Apple updated Apple Music for Windows, and also changed the design of the AirPods Pro 2 box, and the company also managed to finally win a lawsuit against Epic Games. We study a lot of rumors about future new products and guess what will come true and what won’t. This is the new edition of the Apple Pro Weekly News digest, we’re off for the weekend and ready to bring you the news.

Third beta pack for developers and security patch for everyone

Apple released the third beta for developers last week:

• iOS 16.5 Developer Beta 3 (20F5050f)

• iPadOS 16.5 Developer Beta 3 (20F5050f)

• watchOS 9.5 Developer Beta 3 (20T5549e)

• macOS Ventura 13.4 Developer Beta 3 (22F5049e)

tvOS 16.5 Developer Beta 3 (20L5549e)

• HomePod 16.5 Developer Beta 3 (20L5549e)

And also new Release Candidate versions of old macOS:

• macOS Monterey 12.6.6 RC 3 (21G639)

• macOS Big Sur 11.7.7 RC 3 (21G1338)

Also, traditionally, after a day – public betas of iOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS 13.4 were released, these updates are available for installation for users under the beta testing program.

What’s new in iOS and iPadOS 16.5 beta?

Fixed AirPlay bugs and added new system messages for the satellite SOS feature.

What’s new in watchOS 9.5 Beta 3:

Mention and images of the strap and dial have yet to be released. The release is expected next month.

And on Monday, the security patch for iOS and iPadOS 16.4.1 – Security Response (a) (20E772520a) became available for all users.

Also, the response to security threats was released for all Mac users: macOS Ventura 13.3.1 Security Response (a).

Music for Windows 11 has received an update

Apple has updated the Music apps for Windows 11, which is currently only in Preview

In the new collection were added:

• The possibility of rewinding to 0:15 when playing in Lossless.

• Windows Media controls and hotkeys now work for the app.

• Selecting to play the next song by pressing the ⏩ button instead of a random song in continuous play.

• Added support for viewing lyrics.

Apple has updated the design of the AirPods Pro 2 packaging and details about the Beats Studio Buds+ have become known

The new Beats Studio Buds+ have hit Amazon. The headphones will be available from May 18 for $169.95 in 3 colors – clear, black and ivory.

Beats Studio Buds+ will receive support for spatial audio, improved noise reduction and transparent mode, up to 36 hours of operation when using a USB-C charging case, 4 interchangeable ear tips for a better fit, improved microphones, IPX4 protection against sweat and splashes, automatic switching between devices, support for Si and FindMy networks.

New batches of AirPods Pro of the 2nd generation are now also assembled at the factory in Vietnam. And the packaging of all headphones has a new design on the back of the packaging, which clearly shows the updated charging case.

By the way, according to some very logical rumors – Apple will re-release the wired EarPods, adding a USB-C connector, so that they can be used for iPads without adapters!

The Ministry of Digital Affairs of the Russian Federation also decided to oblige Apple to allow third-party application stores

USB-C ports, which Apple began to implement in its products after one of the laws of the European Commission, are not the only mandatory story. As a reminder, in the EU from 2024 a bill will enter into force, which obliges (including Apple) to allow the installation of applications from third-party stores and sources other than the AppStore. Also, the law from the EU specifies other requirements for opening access to NFC, Bluetooth and even voice assistant systems.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs of the Russian Federation decided to introduce a draft law completely similar to the European Digital Markets Act (DMA). However, in the case of the Ministry of Digital Affairs of the Russian Federation, it is only about installing the entire package of mandatory applications also by third-party methods with the help of third-party stores.

The project is in a hurry to be submitted for consideration already in the current session, believing that Apple will definitely implement this decision, but in fact its implementation remains a big question. And many questions to Apple. According to the latest rumors, this functionality will be launched only on devices for the European market, and the company itself does not officially sell the device in Russia from the spring of 2022. Functionality is expected already in iOS 17.

Apple has once again won the legal battle with Epic Games

One of the supporters of third-party stores on iOS – Epic Games, finally lost in court against Apple

On April 24, the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier ruling in November 2021, which found that Apple is not “a monopoly under either federal or state antitrust laws.”

