode for Apple Pencil
• M2 iPad Pro Seemingly Features Exact Same Display and Camera Hardware as 2021 Model
• M2 iPad Pro Tidbits: ProRes Video Support, RAM Configurations, and More
• Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support
• $149 Apple TV 4K 128GB Model Includes Ethernet and Thread Support, 64GB Version Does Not
• Apple TV Remote Now Has a USB-C Port
• New Apple TV is Thinner and Weighs 50% Less With Fanless Design
• iPadOS 16 With Stage Manager, Weather App, and More to Be Available on October 24
• macOS Ventura With Stage Manager and More Launching October 24
• Apple Shares 9-Minute Keynote-Styled Video for New iPad and iPad Pro

Apple publishes iOS 16.1 beta 3, tvOS 16.1 beta 3, watchOS 9.1 beta 3, macOS 13 beta 9 and iPadOS 16 beta 10 (also known as iPadOS 16.1 beta 4). Xcode 14.1 beta 3 is also published.

New iPadOS beta brings Stage Manager to some non-M1 iPad Pro models. At the same time external device support for Stage Manager is postponed til later. Also 'Zoomed Out' display option is brought to older 11-inch iPad Pro models.

iOS beta also has more mentions of Apple Music Classical app which is expected to be released soon.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• Xcode 14.1 Beta 3 Release Notes
• iOS 16.1 Beta 3 Release Notes
• iPadOS 16 Beta 10 Release Notes
• macOS 13 Ventura Beta 9 Release Notes
• watchOS 9.1 Beta 3 Release Notes
• tvOS 16.1 Beta 3 Release Notes

References:

• Apple Seeds New Betas of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 to Developers
• iOS 16.1 beta 3 now available to developers, here’s what’s new
• iPadOS 16.1 beta 4 now available as developers complain about Stage Manager status
• New iPadOS 16.1 Beta Expands Stage Manager to Older iPad Pro Models, Delays External Display Support
• Apple expands Stage Manager to non-M1 iPads, removes external display support from all models
• iOS 16.1 beta 3 now lets users switch between wallpaper sets in the Settings app
• Everything New in the Latest iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 Betas: Stage Manager Expansion, Wallpaper Tweaks and More
• iOS 16.1 to feature ‘Satellite Connection Demo’ for iPhone 14 users
• Testing Stage Manager on a 2018 iPad Pro With the New iPadOS 16.1 Beta
• Apple Music Classical app references again spotted in iOS code, as deadline approaches
• iOS 16.1 Beta 3 Lets You Preload In-App Content After Installing Apps So They're Ready to Go
• iPadOS 16 Beta Expands 'Zoomed Out' Display Option to Older 11-Inch iPad Pros
• Reduced Stage Manager iPad Requirements