Apple releases iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, and watchOS 4.3.2 to the public
While not a major update in any way, Apple is today releasing iOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1 to the public.
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HomePod expected to take 4% of 100 million smart speakers by year’s end
Canalys is out with new data today about the smart speaker market, how Apple’s HomePod is doing since its launch back in February, and projections about how the market will shift going forward.
Hands-on: Pioneer MVH-1400NEX offers affordable CarPlay in a simple package
As a Toyota driver, I’ve been subjected to the company’s horrible Entune-powered head unit for the last 6 years. On my 2012 model, it’s bundled with a matte resistive touch screen that requires you to press in on the display to control the unit. As you can probably imagine, the stock unit is extremely clunky and difficult to use. It’s so bad that I wouldn’t purchase a new Toyota without a new capacitive CarPlay unit built in. Thankfully, Toyota recently wised up and decided to adopt CarPlay after holding out for several years.
If you’re like me and stuck with a terrible stock head unit, then a CarPlay-enabled aftermarket radio may be the key to a much better audio, messaging, and navigation experience while on the go. There are caveats associated with having an aftermarket head unit installed, but as my recent experience with the Pioneer MVH-1400NEX shows, the upsides outweigh the potential downsides. more…
As the App Store turns 10 tomorrow, how have apps improved your life?
The App Store celebrates its 10th birthday tomorrow, and we’ve already seen how some of the most popular apps in 2010 remain in the top 10 charts today.
MacWorld’s Leif Johnson reflected on how mobile apps have changed his world, and it got me thinking about the biggest differences they have made to my own life …
Outcast 2 adds podcast streaming and continuous playback playlists to Apple Watch
Outcast for Apple Watch debuted in January and immediately became my favorite way to listen to podcasts without my iPhone. Fast-forward to June and Apple unveiled that watchOS 5 would add Apple’s Podcasts app to Apple Watch and support third-party apps much better. While it sounds like Outcast has plans for watchOS 5 (which is currently in developer beta), Outcast 2 has shipped for everyone and includes two major features: episode streaming and playlists for continuous playback.
Four new Apple ads portray the iPad as the easier way to handle notes, paperwork and travel [Videos]
Right after a new iPhone X ad extolling the virtues of Face ID, Apple has posted four new short iPad ads. These present the iPad as a better way to handle notes, paperwork and travel …
New guide aims to help victims of smarthome-enabled domestic abuse
A New York Times report last month pointed to the growing problem of smart home devices being used to harrass and stalk former partners.
Smart home technology is being used to inflict new forms of domestic abuse on partners and former partners. Examples include everything from video surveillance through cameras to blasting out loud music through smart speakers and turning up thermostat temperatures to oppressive levels.
A British university has now put together a series of links to resources which can help those who find themselves being targeted in this way …
Drake’s Scorpion album sets new streaming record as new rules take effect
Drake’s Scorpion album has set a new streaming record, with 745.9M streams in the US during its release week. The week is also notable for a change in how Billboard counts streaming music plays from services like Apple Music when calculating chart positions …