Epic Games previously appealed the decision in the case against Apple to the court, in which they called for the decision to be reversed and sent for review, then they questioned the qualifications of Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, according to them, “the judge undermines reasonable antitrust policy and even violates established principles antimonopoly law”.

However, now the story is over. Epic Games’ appeal is rejected, the company must compensate Apple for all the costs it incurred as a result of the lawsuit.

Rumors: what will be new in iOS and iPadOS 17, what will be the main feature of watchOS 10, options for the name of the new macOS

9to5Mac has published new custom renders of the iPhone 15 Pro with a new “Action button” instead of a silent mode switch.

There are more and more details and rumors about what will be new in the seemingly not the biggest update of iOS 17. Now this week it became known that the system will be supplemented with a number of interesting functions related to health.

According to rumors from Mark Gurman, the update will introduce a mood tracking feature that will allow users to track their emotions, answer questions about their day and see results over time.
Additionally, for the first time, the Health app will be available on iPadOS, giving users a larger screen to view their health metrics, EKG results, prescriptions, lab tests, and more. This step is aimed at increasing the popularity of the Health application in medical facilities where tablets are widely used. Apple also intends to implement new features to manage visual impairments such as myopia and color blindness.

The company is already working on a new AI-based training service, codenamed “Quartz,” that will encourage users to exercise, improve their eating habits, and improve their sleep patterns. The company does not forget about the functions of non-invasive glucose and blood pressure monitoring for the new generation WATCH.

The “Favorites” tab in the Health application will get a clearer interface with a tile design, where you can see all the main indicators on the screen at once, and if necessary, open the one you need to get complete information.

Wallet will get a search bar, separate tabs for cards and e-tickets, as well as a new bottom menu with sorting for cards, e-keys, IDs and package tracking.

And the wallpaper customization menu will receive a new 3×3 grid for more convenient navigation, changing the order and removing unnecessary ones. In addition, in single view mode, swiping up will allow you to duplicate and share wallpapers with the preservation of widgets and settings, as implemented with WATCH faces.

According to another rumor, iPadOS 17 will get a lock screen like iOS 16 – with widgets, picks and collections, depth effects and color styles, clock fonts, focus support and a wallpaper gallery.

The most important innovation of watchOS 10 will be widgets – the updated interface will be similar to the Siri watch face and the smart stack widget on iOS. Instead of launching apps directly, users will be able to scroll through a series of customizable widgets with all the information they need, called up by the WATCH side button. Also, the watch will be able to connect not only with iPhone, but also with iPad and even Mac!

What name will the new version of macOS 14 get? We have 15 possible options and one closest to the truth.

Apple at one time registered several trademarks related to the names of places, landmarks and animals in California, the last one used was Ventura. The remaining 15 are as follows:

• Diablo (Mount Diablo east of San Francisco Bay)

• Condor (California condor, a rare species of bird from the family of American vultures)

• Tiburon (peninsula and city of Tiburon in San Francisco Bay)

• Farallon (Farallon Islands, a rocky archipelago off the coast of California)

• Miramar (sea view, suburb and reservoir in San Diego)

• Rincon (community and Indian reservation of Rincon)

• Pacific (a community in El Dorado County and the Pacific Coast Highway)

• Redwood (Redwood National Park)

• Shasta (Mount Shasta, a stratovolcano in the Cascade Mountains system)

• Grizzly (giant sequoiadendron in Yosemite National Park)

• Skyline (an area in San Diego with a wonderful panorama of the city)

• Redtail (Park Red-Tail Hawk and a bird of prey from the hawk family, the Red-tailed Hawk)

• Sonoma (Sonoma Valley with the Russian fortress Fort Ross)

• Sequoia (Sequoia National Park)

• Mammoth (Mammoth Lakes ski resort) is the most likely outcome according to sources and rumors. We will find out soon, on June 5 at WDC23, whether this is so and what name Apple will choose as a result.

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