iPhone: How to disable volume buttons from changing ringtones and text alerts
Do you find yourself accidentally changing your ringtone volume level with the physical buttons on your iPhone in your pocket, bag, or purse? Follow along for how to keep your ringtone volume fixed for calls, texts, and more.
Fortnite has hit over $1 billion in revenue with in-app purchases
Fortnite has become an insanely popular game and we heard last month that the title’s debut on iOS generated $100 million in revenue in just three months. Now, a new report says that the battle royale blockbuster has hit over $1 billion in sales across all platforms.
9to5Mac Daily: July 19, 2018
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Testing shows 2018 MacBook Pro keyboard resists dust much better than previous-gen, but not foolproof
iFixit has followed up on its initial teardown with some focused testing on a the new third-generation keyboard present in the 2018 MacBook Pro. How well does the silicone membrane protect the butterfly mechanism? Pretty well. iFixit showered a 2017 and 2018 MacBook Pro in dust particles and then compared the result.
Instagram DM now lets you see when your friends are online
Spotify opens artist submissions for unreleased music to be featured on playlists without labels
Spotify is today rolling out a new beta feature for Spotify for Artists and Spotify Analytics that lets artists and labels more easily share unreleased music with Spotify, letting curators create better playlists and better exposure.
LinkedIn upgrades messaging with attachment support, group messages, mentions, more
LinkedIn is bringing a slew of updates to is messaging service to improve both professional and personal conversations.
Apple submits revised plans for controversial Federation Square store
After seven tumultuous months of intense scrutiny from Melbourne residents, Apple has submitted revised blueprints for it’s planned store in Federation Square, the Herald Sun reports.
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ElevationLab launches NightPad Wireless iPhone Charger with zero LEDs, 25% off exclusive deal
ElevationLab has unveiled its latest iPhone focused accessory, the NightPad Wireless Charger. The company’s take features a super clean design focused on removing distractions like LEDs and loud logos.