Apple workers are again to work following a Thanksgiving break, and which means this week noticed plenty of new working system updates for each public launch and beta testing.
This week additionally noticed some misinformation about Apple’s new NameDrop characteristic making the rounds, whereas Apple and Goldman Sachs look like on the verge of a break-up of their Apple Card and financial savings account partnership, so learn on for all the small print on these tales and extra!
Apple Releases iOS 17.1.2 for iPhone With Safety Fixes
Apple this week launched iOS 17.1.2 for the iPhone XS and newer. The minor software program replace “supplies essential safety fixes and is advisable for all customers,” in response to Apple’s launch notes.
Apple additionally launched a minor macOS 14.1.2 replace for Macs with “essential bug fixes and safety updates.”
There are no updates for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, or HomePod.
The whole lot New in iOS 17.2 Beta 4
Following iOS 17.1.2, Apple is predicted to launch a much bigger iOS 17.2 replace, which has been in beta testing for over a month now.
iOS 17.2 contains many new options and modifications, together with Apple’s Journal app, assist for spatial video recording on iPhone 15 Professional fashions, and extra. There are much more modifications within the newest beta, as outlined in our checklist of the whole lot new in iOS 17.2 beta 4.
Misinformation Spreading About iOS 17’s NameDrop Characteristic
Apple with iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 launched a brand new NameDrop characteristic that’s designed to permit customers to carry their iPhones or Apple Watches collectively to shortly alternate contact info.
Whereas contact info is simply shared with specific consumer permission, some information retailers and police departments within the U.S. have been spreading worry and misinformation about how NameDrop works over the previous few weeks.
Apple Reportedly Ending Apple Card Partnership With Goldman Sachs
Apple has allegedly knowledgeable Goldman Sachs that it needs to exit its contract with the funding banking agency within the subsequent 12 to fifteen months, in response to a report this week from The Wall Road Journal.
Goldman Sachs is the monetary companion behind the Apple Card bank card and companion financial savings account, which may each be managed within the Pockets app on the iPhone. Apple’s future plans for these merchandise stays unclear.
Apple Music Replay 2023 Expertise Now Dwell
The total Apple Music Replay expertise is now out there for 2023, permitting subscribers to view their prime artists, songs, albums, genres, playlists, and stations of the 12 months. Much like Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay information might be shared on social media.
Apple Music Replay is especially a web-based expertise, accessible at replay.music.apple.com. There’s additionally a playlist together with your favourite songs of the 12 months.
What to Count on From All-New CarPlay, Nonetheless Listed as Coming ‘Late 2023’
Apple’s web site nonetheless says the primary automobiles with assist for next-generation CarPlay expertise will likely be introduced in “late 2023,” but it surely has not shared any extra particulars heading into the ultimate month of the 12 months.
The next-generation CarPlay expertise will embody deeper integration with car features like A/C and FM radio, assist for a number of shows throughout the dashboard, elevated personalization, and extra.
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