Netflix is testing a new feature that would serve a random episode of a specific TV show without having to navigate the interface and pick which one you'd like to watch.
Netflix is testing a shuffle feature
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Apple estimated to have paid up to $6 billion in Qualcomm settlement
Apple's recently-announced settlement with Qualcomm didn't come cheap, according to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri. In a research note released Thursday, Arcuri said the iPhone-maker likely paid between $5 and $6 billion to put a stop to the bevy of legal battles between the two companies.
App Store to honor 2019 Earth Day with original stories, themed collections of apps and games
This year's Earth Day falls on next Monday, April 22. Apple previously honored Earth Day with themed app collections and editorials on App Store. This year will be no different.
Apple announces 2019 Earth Day activity challenge for Apple Watch wearers
Apple today officially announced the rules and awards in its latest Activity challenge for Apple Watch wearers, designed to celebrate Earth Day next Monday, April 22.
Making-of video shows Apple used explosives to create an avalanche for the nature-focused “Don’t Mess With Mother” mini film
Apple yesterday shared a new video featuring beautifully shot scenes of nature from around the world. Today, the company released a making-of video revealing how the project was shot using iPhone XS cameras and some additional equipment and accessories, like cinema-quality lenses and stabilizers. For the scene of a stunning avalanche, Apple used real explosives rather than computer graphics and special effects.
Apple’s overall carbon footprint was 35% lower in the past 3 years (and other tidbits from its 2019 Environment report)
In the lead up to Earth Day next Monday, Apple today released the 2019 Environmental Responsibility Report with detailed information on its climate change solutions. Apple.com was also updated today with a banner image linked to the report.
Apple quadruples recycling programs, opens a lab dedicated to material recovery research
Apple announced today that it's quadrupled the number of locations in the United States where customers can send their iPhone for recycling. Additionally, Apple's opened a new facility in Austin, Texas dedicated to discovering future recycling processes.
Kuo: 2019 iPhones to boost your selfie game with a 12MP front sensor, special black coating to hide the new super-wide rear lens
According to the latest research note from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's iPhone lineup for 2019 will significantly boost the resolution of your selfies by upgrading the front camera on all models from the current seven-megapixel shooter to a twelve-megapixel sensor.
macOS 10.15 will let you authenticate other operations on your Mac with Apple Watch beyond simply unlocking the computer
According to sources familiar with the development of macOS, Apple is allegedly working on expanding Apple Watch authentication in macOS 10.15 so that you'll be able to authenticate other operations on your computer beyond simply unlocking the system.
Juice for Mac is the missing Bluetooth manager Apple should’ve made
Displeased with the Mac's rudimentary interface for Bluetooth devices, developer Mike Choi took it upon himself to create Juice, his very own macOS Bluetooth manager for easier connecting to your favorite devices from places like the Touch Bar and Notification Center.
Apple needs revolutionary LiDAR sensors for self-driving cars
Apple has held preliminary discussions with four unnamed suppliers of LiDAR sensors for self-driving vehicles. That might indicate that the Cupertino giant has rebooted its self-driving hardware, code-named Project Titan, although the sensors could also be for the vehicles used in the company's in-house shuttle service for employees.
Meet Clicker, a native Netflix player for your Mac with Touch Bar support, PiP and other perks
If you're looking for a great Netflix experience for macOS, look no further than Clicker, a streamlined Netflix player for your Mac that comes with time-saving Touch Bar shortcuts, Picture-in-Picture support and a bunch of preferences for things like automatically skipping episode intros, automatically starting the next episode and more.