MacOS Sonoma Release Candidate 2 is available for Mac users involved in the beta testing programs for macOS Sonoma system software. The RC 2 build is 23A344, and is available for both developer beta and public beta testers. It’s likely that this RC 2 build matches the final version of macOS Sonoma, which is set to be released next week on September 26 to all Mac users.

MacOS Sonoma includes a variety of new features and improvements to MacOS, including a redesigned Lock Screen, widgets on the Mac desktop to easily see things like weather reports or your calendar, a fancy moving wallpaper feature, over 100 new screen savers and wallpapers, FaceTime Video voicemail support, Safari Profiles, improvements to autocorrect, and much more.

Aside from the macOS Sonoma RC 2 build, which is technically still in the beta track, Apple device users will find other software updates with security enhancements available for macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, along with updates for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

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Apple has released the first software update to their newest operating systems for iPhone and iPad users, versioned as iOS 17.0.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.0.1 for iPad. The software update contains important security updates and is therefore recommended for all users of the iOS/iPadOS 17 operating systems to install.

Separately, Apple has released iOS 16.7 for iPhone and iPadOS 16.7 for iPad for users who are not able (or willing) to install iOS/iPadOS 17.x, along with macOS Ventura 13.6, and macOS Monterey 12.7, for Mac users. Apple Watch users will also find watchOS 10.0.1 or watchOS 9.6.3. If you’re a Mac beta tester, you’ll find the second release candidate of macOS Sonoma available.

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Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.6 to Mac users running the Ventura operating system, along with macOS Monterey 12.7 for Mac users running Monterey. The updates include important security fixes and are therefore recommended for all MacOS users to update to.

Separately, Apple has also released a series of security updates for nearly every other operating system in their lineup, including iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, iOS 16.7, iPadOS 16.7, and updates to watchOS 10.0.1 and watchOS 9.6.3. Mac beta testers will also find a new RC build of macOS Sonoma.

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Apple has issued important security updates, versioned as iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7 respectively, to iPhone and iPad users who have not yet updated to iOS/iPadOS 17, or are unable to update due to incompatibility.

The updates include important security fixes for issues that are known to be actively exploited, and Apple recommends all eligible users install these updates onto their devices. No new features are included in iOS 16.7 or iPadOS 16.7.

Separately, Apple has also released updates for iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, MacOS Ventura 13.6, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10.0.1, and watchOS 9.6.3, with each of these software updates containing security fixes to the same flaws.

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Now that iOS 17 is here, you may have updated your iPhone to iOS 17, but now feel that your battery is draining faster than usual, or that iOS 17 has made your iPhone battery life worse.

iOS updates causing battery drain is a familiar story that happens every year when a major new iOS release is made available for iPhone, and iOS 17 is no different. The truth is, it’s entirely possible that iOS 17 is making your battery drain faster! But, the good news is, that’s usually just a temporary issue, and soon your iPhone battery will be back to normal again, even with iOS 17.

We’ll explain what is going on, and why your iPhone battery life may be worse after updating to iOS 17, and what you can do about it, and how you can fix it.

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Now that the iOS 17 update is out and available for everyone with a compatible iPhone, you may be wondering if now is a good time to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 17.

If you’re asking yourself “should I update to iOS 17 right now? then you’ll find that’s a fantastic question and we will explore the two sides, giving the pros and cons of both updating now, and of waiting.

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Amazon is back at it yet again, offering 9% discounts on the latest M2 iPad Pro models in select storage capacities and screen sizes. You can get the 9% discount on either the latest 12.9″ iPad Pro bringing the price down to $999, or the 11″ iPad Pro bringing the price down to $729, both with 128GB storage sizes.

The M2 iPad Pro series features 128GB of storage, 12MP front and back cameras, Face ID, all day battery life, and either a 12.9″ Liquid Retina XDR display or an 11″ Liquid Retina display.

