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The iOS 17.5 beta cycle just started‚ and this might be Apple's last iOS 17 update for iPhone users before it unveils iOS 18 during the WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10. That said‚ this roundup includes everything new so far that has been added to the iPhone in Apple's iOS 17.5 beta. Exclusive EU features As previously mentioned‚ Apple is working to let EU users download apps directly from a developer's website. This is part of the Digital Markets Act‚ which has added alternative app marketplaces for EU users. Here's how Apple describes this new feature: Web Distribution‚ available with a software update later this spring‚ will let authorized developers distribute their iOS apps to EU users directly from a website owned by the developer. Apple will provide authorized developers access to APIs that facilitate the distribution of their apps from the web‚ integrate with system functionality‚ back up and restore users’ apps‚ and more. Beta 1 features Image source: José Adorno for BGR Besides this EU-exclusive feature‚ iOS 17.5 beta 1 brings the following changes: Podcasts widget change: The Podcasts widget has a new dynamic color that changes depending on what you're listening to. Unwanted tracking system: 9to5Mac found references to a new system that can turn off unwanted tracking accessories‚ such as AirTags or other third-party item trackers. This anti-stalking feature has yet to be made available. When will Apple release iOS 17.5 to iPhone users? As of now‚ it's unclear when Apple will release iOS 17.5 to all users. Usually‚ Apple takes four to eight months to test a major operating system update‚ which means we could get it by mid or late May. iPhone compatibility iOS 17.5 will be compatible with the following iPhone models: iPhone XR‚ XS‚ and XS Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd gen) iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone SE (3rd gen) iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max BGR will keep updating this article as we learn more about this upcoming operating system update for iPhone. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Release date‚ AI‚ supported iPhones‚ and everything we know The post iOS 17.5 beta: Every new feature coming to your iPhone appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $170 Roomba‚ LG OLED TVs‚ $498 Apple Watch Ultra‚ $14 Govee LED light strip‚ more Best Apple deals for April 2024 Best deals: Tech‚ laptops‚ TVs‚ and more sales Best Apple Watch deals for April 2024

The same Weibo leaker (via ShrimpApplePro) who revealed the possible iPhone 16 Pro colors now says Apple will add the same technology from the iPhone 15 glass to the newest models. If this turns out to be accurate‚ it would mean that the colors on Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max won't be as prone to chipping and fading as the iPhone 15 Pro. Apple regularly improves With the iPhone 14‚ Apple introduced a more repairable back‚ which was then brought over to the iPhone 15 Pro models. Now‚ the company might be planning to bring the glass coloring process of the iPhone 15 to the iPhone 16 Pro models. With that‚ the most expensive iPhones would have a back glass strengthened with an optimized dual-ion exchange process before being polished with nanocrystalline particles and etched to create a textured matte finish. iPhone 16 Pro might add the same glossy finish as the iPhone 15 for its glass back. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR While the regular iPhone 16 models will likely continue to feature a countered edge on the aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure‚ the Pro versions will focus on the titanium finish. This leak could corroborate what news aggregator yeux1122 posted a few days ago. According to them‚ Apple was working on a new method to improve titanium and color processing. "There is a possibility that the material will be changed to a more glossy material‚ although there will be no external scratches or scratches compared to the existing stainless steel.” Since iPhone 15 Pro owners who didn’t choose White Titanium and Natural Titanium have complained about the iPhone’s color disappearing when scratched‚ this new material could improve that. As previously mentioned by the Weibo leaker‚ despite Natural Titanium and White Titanium‚ Apple will introduce new Space Black and Rose options. The leaker said the new Space Black color will look similar to the iPhone 14 Pro. The White Titanium option will also be identical to the white iPhone 14 Pro‚ and the Natural Titanium option‚ compared to the iPhone 15 Pro‚ is “a bit gray.” Below‚ you can learn more about the upcoming iPhone 16 models. Don't Miss: iPhone 16: Everything we know so far The post iPhone 16 Pro rumored to use a key design change from the iPhone 15 appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $19 Apple AirTags‚ $699 M1 MacBook Air‚ $500 Moto Razr‚ more Best deals: Tech‚ laptops‚ TVs‚ and more sales Today’s deals: $170 Roomba‚ LG OLED TVs‚ $498 Apple Watch Ultra‚ $14 Govee LED light strip‚ more Dreo ChefMaker was a game-changer in my kitchen – find out why I’m obsessed

Your Spotify subscription might get a price increase soon. And you're not reading an old report. According to Bloomberg‚ Spotify plans a second price increase to five markets by the end of April‚ including the UK‚ Australia‚ and Pakistan‚ and in the US later this year. According to Bloomberg‚ Spotify's price increase will be about $1 to 2$ a month‚ and the reason behind it is the addition of audiobooks to premium subscriptions. The publication says that although customers have up to 15 hours of audiobook listening a month‚ "it has so far only collected additional revenue from listeners who exceed the limit." Hence‚ the music streaming service needs to cover costs. Still‚ there's some good in this bad news. Bloomberg reports that the Swedish audio company might introduce a new basic tier with only music and podcasts. This new tier would continue to cost $11 on an individual premium plan‚ and users would need to pay extra for audiobooks. Lastly‚ Spotify is still working on its "supremium" plan with high-fidelity audio‚ audiobooks‚ and other features. This plan‚ of course‚ will also cost a supremium price for those willing to have the latest Spotify features. The Swedish company is trying to diversify its revenue‚ as it pays out about 70% of its sales in royalties to the music industry. Over the past few years‚ the company aggressively started investing in podcasts‚ which might give it some revenue for the first time‚ and now into audiobooks. While an Apple Music subscription doesn't have audiobooks as a perk‚ it includes Dolby Atmos songs‚ Hi-Fi quality‚ and Apple Music Classical service at no additional cost. That said‚ Spotify's most important features are its algorithm and social features. At this moment‚ it's unclear how users will react once this new price increase begins. At least‚ Spotify users will have the chance to continue to pay the same by ditching audiobook services. BGR will let you know once this price increase for Spotify users begins. Don't Miss: Apple One subscription: Is it worth it? Price‚ benefits‚ and deals The post Spotify is about to raise prices‚ but it’ll also add new cheaper plans appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $20 Amazon credit‚ $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $3.75 smart plugs‚ Braun electric razors‚ more Best Apple deals for April 2024 Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in March 2024 Amazon gift card deals‚ offers &; coupons 2024: Get $395+ free

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