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How to toggle macOS Catalina’s Dark Mode with a custom Touch Bar shortcut
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to quickly switch between macOS's dark and light themes by adding a dedicated toggle for Dark Mode to the Touch Bar of your Mac.
Bose is adding AirPlay 2 support to select SoundTouch speakers and more soon
If you own a Bose-branded SoundTouch speaker, or certain home entertainment systems from the company, there's an update coming soon that will add AirPlay 2 to the features list.
Satechi launches a 108-watt desktop charger with four USB ports and fast-charge support
Satechi makes versatile chargers and their latest arrival is no exception. Rated at 108 watts of power, it supports USB-C Power Delivery and is their most robust on-the-go charger to date.
Apple TV+ series ‘Dickinson’ earns nomination for ‘Outstanding Comedy Series’ from the GLAAD Media Awards
The Morning Show managed to earn itself several different nominations heading into awards season this year, and now it's not the only original Apple TV+ series to do just that.
AirPods Pro have been found to work with the ten-year old iPhone 3GS
AirPods Pro require an iPhone with Bluetooth connectivity, but I bet you didn't know that Apple's truly wireless earbuds work great even with a decade-old iPhone 3GS model.
Twitter for Mac picks up preliminary Touch Bar support and Sidecar
Twitter today issued an update to its Catalyst-based Mac app that brings (very basic) support for Touch Bar shortcuts on Mac models that have one, as well as support for the new Sidecar feature in macOS Catalina that lets the app run on an iPad acting as an external display.
Apple’s privacy director defends its use of strong hardware encryption
Following the FBI's letter to Apple requesting assistance to extract data from password-protected iPhones used by a suspected mass shooter, the Cupertino tech giant has now dispatched its privacy director to the CES in order to defend its stance on hardware encryption.
Apple issues Shot on iPhone Night mode challenge
Apple on Wednesday invited customers to share their best Night mode photographs taken with their iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max camera.
Apple highlights why 2019 was the biggest year for Services in its history
The Apple story is now more about Services revenue and less about iPhone sales that are continuing to decline. In recognition of that trend, Apple today issued a press release announcing that 2019 was the biggest year for the Services segment in its history. The company provided other numbers that paint the Services business in favorable light.
Assistability13 augments iOS 13’s Reachability interface with shortcuts
When it comes to the features people use most on their iPhones, Reachability is somewhat of a moot point, especially for those with hands large enough to finagle with Apple’s largest handsets. Apple provides a way to disable Reachability if you never use it, but wouldn’t it make sense to repurpose the interface instead of disabling it entirely?
Playing on this train of thought is a newly released jailbreak tweak called Assistability13 by iOS developer DODGraphics, which implements an AssistiveTouch-inspired shortcut palette into iOS’ native Reachability interface.
Zagg may launch an AirPower-like wireless charging mat this year
If you'd prefer a mophie-branded wireless charging mat with a "drop anywhere" feature, one may be on the way.