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Changes for Developer Betas and Indie Podcasts - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-29
Apple’s making it harder for non-developers to get developer betas of its latest software. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with the story. Plus – Ken is worried that changes in Apple Podcasts are reducing independent podcast discoverability. He mixes up the terms “network” and “channels,” though the questions are still sound.
How To Change Your Apple ID for Beta Downloads
Apple’s changes to how it handles testing new software includes the ability to change your Apple ID for beta downloads. Here’s how to do it.
Meta's WhatsApp Tests New 2GB File Size Limit for Users in Argentina
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows some users in Argentina to send files up 2GB. Currently, no word on a release.
Betas and Payments and iOS – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-08
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the no-longer-rumored payment terminal feature in iOS and how to get it for yourself.
The New York Times Invites Beta Testers for its Audio App
The New York Times is building an app for audio journalism and it’s inviting beta testers to try it out.
“New York Times Audio” will provide an accessible and authoritative way to understand the world, pulling from Times podcasts, Times articles, premier magazine publishers like New York magazine and Rolling Stone, new audio formats from The Times newsroom and more. The product will also feature the archive of “This American Life,” encompassing 25 years worth of episodes from the iconic show that pioneered a new form of audio narrative journalism.
Security Friday: News, Data Leaks, and Betas – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-02
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, discuss data privacy, and talk about some public betas available for testing.
PSA: Don’t Install macOS Big Sur on the Same APFS Container as Older Versions
In our Mac Geek Gab forums, Brian Monroe has a warning for people wanting to try the macOS Big Sur beta.
How to File Great Bug Reports According to Apple
Apple shared post to its developer page to give advice on how to file great bug reports. It’s also good advice for people who like to beta test Apple software, so bookmark the page once iOS 14 and macOS 10.16 Redwood have been announced (I’m taking this opportunity to make my macOS name prediction).
You should always file feedback for any bugs you find while developing on Apple’s platforms; after all, we can’t fix problems that we don’t know about. But how can you be sure that the information you provide is helpful for triaging the issue, rather than a bug-solving dead end? Here are some of our top tips for making sure your bug report is clear, actionable, and — most importantly — fixable.
VideoLAN Looks for iOS Beta Testers for VLC App
VideoLAN is looking for iOS beta testers to start testing is VLC app for iOS. The company’s tweet said it will have a new UI.
We’ve been working really hard here @videolan the past months to redesign the VLC iOS app and before rolling it out to everyone, we would love to get your feedback and for you to try it out and participate in our public beta.
Beddit Beta Lets You Test New Features and Give Feedback
The Beddit beta program, from the sleep tracking company that Apple acquired, will let you test new features and offer feedback.
Beta Testing Apps Will Get Easier With New TestFlight Public Link
Developers create these links by using the rebranded App Store Connect (formerly iTunes Connect Platform).
Safari Technology Preview 58 Introduces Icons in Tabs, Strong Password Generation
The Safari 12 features Apple announced at WWDC, including favicons and strong password generation, are now available in Safari Technology Preview 58 for both macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra.
Apple Pulls First watchOS 5 Beta After Installation Issues
Did you try to update your Apple Watch to the watchOS 5 beta last night but couldn’t find any available updates? You’re not going crazy. Apple late Tuesday quietly pulled the first watchOS 5 beta as large numbers of users began to report installation issues.