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Apple TV universal search expands to Apple Music and nine other apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 14, 2016

Following last week's additions of AMC and The Hallmark Channel to the list of apps which work with tvOS's universal search, as many as ten additional apps have now gained support for this feature, including Apple Music. Apple's list of universal search providers was updated at pos time to reflect this. With universal search, 4th generation Apple TV owners can use their voice to search movies and TV shows across all supported apps.

Korean watchdog may launch investigation into iPhone 6s shutdowns

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 14, 2016

As Apple has admitted that unexpected iPhone 6s shutdowns are plaguing other models “outside the affected batch”, South Korea's Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is considering launching an investigation into the issue. “The agency is well aware of recent iPhone issues and is taking a close look at it,” an official told the The Korea Herald.

How to access your iPhone Camera Roll on Mac or PC

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated August 4, 2022

Whether you have a Mac or a PC, you can use your computer to access your iPhone or iPad’s Camera Roll/entire Photos library for easy photo and video transfer. In this tutorial, we show you the easiest way to access your iOS device’s Camera Roll on both operating systems.

New Apple Support app lets you explore personalized support options in a straightforward way

Sébastien Page ∙ December 13, 2016

After soft-launching a dedicated Apple Support app in the Netherlands last month, Apple is currently rolling out this application to more countries, including the United States, where it is now available for download.

Apple temporarily pulls watchOS 3.1.1 following bricking complaints

Cody Lee ∙ December 13, 2016

Apple on Tuesday pulled watchOS 3.1.1, following complaints that the software is bricking some Series 2 Watch models. The update, which was released yesterday, includes support for new Unicode 9.0 emoji, some customization features, and more.

According to the complaints, after installing watchOS 3.1.1, affected Apple Watches begin displaying a red exclamation point and the URL www.apple.com/help/watch. A force restart does not fix the issue, and these Watches will likely need servicing.

Apple’s ‘Designed by Apple in California’ promo video now on YouTube

Cody Lee ∙ December 13, 2016

In November Apple debuted a hardbound photo book chronicling 20 years of product designs. The book is titled "Designed by Apple in California," and it comes in two sizes: small and large, priced at $199 and $299 respectively.

Alongside the release, Apple posted a promotional video by the same name on its website featuring voiceover from Chief Design Officer Jony Ive and a sneak peek into their design studio. And now the clip is available on YouTube.

Apple offering up a discount on Beats Pill+ speaker and Beats EP headphones

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 13, 2016

Apple finally began accepting online orders for AirPods today. There's also bad news as the company delayed the W1-outfitted BeatsX wireless earphones until February 2017.

To appease would-be BeatsX/AirPods buyers, Apple is now offering a discount on a pair of Beats-branded audio products: Beats Pill+ Speaker and Beats EP Headphones, as noted by MacRumors.

Amazon’s shopping app is now available for Apple TV with purchasing support for Prime members

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 13, 2016

Online retail giant Amazon today rolled out a tvOS version of its existing shopping app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch.

With Amazon App for Apple TV, you can browse Amazon's entire product catalog on a big screen TV from the comfort of your couch using Siri Remote and your fourth-generation Apple TV.

The app lets you get product details and watch videos for products that are available on Amazon.com and from other merchants. And if you're a Prime member ($99 per year), you'll even be able to make purchases on your Apple TV.

Here’s why macOS Sierra 10.12.2 removes your battery’s estimated time remaining

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 13, 2016

Aside from a number of fixes, GPU improvements and a few new features in macOS Sierra 10.12.2, the update's introduced a significant change related to the Mac's Battery menu. Long story short, Macs with macOS Sierra 10.12.2 or later no longer display the battery's estimated time remaining in the Mac's menu bar.

Here's what prompted Apple to make this change, according to The Loop.

How to change the TV button behavior of Apple TV remote

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 23, 2026

In this brief tutorial, we’ll show you how to change the behavior of the TV button on your Apple TV Siri Remote to either open the TV app or take you to the Home Screen.

iTunes 12.5.4 is out with support for TV app, Touch Bar-enabled scrubber & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 13, 2016

In addition to releasing macOS 10.12.2 Sierra today, a second major update to the Mac operating system following the initial Sierra release in October, Apple also released iTunes 12.5.4 today. The new version of iTunes includes minor app and performance improvements, as well as official support for Apple's new “TV” app and the ability to jump to different parts of your media during playback using a Touch Bar-compatible scrubber.

Apple releases macOS Sierra 10.12.2 update

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 13, 2016

Following yesterday's iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1 and watchOS 3.1.1 releases, Apple today completed its OS updates by launching macOS 10.12.2 software update (build 16C67) for Sierra-compatible Macs. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, macOS Sierra 10.12.2 packs in 100+ new and redrawn emoji available across iOS 10.2 and watchOS 3.1.1 as well.

There's a new shortcut for taking screenshots of the Touch Bar and Chinese users can put a new Chinese Trackpad Handwriting button to the Touch Bar's Control Strip. If you use Boot Camp, Sierra now supports new installations of Windows 8 and Windows 7 on supported Macs.