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  • Apple releases third OS X 10.10.3 beta to developers, focuses on Force Touch, other features

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    It’s the operating system betas that predict the way the wind if blowing.

    Apple on Thursday issued a number of new beta releases for developers, including an OS X 10.10.3 Yosemite beta with Force Touch trackpad support for third-party apps, as well as new betas of iOS 8.3, Xcode and OS X Server.

    The pre-release version of OS X 10.10.3 is identified as build “14D98g.” In the release notes, Apple informs developers that it contains application programming interfaces intended to support the Force Touch capabilities of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro.

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  • Apple releases OS X 10.10.3 public beta, first glimpse of upcoming Photos application

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    You’re that much closer to OS X 10.10.3 and whatever Apple’s doing with its photo applications.

    On Monday, Apple released the first public beta of its OS X 10.10.3 Yosemite update. The beta includes an iCloud-based Photos application, new emojis for the system and simpler login to Google accounts for profiles with two-factor authentication enabled.

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  • Apple confirms that Aperture will be discontinued after launch of Photos for OS X

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    It’s time to move on from Aperture.

    Shortly after last week’s deployment of OS X 10.10.3 to developers, Apple updated its official Aperture page on its website, adding a notice stating that Aperture will be removed from the Mac App Store when the Photos for OS X app launches.

    The same notice can also be found in the app’s Mac App Store description. Once removed from the Mac App Store, it will no longer be possible for new users to obtain the Aperture software, but those who have previously purchased Aperture will continue to be able to download it from the “Purchases” tab.

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  • Apple releases first OS X 10.10.3 build to developer community, includes first look at Photos application

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    It’s the previews and betas that let you know about the cool stuff coming down the pipe…

    Developers got their mitts on build 14D721, the first preview build of OS X 10.10.3 on Thursday. The new build featured the first sample of Apple’s forthcoming Photos application, which replaces iPhoto for Mac.

    Apple offered a preview of Photos under embargo to select publications ahead of Thursday’s beta release. Initial impressions make it clear the application is yet another marriage between iOS and OS X, including icons and a general look and feel borrowed from the native Photos application for iOS 8.

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