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The AppAdvice Tech Week in Review: Still Waiting for the Second iOS 10 Beta

And bigger changes coming to Apple Music?
Apple's Software
July 3, 2016

Before the fireworks begin, here’s our look back at the tech week that was.

Top News Stories

Top News Stories

Top News Stories

Big moves on music front

This week, Apple Music celebrated its first birthday. By its second, the music streaming service could look much different.

We already know a refresh is coming this fall with iOS 10 and macOS. Now comes word that Apple is having informal talks to purchase Jay-Z’s struggling Tidal service.

Apple Music has 15 million subscribers, compared to Tidal’s 4 million. Spotify, the industry leader, has 30 million paying subscribers.

Also seeSpotify Claims Apple is Blocking a New Version of its App

Lots of gray

Lots of gray

The latest on the “iPhone 7”

This week, the rumor mill continued to suggest that the “iPhone 7” won’t have a headphone jack. We also received word that Apple won’t release a dark blue model after all. The company is said to be working on a very dark space gray model instead.

The next iPhone could arrive in just over two months.

Also seeA Familiar Name Will Benefit from Apple’s Move to AMOLED Technology for the 2017 iPhone

The iOS 10 beta nears a record

The iOS 10 beta nears a record

Credit: Think Bits

In a big surprise, no new betas

This week, Cupertino was expected to unveil the second beta for iOS 10. Instead, developers continue to wait. Twenty days have passed since the first iOS 10 beta arrived. This version is now the third longest beta in iOS history. Apple released iOS 8.2 beta 2 after 22 days; the first Phone OS 2.2 beta survived for 29 days.

Also making news:

On the App Store
Gordon Ramsay DASH

On the App Store

Gordon Ramsay DASH On the App Store

Do you have what it takes to become a world-class chef? Find out with the game Gordan Ramsey DASH, now available on the App Store. The freemium app offers delectable food and plenty of Chef Ramsey’s signature rants.

Other app news:

Get the apps:

Free
Gordon Ramsay DASH
Gordon Ramsay DASH
Glu Games Inc
Free
Kindle – Read Books, eBooks, Magazines, Newspapers & Textbooks
Kindle – Read Books, eBooks, Magazines, Newspapers & Textbooks
AMZN Mobile LLC
Free
Sportle・Live Sports, Streams, Scores, and Schedules
Sportle・Live Sports, Streams, Scores, and Schedules
Sportle, Inc.
Free
Late Shift
Late Shift
CtrlMovie AG
Games in Review
Nanuleu

Games in Review

Christine Chan reviews new App Store titles
Nanuleu Games in Review

The graphics are beautiful, the music is tranquil, and the gameplay is challenging enough for everyone to enjoy. This is definitely a game that you’ll keep wanting to come back to time and time again.

- Christine Chan on Nanuleu

Download the games:

Free
Dungeon Tiles
Dungeon Tiles
Takashi Iyoda
$4.99
BusyCal
BusyCal
BusyCal, LLC
$0.99
Into Mirror
Into Mirror
ZHIPENG WANG
$2.99
Nanuleu
Nanuleu
Selva Interactive Sociedad Anonima
Wearables and Other Accessory News
Audeze

Wearables and Other Accessory News

Audeze Wearables and Other Accessory News

Audeze’s SINE on-ear headphones are one of the first on the market that connect using Apple’s Lightning. These headphones are so good, I say good riddance of the iPhone’s headphone jack.

Other accessory news: Master & Dynamic Goes Dark With Latest MW60 Wireless Headphones Offering

What will be making news next week? Stay with AppAdvice to find out.