Apple’s most important software updates from WWDC. What’s new from Apple? ‘Dark Mode’ on iOS, the end of iTunes and privacy tweaks. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe new Mac Pro is unabashedly aimed at visual creatives: videographers, photographers, and the like. But what good is a souped-up machine if it’s paired with a naff monitor? Enter the new Apple Pro Display XDR, which will arrive this fall, retailing at $4,999. Pricey, but when you compare it to professional reference monitors, which
Read MoreA good cheese plate is a harmonious arrangement of several components. The cheese is important, yes, but you also need fruit, nuts, a drizzle of something sweet, and a carby delivery system. Though the mixing, matching, and stacking gives me warm and fuzzy Lunchables feels, sometimes I just want to shove something in… Read more…
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: In iOS 13, iMessage supports profile photos, including new Memoji personalized with makeup and accessories; Memoji can also be turned into stickers — Apple is giving iMessage a big upgrade with iOS 13, the company announced today at its Worldwide Developer Conference. In iOS 13, iMessage supports profile photos, including new
Read More“We have some big changes coming to iPad,” says Craig Federighi, Apple’s software chief. Apple is unveiling a big software update for iPads today, and it’s now splitting up iOS to form a new iPadOS for the company’s tablets. Apple has long been tweaking iOS to include more multitasking features, including a split screen feature,
Read MoreThe biggest thing that happened to Apple’s HomePod since its launch in February of last year was when Apple cut the price of the Siri-powered smart speaker by $50 just 14 months after its launch. Fortunately, the HomePod hasn’t been completely forgotten because the forthcoming iOS 13 update is going to bring a few new
Read MoreThe Verge: Apple enables HomeKit support for home security cameras, with 10 days of free encrypted footage storage in iCloud; Logitech and Arlo among launch partners — Store footage in iCloud for 10 days at no charge — Apple’s smart home system, HomeKit, is adding support for several new types … Apple enables HomeKit support
Read MoreThe US Department of Justice has been granted authority to investigate Apple for potential antitrust violations, according to Reuters. Today’s news comes after reports that Google is under scrutiny from Justice Department antitrust investigators, with the DOJ reportedly focusing on its advertising and search businesses. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission has been authorized to investigate
Read MoreA whole category of apps in the App Store is about to be wiped out: Apple just announced that iOS 13 will finally let users rotate their recorded videos right from the Photos app. Yes, until now this is something that you’ve been unable to do with a new, out-of-the-box iPhone or iPad. Apple software
Read MoreApple is rolling out ambitious updates to its maps, health features and watch apps at its annual developer conference. Apple WWDC Live Updates: AirPods, iPhone Privacy and a Watch App Store Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAt any given time, there’s at least one phone call to a utility company that I’m putting off. Whether it’s calling ConEd with an updated reading or ringing up Spectrum (nice try with the sneaky name change, Time Warner Cable, we still know it’s you) to ask why the cost of my internet keeps rising,
Read MoreApple is adding a Street View style feature to Apple Maps, letting you tap in to a spot on the map and look around at a 360-degree photo of what’s actually in that location. The feature will arrive in iOS 13, though it wasn’t made clear how widely it would be available. The feature relies
Read MoreFederal regulators have divided up responsibility for antitrust oversight for the biggest technology companies. Facebook Is Seeing F.T.C. Scrutiny as Antitrust Focus Turns to Big Tech Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBenjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac: Apple debuts “Sign in with Apple” button for apps, masking personal info like email addresses, while still letting apps’ developers communicate with users — Apple announced a new Sign in with Apple button as part of its iOS 13 announcements. The button offers Apple ID single-sign … Apple debuts "Sign in
Read MoreAt the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 3, Apple unveiled dark mode for iPhones, a mode that switches app backgrounds to black. Apple unveils 'dark mode' for iOS 13 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSara Salinas / CNBC: Report: DOJ has been given jurisdiction to probe Apple’s practices as part of a broad review into potential anti-competitive behavior among big tech companies — KEY POINTS — The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index fell Monday after similar regulatory headlines dinged tech giants Google, Amazon and Facebook. Report: DOJ has been given
Read MoreNow different family members can get different lists of TV shows, movies and music. Apple adds multi-user feature to TV and Apple Music apps on Apple TV – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple is ramping up its gaming chops by announcing Apple TV’s support for two of the most popular gaming controllers. Apple TV to support PS4 and Xbox One controllers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Google Fi is experiencing an outage that’s preventing people from making or receiving calls, and appears to be nationwide — Google Fi is suffering the worst kind of outage for a phone provider right now: some customers are completely unable to place or receive phone calls through the service. Google
Read MoreFollow along for the live news now. Apple's new iOS 13 brings Dark Mode, new Maps for iPhones and iPads – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew additions! Score Dad some great stuff without spending a fortune. The Cheapskate's best Father's Day 2019 gifts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAt WWDC 2019, Apple introduces a Noise app, Activity Trends and a menstrual cycle tracker. Apple announces Noise app, activity and cycle trackers for WatchOS 6 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhile it isn’t quite universal, a lot of people enjoy a glass of wine now and again. But the world faced a crisis in the 1800s that almost destroyed some of the world’s great wines. Science — or some might say hacking — saved the day, though even though it isn’t well known outside of
Read MoreThings are green again and we’ve got roll-down-your-windows temps outside, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to hit the open road. Read more… Take the Scenic Route With Apps Like Roadtripper and Roads by Porsche Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSupport for scrutiny of the tech giants is coming from across the political spectrum. For Google and Amazon, any investigations would be a major distraction, or worse. Google and Amazon Are at the Center of a Storm Brewing Over Big Tech Source: NY Times Tech
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