Today marks Photoshop’s thirtieth birthday. To celebrate the anniversary, its maker Adobe released updates to both the desktop and iPad apps.
Adobe brings new features to Photoshop for desktop and iPad
Apps
Instagram would like to build an iPad app, but “we only have so many people”
We finally know why Instagram is dragging its feet when it comes to an official iPad app, but I bet the company's official explanation probably isn't what you've been hoping to hear.
Shiftscreen, Spindrop, Instant Measure and other apps to check out this weekend
In this edition of our Apps of the Week roundup, we have an app that can project multiple tabs/windows from your iOS device to an external display, an app that lets you mix music like you mix colors, plus a different kind of measuring app. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
You can now stream Pandora on the Apple Watch without an iPhone
Even if Spotify has millions of paid subscribers, and Apple Music has a healthy amount of its own, Pandora still remains one of the most popular streaming music platforms out there.
Gmail for iOS rolling out uploading attachments via Apple’s Files app
The free Gmail app for iPhone and iPad will soon permit customers to upload various attachments straight from Apple's native Files app, Google announced yesterday.
Apple’s ‘Quick Look’ feature now lets retailers sell items using augmented reality
Back in 2018, Apple introduced "Quick Look", an ARKit-based feature that allows instant augmented reality (AR) experiences within apps like Messages, Safari, and others.
Shazam updated with new search capability
Apple officially acquired the music discovery tool, Shazam, back in 2018, and now a new feature is rolling out for the app.
Should iOS automatically activate white or dark app icons when Dark Mode is on?
Since iOS 10.3, third-party apps have been able to optionally change their icon on the Home screen at user request. Unfortunately, iOS to this date does not provide a way to give app icons a different look when the system-wide Dark Mode has been enabled. Which is a shame, really.
SwitchGlass is a dedicated app switcher for your Mac with tons of customization options
SwitchGlass is a new project from John Siracusa which brings a dedicated application switcher to the Mac with tons of customization options.
You can now use Yubico’s NFC physical security keys with your 1Password.com account
If you have upgraded your security with an NFC-based physical security key from Yubico, you can now use it as a second factor authentication for your 1Password.com account.
Jason Snell shows off editing ‘The Incomparable’ podcast on an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and Ferrite
Editing podcasts can be tricky, just like with any editing can be, but for anyone with an iPad Pro there could be another way to go about it.
The 5 best free iPad apps for cats and kittens
If your frisky feline is ready for a new way to be entertained, then it might be time for an iPad app. Digital apps and games for cats have been around for a few years now and it’s with good reason. Cats like them!
Like any other app or game on the App Store, you can find free and paid options. But if you’re not sure how your kitty will react, try one of these free iPad apps for cats before you shell out any cash.