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iOS 15.4 hints at AR/VR headset support and push notifications coming to web apps

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Apple released the first beta of iOS 15.4 to developers and public beta users last week. The update includes several new features, hinting at some welcome changes to Safari. More specifically, Apple is finally working on enabling push notifications for web apps on iOS, as well as the WebXR API for AR/VR headset support.

As stated by developer Maximiliano Firtman, the iOS 15.4 beta introduces new features that can be used by websites and web apps. One of them is support for generic custom icons, so developers no longer need to add specific code to provide web application icons for iOS devices.

For four years we’ve had Safari on iOS support the Web App Manifest (from 11.3 to March 2018), but the icon declaration was always ignored (Apple or WebKit never documented a lack of support, btw). This causes many Progressive Web App installs on iOS to not have the correct icon because you also need to add a with rel=apple-touch-icon in the HTML, which not every PWA developer does.

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However, the most notable change is yet to come – and that is push notifications for web apps. While Safari on macOS allows websites to alert users when a web page is in the background (or in some cases even when the app is closed), Apple has never enabled the same feature on iOS.

Fortunately, that appears to be about to change. As Firtman points out, the iOS 15.4 beta adds new “built-in web notifications” and “push API” toggles to WebKit experimental features in Safari settings. Neither option worked in beta 1, but it’s a strong indication that Apple will eventually enable push notifications for websites and web apps on iOS.

Due to App Store guidelines, some developers are forced to publish their apps as web apps on iOS (such as the xCloud app), and these enhancements are sure to make the experience of using web apps on iPhone and iPad a lot better better.

Interestingly, the iOS 15.4 beta now has the WebXR API, which powers augmented reality and virtual reality headsets on the website. The API is disabled by default, but even if enabled, there are currently no AR/VR headsets for iOS. Apple is rumored to be launching its first mixed reality headset by the end of the year, and the new API could be related to Apple’s new device.

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iOS 15.4 is expected to be officially released to the public this spring.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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