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

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 see: Spotify Claims Apple is Blocking a New Version of its App

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 see: A Familiar Name Will Benefit from Apple’s Move to AMOLED Technology for the 2017 iPhone

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:

• Sling TV Adds Even More Channels from NBC and BBC America
• In iOS 10, You Can Prioritize App Downloads Following iCloud Backup

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:

• Kindle Now Lets You Zip Through a Book and Save Your Spot
• Get Sports Scores, Schedules and Streams With Sportle
• Say Goodbye to Facebook Paper
• Let the Kids Take a Turn on Apple TV With Apps They Will Love
•  Late Shift for the Apple TV is an Exciting Interactive Adventure

This week’s reviews feature a new take on Threes!, BusyCal, and more:

• Hexagonal Runner The Little Fox Puts a New Spin on a Classic Story
• Ancient Trees Will Protect the Land from Darkness in Nanuleu
• Dungeon Tiles is an Addictive Mashup of Threes! and RPGs
• BusyCal, the Calendar for Busy People, is Finally on iOS
• Unravel Dark Secrets As You Go Into Mirror, a Cyberpunk Action Platformer              

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.

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