• 12.9″ M2 iPad Pro – 128GB – $999 (discounted 9% from $1099)
• 11″ M2 iPad Pro – 128GB – $729 (discounted 9% from $799)

Whichever model you go for, you may want to also pick up the Apple Pencil 2 for $89 which is a great discount from the $129 retail price from Apple, and one of the better accessories for iPad Pro.

Additionally, you can really transform the iPad experience by adding a Magic Keyboard, which Amazon is also offering discounts on for the 11″ iPad Pro Magic Keyboard model and the Magic Keyboard for 12.9″ iPad Pro model.

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Apple has released tvOS 17 for Apple TV users. The latest Apple TV software update is available to download and install now for any compatible Apple TV device.

tvOS 17 includes some great new features, including the ability to make FaceTime calls with Apple TV by using the camera on an iPhone or iPad that is running iOS 17 or iPadOS 17. Additionally, there’s a nifty Split View option that allows you to FaceTime on a split screen with a TV show or other media playing on the other side of the screen, allowing for SharePlay experiences. tvOS 17 also includes Apple Music Sing, which is a karaoke feature for Apple TV, that also can use the iPhone/iPad camera to add filters to yourself as you sing your masterpieces. tvOS 17 also includes a redesigned Control Center, and other various small features and changes.

Separately, Apple has also released iOS 17 for iPhone, iPadOS 17 for iPad, and watchOS 10 for Apple Watch.

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Apple has released watchOS 10 for Apple Watch users to download and install onto their compatible watches.

watchOS 10 includes a redesigned interface with an emphasis on widgets, redesigned system apps, some new watch faces, and more.

Apple Watch users can update to watchOS 10 after updating iOS 17 on iPhone that is paired with their watch.

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Apple has released the iOS 17 software update for iPhone, available to download now as a free update for all compatible iPhone models. The iOS 17 final build is 21A329, matching the RC release.

iOS 17 includes a wide variety of new features and improvements to the iPhone operating system, including Standby Mode that transforms your horizontally charging iPhone into a display clock, support for FaceTime Video Voicemail messages, customizable Contact Posters so that you can determine what you look like when you call someone, NameDrop easy contact sharing, Safari Profiles support, interactive Home Screen widgets, improved predictive typing and autocorrect, along with many other smaller changes and new features for Messages, Safari, Music, AirPlay, Phone, and more. Eventually, a Journal app will also be included in iOS 17 as well, but that is not included in this release.

Separately, Apple has also released iPadOS 17 for iPad, watchOS 10 for Apple Watch, and tvOS 17 for Apple TV. MacOS Sonoma for Macs will be released later, on September 22.

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The iPadOS 17 software update for iPad has been released by Apple and is available to download now. The final build of ipadOS 17 matches the RC build of 21A329.

iPadOS 17 includes a variety of new features, including a redesigned Lock Screen that allows widgets and a customized clock, interactive Home Screen widgets, Safari Profiles support, improvements to multitasking in Stage Manager, FaceTime Video Voicemail support, the Health app comes to iPad, improvements to autocorrect and predictive typing, and there are many smaller changes, additions, and improvements to Messages, Music, AirPlay, Notes, and more.

Separately, iOS 17 for iPhone has also been released, along with tvOS 17 for Apple TV, and watchOS 10 for Apple Watch. MacOS Sonoma will be released separately on September 22.

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The iPhone 15 includes fancy new wallpapers, but you won’t have to get a new phone just to appreciate the nice wallpapers, because we’ve gathered them here. You’ll find the five default iPhone 15 wallpapers in colors matching the iPhone 15 colors of green, pink, gray, blue, and yellow.

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iOS 17 is just around the corner, and you’re probably excited about getting the latest iOS update onto your iPhone so that you can enjoy all that it has to offer, like interactive widgets, Contact Posters, NameDrop, Safari Profiles, and so much more. While you can always jump right into updating, you can also take this as an opportunity to clean house a bit and get your device ready for iOS 17.

Let’s go through a list of things to check so that you can be sure your iPhone is ready for iOS 17.

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Amazon is back offering some great discounts on some of the best big screen Mac laptops available.

