As promised for July, Apple released the first public betas of iOS 17, macOS Sonoma and related updates, opening up testing to a wider range of users ahead of official releases later this year.
Other big stories this week include the latest iPhone 15 Pro rumors released in just two months, a huge new iMac model in Apple’s product pipeline, and a major new macOS Sonoma feature with the ability to use iCloud Keychain in various third-party browsers. Read on for all the details on these stories and more!
iOS 17 public beta is now available
This week, Apple released the first public beta of iOS 17. The upcoming software update includes several new features and changes, including sleep mode when iPhone charges in landscape mode, improved autocorrect, widgets interactive home screens and the ability to download sections. of Maps. Apple for offline use, and more.
Not interested in the trial version? iOS 17 is expected to be released in September alongside the launch of iPhone 15 models. The software update is compatible with iPhone XS and later.
Check out our in-depth iOS 17 walkthrough to learn more about the update.
Top rumored iPhone 15 Pro specs: USB-C port, titanium, and more
Rumored new key features for iPhone 15 Pro models include USB-C port, customizable action button, titanium frame, faster A17 Bionic chip made using latest 3nm process from TSMC and thinner bezels around the screen. The top-end Pro Max model is also expected to feature an improved periscope telephoto lens for up to 6x optical zoom.
Keep an eye on our iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro reports for additional rumors leading up to the launch of the devices.
iOS 17 adds a new Save to Photos option for full-page screenshots
The latest iOS 17 developer beta and first public beta include a new Save to Photos option that lets you save full-page screenshots in apps like Safari, Notes, and Maps to the Photo Library from your iPhone.
It was already possible to save full-page screenshots as PDFs in the Files app, but the added option to save them in the Photos app will make it easier to share full-page screenshots in iMessage conversations and on social networks.
The iMac is larger with a nearly 32-inch screen in early testing
Apple is experimenting with larger iMacs, including a model with a roughly 32-inch screen, according to fleurbergMark Gorman. However, he said these iMacs are still in early development.
Apple has discontinued the 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro, and has yet to release the larger-screen iMac with Apple’s silicon chip as a replacement, so the 32-inch iMac will be a much-anticipated addition. to the Mac range if it ever does. launch.
Also be sure to check out the latest episode of The MacRumors Show, where Dan and Hartley discuss rumors and expectations for the M3 iMac models.
macOS Sonoma brings Apple Password Manager to third-party browsers like Chrome
Starting with macOS Sonoma, iCloud Keychain can be used with third-party web browsers, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
Apple already offered this feature on Windows with its iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome in 2021, and now the feature is coming to macOS Sonoma, which will be released later this year. The first public beta of macOS Sonoma was made available earlier this week.
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