Apple seeds sixth developer betas of iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4 & macOS High Sierra [u]
Apple on Monday issued its sixth developer betas of iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4, and macOS High Sierra, paving the way for full launches due this fall.
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Roger Fingas
Apple issues fourth public betas of iOS 11, tvOS 11, & macOS High Sierra
Hot on the heels of a fifth developer release, Apple on Tuesday issued a fourth public beta of iOS 11, available to anyone with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also out are fourth public betas of tvOS 11 for the Apple TV, and macOS High Sierra.
Apple's single sign-on feature gains nearly 440 new providers
Apple's running list of providers offering support for single sign-on streaming authentication grew exponentially this week with the addition of 438 cable and satellite television companies, including firms offering services in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AppleInsider Staff
Apple TV with 4K UHD, 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision revealed by HomePod firmware
Apple's own firmware for the upcoming HomePod speaker has proven to be the gift that keeps on giving for enthusiasts, this time revealing that a next-generation Apple TV will boast support for 4K video, as well as high dynamic range in both 10-bit and Dolby Vision formats.
Neil Hughes
Apple reveals 4K and HDR plans in iTunes, hinting revamped Apple TV may arrive soon
Users have found that some new releases on the iTunes Store list availability in 4K resolution and high dynamic range, suggesting that support for ultra-high-resolution video formats may soon come to iTunes, along with new Apple TV hardware.
Apple sued over Apple TV's 'What did he say,' other Siri voice control features
Florida-based software company CustomPlay on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming a fourth-generation Apple TV feature that allows users to control and interact with video content using Siri voice commands infringes on patented software technology.
Mikey Campbell
Apple TV universal search gets support for Discovery Communications channels, Sundance, Filmstruck, more
Apple this week added a handful of television content providers — most of which are owned by Discovery Communications — to a slowly growing list of services that offer support for universal search on fourth-generation Apple TV devices.
Apple goes live with first tvOS 11 public beta, macOS High Sierra 'coming soon'
In tandem with Monday's iOS 11 release, Apple today also launched the first public beta of tvOS 11 for the Apple TV, while teasing the forthcoming beta of macOS High Sierra.
Apple TV owners to get first-ever public beta with tvOS 11
Regular Apple TV owners will soon be able download betas for the first time, getting an early peek at upcoming features, according to Apple's website.
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