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Dutch users gain iDEAL support for buying apps, media & subscriptions with local banks
As of recently, Dutch customers have been able to use the IDEAL payment method for Apple IDs to increase their balance through local banks in order to cover their app, media and subscription purchases with their iTunes credit instead of a credit or debit card.
The best iPhone apps for outdoor allergy sufferers
If you suffer from outdoor or seasonal allergies, then you know how difficult it can be. You need to be prepared for that certain time of year and those high counts in air.
Having an allergy app on your mobile device can help. You can see what’s coming and what’s happening at the moment. Plus, if your allergies seem to be changing over time, you can see what’s in the air causing your sniffles.
Internal app store of third-party gaming titles is apparently coming to Snapchat this fall
Snapchat is reportedly gearing up to launch an internal app store of gaming titles this fall.
The iTunes Remote app gets revamped and updated with iOS 12 & iPhone X support
Apple hasn't forgotten about iTunes Remote, a dedicated iPhone and iPad app for remote control of desktop iTunes from anywhere in your home. A new updated that dropped yesterday brings out an all-new look along with a brand new app icon and full support for iOS 12 and the edge-to-edge Super Retina display on iPhone X.
Alexa for iPhone picks up voice controls
Alexa for iPhone now lets you check the weather, get sports scores, control smart home accessories, ask questions and more—all by using just your voice.
Explore real-size paintings in augmented reality via Google’s Arts & Culture app
Google today refreshed its excellent Arts & Culture app with all-new augmented reality features so you can see real-size artworks in front of you and explore paintings in your own room.
How to customize default alert times for Calendar events on iPhone and iPad
When you create events in the iOS Calendar app, you can easily set an alert to remind you of that event. But you’ll also notice that a time for the alert pops into your event alert automatically. This is the default time in your Calendar app, and you can change it to suit your preference.
Once you set the default alert time you want, you won’t have to change it when creating the event unless you really need to, and here’s how.
NFL coming to CBS All Access this fall, including iPhone
CBS Corporation has extended its deal with the National Football League (NFL) to stream games via the CBS All Access service through 2022. Those games will also be streamed on mobile devices starting this season for the first time. This year’s package will also include Super Bowl LIII held in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Facebook is testing Screen Time-like digital wellbeing features for its mobile app
Digital wellbeing is coming into full view with Silicon Valley giants like Apple and Google having unveiled a set of brand new tools recently that show customers how many minutes they've spent on their devices, and now Facebook is following in their footsteps.
Pixelmator for Mac update brings the HEIF export option for half-size images
The Pixelmator team today pushed a 3.7.1 update to its awesome Photoshop replacement app on Mac App Store, adding support for exporting images in Apple's new HEIF format introduced alongside iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra last year, plus some new effects and a bunch of fixes.
Apple News launches a section dedicated to providing coverage of the US midterm elections
Apple today launched a new section in the News app featuring detailed coverage of the US midterm elections, with reporting from trusted sources curated by Apple News editors.