If you are a developer and want to test out all the new features of macOS Monterey, here is how to install the developer beta.

macOS 12.5 Monterey is officially in the wild — or at least for Apple developers. This guide is for installing the developer beta of macOS Monterey. Want to download the latest public version of macOS? That’s a slightly different process.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That’s why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.

What’s new in the macOS Monterey beta?

Though not as feature-rich a…

If you want to get in on the developer beta of iPadOS 15, here’s how to do that!

iPadOS 15 is here with new features that require third-party developer input. As such, the company is releasing developer betas so that software engineers can get a head start on making great software for you.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That’s why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.

What’s new with iPadOS?

May 31, 2022: Apple launches iPadOS 15.6 beta 1 to developers

Those with registered developer accounts can download and…

If you’re a developer looking to get to work on iOS 15, here’s how to install the developer beta.

iOS 15 is here with new features that require third-party developer input. As such, the company is releasing developer betas so that software engineers can get a head start on making great software for you.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That’s why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.

What’s new in iOS 15?

May 31, 2022: Apple releases 15.6 beta 2 to developers

Apple has dropped the second beta of iOS 15.6 to dev…

The newest beta is here — the watchOS 8.7 beta 2 is out for developers.

watchOS 8 is here, but there are always software updates and new versions that need to be tested. To that end, Apple has released a beta version of the OS to developers, allowing them to write and test their apps on live devices. If you’re a general user, you can technically get in on this beta, too, but if you insist on using beta software, perhaps wait until the undoubtedly more stable public beta is available.

If you’re going to download the developer beta of watchOS, here’s how to do it.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That’s why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you nee…

From popular franchises and classic creators.

What you need to know

Apple Arcade is a video game service that is available to Mac and iOS users via subscription.
New games come to the subscription service regularly.
June games include Cooking Mama Cuisine!, Frogger and the Rumbling Ruins, and Air Twister.

Apple Arcade has been around since 2019 and regularly introduces new games to the subscription service for Mac and iOS users to enjoy. Among the games coming in June come from well-known franchises or creators. Firstly there’s Cooking Mama Cuisine!, Frogger and the Rumbling Ruins, and Air Twister.

Frogger and the Rumbling Ruins (June 3)

The famous frog is back to solve ruins-themed puzzles while sporting a hat and jacket reminiscent of Indiana Jones. The Ancient Salientians left several structures and gadgets behind and it’s up to our red-eyed friend to figure them out. there are over 100 stages to get through, but you’ll have to keep an eye out for traps and enemies that…

In these challenging times, a smart lock is an essential smart home device worth considering. With these simple-to-install devices, you can protect your home from anywhere in the world. These locks are even better with Amazon Alexa integration, which lets you shout when heading out the door to make sure everything is locked down. Some of the following smart locks are also compatible with Apple’s HomeKit.

Simply the best

August Wi-Fi, (4th Generation)

Staff pick

This lock offers total control. Tell Alexa to lock, unlock, or check the status of your front door. You can also use the free August app to assign keyless entries and track who comes and goes. The latest fourth-generation lock also includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built right in, so you no longer need a separate hub. Currently, it sits at the top of our best smart locks for Alexa list. Our best smart lock for Alexa is also one of the best smart home gift ideas. This item works with HomeKit.

$199 at Amazon$199 at Best Buy$2…

Gotta go fast across a vast open world

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Sonic the Hedgehog is an iconic blue hedgehog character first featured in a video game series by SEGA.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise expanded to include merchandise and movies, and has since moved to other video game platforms.
A trailer for the upcoming game, Sonic Frontiers, premiered today.

The company behind what most would perceive as the first ever video game ”Console Wars”, SEGA, has been hinting at a new project being announced for quite some time now. Some thought of a new Sonic game, since it’s been a while since the last release in the series, which was Sonic Forces in 2017.

A trailer for the upcoming 3D Sonic game, Sonic Frontiers, was unveiled on social media today. You can see the trailer below:

The trailer is part of the IGN First campaign, in which the video games media outlet IGN will cover specific games like Sonic Frontiers throughout June. Viewers can see Sonic traveling across a vast open-…

App Tracking Transparency lets you decide whether or not apps should be able to track your activity. Here’s how to use it.

Since iOS 14.5, Apple added a feature called App Tracking Transparency (ATT). But what exactly is it? App Tracking Transparency gives you control over what apps are allowed to track your activity across other companies’ apps and websites. Once the feature is enabled on your iPhone or iPad with iOS 14.5 and later, then apps are required to prompt users for permission to track their activity.

If you still aren’t familiar with how this tracking technology works, think about all those times you were searching for one specific product that you maybe needed to buy just once. You may or may not have bought the item, but then you are getting bombarded on Facebook and Instagram with ads for other similar products. Sound familiar? That’s because companies like Facebook collect user data, such as browsing history, to deliver ”personalized” ads and the like. While this may…

Get in there quick, gamers!

What you need to know

Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that offers online play, a library of exclusive retro games, and special offers.
Among the special offers are a wireless Nintendo 64 controller that can be used to play Nintendo 64 games if members are subscribed to the Expansion Pack tier.
After being out of stock for a while, players can now purchase the controllers again.

Every time Nintendo releases hardware that’s compatible with its current library of games, it’s bound to sell out quicker than Mario can say, ”Yahoo!”. The Nintendo Switch Online service allows players to play retro games from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System if they’re subscribed to the base tier, with additional Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis being offered to those who subscribed to the base tier + Expansion Pack. Along with these games are official wireless controllers for the NES, SNES, N64, and Sega Genesis that can only…

What you need to know

TikTok is testing a change that makes it easier to see videos.
A ’Clear Mode’ removes buttons and text from videos, making them easier to see.
The new feature is being tested with a limited number of people currently.

The new feature makes it easier to see all of a video by removing the share button and more.

TikTok is testing a new feature that will get rid of all of the buttons and text from videos to make them easier to watch without getting distracted. The feature, called ’Clear Mode,’ is now being tested with a limited number of people.

The feature, first shared by a Twitter user and spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, is enabled by tapping a new ’Clear Mode’ button that gives TikTok users a new, cleaner interface that does away with things like comments, the name of the song that’s used in the video, and more. It appears that the information can be brought back with a quick tap, should the need arise.

TikTok added clear mode and I love …