Apple is still working on the next update for its major platforms, and today the company seeded the latest beta towards that goal.
Apple seeds second iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, watchOS 7.3, and tvOS 14.4 betas to developers
LG’s newest 4K laser projector costs $2,999, supports AirPlay 2, and launches January 18
Thanks to Apple setting up deals with a range of other companies, AirPlay 2 is in quite a few third-party company products. That continues into 2021 with new smart TVs, and, thanks to the Life's Good crew, a brand new projector.
Qualcomm is going to acquire Nuvia, a chip startup founded by ex-Apple chip designers
Acquisitions happen on a regular basis, with larger companies picking up smaller efforts in a bid to bolster its own developments and efforts. One such acquisition is set to take place in the near future, with Qualcomm aiming to build its arsenal in its fight against Intel and Apple.
Intel announces its CEO Bob Swan is stepping down as the beleaguered chip maker stumbles
Intel has officially announced that its chief executive Bob Swan is stepping down on February 15, 2021, with its former executive and current VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger replacing him.
Right-wing microblogging app Parler could return to the App Store
Tim Cook has said that Parler, a micro-blogging app that saw a sudden surge of popularity after Twitter blocked Trump, could return to the App Store if it complies with Apple's rules.
You can now use Paris Metro Smart Navigo cards on your iPhone
Parisians riding on public transit can now use the Metro Smart Navigo digital cards on their iPhone or Apple Watch to buy metro passes with Apple Pay.
Excel updated with Split View multitasking, Word now supports trackpad and mouse
Microsoft has updated its Office for iPhone and iPad productivity suite with a few new nice-to-haves. For instance, you can now take advantage of side-by-side multitasking in Excel. Also, Word now supports richer mouse and trackpad interactions on your Magic Keyboard.
How to create Font Book Collections and Smart Collections on Mac
Learn how to create Collections and Smart Collections in Font Book on Mac, which are ideal when you quickly need a specific group of fonts.
How to auto sort completed items in Apple Notes checklists
Learn how to enable a setting to sort completed checklist items in the Notes app for you and keep pending list items right at the top.
Apple’s major new initiatives seek to help dismantle systemic racism
Apple today announced major new projects to challenge systemic racism whilst advancing racial equity nationwide. Apple CEO Tim Cook said in yesterday's interview with CBS All Morning that his company was going to announce a “major new initiative” today, and this is it.
Colorize Control Center’s connectivity module toggles with Aestea Revived
One of my favorite elements of Control Center is the connectivity module, which resides on the top shelf of the interface and provides nearly all of the toggle buttons for my handset’s wireless radios, including Bluetooth, Cellular, Wi-Fi, and a handy button for immediate access to Airplane Mode, among other things.
As much as I like the connectivity module in terms of its functionality, I’ve always thought that it would be more exciting if Apple provided a way for users to colorize the user experience to suit their tastes. While it doesn’t seem that Apple shares the same interests that I do, a free jailbreak tweak dubbed Aestea Revived by iOS developers Litten and Luki120 certainly hits close to home on the subject.
Apple met with EV startup Canoo as it moves forward with the Apple Car project
Things are certainly starting to heat up in regards to the oft-rumored, and yet still unofficial Apple Car. The news cycle won't give up on Project Titan, and it certainly sounds like an Apple-branded car is on the way.