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Apple releases first iOS 11.2 and tvOS 11.2 public betas
Apple has released the first public beta versions of iOS 11.2 and tvOS 11.2. Developer versions were made available for testing earlier this week.
GarageBand 2.3 adds new Sound Library, Beat Sequencer, Instruments, iPhone X support & more
We are getting a major update to Apple’s free iOS music production suite today. GarageBand was already considered to be one of, if not the best, DAW’s available to mobile music makers, and now it’s getting even better. With today’s update, Apple is focusing almost solely on content and we couldn’t be happier. While there are enhancements and minor improvements across the board here, it’s all about new sounds, instruments, beat creation and making sure it all fits perfectly on the edge-to-edge iPhone X Super Retina display.
We’ve had some time to play with all the new features as well as some hands-on time with the new Moog Model 15 synth AU integration. Head below for more details on everything new to GarageBand 2.3 for iOS… more…
Apple shares abstract new Apple Music ad featuring artwork from Dr Dre, Eminem, and more
Apple has shared a funky new ad on its YouTube channel promoting Apple Music by using abstractions of various album covers.
iPhone X Face ID versus Touch ID — which is faster?
There are key differences between Face ID on the iPhone X and Touch ID on other devices — facial recognition doesn’t care if you have wet fingers or gloves, while finger print recognition doesn’t worry about you wearing a ski mask — but which is faster? Early reviews put Face ID speed somewhere between Touch ID 1 and Touch ID 2, and Tom’s Guide has tested both and recorded the numbers. Touch ID beats Face ID in terms of speed, but there are a few things you can do to speed up the process.
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Polish retailer listing suggests AirPower could be priced at $199
Apple now supports wireless charging with the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, but it isn’t selling its own charging pad yet. Instead, Apple Stores offer charging pads that support the Qi standard from Belkin and Mophie, each priced at $59.99.
The company did preview AirPower which it will start selling sometime next year, but the official release date and price are still unknown. Now a Polish retailer has published an online listing for AirPower which could give us a clue about how much we’ll have to pay for the special charging pad.
Amazon’s iOS app now uses ARKit for virtual shopping ahead of Black Friday
Along with launching today’s Countdown to Black Friday 2017, Amazon updated its iOS app to include a new feature for the holiday shopping season called ‘AR View’. Leaning heavily on Apple’s own ARKit, this new feature allows customers to virtually place products in their home “allowing them to visualize the aesthetic” prior to purchasing.
Audible offers unlimited access to romance novels, with ‘jump to the good parts’ feature, may bring to other genres
Audiobook company Audible is today launching a new ‘all you can eat’ subscription to romance novels. Along with this new offering is a ‘jump to the good parts’ feature that was built with machine learning, which may come to other genres in the future.
In unusual step, Apple touts positive comments from early iPhone X reviews
Apple has just issued a press release rounding up some positive comments from early reviewers of the iPhone X. This is an unusual step from the company, which is taking a different tack to reviews of this year’s flagship phone.
The press release has brief quotes from reviews by Buzzfeed, CNET, Creative Live Blog, the Evening Standard, Mashable, TechCrunch and the Wall Street Journal …
Reviewer manages to fool Face ID’s attention check, but in very unusual circumstances [Video]
Apple’s Irish data center saga may finally be over as local residents’ appeal rejected
After more than two years and numerous false-starts, it appears that Apple has now cleared the final hurdle standing in the way of building a $1B data center in Ireland. A bid by two local residents to pursue a High Court appeal has been refused.
Objections by a small number of local residents delayed things from the start, with the local planning body responding by asking Apple to respond to five concerns …
IKEA finally adds HomeKit support to its Tradfri smart lighting range
After a few false starts, IKEA has finally added HomeKit integration to its Tradfri smart light range. For owners of Tradfri smart bulb accessories, you can now update your hub firmware and get the latest version of the Tradfri app from the App Store.
This allows you to generate a HomeKit code for your existing accessories and add them using the Apple Home app. You can then control the devices like any other HomeKit accessory, including Siri voice control.
Comment: I suspect Apple limits Face ID to one person because it would otherwise be too slow
One thing really jumped out at me yesterday reading Mashable’s early review of the iPhone X, and that was Apple’s response to a query by Lance Unlanoff.
One important limitation of Face ID: It only lets you register one face. That may strike many as unnecessarily limiting since Touch ID lets users register up to 10 [sic] fingerprints, but Apple says it found the number of people who register more than one person’s fingerprints is miniscule.
The idea that hardly anyone registers more than one person’s fingerprint didn’t ring true to me, and our poll shows that it’s not true for 9to5Mac users at least …
Macphun takes on Lightroom CC with improved Luminar 2018 photo editor
The Mac is in the midst of a photo editor renaissance, with applications like Photos for macOS continuing to improve and third-party options likes Affinity Photo popping up. Adobe, too, recently launched Lightroom CC, an all new cloud-based version of Lightroom for the Mac. Today, Macphun, the developers behind several popular photography applications for macOS, are introducing Luminar 2018, their answer to the increasingly competitive software landscape.
8 Digital Marketing Trends Set to Expire by 2018
When it comes to marketing tactics, unfortunately there is no “Best if Used By” dates. But that doesn’t mean what worked last year — or even last week — will work today. In fact, some of the most popular digital marketing trends have reached the end of their shelf life and are well beyond their expiration dates.
As you are updating your inbound marketing strategies for 2018, consider tossing out these overused, under-performing marketing trends to make room for strategies that increase brand awareness, capture qualified leads, and help your sales teams increase revenue. Check out the infographic from the folks at Kuno Creative below.
How to Use Influencer Marketing to Amplify Your Message
Wondering if social media influencers can increase your company’s reach? Looking for tips to find and evaluate potential influencers for a professional fit? In this article, you’ll discover how all businesses, even B2Bs, can partner with influencers to elevate their messaging. Influencer Marketing Can Work for B2B Companies B2Bs often look at how consumer brands […]
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You can now change your Apple ID from a third-party email to an Apple domain
Apple today has made a notable update to the process of changing the email address associated with your Apple ID. Starting today, you can change your Apple ID from a third-party email service such as Gmail or Yahoo to an Apple domain…
Apple rejects AstroPad update that turned the iPad’s front-facing camera into a button
Astro HQ has made a name for itself with its innovative drawing apps on iOS. Just this month, the company showcased a new feature for its AstroPad Studio app that essentially turned the front-face camera into a newfound button for iPad users.
The company today announced, however, that Apple has rejected that idea…