438 posts tagged ‘Technology’
watchOS 10.1
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Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer): There are several new Apple Watch features enabled in watchOS 10.1, including NameDrop. NameDrop lets you tap an Apple Watch to another Apple Watch or iPhone to exchange contact information with someone. […] Along with these two features, there are a handful of bug fixes, including an issue that […]
tvOS 17.1
Juli Clover (developer, security): The Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original HomePod and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1, though the HomePods will also need the HomePod 17.1 software that came out today.tvOS 17.1 also includes a new favoriting option in the Music app […]
iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1
Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer): In the new updates, Apple has added support for continuing a large AirDrop file transfer over the internet when out of AirDrop range. The Apple Music app includes options to favorite songs, albums, and playlists, and there are now song suggestions at the end of every playlist.[…]Though not mentioned […]
Apple Is Finally Killing Off iTunes
Mark Gurman (via Nick Heer): As part of the [TV app] overhaul, the company will discontinue its dedicated apps on the Apple TV set-top box that let users rent and buy movies and shows. It will also remove the movie and TV show sections from the iTunes Store app on iPhones and iPads. […] The […]
AirPods Pro for Hearing Protection
Accidental Tech Podcast: AirPods Pro 2 as concert earplugs Soundbrenner Minuendo Others tried: Eargasm, Etymotic ER20XS, Earpeace, Vibes, Mumba I’ve used the Eargasm, and it’s OK. Helmut (via Accidental Tech Podcast): Perhaps you are wondering: “Why not get rid of earplugs and ear defenders and use my AirPods Pro instead? They are more comfortable, seem […]
AirPods Pro With iOS 17
Joe Rossignol: iOS 17 adds several features to all second-generation AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Personalized Volume. Keep in mind that these software features are also available on the original second-generation AirPods Pro released in September 2022, so there is no need to update to the USB-C model to use them. Tim […]
Translate in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma
Niléane: Apple first introduced the Translate app in iOS 14. Although it was a welcomed addition to the language translation space, I stopped using it a couple of months after its release. Many languages were still missing, its interface was lackluster at best, and I found that its French translations were not great. I would […]
Charging From a USB-C iPhone
Juli Clover: When you plug a Lightning iPhone into an iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 will always provide power to the Lightning iPhone, even if the iPhone 15’s battery is lower.If you plug an iPhone 15 into another iPhone 15, the two devices communicate with one another, determine which iPhone has the lower battery, and […]