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Apple is continuing to work on its next set of operating system updates, and the new beta of iOS 15.2 seeded to developers and public beta testers this week includes a number of tweaks and improvements.

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Tim Cook also spoke at this week's DealBook online summit, addressing some of the recent controversy about whether Apple should be required to allow "sideloading" of apps from outside the App Store, among other topics. Beyond those two stories, this week saw popular stories on a variety of topics, so read on below for all of the details!

Tim Cook: Users Who Want to Sideload Apps Can Use Android

Over the last few months, Apple has publicly expressed its opposition to a provision in Europe's proposed Digital Markets Act that would require the iPhone to allow sideloading of apps outside of the App Store.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook this week chimed in on the matter, saying that users who want to sideload apps should buy an Android smartphone. Cook said the iPhone is designed to maximize security and privacy, which has been Apple's primary argument against sideloading.

For more about why Apple is opposed to sideloading, check out our roundup of frequently asked questions.

Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 2: Legacy Contacts, Communication Safety, and More

Apple this week seeded the second beta of iOS 15.2 to developers and public beta testers, and there are a handful of new features and changes.

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We've rounded up everything new in iOS 15.2 beta 2, including a Digital Legacy feature that lets you choose someone you trust to have access to the data in your Apple ID account after your death, an optional Communication Safety feature in the Messages app that automatically blurs sexually explicit images sent to children, Hide My Email improvements, and more.

Future Apple Silicon Macs Will Reportedly Use 3nm Chips With Up to 40 Cores

The Information's Wayne Ma this week shared alleged details about future Apple silicon chips that will succeed the M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max family.

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Ma's report said Apple's third-generation of chips will be particularly impressive, as he said they will contain up to four dies that could allow for up to 40 cores for improved performance. For comparison, the M1 chip has an 8-core CPU and the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips have 10-core CPUs.

Apple's Redesigned 2022 MacBook Air: Everything We Know

The next-generation MacBook Air refresh coming in 2022 is expected to be the biggest update to the ‌MacBook Air‌ in over a decade, complete with a next-generation Apple silicon chip and an overhauled design.

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For those interested in learning more about Apple's plans for the next MacBook Air, we've put together a guide that aggregates all of the rumors that we've heard so far and provides renders of what the notebook might look like.

Apple Walks Back iPhone 13 Display Repair Restriction That Disabled Face ID

Apple has informed The Verge that it plans to introduce a software update that will allow for third-party iPhone 13 display repairs without Face ID being disabled, which is a reversal of course for the company.

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After the iPhone 13 models launched, iFixit and other independent repair outlets found that replacing an iPhone 13's display rendered Face ID non-functional, but this will no longer be the case once the software update is released.

Judge Says Apple Has Until Early December to Let App Store Developers Link to Alternate Payment Methods

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has denied Apple's request to delay the implementation of a permanent injunction that will require Apple to make significant App Store changes. Apple now has a deadline of December 9 to make the changes.

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As part of her judgment in the Apple vs. Epic Games lawsuit, Rogers said Apple will no longer be allowed to prohibit App Store developers from directing customers to alternative purchasing mechanisms in addition to Apple's own in-app purchase system.

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Article Link: Top Stories: Tim Cook on Sideloading, iOS 15.2 Features, Apple Silicon Roadmap, and More
 
I'm in favor of side loading of iOS apps, both on iOS devices & on M1 Macs !

I believe Apple consumers should have choices !

Apple simply needs to update Xcode to add support for the same Notary service that Apple currently offers for macOS apps, & make slight changes to macOS & iOS to enable installing of such apps.

Some of Apple's arguments against Sideloading are legit, but this America, & we just passed Veterans Day here.

I'm NOT at all in favor of Apple's position !

Also, have said it before & will say it again, I do NOT believe Apple is against Sideloading in General, ONLY that they are against Sideloading of Game Apps that would prevent them from generating that 70% of App Store Revenue from less than 10% of App Store consumers !

Tim needs to move forward with Sideloading of NON-Game iOS Apps, & battle it out with the Game App companies as a separate issue !

Also, looking forward to Dec 9th :)
 
There’s no reason to fire Tim Cook. He’s done a great job. Apple is the best in the business.

The Apple Swift / UIKit library is prime for anyone to run with it. SceneKit, AVKit, SpriteKit, MapKit, etc.

Apple should let the younger folks work with Xcode because it’s so simple. And whatever they create, they create.

 
I'm in favor of side loading of iOS apps, both on iOS devices & on M1 Macs !

