Sonos Controller app adds darker UI, simplified navigation, more frequent updates promised
In a blog post today, Sonos announced the rollout of a new version of their Sonos Controller app for iOS and Android. The update intends to simplify navigation and refresh the app’s user interface.
iOS 11.2.5 is now available for iPhone and iPad
macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 now available for Mac
The latest update to macOS High Sierra is now available for all customers. more…
tvOS 11.2.5 now available for Apple TV
There’s a new software update ready for both Apple TV (fourth gen) and Apple TV 4K. tvOS 11.2.5 is now available through the Software Updates section of the Settings app.
watchOS 4.2.2 is now available for Apple Watch
Instagram brings GIF stickers to photos and videos for stories
Instagram has today launched GIF stickers for use in the social media platform’s stories. The company also announced that it will soon launch a feature to help with posting content with different aspect ratios.
Chinese man sparks explosion after biting iPhone battery to check authenticity
In an odd scenario, a man in China caused an iPhone to explode after trying to get a battery replacement. According to a report from Taiwan News, a man went into a third-party retailer to get his battery replaced but wanted to check the authenticity of the battery by biting into it. This caused the battery to burst into flames. more…
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KGI: 6.1-inch LCD iPhone priced between $700-$800 w/ single rear camera, no 3D Touch
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is today out with a new investor note offering more color on the new iPhone models coming later this year. Kuo predicts that Apple’s decision to bring the iPhone X design to additional models will cause an increase in sales, while also offering more information on specifications…
HomePod will launch with peer-to-peer AirPlay, multi-room and stereo coming this year
HomePod is finally hitting the market next month after a brief delay, but it won’t ship with a couple of promised features. Multi-room audio playback with AirPlay 2 and stereo pairing won’t work at launch, but traditional peer-to-peer AirPlay appears to still be on the table.