Year: 2022

Developer’s Tip: How to obtain and install iOS 16 on a development device

Dan Uff June 11, 2022 4

Editor's Note: This tip is for new registered Apple Developers only. Apple does offer a public beta of iOS 16. For more information, go to Apple.com.

While most developers know this little trick, some don't, and I find this way to be the easiest to get up and running with iOS 16 quickly.

In order to do this, you must be a member of Apple's Development section. You can get more information about this at https://developer.apple.com/

Just follow these steps:

On an iOS device, go to https://developer.apple.com and sign in with your name and password.
Tap Downloads.
Make sure you're in the Beta section of the web site.
Scroll down until you see iOS 16 Beta, and tap on the Install Profile button.
A Beta end user license agreement message will pop-up. READ IT CAREFULLY!
Agree or Disagree. If you disagree with it, stop reading here.
Another window will pop-up double checking if you wish to download the profile.
After that, the profile downloads to the device.
The device must reboot to make sure its available for the next steps.
After the device has rebooted, go to Settings > General > Update Software.
The iOS 16 profile is now installed and you should be able to install it from here.
The actual install may take some time. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE INSTALLATION OR YOU'LL BRICK THE DEVICE.
That's it.

As of this writing, iOS 16 is in Beta #1.

Apple and Major League Baseball announce July “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader schedule

Apple Inc June 9, 2022 1

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the July 2022 “Friday Night Baseball” schedule. Scheduled games continue to be available to watch for free, only on Apple TV+.

“The 2022 season is off to a great start, and we’re proud to bring all baseball fans a new way to watch their favorite teams each week, all without local blackout dates or the need for a cable subscription,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services. “‘Friday Night Baseball’ brings the best of Apple’s signature design and commitment to the highest-quality experience together with the time-honored traditions of MLB, and we’re looking forward to offering fans more great games to watch throughout the summer.”

Game assignments for “Friday Night Baseball” broadcasters will be announced on a weekly basis.

“Friday Night Baseball” live pre and postgame coverage will continue to be hosted by Lauren Gardner, along with a rotating group of analysts and former MLB players, including Carlos Peña, Cliff Floyd, and Yonder Alonso, and former MLB umpire Brian Gorman will continue to offer rules analysis and interpretation.

Fans can access “Friday Night Baseball” games and additional content, including new exclusive programs such as “Countdown to First Pitch” for a preview of the week’s matchups, and “MLB Daily Recap,” only in the Apple TV app.

In Apple News, fans can easily follow their favorite teams and watch personalized MLB highlights right in the News app. Each Friday, fans can enjoy a curated group of highlights and stories from around the league, and easily tap to watch “Friday Night Baseball” directly in the Apple TV app.

In Apple Music, fans can find exclusive playlists of batters’ walk-up songs from teams featured on “Friday Night Baseball” each week, as well as a collection of classic songs celebrating baseball.

3“Friday Night Baseball” games are available to anyone with internet access across devices where Apple TV+ can be found, including on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K and HD, and on tv.apple.com, along with smart TVs, gaming consoles, and cable set-top boxes. Users can follow step-by-step instructions to access “Friday Night Baseball” across devices. “Friday Night Baseball” includes live pre and postgame shows, and is available on Apple TV+ in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, and for a limited time, without the need for a subscription.

“Friday Night Baseball” Schedule on Apple TV+

Friday, July 1
Texas Rangers at New York Mets
7 p.m. ET

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros
8 p.m. ET

Friday, July 8
Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers
8 p.m. ET

Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners
10 p.m. ET

Friday, July 15
Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies
8:30 p.m. ET

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres
9:30 p.m. ET

Friday, July 22
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies
7 p.m. ET

Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox
8 p.m. ET

Friday, July 29
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
7 p.m. ET

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants
10 p.m. ET

Apple Stores Now Offering Studio Display Repairs

CompuScoop Staff June 9, 2022 0

Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are now able to complete same-unit repairs for the Studio Display, instead of having to replace the entire display, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors.

The change came into effect this week, with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers now able to order parts to complete Studio Display repairs in store.

Introduced alongside the Mac Studio in March, the Studio Display is Apple's newest standalone monitor that is positioned as a lower-priced alternative to its Pro Display XDR. The display features a 27-inch screen with 5K resolution, a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage, a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. Pricing starts at $1,599 in the United States.

Studio Display supply remains heavily constrained. In the United States, Studio Display orders placed today on Apple's online store are estimated to ship in 6-10 weeks depending on the configuration. In-store availability is also tight.

Via: MacRumors.com

How MY Apple Watch saved MY life

Dan Uff June 8, 2022 0

I have had an Apple Watch since it came out, wearing it on a daily basis keeping up with my schedule and making apps for the device. It wasn't until one day when I found out how valuable this little device could be.

It was early evening. I was getting ready for my nightly nap when my apple watch went off. Not alarmed, I happened to look at it. A strange message appeared that said: "High Heart Rate." The watch detected that my heart wasn't normal and it was beating more then 120 beats per minute. Thinking it was a fluke (I've never had heart problems before) I kind of ignored it. A minute later, the same message appeared. So I went into the Heart Rate app. and found out that it was not a fluke, and that my heart was indeed beating at a rate that I've never seen before.

I then went to the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack. Turns out, I was just dehydrated. And I had no other symptoms.

Moral to the story? The Apple Watch DOES work as advertised. Yes, it is expensive for some, but I'm ready to purchase another one when my current one can no longer be upgraded.