Apple on its official YouTube channel released a mini-game show, dubbed “Play, Pause, Delete”, with the first six-minute episode featuring rapper Coi Leray aka Big Trend Setter.
Apple debuts a new “Play, Pause, Delete” game show on YouTube
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Apple’s efforts with paid podcast subscriptions doesn’t appear to be going very well
It may feel like forever ago, but it was only in May of this year that Apple officially announced the new paid subscription option for Apple Podcasts. This gave creators the ability to earn money from listeners directly, rather than solely relying on advertisement revenue. It also meant Apple, one of the biggest companies out there when it comes to podcast hosting, was taking subscriptions for the content very seriously.
Apple launches a new iCloud Passwords app
Apple's launched a new iCloud Passwords app that lets Windows users view and manage any saved website passwords in Safari and use them in Chrome or Edge, right on their PC.
A member of the jailbreaking community reveals they were also a double agent for Apple
The jailbreaking community has been around for a very long time. It's not necessarily something Apple is a fan of, either. The company has been waging a push-and-pull battle with the community for as long as it's been around, trying to keep a lid on secrets and exploits. Meanwhile, the community aims for a more open platform in general, offering up tweaks and much more for users who are interested in working outside of Apple's walled garden.
YouTube adding chapters, previews and web links to search results for easier video navigation
Google is putting chapter markers (determined by video timestamps) on YouTube's search results page to make it easier for users to jump straight to a specific point in the video.
Pokémon Unite launches on iOS and Android September 22
Pokémon has a lot of games out there, mostly dedicated to Nintendo's various consoles. One of the areas it could use some growth, though, is mobile. Which is strange, considering so many people would download and play more games featuring the (mostly) adorable pocket monsters. Just like we saw with Pokémon GO. And maybe now we'll see that all over again.
Twitter is testing letting you flag tweets containing possible misinformation
A new Twitter test will let you report misleading tweets, starting with some customers in a few countries, including the United States and Australia, before releasing the feature publicly.
Google’s next Pixel flagship will ship without a charger in the box
Pixel phones include an 18W USB-C power adapter in the box, but the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagships will ship without Google's standard in-box charger.
Apple issues a firmware update for the new Siri Remote
While the vast majority of updates for Apple's products are coupled with announcements, even the firmware updates from time to time, that's not always the case. Some minor firmware updates go mostly under the radar, especially when it comes to whatever "new" things are being added to the mix. That's the case with today's firmware update for the brand new Siri Remote.
‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series’ is making the drive over to Apple TV+ as it gets renewed for a fifth season
There is a lot of attention put on Apple TV+ these days as far as rewards are concerned. Every time one of the streaming service's entries gets nominated, Apple makes a pretty big deal about it. Especially about the wins. What's kind of crazy is remembering that it was Carpool Karaoke: The Series that landed the streaming service its first Primetime Emmy Award way back in 2018. But, of course, we've got Ted Lasso raking in the awards now, so forgetting that little tidbit isn't too surprising.
Apple continues to tweak the mobile Safari experience, adds a toggle for a top address bar
With the grand unveiling of the newest version of Safari for iOS and iPadOS, Apple welcomed a few big changes to the experience. The biggest, along with tab groups in general, is that the address bar has been moved to the bottom of the iPhone. However, Apple has been listening to the masses --especially those who have been adamant that the upcoming changes aren't great-- and keeps tweaking that experience ahead of the public launch later this year. And today is no different.
SharePlay won’t be available at launch with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, or tvOS 15
When Apple unveiled iOS 15 and the other major software updates coming to its popular platforms, one of the many new features coupled with the new software is called SharePlay. With this feature, users will be able to quickly and easily share their screens while using apps like FaceTime. It's a handy feature, and the expectation was that it would be available at launch. However, that won't be the case after all.