Evan Selleck

‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series’ is making the drive over to Apple TV+ as it gets renewed for a fifth season

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

There is a lot of attention put on Apple TV+ these days as far as rewards are concerned. Every time one of the streaming service's entries gets nominated, Apple makes a pretty big deal about it. Especially about the wins. What's kind of crazy is remembering that it was Carpool Karaoke: The Series that landed the streaming service its first Primetime Emmy Award way back in 2018. But, of course, we've got Ted Lasso raking in the awards now, so forgetting that little tidbit isn't too surprising.

Apple continues to tweak the mobile Safari experience, adds a toggle for a top address bar

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

With the grand unveiling of the newest version of Safari for iOS and iPadOS, Apple welcomed a few big changes to the experience. The biggest, along with tab groups in general, is that the address bar has been moved to the bottom of the iPhone. However, Apple has been listening to the masses --especially those who have been adamant that the upcoming changes aren't great-- and keeps tweaking that experience ahead of the public launch later this year. And today is no different.

SharePlay won’t be available at launch with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, or tvOS 15

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

When Apple unveiled iOS 15 and the other major software updates coming to its popular platforms, one of the many new features coupled with the new software is called SharePlay. With this feature, users will be able to quickly and easily share their screens while using apps like FaceTime. It's a handy feature, and the expectation was that it would be available at launch. However, that won't be the case after all.

Apple seeds sixth betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 to developers [Update: public betas now available]

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated June 14, 2024

Apple is moving towards the public launch of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 later this year. To help get there, though, the company is still in the beta testing phase. As a result, the company has just issued the latest betas for a few of its most popular platforms.

Apple ramping up COVID-19 testing for employees; reverses course on planned return of in-person Today at Apple sessions

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is forcing a lot of changes, especially as the Delta variant spreads. While there was a point where it seemed like things might be going back to "normal," that's not so much the case anymore. It was just yesterday that Apple planned to welcome back in-person "Today at Apple" sessions at its physical retail stores in the United States and Europe, but it turns out that won't be happening after all.

Apple is now selling a refurbished 24-inch iMac in the United Kingdom

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

It's been a few months since Apple launched the brand new, much more colorful 24-inch iMac. And for folks who have been waiting until refurbished models start popping up on the market to make a purchase, the wait is over. Mostly. Stock isn't quite as robust as one might like, but for folks in the United Kingdom there's at least one option ready to buy now.

Apple may be developing a hydration sensor for the Apple Watch

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

The Apple Watch started out as a watch that could do a few other things, but it has changed quite a bit over the years. That includes being jam-packed with a ton of sensors. But it looks like Apple may not be done finding new ways to put even more sensors into the small case.

Mastercard is dropping the magnetic stripe for security purposes beginning in 2024, Apple Card included

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

As time marches on, and security needs change and evolve, companies need to do the same thing. There once was a time when you'd hand a store associate a credit card and they'd use a physical machine to copy your card details on some paper and call it good. Today, though, our credit and debit cards are outfitted with small chips that make them much more secure than a flimsy piece of paper. They are also equipped with a magnetic strip, too, but it looks like that's on the way out.

Apple Pay is now available in Qatar

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

While Apple's mobile payment option is available in a lot of places, there are still some holes to fill. Which Apple is working on. Today, for instance, there's a brand new market to add to the "supported" column, with Apple Pay officially launching in a new region.

Apple is working towards welcoming back some in-person ‘Today at Apple’ sessions starting August 30

Evan Selleck ∙ August 16, 2021

Apple has had to make a lot of changes for its physical storefronts all across the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic. That included axing in-person "Today at Apple" sessions. And while that left the company to launch online options, obviously going back to "normal" would be ideal. The company does love the in-person vibe after all.

After multiple rejections from Apple, the FlickType keyboard app for Apple Watch is being discontinued

Evan Selleck ∙ August 16, 2021

There are many app developers out there in the wild that are more than happy to work with Apple, and work within Apple's App Store ecosystem and rules. Even some big companies. However, there are some developers who have run afoul of Apple's review process for apps in one way or another, or take umbrage with the digital storefront's rules. For Kosta Eleftheriou, it's a bit of both.

Betty Gilpin and three others join the Apple TV+ anthology series ‘Roar’

Evan Selleck ∙ August 16, 2021

Earlier this year, we learned about a new anthology series making the leap over to Apple TV+ at some point in the future. It's called Roar and it's a female-led series from Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, the pair behind the popular Netflix series GLOW. And today we've got news about the cast filling out.