Apple iOS 17.5 beta Adds new Quartiles word game

Apple iOS 17.5 beta Adds new Quartiles word game of new features, but it does bring a delightful addition for Apple News+ aficionados

In Quartiles, players are tasked with concocting words by combining tiles to accumulate points. Each puzzle begins with a grid of 20 tiles,

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allowing for the formation of words ranging from one to four tiles. The pinnacle achievement lies in constructing quartiles, four-tile words

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and if you manage to uncover all five in each puzzle, you're rewarded with a generous 40-point bonus. For those seeking guidance, Gadget

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This engaging word game marks the third installment in Apple News+'s puzzle collection, joining the ranks of Crossword

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and Crossword Mini. Notably, with the debut of iOS 17.5 beta, all three games now seamlessly integrate with Game Center, enabling users

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If you're eager to embark on a lexical journey, simply navigate to the Apple News app's Following tab Puzzles section on your iPhone

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Furthermore, for iPad and Mac enthusiasts, Quartiles makes its debut with the iPadOS 17.5 and macOS 14.5 betas respectively.

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