iWork for iOS to bring enhanced Apple Pencil support next week
Keynote will soon let you draw an animation path for any object. You’ll also appreciate an all-new interface for build effects like move, rotate and scale.
Apps
How to enable Do Not Disturb for Alexa and Amazon Echo
Keep alerts for calls, messages, and drop ins from bothering you at the wrong time. Here’s how to enable Alexa Do Not Disturb for Amazon Echo speakers.
Heart Reports, Tick. Done., Big Bang AR, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup we have an app that generates heart reports, a how-to video social network and an AR experience that’s [literally] out of this world. And as always, we’ve selected two great new games for you to check out. Enjoy!
Apple defends the App Store business model in an open letter addressing Spotify’s claims
Spotify yesterday challenged the App Store business model, having filed an antitrust complaint with Europe’s competition watchdog calling Apple’s 15-30 percent levy on iOS subscriptions unfair and anti competitive. A few hours later, Apple posted an open letter on its website addressing Spotify’s claims.
Move the Dock to the top of your iPhone’s Home screen with stratosphere
You can now reposition your Home screen’s application Dock at the top of your Home screen with a new free jailbreak tweak called stratosphere.
Grid Wallpaper lets you create custom grid backdrops for your iPhone
Here’s an app for simple backdrop composition that you can use to create cool iPhone wallpapers or perhaps customize the background behind some specific Home screen icons.
Spotify has declared war on Apple over unfair App Store fees and subscription terms
The lawsuit could set a major precedent because it might radically shake up the App Store economics should Apple be found guilty of anticompetitive behavior.
Apple-owned Shazam refreshed with the date and time for each of the songs found
The song identification service Shazam, owned by Apple, updated its apps on App Store with handy timestamps appearing next to your Shazamed songs.
Create a private phone number with Hushed
Hushed offers private phone lines without the hassle of a secondary phone contract. By signing up, you can make calls and texts through the Hushed app, which generates a new, private number with an area code of your choice.
The best food delivery apps for iPhone to satisfy any craving
Can’t leave the house or just don’t want to? Satisfy your cravings for the restaurant foods you love. These are the best food delivery apps for iPhone.
Twitter update: a single swipe opens the camera, location-based hashtag suggestions, media-focused timelines & more
Your Twitter camera has been completely overhauled for awesomeness, and is now a single swipe away.
The first public beta of Reeder 4 lands, bringing a host of new features for RSS addicts
You can now take the very first public beta of Reeder 4 for a quick spin on your Mac ahead of official launch. The forthcoming app is “almost done,” according to its developer.