Report: Apple Music streamed The Weeknd’s new single almost double Spotify despite having a smaller user base
Despite having a smaller audience, Apple Music has seen more engagement from subscribers than Spotify with recent music launches. The new data points come as Spotify officially marks its initial public offering…
Adobe announces significant Sensei-powered updates to Creative Cloud video tools, streamlined Lightroom workflows ahead of NAB 2018
Facebook Messenger now lets you send 360-degree photos and (kind of) HD video
Facebook Messenger now lets you share 360-degree photos with your contacts. You upload them like any other photo, and the recipient can look around them simply by turning their mobile device from within the app …
Opinion: An Intel-free Mac in 2020 might seem unlikely, but it is coming soon
It’s almost exactly a year since I last discussed the possibility of Apple ditching Intel in favor of Macs powered by Apple-designed CPUs. I argued then that it was a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if,’ echoing a view earlier expressed by my colleague Chance.
Bloomberg yesterday suggested that the ‘when’ might be 2020. That might seem like an ambitious timescale, but I do firmly believe two things. One, Apple is already running ARM-based Mac prototypes internally. Two, if it doesn’t happen in 2020, it won’t be too long afterwards …
Apple Music for Android gains ‘new music video experience’ in latest update
iTunes has a new $5 movie sale packed w/ action, comedy, drama and more
The iTunes store has been refreshed this morning with a new Build Your Collection sale with deals start at $4.99. You’ll find a wide selection of digital HD films across every genre that will become a permanent addition to your collection. Most of these films typically sell for $12-$20. We’ve rounded up our top picks below.
Snapchat introduces new Group Video Chat feature, support for Mentions in Stories
As it continues to add new capabilities in its ongoing battle with Instagram, Snapchat today has announced a pair of notable new features for its mobile application: Group Video Chat and Mentions support…
2018 iPad teardown: repairability still poor due to strong adhesive glues inside
Apple’s 2018 iPad internals are unsurprisingly similar to the 2017 model, as shown in this photograph of the internals (ready to use as an iPad wallpaper!).
The iFixit teardown report highlights that LCD display repairs are cheaper than Pro models because the screen is not laminated, but any aftermarket service is still difficult due to extensive use of adhesive to secure the internal parts.
Analysts and UI specialists criticize Apple Pay nag, one calls it ‘antitrust behavior’
If you don’t setup Apple Pay when you first configure a new iPhone, and don’t select the ‘Setup later in Wallet’ option, it nags you with a badge on your Settings app (shown above). Analysts and user-interface experts are criticizing this, one going to far as to describe it as ‘antitrust behavior’ …
