It's Friday, which means it's time for Apple to add some new games to the Apple Arcade subscription service.
Apple Arcade adds Takeshi & Hiroshi, Discolored, Marble It Up: Mayhem, UFO On Tape: First Contact, Sociable Soccer, and Guildings
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Apple seeds first beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.2 to developers
Following the public release of iOS 13.2.2, Apple is seeding the next developer beta for an upcoming update to its desktop operating system.
Keychron K2 is a wireless mechanical keyboard specifically designed to be used with a Mac
Keychron says it's the most funded keyboard on Kickstarter and it's easy to see why: their K2 mechanical keyboard has almost every feature you could ask for from a mechanical keyboard and then some more, like a USB-C port for charging, backlight, your choice between wired or wireless operation, the ability to switch to the Apple, Windows or Android layout when moving between devices, included keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems and more.
Apple releases iOS 13.2.2, iPadOS 13.2.2 with fix for background refresh issue
Apple is moving right along with its next software update for iOS 13, bringing the version to 13.2.2.
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.
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.
Director of ‘See’ for Apple TV+ talks development, budget, and more in new interview
On Friday, November 1, Apple launched its video streaming service, Apple TV+. With it came a handful of shows including one called See, which stars Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Game of Thrones) and Alfre Woodard (The Lion King), among others.
Apple Health works with VA, but not with my doctor
Apple's recent announcement that it's partnered with the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to make the VA's own Health Records system accessible within the Health application on the iPhone got me thinking: What the hell is wrong with my own health care provider? I'm not a vet but I almost wish I were, if it would simplify this process. Because the way I access my own information is a raging dumpster fire.