Apple today announced that iPhone users will be able to present a driver's license or ID stored in the Wallet app at participating businesses and venues starting later this year. Users will simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near the business's iPhone to verify their age and identity for things like alcohol, rental cars, and more. Users will be shown what information is being requested and whether the receiving party will be storing the information, according to Apple. Users will then be asked to authenticate and consent by using Face ID or Touch ID. No additional hardware beyond an iPhone is required for the business to offer this functionality. Apple announced this feature in a press release covering several…

Macworld If you’ve ever wanted to take an early look at new versions of Apple’s operating systems before they launch, and maybe help shape them in the process, then Apple’s beta program is something you should consider. This initiative allows developers and public beta testers to gain access to the updates before they’re released, so they can help test for bugs and give any new features a thorough workout before they’re unleashed on the general public. Apple will soon be revealing the details of the next round of operating system updates at its worldwide developers conference (WWDC) – which kicks off with a Keynote on June 5. Soon after the keynote closes the first developer betas of iOS 17 and…

Macworld If you’ve ever wanted to take an early look at new versions of Apple’s operating systems before they launch, and maybe help shape them in the process, then Apple’s beta program is something you should consider. This initiative allows developers and public beta testers to gain access to the updates before they’re released, so they can help test for bugs and give any new features a thorough workout before they’re unleashed on the general public. Apple will soon be revealing the details of the next round of operating system updates at its worldwide developers conference (WWDC) – which kicks off with a Keynote on June 5. Soon after the keynote closes the first developer betas of iOS 17 and…

Participating in Mastodon from the Mac just got a lot easier. Tapbots is officially launching Ivory for macOS today. more… The post The Mac just got a first-class Mastodon client with Ivory appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple has released the first developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, following the end of the previous beta cycle.Apple releases new betas for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePodDevelopers participating in the beta program can access the latest builds either through the Apple Developer Center or by updating their devices running the beta versions. Public beta versions are typically made available shortly after the developer releases through the Apple Beta Software Program. Read more...

Apple has released the first developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, following the end of the previous beta cycle.Apple releases new betas for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePodDevelopers participating in the beta program can access the latest builds either through the Apple Developer Center or by updating their devices running the beta versions. Public beta versions are typically made available shortly after the developer releases through the Apple Beta Software Program. Read more...