Apparently January is the month for design kit launches. Today, for example, Apple's launched another option -- but this time it's the first of its kind.
Apple releases tvOS design kit with Sketch support
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AirTags accessory makers hint at ‘late October’ launch for the tracking device
There were many rumors throughout 2020 suggesting Apple's Tile-like tracking device, AirTags, would launch that year. However, that did not pan out. So now all eyes are on 2021, and some accessory makers are already circling dates on the calendar.
Google is trying to work around Apple’s new privacy permission prompt
Google and its ad industry partners are not liking Apple's upcoming tracking prompt in iOS 14. The company's been dragging its feet with adding data privacy disclosures to its iPhone and iPad apps on the App Store. And now, Google says it will stop using a device’s unique IDFA (Identifier For Advertisers) to avoid showing the new privacy permission prompt in iOS 14.
How to classify a Bluetooth device type on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to classify a Bluetooth device as a speaker, headphone, hearing aid, car stereo, or something else for more accurate headphone audio level measurements.
All iPhones, not just the latest ones, can cause magnetic interference with medical devices
Apple has updated a support document on its website about the iPhone 12 magnets and MagSafe accessories to clarify that all iPhones, not just the latest models, may cause interference with medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators.
Apple patches a trio of security bugs that were ‘actively exploited’ with iOS 14.4
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 14.4 to the public. While the new software adds some worthwhile features, it appears it also patches some potentially serious security bugs in the mobile OS.
Tweetbot 6 offers support for new Twitter APIs and subscription pricing
Tweetbot has become one of the most prized Twitter third-party apps out there. Now, in its sixth generation, the app focuses on adding new features and changing how customers pay.
How to assign the emoji picker to the Globe key on your external iPad keyboard
Learn how to configure your physical keyboard so that pressing the globe key instantly brings up the iPad emoji picker anywhere in iPadOS.
Emails show early conversations between Apple executives working out Apple TV subscription fees
Apple's and Epic Games' legal battle continues. And, as a result, documentation continues to surface relevant to the case. This time around, it's an early look at how Apple worked out subscription fees for the Apple TV.
Apple releases iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3, and tvOS 14.4
Apple has been working on iOS 14.4 for a bit of time now (slowed by the holiday break), but now the official release is here. Alongside iOS 14.4, we've got iPadOS 14.4 ready for the public as well.
Second-generation AirPods Pro once again rumored to launch sometime in the first half of 2021
It's possible that Apple has plans to launch a new version of its popular AirPods Pro truly wireless headphones in the near future. The rumor mill certainly has a picture painted for early 2021. And yet another report is here to reiterate that belief.
Apple TV+ spy drama ‘Tehran’ renewed for a second season [Updated: Apple confirms the renewal]
It might not have happened as quickly as some other series renewals, but the wait is finally over. So to speak. Apple TV+ has renewed its spy drama, Tehran, for a second season.