Apple Tweaks UI In New Lion Build
Apple has released a new beta build for Mac OS X Lion. Developers have been combing through the software to find any changes that have been made since the last seeding of the software. In this build, it seems as though Apple has responded to criticism in some of its software as there has been developers chatting about the confusion in the selector in various areas of the software. Apple has cleared up the confusion by giving the impression that the active function a “pushed in” looks opposed to the previous one.
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.7 to Developers
Cupertino has seeded Mac OS X 10.6.7 to developers for testing. This update clocked in just six days after the previous build.
Just as the other build, Apple continues to report that the build has no issue and developers focus on graphics, Safari, App Store, AirPort, Bonjour, and SMB.
Completion of the desktop software seems like its wrapping up as the last few seeds are relative the same size and the spread between the beta releases are practically the same for each release. This will be recorded as the eighth installment of 10.6.7 since the beta started to be released back in late January.
Walkthrough Of Mac OS X Lion Emerges
Many people already knew that as soon as Apple released the first developer seed of Mac OS X Lion to developers, a video walkthrough (as has been provided in the pass with previous seeding of Mac OS software) of the software would emerge. Although the news of Apple’s new MacBook Pros with the new Thunderbolt port and the iPad 2 announcement quickly overshadowed the announcement of the Mac OS Lion testing, it hasn’t been forgotten.
Apple Releases Xcode 4 Beta to Developers.
Apple has updated Xcode 4 and has stated that the software OS free of charge to download for those who are apart of their iOS and Mac OS Development Program. Non-members of the program are going to have to go to the App Store on their Mac and pay to acquire the software. Although the link in the App Store is not active, Apple seems to have set the price to $4.99.
“Xcode 4 is the new version of Apple’s powerful integrated development environment for creating great apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Xcode 4 includes the Xcode IDE, Instruments, iOS Simulator, and the latest Mac OS X and iOS SDKs.
More Abilities of OS X Lion Comes In.
With the release of the Mac OS X Lion beta out, developers are discovering more abilities that lie beneath the hood of the new software. In fact, a thread in the MacRumors forum has emerged detailing all of the features that have been discovered in the development build. Ones that might spark particular interest would be…
- Preview is a powerhouse app, you can even sign your document just by holding a piece of paper up to the camera with your signature (it saves it for you!) (screenshot)
Mac OS X Lion’s Safari has WebKit2. Performance Greatly Enhanced.
Developers have noticed that Apple has decided to start using WebKit2 in Mac OS X Lion’s Safari. Described as a new API layer, the new Safari is faster and more secure than ever. WebKit was announced in 2010 and since then, a number of companies have used the standard in their own projects, including Google.
“WebKit2 is a new API layer for WebKit designed from the ground up to support a split process model, where the web content (JavaScript, HTML, layout, etc) lives in a separate process from the application UI. This model is very similar to what Google Chrome offers, with the major difference being that we have built the process split model directly into the framework, allowing other clients of WebKit to use it.”
Apple Releases Mac OS 10.6.7 Build 10J858
Cupertino has released the latest installment of the Mac OS X Snow Leopard update betas. Mac OS 10.6.7, this build being termed 10J858, comes just one week after build 10J855 was released to developers. The software gained 20MB bringing it to a weight a little over 460MB.
In this build, Apple asks developers to focus their attention in Safari, which could possibly mean that they made some tweaks to the software. In addition to that, Apple has continued to ask for attention to the usual areas: AirPort, Bonjour, Mac App Store, SMB, and Graphics Drivers. There are still no known issues in the software.
Apple Seeds iOS 4.3
As it was rumored all through the end of January on to February, Apple has seeded iOS 4.3 beta 3 to developers. This version comes in a two week spread from it’s earlier rendition. Beta 3, or Build 8F5166b has rung any bells with the devs yet, so nothing new to report.
Update!
Devs are chiming in that Apple has implemented a small feature that has been requested by quite a few people: The ability to cancel app downloads.
Apple Releases Mac OS 10.6.7 Beta to Devs
Apple has released the new installment to the next update to the Mac OS X line. Mac OS 10.6.7 was released to developers with the build branding of 10J846. This new seed was released just days after the previous seed was issued.
Software has gained some weight, coming it at 35MB heavier the previous release. Nothing new with this one either, other than the areas of focus that Apple wants devs to target on: Graphics, AirPort, Bonjour and all that other stuff.
Update!
Just got word from developers stating that Apple has a new area of focus for them, which is none other than the App Store.
Apple Releases iOS 4.3: Beta 2 [Update]
Apple has released the second installment to the iOS 4.3 beta. This turn up seems to be rather quick with the first installment begin released just a little under a week ago.
Being that the build is fresh out the oven, there isn’t any word yet on what is new in the software. A bundle of new discoveries was found in the first beta that include the announced mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for both CDMA and GSM iPhones, allowing users to connect up to five devices at once. Another find was a little bunch of new Multi-Touch gestures for the iPad which allowed users to pinch to quit apps, launch the App Switcher Tray and video streaming for third party, and the ability to toggle the the function of the iPad’s switch.
