iOS 16 brings more than a dozen new scripting actions for Apple's Shortcuts app for Apple Books, getting and switching your lock screen wallpapers and more.
New Shortcuts actions in iOS 16.2 for lock screen wallpapers, Apple Books and more
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First OLED MacBooks and iPads launching in 2024, says a reliable display analyst
A display analyst has reiterated that Apple is working on a new MacBook Air model with an OLED-based display panel and OLED-based iPads that will arrive in 2024.
WhatsApp testing View Once disappearing messages that vanish immediately
In a new privacy move, Meta is testing the View Once mode for WhatsApp texts. Messages sent this way will vanish immediately after being viewed.
Vlogoscope, Greg 2.0, finish’d, and other apps to check out this weekend
Welcome back for a new episode of our Apps of the Week roundup, where we take a look at our favorite apps we've discovered recently. This week we have a fun video app for creators, an AI plant identifier, and an app that will actually help you get things done. And as always, we've picked a fun new game for you to check out.
Want to watch Disney+ without ads? You’ll need to pay an extra $3/month!
The new Disney+ Basic with ads subscription is live at $8/month. Meanwhile, the previous ad-free plan has jumped from $8 to $11/month.
Pixelmator Pro now lets you import, edit and export video using existing photo tools
You can now import, export and edit video in Pixelmator Pro for macOS using a combination of the existing photo tools and all-new video controls and templates.
$0.29 is the new 99 cents: Apple adds 700 new price points for App Store apps
Apple has added 700 new price points for developers to take advantage of and make their App Store prices more flexible, with the lowest price set at $0.29.
New Apple Arcade games in December 2022: JellyCar Worlds, My Little Pony: Mane Merge and more
Check out the latest Apple Arcade games to play on your iPhone, iPad and Mac in December 2022, including JellyCar Worlds and My Little Pony: Mane Merge.
WhatsApp is working on the ability to search for messages by date
Meta is testing the ability to search WhatsApp messages by date in its iPhone app, a feature many users have been asking for for years now.
Sugarless, IRMO, SuperWidget, and other apps to check out this weekend
It's that time of the week again! We're back with another episode of our Apps of the Week roundup, and boy have we got some great selections for you. There's an app that helps you quit sugar, an AI app for making art, and a super widget-maker. And as always, we've picked a fun game for you to check out.
The annual App Store freeze won’t be happening this holiday
Apple's App Store will remain open during the busiest season so there'll be plenty of new apps and updates to download during the 2022 holidays.
This year’s redesigned, more functional Apple Music Replay is now available
Get your year-in-review music roundup with Apple Music Replay and see your most player songs, artists, playlists and more for 2022.