I believe Apple consumers should have choices !

Apple simply needs to update Xcode to add support for the same Notary service that Apple currently offers for macOS apps, & make slight changes to macOS & iOS to enable installing of such apps.

Some of Apple's arguments against Sideloading are legit, but this America, & we just passed Veterans Day here.

I'm NOT at all in favor of Apple's position !

Also, have said it before & will say it again, I do NOT believe Apple is against Sideloading in General, ONLY that they are against Sideloading of Game Apps that would prevent them from generating that 70% of App Store Revenue from less than 10% of App Store consumers !

Tim needs to move forward with Sideloading of NON-Game iOS Apps, & battle it out with the Game App companies as a separate issue !

Also, looking forward to Dec 9th :)
As long as your opinion can be ignored by Apple. Opinions are good as long as the opinions are not forced on a company by regulations. The free market already has options for side loading as noted. Usings one’s purchasing power the fastest way to get opinions implemented.
 
There’s no reason to fire Tim Cook. He’s done a great job. Apple is the best in the business.

The Apple Swift / UIKit library is prime for anyone to run with it. SceneKit, AVKit, SpriteKit, MapKit, etc.

Apple should let the younger folks work with Xcode because it’s so simple. And whatever they create, they create.

Yes, he has done a great and excellent job. But we want "CHANGE". We want someone who can actually bring innovative Apple products into this world, something revolutionary. Tim Cook hasn't done that in a very long time. His main focus and goal is to revamp. Revamp the existing product line. That's about it.
 
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Yes, he has done a great and excellent job. But we want "CHANGE". We want someone who can actually bring innovative Apple products into this world, something revolutionary. Tim Cook hasn't done that in a very long time. His main focus and goal is to revamp. That's about it.

If Apple releases Apple VR in 2022, and brings “CHANGE”, are you going to buy your children the following:

- MacBook Air
- Apple Watch SE
- iPad
- iPhone SE 2020
- AirPods
- Apple TV HD
- Apple VR

Yes, as an adult, it’s quite nice to have a new Apple product. :)

Oh and Apple HomePod. ;)
 
If Apple releases Apple VR in 2022, and brings “CHANGE”, are you going to buy your children the following:

- MacBook Air
- Apple Watch SE
- iPad
- iPhone SE 2020
- AirPods
- Apple TV HD
- Apple VR

Yes, as an adult, it’s quite nice to have a new Apple product. :)

Oh and Apple HomePod. ;)
Ahhh! I can't even imagine how expensive and pricey Apple VR is going to be.

Sure, I’ll buy them. It’ll mostly be introduce in new colors 😂
 
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Yes, he has done a great and excellent job. But we want "CHANGE". We want someone who can actually bring innovative Apple products into this world, something revolutionary. Tim Cook hasn't done that in a very long time. His main focus and goal is to revamp. Revamp the existing product line. That's about it.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Apple has never really brought "revolutionary" new things to the market, they have always improved on already existing products and perfected them (eg iPod, iPhone ...). And under TC that has continued, and, furthermore, it does not need a CEO to have "revolutionary" ideas, there are actually other roles in an organization to be better suited for that stuff, and yes, SJ probably was an exception ...
Apple is under the gun, it's probably the most watched company in the world and if they bring a new product (change) it gets taken apart a gazillion times (and I don't mean physically, just look at the discussions here around M1 and Alder Lake for example), so they have to be rather careful what/how they are doing things (cause they are being judged by Wall Street ...).
AR/VR seems to be an area where lots of folks have hope for but frankly the meters/Skynet idea scars me ...

I do not look to Apple to come up with new, revolutionary "change", I think that will come from a new/small player and Apple will perfect that ...

Sorry for the long Saturday morning take on this :)
 
… um… and the MacBook, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro, iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, Apple TV…

You are correct and I am wrong.

The passion, enthusiasm, and depth of knowledge of the MacRumors forums in inspiring and encouraging. Apple will undoubtedly have no trouble fielding a strong workforce for decades to follow.

EDIT: That is not sarcasm. Based on the activity of this forum, other Apple sites, the sales of Apple products, it seems like Apple has a strong fan base.
 
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Yes, he has done a great and excellent job. But we want "CHANGE". We want someone who can actually bring innovative Apple products into this world, something revolutionary. Tim Cook hasn't done that in a very long time. His main focus and goal is to revamp. Revamp the existing product line. That's about it.
Be very careful what one asks for. History, Apple dumped Steve Jobs for change. Not all change is good.
 
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