Learn how to turn off automatic downloads for Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, or Mac to stop the Music app from downloading every song, album, or playlist you add to your library.
Stop Apple Music from downloading songs added to library
Apple Maps transit directions expand to 6 new markets, indoor maps come to more airports
As Apple continues to expand coverage of transit directions and indoor maps for its mapping service, the latest expansion has brought transit directions to half a dozen new locales while indoor maps are now available at additional airports.
The latest Instagram update has removed support for iPhone XR & XS Max resolutions
Instagram 75.0 that got pushed to App Store Wednesday has removed native display support for the new resolution modes on the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max smartphones.
Hide the Control Center grabber from the iPhone X’s Lock screen with NoCCBar
If you have any of Apple’s latest handsets with rounded-corner displays, such as the iPhone X, XS/XS Max, or XR then chances are you’re familiar with the tiny Control Center grabber that appears at the top-right corner of the Lock screen, as depicted above.
For whatever reason, this grabber doesn’t appear anywhere else in iOS besides the Lock screen; yet you can invoke Control Center from anywhere by swiping down from the top-right corner of the display.
Yes your new iPad might come slightly bent, but Apple says it’s normal
Apple on Wednesday confirmed that some of its 2018 iPad Pros are shipping with a slight bend in the aluminum chassis. Following a viral YouTube video and several user complaints, the company provided The Verge with a statement saying the bending is a result of the manufacturing process, and it shouldn't worsen or negatively affect the iPad.
Apple modifies App Store rules to allow gifting of in-app purchases
A significant change was discovered today in the App Store Review Guidelines regarding the gifting of in-app purchases. In the past, Apple has forbidden developers from allowing the gifting of IAP content, but with the new alterations to the rules, the company has apparently changed its stance.
Second watchOS 5.1.3 beta now available
Following new betas for iOS, macOS and tvOS this morning, Apple has seeded the second watchOS 5.1.3 beta to developers. The release comes just over a week after the first beta, and it can be installed via the Apple Watch app by those with the appropriate configuration profile.
2 handy Gmail email address tricks you should know
Learn about these cool Gmail tracks if you'd like to disguise your email address or have an easier way to triage and filter your inbox.
Apple seeds first iOS 12.1.3 beta, second macOS 10.14.3 and tvOS 12.1.2 betas to developers
Apple on Wednesday seeded the first iOS 12.1.3 beta to developers. The release comes just days after the company rolled out iOS 12.1.2, which included fixes for eSIM activation and cellular connectivity issues, as well as workarounds for a pair of Qualcomm patents.
Amazon confirmed third-party Alexa speakers will gain Apple Music integration too
Amazon on Wednesday confirmed that Alexa-enabled speakers from third-party makers will soon be able to integrate with Apple Music though the online retailer didn't set a timeline.
Apple confirms iOS 12.1.2 circumvents Qualcomm patents in China
Apple's acknowledged that the iPhone-exclusive iOS 12.1.2 software update has indeed circumvented a pair of Qualcomm patents—in spite of Qualcomm's claims to the contrary.
Apple stopped signing iOS 12.1 yesterday, but you can still downgrade to iOS 12.1 beta 2
On Tuesday, Apple stopped signing the iOS 12.1 public release, preventing downgrades from iOS 12.1.1 or 12.1.2, which patched a variety of bugs and exploits that could potentially amount to something in the jailbreak community down the road.
Citing a Tweet shared this morning by hacker and unc0ver lead developer Pwn20wnd, Apple is still curiously signing iOS 12.1 beta 2, which means you could downgrade to iOS 12.1 beta 2 via iTunes if you tried: