Thursday, May 31, 2018

iOS 11.4 Brings Messages in iCloud, HomePod Goes Multi-Speaker, WWDC Previews, Steam Link App Rejected - MacRumors

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Apple this week released iOS 11.4 to the public, bringing a couple of notable new features in the form of AirPlay 2 and Messages in iCloud. Several notable bug fixes are also included in the update.
 
The release also includes new 11.4 software for Apple's HomePod smart speaker, delivering AirPlay 2 support including stereo pairing and multi-room audio. Apple has also added a list of upcoming AirPlay 2-compatible speakers to its website, while it announced that HomePod will be coming to Canada, France, and Germany on June 18.

We're still waiting for Apple to roll out macOS 10.13.5, which will add support for Messages in iCloud on Mac, but that should be arriving very soon. Apple has already begun seeding developers with betas of the next operating system versions, including iOS 11.4.1 and macOS 10.13.6.
 
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First WWDC 2018 Decorations Start Going Up at McEnery Convention Center in San Jose
default.jpgWWDC kicks off on Monday, and Apple is currently putting up decorations at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose to prepare for the conference.

We'll have our own preview of what to expect at Monday's keynote coming up shortly, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple will focus on software this time, as rumored hardware updates such as new Macs and iPad Pros aren't ready yet.

Apple will be live streaming Monday's keynote, and we've got a guide outlining how to watch on your favorite device and what time the keynote begins in your time zone. We'll also be on hand at the keynote, live blogging from the room and sharing updates on Twitter.
 
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Apple's Phil Schiller Explains Why Valve's Steam Link App Was Rejected
default.jpg Earlier this month, our sister site TouchArcade went hands-on with Valve's Steam Link app for iOS that lets you stream games from a Mac or PC, calling it "the killer app" for iOS devices.

Unfortunately, Apple ultimately rejected the app, citing "business conflicts with app guidelines." In response to customer questions about the rejection, Apple's Phil Schiller responded via email to share some additional information on the situation.

According to Schiller, Steam Link "violates a number of guidelines around user generated content, in-app purchases, content codes, etc.," although the specific details on Apple's objections remain unknown. Schiller says Apple will continue to work with Valve to address the issues to help bring Steam to iOS and tvOS in a compliant manner.
 
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Apple Adopting OLED Displays for All Three 2019 iPhones?
default.jpgWhile Apple is expected to launch two OLED iPhones and one LCD iPhone around its usual September timeframe this year, a new report says 2019 will see Apple shift entirely to OLED displays for three different models.

Some analysts are, however, expressing skepticism that OLED display suppliers will be able to ramp up production volumes quickly enough for a complete transition by next year, so it'll be interesting to see how things develop.

In other 2019 iPhone rumors, we're once again hearing that at least one of the new models will include a triple-lens rear camera. The three lenses could allow for advanced 3D sensing via stereoscopic vision and enhanced zoom capabilities.
 
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Pioneer Releases Wireless CarPlay Systems
default.jpg Wireless CarPlay has been slow to roll out, but Pioneer is helping the cause with several new aftermarket systems. Pioneer joins Alpine, which offers only a single wireless CarPlay option.

We also recently went hands-on with BMW's wireless CarPlay system, which works extremely well when paired with built-in Qi wireless charging so all you have to do is plop your phone down on a pad in the center console. Unfortunately, BMW is shifting to a subscription model for CarPlay as of 2019 models, which means you'll need to pay $80/year after the first year to keep using a hardware feature, which just feels kind of wrong.

Overall, Apple says there are now over 400 car models around the world that support CarPlay, and hopefully more of them will soon start adopting the wireless version of it.
 
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Hands-On With the OnePlus 6, the Latest Android Phone to Adopt a Notch
default.jpg Android phone manufacturers are continuing to adopt iPhone X-style notches at the top of their displays, and we recently went hands-on with one of the latest entrants, the OnePlus 6. It's a nice phone that runs nearly stock Android, but it lacks the facial recognition capabilities of Apple's TrueDepth camera system, instead offering a less-secure 2D recognition system paired with a fingerprint sensor on the back.

And just today, Xiaomi has introduced its new Mi 8 phone, which is about as close as you can get to an iPhone X clone. Even Xiaomi's marketing materials for the Mi 8 are a clear copy of the iPhone X marketing. Too bad it's got a significant bezel at the bottom.
 
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