Following the release of iOS 16.1.2 to iPhone users on Wednesday, Apple released iOS 16.2 beta 4 to developers on Thursday. Along with iOS 16.2, Apple has also been testing new betas for watchOS 9.2, tvOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1. Read on as we detail what’s new in these updates.
What’s new in iOS 16.2 beta
iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 include some notable changes. The Freeform collaboration…
You can now share your car key in Apple Wallet with Android users, starting with Google Pixel
December 2, 2022
If you happen to be an owner of one of the very few cars on the market with Car Key support, you are now able to share that car key credential with non-iPhone users for the first time.
Apple is working with the IETF and industry members to standardize cross-platform car key…
Google is quickly joining Apple in recognizing the top apps of the year. The company has announced the Google Play Best of 2022 awards, and this year’s biggest winners clearly reflect the cultural zeitgeist. The best Android app of the year is Wombo’s Dream, an…
Disney researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that seemingly makes it far easier to make an actor appear younger or older in a scene. While artists will still be able to make manual adjustments to make sure the effect looks as realistic as possible, the AI tool could take care of most of the heavy lifting. It’s said to take the AI just five seconds to apply the aging…
Epic Games released RealityScan for iOS today. The free app, previously available in a closed beta, lets anyone scan real-world objects with their phone and turn them into high-fidelity 3D models.
The app is the fruit of Epic’s purchase of Capturing Reality, a company…
One Thing: How do you stay organized and archive all your photographs and videos? Let's trade tips
December 1, 2022
When I’m working on multiple projects simultaneously, it’s easy for my desk to build clutter. But having an organizational system ensures I can find everything I need. (Jason Hendardy)
I’ll be the first to admit that my personal organizational and…
Call of Duty Endowment will kick off C.O.D.E. Bowl in Warzone 2
December 1, 2022
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The Call of Duty Endowment announced today the third annual C.O.D.E. Bowl will take place on December 16 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This year, the C.O.D.E. Bowl will take place in Call of Duty: Warzone 2, the free-to-play battle royale which…
RealityScan is Epic Games’ new 3D scanning iOS App
December 1, 2022
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Epic Games and Capturing Reality are announcing the release of RealityScan, a new 3D scanning app. The free app is…
Ludo upgrades its generative AI tools for game creativity
December 1, 2022
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Ludo is using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help game developers such as artists and designers be more…
You have quite a few streaming choices for this year’s upcoming Game Awards, but Valve is making its Steam TV coverage more enticing than most by giving away a ton of Steam Deck consoles. The video game developer and distributor has announced that it’s giving away one 512GB Steam Deck every minute during the live airing of the awards show on December 8th. To be eligible, you’ll…