Apple charges for access to beta developers, Google makes essential improvements to the GBoard keyboard for Android, the iPhone 15 unveils its USB-C port, that’s the recap!
Android and high-tech news on Friday February 17, 2023 was marked by Apple’s – very discreet – announcement concerning beta developers. While the latter were until now free, the apple firm will claim payment for a subscription annually to access it. GBoard, the native Android keyboard, will become even more convenient every day with revolutionary new features. Apple is obligated to offer a USB-C port on iPhone 15 Prohere are the first renderings of its integration.
Apple Charges $99 for Developer Beta Access, and That’s a Good Thing
Apple usually first deploys a beta version of its updates for developers. This was used to spot the first bugs and malfunctions before a public release. Yesterday, however, it was possible for anyone to download these betas. The apple firm now limits access to holders of an Apple developer accountpaying, of course.
To read – iPhone, iPad: access to developer betas now costs $99 per year for everyone
GBoard is full of features, each more practical than the next
The new Gboard update completely revolutionizes the use of the native Android keyboard toolbar offered by Google. Beta testers can already take advantage of a new contextual menu, but also an emoji button and a language selection button. As much small interface improvements that make using this very good keyboard even more intuitive.
To read – Gboard: Google is preparing a small revolution for its keyboard on Android
The iPhone 15 Pro reveals many changes in these new renders
The iPhone 15s will, at best, be released in September 2023. It’s a long way off, but it’s also very close. We already have a good idea of the design of Apple smartphones thanks to the CAD files leaked by brand props. Slightly more rounded edges, prominent photo module, and above all the appearance of a USB Type-C port. A first for iPhones.
To read – iPhone 15 Pro: here are the first 3D renderings of the smartphone, USB-C is confirmed