Google is testing YouTube games, with select mobile and desktop titles appearing in a new Playables section for participating users.
Google kicks off officially testing of YouTube games, called Playables
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Documents by Readdle has picked up a solid audio editor on the Mac, iPhone and iPad, letting you trim and cut your tracks, remove silence, and so forth.
Apple buys BIS Records, known for its range of classical music
Apple has snapped up the Swedish record label BIS Record, which specializes in classical music, to improve its own Apple Music Classical app.
Apple could discontinue leather bands for the Apple Watch Series 9
Apple might be readying to ditch natural leather in watch bands for eco-friendly alternatives, starting with the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 9 lineup.
Spotify testing requiring a Premium subscription to view song lyrics
Singing along to your favorite songs on Spotify now requires a Premium subscription, as viewing lyrics is no longer available to all users.
Readdle launches the new Spark Mail desktop app and smart AI templates
Meet the new Spark Mail desktop app with advanced features across desktop and mobile devices, including smart, reusable AI-assisted templates.
USB-C AirPods not expected to bring any new features aside from USB-C
Apple isn't expected to bring other hardware or design changes to the next AirPods Pro besides swapping the Lightning port for a USB-C one.
Gurman: iPadOS 17 will release alongside iOS 17 in September, not in October
Well-informed sources say iPadOS 17 will release alongside the iOS 17 update in September instead of being delayed into October like iPadOS 16 last year.
How to autofill contacts and passwords in Messages on an iPhone, iPad and Mac
Learn how to autofill saved login passwords or contact details in your texts on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac without ever leaving the Messages app.
Apple discontinues the iTunes Movie Trailers app and website
Apple’s iTunes Movie Trailers app and website no longer serve the latest Hollywood trailers, which you can now watch on the company’s TV app (or YouTube, of course).
Apple could stop offering support via social media channels like Twitter, YouTube and even its own forums as soon as tomorrow
Apple could stop offering customer support via social media sites such as Twitter, YouTube and even its own Support Community online forums.
The stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 models could use 3D printed parts
Apple is toying with the 3D printing technique for the manufacture of some of the parts for the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 to streamline production.