GarageBand for iOS now works with Apple’s new Schoolwork app
Apple has today released an update to GarageBand for iOS and it adds a few notable changes to the app.
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Apple releases fifth iOS 11.4.1 and macOS 10.13.6 beta to developers
While not a major update in any way, Apple is today releasing the fifth developer builds for iOS 11.4.1 and macOS 10.13.6. These updates are also available for public beta testers. Being a bug fix update to the earlier release, we aren’t expecting any new user facing features.
Possible A12 Geekbench score suggests next-gen iPhone X upgraded with 4GB RAM, 10% speed boost
Popular benchmarking app Geekbench sometimes leaks data regarding unreleased Apple products, and this could be the case for the 2018 iPhones.
How to enable High Quality Streaming in Apple Music over cellular
By default, Apple Music will use adaptive streaming techniques to play music when streaming over cellular. While this won’t be an issue if you’re on good Wi-Fi or have a solid cellular connection, it can become an issue in low coverage areas.
How to reset your AirPods
In the rare scenario where your AirPods are going haywire, you may be looking to reset them completely. Follow along to learn how to reset AirPods in case of an emergency.
Apple Music puts you on the cover of Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ with ‘Make Your Drake’ site
In a new promo for Drake’s newly dropped album Scorpion, Apple Music is letting users create their own personalized album art based on the new record cover.
Consumers warn against an import ban on Intel-powered iPhones, report says
In the ongoing lawsuit against Qualcomm from Apple, a group of consumers is trying to dissuade District Court Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose from imposing any sort of import ban on iPhones that use Intel chips, Bloomberg reports.
LinkedIn app turns your profile into a digital business card with QR codes
LinkedIn today is rolling out a new feature that will make it much easier to get contact information from LinkedIn users.
Pokémon GO developers opening ‘Real World’ AR engine for other game makers
The developer behind Pokémon GO, Niantic Labs, is looking to open its platform to third-party developers. Specifically, it’s looking to open up its underlying AR platform to let developers create a similar experience within its own apps.
App Store adds iDEAL payment method in the Netherlands, replacing credit card with bank account
Apple has begun supporting the iDEAL payment method in its App Store. This allows customers to purchase apps with Dutch banks, instead of using a credit or debit card.
Audio Hijack 3.5 update supports broadcasting audio including live podcasts
Back in March, Rogue Amoeba announced that it would be discontinuing its Nicecast app for Mac, which let podcasters livecast their shows to the Internet. However, today the company is updating its popular audio recording utility Audio Hijack for Mac with support for broadcasting. Announced via a press release, the company says that version 3.5 is focused on internet radio streaming.
Apple’s Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre hit with $25 million bill for Beats headphones royalties
Beats was purchased by Apple quite a while back. With that being said, Apple has yet to design any Beats products in-house, continuing to use the original Beats designs. Today, Apple’s Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre have been hit with damages in the millions over a Beats case from 2016.
macOS Mojave: How to adjust the system accent color
One feature that went under the radar in macOS Mojave is the addition of more accent colors for within the operating system. Previously users were stuck with the standard blue, or the graphite option. But now there are 6 new accent colors available in macOS Mojave.
August and Airbnb team up to offer automatic keyless access with iPhone
August is now updating its mobile app to better support Airbnb hosts who rent out their homes to guests. Announced via a press release, the company says “entering and exiting an Airbnb property is now much simpler and more secure.”
iOS 12: How to automatically delete Voice Memos
Apple revamped the Voice Memos app in iOS 12 and with that comes a handful of new features, including the ability to automatically delete Voice Memos after a certain time period.
macOS Mojave: How to create Desktop Stacks
Mac users have been clamoring for Apple to get serious about its OS over the last several years and in macOS Mojave, the company has added a boatload of new features that will for sure make most users happy.
One of those features is Stacks for the Desktop, where macOS will automatically sort all of your items into neat stacks, being sorted by file type.
CBS All Access to stream NFL games on mobile, previously exclusive to Verizon customers
CBS has today announced a new agreement with the NFL, now allowing users to stream NFL games through its CBS All Access service, through 2022.
Apple releases fourth iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, and macOS 10.13.6, third watchOS 4.3.2 beta to developers [U]
UPDATE: Apple has also released public beta versions of iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1 and macOS 10.13.6.
While not a major update in any way, Apple is today releasing the fourth developer builds for iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1 and macOS 10.13.6. Apple is also releasing the third watchOS 4.3.2 beta to developers. Being a bug fix update to the earlier release, we aren’t expecting any new user facing features.
Apple quietly discontinues Modern Buckle band, first of the original Apple Watch styles to disappear
Going seemingly under the radar, Apple has quietly killed off its the Modern Buckle Apple Watch band entirely. Looking at Apple’s Watch band page now, it is no longer selling the band at all.
Amazon’s kid-friendly FreeTime app hits iOS as Facebook’s Messenger Kids reaches new countries
While Apple is only getting started with its Screen Time feature in iOS 12, both Amazon and Facebook are expanding their kid focused apps.
watchOS 5: How to toggle Raise to Speak for Siri
One of the most exciting features in the upcoming watchOS 5 release is being able to talk to Siri on your wrist, hands-free, without needing to say the “Hey Siri” command.
iOS 12: How to customize Grouped Notifications
One of the headlining features for iOS 12 is the new Grouped Notifications feature. It’s not as simple as grouping by app, but it intelligently creates your groups. For example, you’re getting iMessages from several different threads, those will all come in individual groups. And if an email shows up in between? That’ll show up properly.
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X with support for viewing and editing Pro RAW files from the DJI Inspire 2
Apple has today pushed a minor update to its popular Mac video editing tool Final Cut Pro X. Today’s update brings the app to version 10.4.3 with a few new features.
watchOS 5: How to manage Walkie-Talkie contacts
Walkie-Talkie has been long time in the making, first announced for the original Apple Watch with the initial watchOS 1.0 software, and then scrapped before launch. Now, it’s nice seeing it make a comeback 5 major software releases later.