Netflix this morning announced that its mobile app is now hosting 30-second video trailers.
Netflix rolls out 30-second vertical video trailers
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Facebook unveils new privacy controls ahead of GDPR compliance deadline
Facebook is launching new privacy controls following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Apple researching an AirPods charging case that’s also a wireless speaker
Apple may be working on an AirPods charging case that’s also a wireless speaker.
Regulatory filings reveal a bunch of unreleased iPhone models Apple could be launching soon
Apple could be gearing up to launch some new iPhones pretty soon.
How to view available keyboard shortcuts in every Mac app
Veteran users are privy to the power of the Mac modifier keys. Those special keys on your Mac's keyboard, like Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and others, are most commonly used in conjunction with regular keys as feature shortcuts.
Frequently-used macOS commands have their dedicated keyboard shortcuts, many of which are the same across apps like copy/paste and undo/redo. Others are app-specific.
Memorizing regularly used keystrokes boosts your productivity and multitasking prowess, but Apple doesn't provide an easy way to view all the keyboard shortcuts in any given app.
You can, of course, view and customize some of the system and app shortcuts in System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts, but wouldn't it be nice if there were a better way?
Thankfully, there actually is.
AirPort Express no longer appearing as an AirPlay 2 target on the latest iOS 11.4 beta
Looks like AirPort Express may not be getting a suspected AirPlay 2 upgrade after all.
The math behind ad-free Facebook subscription
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during the recent congressional hearings that the basic service will always remain free to everyone but stopped short of ruling out subscriptions as a possible opt-in alternative to ads.
Bloomberg: Apple to fold magazine app Texture into Apple News, introduce subscriptions
The iPhone maker is integrating Texture technology into the Apple News service and planning to unveil a new subscription offering in the News app for iPhone and iPad within the next year.
Six-digit iPhone passcodes no longer offer adequate protection
It is no longer safe to use a six-digit passcode on your iPhone.
Smart home builders increasingly picking Alexa accessories over HomeKit products
Many smart home vendors are reportedly building homes that prioritize accessories that work with the smartphone assistant Alexa while deemphasizing accessories that are compatible with Apple's HomeKit framework for the connect home.
Internal memo reveals how Apple is sniffing out leakers
A memo posted to Apple's internal blog reveals it last year sniffed out 29 leakers who lost their job while a dozen former employees were also arrested for passing confidential information to the media.
Apple offering free repairs of 42mm Series 2 watches with battery problems
Some Apple Watch models over time may develop swollen or expanded batteries, especially older models such as the original Apple Watch and Apple Watch Series 1 and 2.