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technology22 days ago•5 min saved

Four Pitfalls to Consider Before Installing the iOS Public Beta on Your iPhone

The public iOS 27 beta on iPhone can bring new features but comes with downsides: stability issues and potential security gaps, app incompatibilities with built-in and third-party apps, possible performance and battery life degradation, and a real risk of data loss during installation or rollback. Apple recommends using a secondary device for testing and backing up beforehand, as returning to a stable release (often via Recovery Mode) can wipe the device. If you depend on critical apps or need daily reliability, wait for the stable release.

via bgr.com|

#app-compatibility #beta-testing #data-loss

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Rosetta Sunset: How to See Which Mac Apps Will Stop Working After macOS Golden Gate

Apple is phasing out Rosetta 2, with most Intel-based apps relying on it likely to stop working on macOS 28. macOS Golden Gate adds a new Intel-Based apps list in Settings (General > About > Intel-Based apps > Details) showing which apps will fail in the future, giving users time to contact developers or find alternatives. Rosetta will not install automatically, but you may see a brief prompt the first time you open an Intel app after upgrading. Some authentication plugins that require Rosetta may fail to load, and macOS Tahoe was the last Intel-era macOS; Golden Gate runs on Macs with Apple silicon.

via MacRumors|

#app-compatibility #apple-silicon #intel-based-apps

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Windows on Arm Continues to Thrive in 2023

Windows on Arm made significant progress in 2024 with Snapdragon X chips, offering better performance and battery life, and improving app compatibility and gaming support throughout 2025. While still not perfect for all software and high-end gaming, it has become a viable option for many users, with upcoming competition from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia likely to intensify in 2026. The future of Windows on Arm looks promising but also faces challenges from x86 and Linux platforms.

via The Verge|

#app-compatibility #gaming #performance

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Android's 'Expanded' Dark Mode Enhances App Darkness, But Comes With Limitations

Android is introducing an 'Expanded' dark mode feature in the latest Canary build, which forces apps without native dark themes to switch to dark mode for better accessibility, though it may cause visual issues in some apps. The feature is currently in testing and is expected to be released more broadly in the upcoming Android 16 update.

via Android Authority|

#accessibility #android #app-compatibility