Apple on Wednesday released iOS 16 beta 2 to developers, two weeks after the first beta release of iOS 16 announced at WWDC 2022. The update brings several tweaks across the system, and interestingly, it also adds a new menu for managing HomePod beta Software in the Home app.
HomePod beta software
The menu is hidden by default and appears only when the user has a HomePod beta profile installed.
iOS 16 will let you report spam SMS messages
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If you’re an iOS user, you’re likely used to tapping “Report Junk” any time you receive a spam iMessage, which sends the information directly to Apple. MacRumors reported that junk SMS messages will soon be included in the reporting feature on iOS 16 beta 2, which…
Netflix confirmed earlier this year that it is preparing an ad-supported streaming tier, and it seems the company is considering Google as a partner for those ads.
CNBC reports that Netflix and Google have had talks about the upcoming ad-supported tier, but that no deal has…
Announced in March as part of a flurry of updates, the Google Home app has now widely rolled out the new events Feed tab.
The updated Home Feed tab will automatically show the newest and most important events in your home. Here you’ll also find ways to get more out of your devices and improve your home setup.
The goal of this redesign is to show more “Recent and relevant updates” by…
Back in October, Google Search on Android and iOS introduced a simple “Word of the day” notification that now lets you select a different difficulty level.
Google previewed this difficulty customization at launch, and you’re now able to set that “Word…
Galaxy Watch 5 pricing leaks, hints at a slight increase overall, and hefty cost for Pro
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 was a great device on the whole, and it was also a pretty good value. Now, we’re getting our first hint at the price Samsung is asking for the Galaxy Watch 5, and it suggests a slight increase.
According to Roland Quandt of WinFuture, Samsung may…
After launching a new retail location in New York last week, the online Google Store now has a series of “Ideas + Info” articles.
Vaguely blog-esque in nature, the company says “Ideas + Info” will help you “[s]ave time, stay connected, and get the most out of your Google products.” Accessible from the bottom of the Google Store, there’s a homepage that’s more slick than not with…
Apple continues to lead the “global best-selling smartphone list,” according to new data from Counterpoint Research. According to data for the month of April, Apple took the top four spots and five of the top 10 spots. In total, the “top 10 models captured 21% of the…
iOS 16 beta 2 now rolling out to developers
June 23, 2022
iOS 16 beta 2 and iPadOS 16 beta 2 are now rolling out to developers, two weeks after iOS 16 was officially unveiled at WWDC. iOS 16 packs a range of new features, including the biggest upgrade to the iPhone’s Lock Screen ever, revamped notifications, new features for…
Apple has just released iOS 16 beta 2 for developers, and while we’re still not sure what exactly is new, the company has confirmed a subtle change coming with today’s update. With the latest beta version of iOS 16, users will finally be able to backup their devices to iCloud over LTE and 5G networks.
According to the iOS 16 beta 2 release notes, the update enables iCloud backup over a…
