Aside from the new iPhone 12 family, Apple's upcoming October 13 “Hi, Speed” event will serve as a launchpad for a smaller, more affordable HomePod speaker model, according to a serial leaker who also cautioned against a second-generation update to the current model.
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Apple launches the Health Records feature in the United Kingdom and Canada
iPhone users in the United Kingdom and Canada can now see all their health records in one place, including medications, immunizations and lab results, Apple announced this morning.
How to see Apple’s AR surprise hidden in the “Hi, Speed” new iPhone 12 event invite
Apple yesterday confirmed that its upcoming online video presentation to announce new products, without specifically mentioning new iPhones, will take place next Tuesday, October 13. Apple's landing page for the upcoming event with the tagline “Hi, Speed” hides a cool augmented reality Easter egg in plain sight, here's how to see it.
How to filter your library in the Music app on iPhone and iPad
Learn a few useful tips to filter your Music library and find the songs, albums, or artists you want quicker than ever on your iPhone and iPad.
How to add and use complications for Shortcuts on Apple Watch
Learn how to enable an iPhone shortcut to run on the Apple Watch and add that shortcut as a complication on your watch face to run it quickly in one tap.
Apple October 13 “Hi, Speed” event wallpapers
Today, Apple announced their October 13 "Hi, Speed" event! The forthcoming event is anticipated to announce the iPhone 12 devices. Bringing a completely new form factor, 5G connectivity, and a new LiDAR sensor on Pro versions, the iPhone 12 is one of the most anticipated updates in several years. Inspired by the event invitations these "Hi, Speed" wallpapers will get you ready for the next week.
AltDaemon officially released, makes AltStore more computer independent
Anyone who uses a side-loadable jailbreak like Odyssey or unc0ver should be keenly familiar with AltStore, as it quickly overtook Cydia Impactor as the most popular way to install these jailbreak apps on compatible devices after the latter stopped working for a substantial number of users. Like Cydia Impactor, however, AltStore had one major caveat: it required a Mac or Windows PC.
AltStore lead developer Riley Testut sought to change this about the platform’s user experience, and so a beta package for jailbroken devices dubbed AltDaemon was conceived back in June. AltDaemon’s purpose is to make AltStore a computer-independent experience, effectively permitting users to install, refresh, and update side-loaded apps without a computer. As of Tuesday, however, AltDaemon nowis out of beta and available to the general public.
Congress releases its tech antitrust report, recommends restricting further mergers and more
Apple, along with other major tech companies in the United States, recently participated in a major antitrust probe. Now, Congress has released its report on the matter.
Apple TV+ picks up ‘The Supermodels’ documentary series about the careers of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and others
Apple TV+ has a new documentary series heading to the streaming network, this time focused on the life and careers of supermodels.
Review: Chargeasap Omega 200W is the world’s smallest, most powerful USB-C GaN charger
Chargeasap, a Sydney, Australia-based consumer electronics brand, markets the Omega as the world’s first and smallest GaN chargers rated with up to 200W output, and that's a spot-on description. They've kindly sent me a review sample of their flagship 200W Omega charger, an incredibly compact and versatile device that can charge four devices at once at full speed.
Apple confirms iPhone 12 event for October 13: ‘Hi, Speed’
We've known for quite some time now that Apple had to delay the announcement of its newest iPhones. But now it's October and the time is (almost) over.
Twelve South launches the ‘SuitCase’ for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
In the market for a new case for your 13- or 16-inch MacBook Air/Pro? Twelve South just launched a new option that may be worth your while.