Apple is moving right along with its next software update for iOS 13, bringing the version to 13.2.2.
Apple releases iOS 13.2.2, iPadOS 13.2.2 with fix for background refresh issue
T-Mobile’s 600 MHz 5G network launches on December 6; announces “5G for Good” initiatives
Earlier today, T-Mobile announced its Un-carrier 1.0 initiatives as part of the proposed "New T-Mobile" -- the combination of T-Mobile and Sprint that was just formally approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and may launch in 2020.
The new AirPal case triples your AirPods run time, doubles as an emergency power bank
AirPods feature a five-hour listening time. Thanks to their practical carrying case that holds multiple charges, you can actually get about 24 hours of listening time on the go. But with AirPal, a new accessory from Pitaka, your AirPods run time triples thanks to an embedded 1200mAh power battery that also doubles as an emergency power bank for your iPhone.
Apple TV+ launches to ‘tepid demand’ – no kidding, really?
In the least surprising news I've read in weeks, Apple TV+ has launched to "tepid" demand, according to Variety. Data collected by Parrot Analytics obtained in the 24-hour period following the service's launch less than a week ago measured demand levels, and showed that Apple TV lagged far behind Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and CBS All Access.
The Apple TV branding madness
You gotta feel for an average consumer who has to be nothing if not confused about the meaning of the "Apple TV" brand name. Is it just a media streamer or an app or both? if you suffix "Apple TV" with "+", it becomes a brand name for a new video-streaming service from Apple. One thing is certain: Tim Cook & Co. surely aren't making things any easier for non-techies who are left to figure this stuff out on their own.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials returns to Mac Safari
Privacy-focused Internet search engine DuckDuckGo has announced the re-release of Internet Privacy Essentials for Mac Safari. It's available for free download from the Mac App Store.
How to download shows and movies on Apple TV to watch offline
Learn how to download Apple TV content, including shows and movies, to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac for offline viewing, so you can watch them later without needing a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
How to use colored tags to organize files and folders in Finder on Mac
Learn about this simple and efficient method for organizing your files and folders in Finder on Mac using colored tags.
Learn to make and sell your own apps for iOS 13 with this course
With over 2,000,000 apps on the App Store and more being created all the time, there's a huge demand in the tech industry for new iOS developers. From games to social networking to productivity tools, there's an endless variety of apps available. Even small businesses pay developers to create dedicated iOS apps for them.
Give notification badges a custom aesthetic with BadgeMe
The infamous notification badge has looked almost the same on the iOS platform for more than a decade. The single most significant transformation befell with the release of iOS 7 when Apple nixed skeuomorphism from the bulk of iOS’ user interface, but even then, it didn’t change much.
The circumstances are absolutely astounding, but they aren’t hopeless. Those lucky enough to have a pwned handset in their possession can change how their notification badges look right this very second with the help of a newly released jailbreak tweak called BadgeMe by iOS developer Sirius24.
Apple unsigns iOS 13.1.2 and 13.1.3, thwarting downgrades from 13.2
Apple closed the signing window for two different iOS versions for various handsets Wednesday evening, including 13.1.2 and 13.1.3.
It’s regular practice for Apple to stop signing older versions of iOS after a newer release has been available for some time. Doing so both prevents software downgrades by the jailbreak-savvy and encourages software updates for everyone else to ensure users take advantage of the latest features and security patches.
Apple unveils new back-to-work policy for new parents
Going back to work after you've had a kid, or kids, can be pretty rough. But some companies out there try to make the transition back to the work day a little easier, and Apple is making some changes in that regard.