Apple Wants You for iOS 15

Apple is reaching out to people to get them to beta test iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and more.

AUGUST 10, 2021 It's August 10, 2021. It's National Lazy Day! Now, of course we can't start the day like this, but once all your responsibilities are taken care of? Laze away!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 250 articles, 4 podcasts, 7 press releases, 219 tweets, and 8 YouTube videos 1. Apple Encourages More Public Beta Testing for iOS 15 Apple has begun reaching out to Beta Software Program members to encourage more people to test its various OSs ahead of their Fall releases. Interested in breaking checking out iOS, iPadOS, and more before everyone else? Sign up now and tell Apple about all the bugs you found. 2. There's No Docked Performance Change for the Steam Deck Valve has confirmed its Steam Deck won't perform any better when connected to its dock. This means its docked performance has the same constraints as the handheld mode's specs, save for battery life. Expected? Disappointed? We're still excited for the handheld PC, regardless. 3. Razer Opens Beta Testing for Its High-Tech Face Mask  You can now sign up to test Razer's wearable air purifier face mask, now dubbed Razer Zephyr. A sign-up sheet is open on Razer's website for those who want to try the new mask, which includes anti-fog coating and a built-in microphone, so you don't sound muffled while wearing it. Sounds cool to us! 🦑 Go Deeper Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is out now for individual purchase, and Charlie Sorrel is here to explain why it's so good. In fact, he's been waiting years for this keyboard to arrive to transform and empower his M1 Mac mini.     🎱 By the Numbers Quick adoption Data: statcounter As we head into iOS 15, let's look back at iOS 14.6. The mobile operating system has only been around for a handful of months, but it quickly became the primary iOS version people used on their iPhones, accounting for ~65% of the worldwide iOS market share by the end of July 2021. Top that, iOS 15!     🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Echo Show 5 Kids (2nd Gen) is $30 off on Amazon right now, dropping it to a reasonable $65. If you're ready to trust your kids with an Alexa of their own, scoop this one up today. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Who photographs Getty, though?" —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist Getty Images and Canon collaborated to capture some impressive images during the Olympics this year. Aerial shots above the finish line? Underwater photos? The team up had it all. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Order up! Image: protozoa Tired of your boring looking keyboard and key caps? Why not dress it up like a 90s diner using the GMK Diner kit by MVKB, complete with hotdog, burger, ketchup, and mustard keys. The whole new setup and color scheme will run you $130, but can you really put a price on style like this? Nah. 🙈 Wait, What? Get dark mode on everything Dark mode is clearly better for us right? The science must back it up? According to Healthline, there's no "definitive evidence" that dark mode helps with eye strain due to prolonged screen time. Still, we're probably not about to turn it off anytime soon—white text on a black background just feels right.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]