This release tests out the Files and Directory Entries API, as well as a new encryption scheme called Elliptic Curve P-521.
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Apple Makes it Harder for Government Apps to Proliferate
Governments don’t move as fast as corporations do. Apple should have an open dialogue with these cities to find a workaround.
Apple Updates App Store to Remove iPhone Antivirus Apps
Because Apple sandboxes apps from one another, it’s not even possible to scan for viruses. Apps can’t directly interact with one another or the operating system.
Apple Seeds 'Golden Master' Candidate for macOS High Sierra 10.13
Unless a significant issue is found, macOS High Sierra 10.13 GM candidate (17A362a) will likely be the last release before the September 25th launch.
watchOS 4 GM Ready for Developer Download
Along with iOS 11 gold master, or GM, Apple also released watchOS 4 gold master on Tuesday.
Apple Releases iOS 11 GM to Developers
Apple rolled out iOS 11 gold master to developers Tuesday following its “Let’s meet at our place” media event.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 10 and iOS 11 Public Beta 9
Both releases are likely golden master candidates, though Apple hasn’t specifically stated that.
Apple Rolls Out tvOS 11 Developer Beta 10
Apple wrapped up last week with new beta updates for iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, and is starting off this week with tvOS 11 Developer Beta 10.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 9 Build (17A360a)
Friday’s release accelerates an already accelerated release cycle, as the last round of developer betas hit just four days ago.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11 Developer Beta 9 (15J5378a)
Thursday’s release accelerates an already accelerated release cycle, as the last developer beta for tvOS 11 hit on Monday of this week.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 9 (15A5370a)
Apple has the pedal to the metal on iOS 11, as it released the second developer beta in a week: iOS 11 Developer Beta 9 (15A5370a).
Update Hackintosh High Sierra, the Painless Way
This used to be a no-brainer, but Apple has made it slightly more difficult with the latest builds.
Apple Releases Developer Guidelines for Making In-App Purchases in the App Store for iOS 11
One of the marquee features in the revamped App Store in iOS 11, the guidelines instruct developers on how to code their in-app purchases to be displayable and purchasable directly on the App Store.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11 Developer Beta 8 (15J5374a)
Along with iOS 11 developer beta 8, macOS High Sierra developer beta 8, Apple released tvOS 11 developer beta 8 (15J5374a) on Monday.
Apple Seeds watchOS 4 Developer Beta 8 (15R5371a) to Developers
Apple didn’t include patch notes for the release, but as with other operating systems in Apple’s developer beta program, each seed is a mix of bug fixes, tweaks, and various stages of feature rollouts.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 8 Build (17A358a)
Apple is using each release to squash bugs, tweak the interface, and try different approaches in new features.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 8 (15A5368a)
Monday’s release continues an accelerated release cycle, as the last round of developer betas hit just one week ago.
Apple Tests Web Payment Requests in Safari Technology Preview 38
This release tests out Payment Requests for Web Payments, and adds support for phonetic names in Apple Pay.
Apple Seeds watchOS 4 Developer Beta 7 (15R5365a) to Developers
Apple didn’t include patch notes for the release, but as with other operating systems in Apple’s developer beta program, each seed is a mix of bug fixes, tweaks, and various stages of feature rollouts.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 7 (15A5362a)
The update is available for developers with compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 7 Build (17A352a)
Monday’s release continues an accelerated release cycle, as the last round of developer betas hit just one week ago.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11 Developer Beta 7 (15J5369a)
Along with iOS 11 beta 7, macOS High Sierra beta 7, and watchOS 4 beta 7, Apple released tvOS 11 developer beta 7 (XX) on Monday.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11 Developer Beta 6 (15J5360b)
Along with iOS 11 beta 6, macOS High Sierra beta 6, and watchOS 4 beta 6, Apple released tvOS 11 developer beta 6 (15J5360b) on Monday.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 6 (15A5354b)
The update is available for developers with compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models.