Some folks who installed the latest macOS Monterey 12.2 update are reporting an unusual Bluetooth issue that drains a Mac notebook's battery overnight while in sleep mode.
macOS Monterey 12.2 causing Bluetooth battery drain for some users
Apple Card currently experiencing issues, including paying the bill
iCloud, Apple's cloud-based service which is associated with so many of different other services, is having a bit of a rough 2022. The year started out with many developers raising concerns that iCloud sync for third-party apps had been experiencing issues for quite some time. But then various services, including Game Center, Backup, Photos, and other services experienced outages throughout the month.
Unlisted apps are coming to App Store
Developers can now publish unlisted iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps on the App Store that don't appear in search results and are only discoverable through direct links.
Watch the trailer for the family-friendly animated series ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ ahead of its February 11 premiere date
Some projects for Apple TV+ get plenty of attention long before we ever see a trailer. We hear about initial casting or even just that a certain director/writer is attached to a project Apple has secured for its video streaming service. Less often, though, is a project that ultimately goes under the radar almost entirely until its premiere date.
Apple celebrating Heart Month with a new Apple Watch fitness challenge and more
If you feel like working out on Valentine's Day and completing a new Apple Watch activity challenge, you'll earn a virtual award in the Fitness app and animated stickers for bragging rights. so, do you feel like working out this Valentine's Day?
Tired of those boring blue folders on your Mac? Folder Colorizer applies color, emoji and image backgrounds to macOS folders
Folder Colorizer lets you easily change Mac folder color, even add emoji characters or image backgrounds, helping make macOS project management so much easier.
STRCounter lets jailbreakers quickly ascertain how many characters are in a selected text string
Many situations exist when someone might need to be mindful of the number of characters they’re using in a body of text, whether it’s a requirement for a web page text field, a rule for a school essay, or even a personal choice to keep language as short and concise as possible.
M1 MacBook Pro inspired iPhone wallpapers
I really enjoy seeing the wallpapers that Apple uses to launch new product lines. Similarly, the images they include with new OS updates. However, I am always just a bit more excited by the wallpapers that Apple inspires. Within the iDB Wallpapers of the Week community, you can always find amazing, new, fresh images that have that original Apple twist, but a brand new feel. This iPhone collection is inspired by the M1 MacBook Pro stock image.
Jailbreak tweaks of the week: RelocateMe, Saily, Zetsu, & more…
When you’ve jailbroken your iPhone or iPad, it doesn’t take much for your mind to set off on a wild goose chase for the perfect jailbreak tweaks that will help your handset reach the zen mode it deserves.
NoTFSplash keeps TestFlight from displaying splash screens when installing or updating beta apps
Anyone that uses Apple’s TestFlight app to beta test iOS or iPadOS apps before they’re ready for public release will be able to tell you all about the splash screen that pops up each time you begin testing a new app or when an existing app receives a new beta build.
Which Apple devices help you stay the most productive?
While it's technically true in every ecosystem, it's particularly egregious in Apple's: staying productive is typically defined by the products we use. It's why folks who watched the MacBook Pro evolve into something far less "pro" were so adamant Apple was losing touch. Removing features in a device that's meant to get a lot of work done isn't a great move.
Wakefully, Center Stage, Forfeit and other apps to check out this weekend
It's time for another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have a dream analyzer, a trading card assistant, and a unique new task app. And as always, we've selected a great new game for you to check out.