Epic Games has escalated its fight against Apple, which is all about the money. Apple, meanwhile, continues perfecting iOS 14 and other OS updates with new betas issued to developers and public beta testers. And on Wall Street, AAPL became the first publicly traded US company to hit a whopping $2 trillion market valuation, after Saudi Aramco.
Editor’s Desk: August 17-23
Welcome to a new installment of our Editor’s Desk weekly column in which we round up everything that was published on iDownloadBlog.com from August 17 through 23.
“Let’s Talk iOS” podcast: In favor of widgets
In episode #357 of “Let’s Talk iOS”, your two favorite co-hosts debate about the war currently brewing between Epic Games and Apple, as well as Apple’s future service bundles.
Be sure to follow your hosts @Sebastien and @melvco and don’t forget to send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you’d like your question answered at the end of next week’s podcast.
Wallpapers: Pastel collection for iPhone and iPad
This week’s collection brings you a set of pastel-themed wallpapers that will make incredible additions to your Home or Lock screens with their vivid simplicity and sprawling color.
News and rumors
- Macs are now covered by Apple’s independent repair shop program
- Apple threatens to terminate Epic’s developer accounts
- Apple will give some user 1 year to buy AppleCare+
- Samsung Pay Card launches in UK
- Opinion: Epic vs. Apple is all about the money
- Epic wants other companies to support its cause
- Apple’s statement about Epic Games
- Adobe’s 2020 Max will be virtual, registration now open
- Oracle reportedly expressed interest in acquiring TikTok
- Apple retires Beats 1, say hello to Apple Music 1
- Some developers using TestFlight as App Store alternative
- iPad Air 4 with Smart Connector and more may arrive in March 2021
- Apple reaches $2 trillion market capitalization
- Apple Card deferred payment program capped at six months in 2020
- Apple closes signing window for iOS 13.6
- Porsche Taycan features deep Apple Music integration
- Apple facing another class action over MacBook Pro Flexgate
- Apple bought Israeli AR and camera startup Camerai
- Apple’s iPhone 12 event may be held in September
- 7th generation iPad refurbs are available from Apple
- New details about AppleCare+ 1-year signup window
- Epic hosts #FreeFortnite tournament with anti-Apple prizes
- iPhone 12 may use cheer batteries to offset 5G upgrade
- Leaks: cheaper Apple Watch, no 120Hz iPhone 12 and more
- WSJ and other publishers weigh in on App Store fees
- Apple blocked WordPress iOS app over lack of in-app purchase
- Epic sought special treatment for Fortnite
- Photos: Apple’s AirPower wireless charger prototype
- iPhone 12 concept images
Apple OS betas
- Here’s what’s new in iOS 14 beta 5
- Developer beta 5 of iOS 14, watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 launches
- Beta 5 of iOS 4 reaches public beta testers
- Fifth beta of macOS Big Sur hits developers
- watchOS 7 public beta 2 launches
- Second public beta of macOS 11 Big Sur drops
Apple TV+ & Hollywood entertainment
- $9.99 CBS All Access + Showtime bundle launches on Apple TV+
- Verizon to bundle Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu with some plans
- Apple TV+ picks up the “My Kind of Country” competition series
- Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind” resumes production
- Apple TV+ comedy film “On The Rocks” debuts in October
- Apple TV+ comedy “Ted Lasso” renewed for second season
- Documentary “Infinite Canvas” available for free on Apple TV+
Tutorials to learn something new
Learn something new with our fresh tutorials:
- How to create recurring events in Calendar
- How to save Safari webpage images on Mac
- How to use QuickTime video on iPhone
- How to export media and slideshows from macOS Photos
- iOS 14: How to use improved search in Music
- iOS 14 Photos: How to hide Hidden album
- How to set up HomeKit notifications
- How to add PDF bookmarks in Preview
- Tips for efficient searching in macOS Mail
- How to search in iOS Apple Books
- How to adjust Siri volume
- How to remove backgrounds from images in Preview
- How to change image and PDF display sizes in Preview
Featured apps, games and software news
- Adobe: Lightroom bug deleting user photos
- Facebook: Instagram and Messenger chats being merged
- Facebook: Classic design going away next mont
- Google: Maps now offers more details and colors
- Instagram: QR profile codes launch globally
- Instagram: Suggested posts are coming
- Instagram: Enhanced sharing of private posts
- Netflix: Shuffle button being tested
- Setapp: iOS app subscription service cut in half
- Telegram: End-to-end encrypted video calling debuts
- Company of Heroes: iPhone version arriving September 10
- One Line Coloring: Game launches on App Store
- A Monster’s Expedition: Coming soon to Apple Arcade
- Samurai Jack: “Battle Through Time” hits Apple Arcade
- ROUNDUP: Apps of the week
Accessories for your Apple gear
Browse our accessory reviews and related news:
- Logitech: We reviewed Folio Touch keyboard case for 11″ iPad Pro
- Mophie: 4 new fast-charging adapters launch
Jailbreak tweaks for pwned devices
Check out the latest jailbreak news:
We’ve curated these new jailbreak tweaks for you:
- AdjacentPeriod: Period key is adjacent to Space bar
- App Switch Controller: Personalize multitasking UI
- CCTime13: Time indicator in Control Center status bar
- Comet: iOS 14-inspired widgets
- DialerGradient: Colorize dialer and passcode UIs
- Lakeside: Custom aesthetics for your iPhone’s Dock
- Merriam: All-in-one (and free) jailbreak tweak
- ROUNDUP: Jailbreak tweaks of the week
Your favorites?
Your favorite picks from the roundup?
Let us know in the commenting section down below!