On Tuesday, Apple released another beta update of its upcoming WatchOS5 operating system for the Apple Watch.
One of the features that was disabled with previous versions that lets a user raise his/her wrist to activate Siri. That feature is now enabled and working.
The feature was demonstrated by Apple's Vice President of Technology Kevin Lynch at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June.
Late yesterday, Apple released another beta of MacOS Mojave to all registered developers.
Users must use the update app within the System Preferences window.
The update takes about 20-30 minutes to complete.
Apple has issued the following developer updates and asks all registered beta testers to update as soon as they can:
Registered beta users need to use the device's respective update app. The times of the upgrades should take anywhere from 20 - 45 Minutes depending on a variety of factors.
The latest hire for Apple's original video efforts is BBC Films' executive producer Joe Oppenheimer, known for projects like "I, Daniel Blake," "Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa," and "My Scientology Movie."
Oppenheimer will work in London, reporting to Apple's European creative director, Jay Hunt, Variety said on Tuesday. Hunt joined Apple just last October, coming to the company with high-profile experience at Channel 4 and BBC One.
While not a household name in the U.S., Oppenheimer did receive an Emmy nomination for "One Life," a BBC Films documentary on the lifecycles of animals, narrated by Daniel Craig.
Oppenheimer's production experience dates back to 2002. He has remained almost constantly active for years, some recent work including "On Chesil Beach" starring Saoirse Ronan, and "Victoria & Abdul" with Judi Dench. His IMDb page lists several ongoing projects with his name attached — among them movies that won't hit screens until 2019.
Apple has its own large slate of original shows coming out that year, possibly as soon as March. Most appear aimed at an American market, such as an adaption of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation," and "Central Park,"from the creator of "Bob's Burgers."
Some could have broader appeal though. Recently Apple picked up "Calls," a show from France's Canal+. The company is working on an English-language co-production, but has also acquired rights to the first season of the French program.
Via: AppleInsider.com
