Live Photos have been around for what feels like forever now (at least long enough to not really get talked about anymore), and one of the largest social networks out there is finally adding support!
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Apple Pay now supported at Penn Station in New York City
Being able to quickly and easily pay for public transportation is one of the strengths of Apple Pay, and now it's (finally) supported at one of the largest hubs in the United States.
Apple TV+ drama ‘The Morning Show’ nominated for several SAG Awards
Early reviews for the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show weren't great. Our own reviews, while noting some issues, didn't agree with the mostly negative outlooks. And now the show is raking in the awards.
The top 5 new features in iOS 13.3 for your iPhone and iPad [video]
Apple yesterday released iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 to the public. We thought iDownloadBlog readers might want to know what's new so we've put together a nice little hands-on video walkthrough taking you through the best new iPhone and iPad features enabled by the update.
Rogue DMCA takedowns wrongfully targeted the jailbreak community [updated]
It’s never a dull moment for the jailbreak community, and this week, the spotlight isn’t so much on jailbreak tool releases as it is on a series of baseless DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) take-downs that appear to be targeting jailbreak-oriented software and iOS security research.
All the hubbub began with a simple Tweet shared by respected community hacker @siguza, which contained an iPhone encryption key. This key was comprised of a long string of randomized letters and numbers and would have appeared as gibberish to most common folk. Shortly after the Tweet fell victim to one of these requests, threads on the popular /r/jailbreak subreddit regarding checkra1n and unc0ver became victimized by similar activity:
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 appears to partially fix the 16-inch MacBook Pro speaker popping bug
The macOS Catalina 10.15.2 software update that dropped yesterday may have fixed a very distinctive popping sound coming from the speaker of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, at least for some users. However, further updates might be required to stamp out the issue entirely.
The Rewound app turns your iPhone into an iPod with haptic feedback
Nostalgia has a way of sinking its claws in, and apparently it's about time for the iPod's click wheel to get plenty of attention.
Roundup: 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR support resources from Apple
Apple's third-generation Mac Pro workstation went on sale on December 10, 2019 alongside the new Pro Display XDR external monitor. Following the launches, Apple posted a series of support articles highlighting topics like upgrades, component replacements and other features.
Michelle Obama, Ellen, and Apple donate iPads, Macs to elementary school in Washington, D.C.
Ellen DeGeneres, the host of the hit show Ellen, has never been one to shy away from big giveaways. And that trend continues with the "Greatest Night of Giveaways".
The iPhone 11 Pro camera shown off in a new ‘Saudi Desert Riders’ shot on iPhone video
Apple yesterday shared a new shot on iPhone video that demonstrates why the new iPhone 11 Pro captures highest-quality video in a smartphone.
iOS 13.3 code hints at upgraded Powerbeats4 earphones with Hey Siri support
Apple yesterday released the iOS 13.3 software update to the public and now enthusiasts who have combed through the code have discovered strings suggesting the firm may be prepping a new Powerbeats4 sporty headphones with Hey Siri support and other improvements.
Apple shares Mac Pro mini video tutorials on upgrading the RAM and adding MPX modules
Apple yesterday released its new workstation — the $5,999 Mac Pro — and soon after the company's official support channel on YouTube published a pair of videos demonstrating how to add more memory to your computer and upgrade its graphics subsystem.