iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 have resolved a previously unknown privacy issue with Siri voice recordings being uploaded to Apple's servers even when you opted out.
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Apple buys AI Music which uses artificial intelligence to create tailor-made music
Apple has acquired the AI Music startup which uses artificial intelligence to generate dynamic soundtracks, something that Apple Music could implement as a feature.
WhatsApp for Mac now lets you pause and resume voice recordings
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its desktop app for Mac that allows you to pause your voice note so you can preview the recording before hitting the Send button.
How audio design in Apple TV+ kids show “El Deafo” conveys what it’s like to be deaf
The creators of the Apple TV+ kids show “El Deafo” explain in a new video how they have leveraged audio design to convey what it's like to be deaf or hard of hearing.
FreeFall makes your jailbroken iPhone play funny sounds when you drop it
One thing about jailbreakers is that they like to be unique, especially in how they exhibit their iPhones to stand out from the non-jailbreakers around them. The plethora of flashy themes, user interface reworks, and custom animations available in the vast number of repositories are all wonderful examples of this.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro: The fastest app to rip any DVD movie for playback on Apple devices [sponsored]
MacX DVD Ripper Pro lets you convert DVD movies to digital video files on your Mac. It's the fastest software to convert any old, new, encrypted and other DVD movies and TV series to digital files. You can even back up DVDs with it or convert a DVD for easy playback on specific devices such as your iPad or PlayStation console.
How to preview voice messages on WhatsApp before sending them
Follow the steps in this short tutorial if you'd like to preview a WhatsApp voice message, which lets you check whether your ramblings make sense before the message is sent.
Why there are three microphones inside each third-generation AirPod
Apple's third-generation AirPods have three built-in microphones in each earbud versus two microphones per earphone for the second-generation model.
HomePod now does both spatial and lossless audio, HomePod mini limited to lossless playback
HomePod, Apple's full-size smart speaker, is no longer manufactured but is still powerful enough to gain support for both spatial audio and lossless audio on Apple Music. HomePod mini, on the other hand, remains limited to lossless audio for the time being.
RouteConfigurator lets jailbreakers choose their favorite audio device on a per-app basis
Depending on how you use your iPhone or iPad, you might have a preferred way to listen to audio in one app that differs from how you listen to audio in another app. For example, you might prefer using a Bluetooth speaker for the Music app, but prefer using your AirPods to listen to YouTube video how-tos, etc.
How to add an audiogram to iPhone and set headphones to map to your hearing profile
Follow our tutorial that walks you through the steps required to upload an audiogram to your iPhone and map AirPods or other compatible headphones to your personal hearing profile.
Why and how to create an audiogram with your iPhone and AirPods
Learn how to create an audiogram for importing on your iPhone and iPad so you can map your AirPods or other compatible headphones to your personal hearing profile.