First up is the beloved 15″ M2 MacBook Air, which Amazon is offering at a great discount taking $200 off the standard price and offering the 256GB model for just $1099 and the upgraded 512GB storage model for just $1299, available in most colors.

If you need a lot more power and an even bigger display, Amazon is taking $250 off the M2 Max MacBook Pro 16″ with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, knocking the price down to $3249 from the standard $3499 retail price.

And finally, Amazon is providing a nice discount on the AirPods 2nd generation for just $99, down from the $129 retail price.

Let’s get to the deals:

M2 MacBook Air 15″

M2 MacBook Air 15″ base model with 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM:

• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 256GB – Starlight – $1099 (from $1299)
• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 256GB – Midnight – $1099 (from $1299)
• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 256GB – Space Gray – $1099 (from $1299)
• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 256GB – Silver – $1099 (Reduced from $1299)

M2 MacBook Air 15″ upgraded model with 512 GB storage and 8 GB RAM is available for $200 off in select colors:

• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 512GB – Midnight – $1299 (from $1499)
• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 512GB – Starlight – $1299 (from $1499)
• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 512GB – Space Grey – $1299 (from $1499)
• 15″ MacBook Air M2 – 512GB – Silver – $1299 (from $1499)

M2 Max MacBook Pro 16″

If you need a lot more power, the M2 Max 16″ MacBook Pro is an absolute powerhouse equipped with a 12-core CPU and 38-core GPU, and comes with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for a nice $250 discount:

• MacBook Pro 16″ with M2 Max 32GB/1TB for $3249 (discounted from $3499)

AirPods 2 for $99 (from $129 retail)

The AirPods 2 feature a lightning charging case, 24 hours of battery life, easy setup, and Hey Siri support, and remain an excellent choice if you do not need the more advanced features or water resistance available on the other models.

• AirPods 2nd generation for $99 (discounted from $129)

Stock changes quickly at Amazon, so check what’s available and if you see something you like, shop quickly.

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If you’re interested in creating a bootable macOS Sonoma beta USB installer drive, out of a USB flash drive or similar disk device, you can do so easily. Many Mac users like to use bootable USB installer drives to perform clean installations of MacOS Sonoma, to update multiple Macs easily, or just to have for troubleshooting purposes, amongst myriad other reasons.

To get started, you’ll need a USB flash drive that is at least 16GB in size, and you will need the full installer of MacOS Sonoma on your Mac in the /Applications folder.

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Apple has issued MacOS Sonoma Release Candidate to Mac users who are participating in the beta testing program for MacOS system software. The update is available to users enrolled in either the developer beta or public beta program, and MacOS Sonoma RC carries the build of 23A339.

Note that many M2 Mac users running Sonoma are not able to find the MacOS Sonoma RC available to download on their computers. The Sonoma RC download not showing katup on M2 Macs is a widely reported issue on Apple’s forums as well as throughout social media, and the web of Apple-fan sites like the one you’re reading right now.

MacOS Sonoma features over 100 new screen savers and wallpapers, a neat moving wallpaper feature, a redesigned Lock Screen, the ability to place widgets for things like weather and stocks on the Mac desktop, FaceTime Video Voicemail support, Safari Profiles support, along with many smaller features and improvements.

Separately, Apple has also issued iOS 17 RC, iPadOS 17 RC, watchOS 10 RC, and tvOS 17 RC to beta testers running those operating systems on their Apple devices.

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Apple has issued a release candidate build for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The iOS 17 RC and iPadOS 17 RC builds are available to download now for users enrolled in either the public beta or developer beta programs.

RC (Release Candidate) builds are often the final beta build of a beta testing cycle, unless some critical bug or issue is found. Given that Apple has said that iOS 17 will be released on September 18, this particular build is likely to match the final build.

Separately Apple has also issued RC builds for tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma RC.

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MacOS Sonoma will be released on Tuesday, September 26. MacOS Sonoma, which is versioned as macOS 14, will be will be available as a free update to Mac users.

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