Apple is moving right along with its next software update for iOS 13, bringing the version to 13.2.2.
Apple releases iOS 13.2.2, iPadOS 13.2.2 with fix for background refresh issue
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T-Mobile’s 600 MHz 5G network launches on December 6; announces “5G for Good” initiatives
Earlier today, T-Mobile announced its Un-carrier 1.0 initiatives as part of the proposed "New T-Mobile" -- the combination of T-Mobile and Sprint that was just formally approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and may launch in 2020.
The new AirPal case triples your AirPods run time, doubles as an emergency power bank
AirPods feature a five-hour listening time. Thanks to their practical carrying case that holds multiple charges, you can actually get about 24 hours of listening time on the go. But with AirPal, a new accessory from Pitaka, your AirPods run time triples thanks to an embedded 1200mAh power battery that also doubles as an emergency power bank for your iPhone.
The Apple TV branding madness
You gotta feel for an average consumer who has to be nothing if not confused about the meaning of the "Apple TV" brand name. Is it just a media streamer or an app or both? if you suffix "Apple TV" with "+", it becomes a brand name for a new video-streaming service from Apple. One thing is certain: Tim Cook & Co. surely aren't making things any easier for non-techies who are left to figure this stuff out on their own.
Give notification badges a custom aesthetic with BadgeMe
The infamous notification badge has looked almost the same on the iOS platform for more than a decade. The single most significant transformation befell with the release of iOS 7 when Apple nixed skeuomorphism from the bulk of iOS’ user interface, but even then, it didn’t change much.
The circumstances are absolutely astounding, but they aren’t hopeless. Those lucky enough to have a pwned handset in their possession can change how their notification badges look right this very second with the help of a newly released jailbreak tweak called BadgeMe by iOS developer Sirius24.
Apple unsigns iOS 13.1.2 and 13.1.3, thwarting downgrades from 13.2
Apple closed the signing window for two different iOS versions for various handsets Wednesday evening, including 13.1.2 and 13.1.3.
It’s regular practice for Apple to stop signing older versions of iOS after a newer release has been available for some time. Doing so both prevents software downgrades by the jailbreak-savvy and encourages software updates for everyone else to ensure users take advantage of the latest features and security patches.
Apple unveils new back-to-work policy for new parents
Going back to work after you've had a kid, or kids, can be pretty rough. But some companies out there try to make the transition back to the work day a little easier, and Apple is making some changes in that regard.
Director of ‘See’ for Apple TV+ talks development, budget, and more in new interview
On Friday, November 1, Apple launched its video streaming service, Apple TV+. With it came a handful of shows including one called See, which stars Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Game of Thrones) and Alfre Woodard (The Lion King), among others.
Video: connecting a magneto optical disk to an iPhone, but will it work?
If you've liked Niles Mitchell's "Will It Work" video series in which he attempts to make his iOS devices work with all sorts of retro computer equipment, like an Iomega Zip drive, you're going to love this one showing connecting a magneto optical disk to his iPhone.
‘Servant’ gets an official trailer ahead of November 28 launch for Apple TV+
One of the more exciting new additions coming to Apple TV+ is a psychological thriller from M. Night Shyamalan (Split, The Sixth Sense) called Servant. And now we have an official trailer.
Say hello to FocusBuds, productivity boosting earbuds powered by EEG neurofeedback
The Potential-x team has created a pair of productivity-boosting earbuds, called FocusBuds, that take advantage of EEG neurofeedback to help users get into the flow state.
Amazon’s Echo Buds may soon be able to track your workouts, according to the Alexa app
As previously suspected, Amazon appears to be in an early testing phase of a new feature that'd let customers track workouts with their Echo Buds earbuds, which unveiled in September.