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Dark Maps forces dark mode in Apple Maps at all times
The Apple Maps app is designed to display maps in light or dark mode based on one of two different circumstances; 1) the user’s system light or dark mode setting, and 2) the time of day it is.
Wouldn’t it be nice, however, if the app allowed you to choose between light or dark mode all the time without having to switch your system light or dark mode setting and without having to wait for a specific time of the day? If you answered yes, then you’re in for a treat.
This tweak hides podcasts from the Spotify app
Despite the fact that Apple Music ships natively on all of Apple’s iPhones and iPads, many users still flock to Spotify as their go-to media streaming service.
One thing users have noticed as of late is that Spotify has been investing heavily in the podcast space despite originally being a music streaming platform. This is wonderful news for podcast listeners, but to those who lack interest in podcasts, it’s nothing but extra clutter in an otherwise great app.
Jessica Ann Collins joins the ranks of Apple TV+ action-thriller ‘Echo 3’
News first broke about writer Mark Boal's action-thriller Echo 3 way back in July of 2020. News went dark for a while after that, though. It wasn't until May of this year that we learned who would be starring in the upcoming series. But things are starting to go loud.
macOS 12 Monterey makes it easy to work across devices
Apple's ecosystem isn't just about one device. It's about finding the right way to work across all the different Apple-branded products on your desk. And with two new features coming soon to macOS 12 Monterey (and, technically, iPadOS 15), it's getting a bit easier.
Apple has revived the beloved wheel-style time picker
Apple has revived the popular iPhone time picker on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 that lets you spin the wheel, but with a twist allowing you to switch back to the inline selector with a tap. Let me tell you all about it.
Siân Heder, ‘Little America’ co-showrunner, signs new overall deal with Apple
There was a long period of time there where Apple was doing just about everything it could to nail down first-look deals. That included producers, directors, and actors. It's been quiet on that front for a bit of time now, but today might buck that trend.
Facebook’s first smartwatch rumored to launch in 2022 with two cameras and heart rate monitor
The Apple Watch is one of the most popular products for Apple to date. And it easily dominates the smartwatch market. But it looks like Facebook is ready to bring on its own competitor in 2022.
Some macOS Monterey features aren’t supported on Intel Macs
Apple's transition to its own M1 processor for the Mac (and iPad Pro!) lineup has gone pretty smoothly so far. However, things may start to get a bit rocky as the company continues to lean away from Intel's processors. Namely, when it comes to features.
Apple Podcasts in-app subscriptions launch globally June 15
After initially announcing new podcast subscriptions within the Apple Podcasts app, Apple delayed its launch soon after. At the time, the company didn't say when the new feature would launch to the public. But now we know.
iPadOS 15 adds the Translate app, bringing new ways to communicate on iPad
There are some instances where the iPad is missing out on some Apple-specific apps. The Weather and Calculator apps, for instance. And for folks who believe the Translate app would be a good fit for the iPad, well, Apple apparently agrees.
MacBook Pro with ‘M1X’ processor hinted at in metadata for Apple’s WWDC YouTube video
Word on the street is that Apple is working on a slightly tweaked, slightly improved version of its original M1 processor for a new MacBook Pro. Expectations were that Apple would unveil the new machine at the keynote for this year's WWDC, but that didn't happen. So, while we wait, the rumor mill is still working out the details.