AppleInsider Staff
Apple on Monday seeded developers with another beta version of its forthcoming OS X 10.10.3 update, asking testers to focus primarily on the new Photos app with additional attention paid to Wi-Fi captive network support and screen sharing.
A number of known issues remain in OS X 10.10.3 build 14D87h, many revolving around Photos, the new iPhoto replacement. Apple continues to caution that some user interface elements and animations may not display correctly, while dragging and dropping photos and videos from Photos to Mail may not work.
Photo edits synchronized from iOS devices — a major selling point for Photos — may not appear until the photo is opened in Edit view on the Mac. iCloud storage is also problematic, as storage estimates for iCloud Photo Library may be larger than required if duplicate photos are found.
Additionally, users may find problems when upgrading their iPhoto library. The progress bar may not report the correct status, and imported videos may display an incorrect capture time.
Apple also asks developers to evaluate performance when connecting to Wi-Fi captive portals, such as those found at coffee shops or hotels, using Safari.
OS X 10.10.3 is now available to registered developers through the Apple Developer Center or as an update through the Mac App Store.
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Why does Apple have to replace the name iPhoto? It seems like a new branding scheme -- but, why?
They could have a brand new app and just convert the databases if it's incompatible -- seems like a lot less confusion.
I could only imagine some legal/licensing issue that would cause this kind of lame change of names for no reason.
[quote name="Fake_William_Shatner" url="/t/184909/apple-releases-second-beta-of-os-x-10-10-3-with-focus-on-new-photos-app/0_100#post_2680035"]Why does Apple have to replace the name iPhoto? It seems like a new branding scheme -- but, why? They could have a brand new app and just convert the databases if it's incompatible -- seems like a lot less confusion. I could only imagine some legal/licensing issue that would cause this kind of lame change of names for no reason. [/quote]I don't mind it being called just photos. I think the i thing is overdone. Calling it apple watch instead of iWatch was also a good idea in my opinion. I think iPhone, iPad, and iMac are good names.
Because lots of companies tacked an "i" in front of their products to leverage Apple's success. iPhone will eventually become Apple Phone.
They could have a brand new app and just convert the databases if it's incompatible -- seems like a lot less confusion.
Isn't that exactly what they're doing?
I would love to see the database storage method go away. I just don't see the point in not leaving pictures as individual files.