Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac: While reviewers have generally been impressed by Apple’s AirPods Max over-ear headphones, there have been two consistent complaints: the terrible design of the ‘bra’ case, and the fact that there appears to be no way to swi…
Lees meer[VIDEO] If you know all about the AirPods Max, are convinced about the fit and finish, there's still a ton of interesting detail in this video (embedded in main Loop post). One jump off point is 2:52 in, the discussion of sound quality. Another sto…
Lees meerUniversal Audio released version 9.13 of its software supporting macOS Big Sur. It's important to note that it's still not qualified for use on Apple Silicon. You can read the full release notes and download the software from the company's Web site.…
Lees meer[VIDEO] I've watched a number of AirPods Max reviews, picked a few that clicked for me. I appreciate that, for the most part, these revel in the things the AirPods Max do well, and point out the issues (like weight, or the case design) that are wort…
Lees meerIf you are interested in Apple Fitness+, cycling or not, this is a great detailed look (with lots of images) at where Fitness+ excels and what's missing, at least at the moment.∞ Read this on The Loop
Lees meerDavid Carnoy, CNET: Are they worth $549? Ultimately, that's going to be up to you to determine. All I can do is describe my experience using them and let you know that they're excellent (though not perfect) headphones, with top-notch sound, rock…
Lees meer[VIDEO] Imagine trying to capture already difficult nature scenes at night, in almost pitch darkness. So many problems to solve to get it right, to truly capture the majesty of the moment. This behind the scenes video (embedded in the main Loop pos…
Lees meerThe Verge: Facebook is publicly criticizing Apple’s upcoming iOS privacy changes in full-page newspaper ads today. “We’re standing up to Apple for small businesses everywhere,” reads the headline on an ad inside the New York Times, the Washingto…
Lees meerEmily Abbate, GQ: After nine months of pandemic life, I’ve tried what feels like every streaming workout and app there is, and I’ve gotten picky. But as you would expect from the company, Fitness+ is an incredibly slick app, where users can choo…
Lees meer[VIDEO] Interested in seeing Fitness+ in action? In the video embedded in the main Loop post, iJustine does a great job talking through the Fitness+ setup and interface, then works through a few sessions to give a sense of what the experience is lik…
Lees meerKif Leswing, CNBC: Apple’s Siri assistant can now quack like a duck if you ask it nicely. To try it out, users have to update to iOS 14.3, the newest version of the iPhone operating system, and say, “Hey Siri, what does a duck sound like?” …
Lees meerThis is Apple's official Fitness+ press release. There is a lot of detail, worth making your way through if you are interested in the service. A few things that stand out: Customers who have purchased an Apple Watch Series 3 or later from Best …
Lees meerApple: “The Snoopy Show” is a new animated series for kids and families that stars the internationally beloved beagle and his feathered best friend Woodstock as they tackle all-new adventures. Snoopy may seem like just a happy-dancin’, bone-lovi…
Lees meerApple: With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. Breakthrough technology released in watchOS 7 al…
Lees meerDoree Lewak, New York Post: Six-year-old George Johnson secretly racked up more than $16,000 in Apple app store charges for his favorite video game, Sonic Forces — leaving his mom in shock. And: While working from home during the pandemic,…
Lees meerJoanna Stern, Wall Street Journal (not the Op-Ed section): Old photos, letters and tapes. Tech has long allowed us to preserve memories of people long after they have died. But with new tools there are now interactive solutions, including memori…
Lees meerHoward Oakley digs into the details of the M1 Mac startup process. Very technical, arcane even, but I found it fascinating.∞ Read this on The Loop
Lees meerFirst things first, the headline is a bit sensationalized, the content more interesting than newsworthy. Read on... Ben Smith, New York Times: Mr. Cook, according to two people briefed on the email, was surprised to learn that his company was …
Lees meerThis is day 2 of the 12 Days of Apple Stores, brought to life by the prolific coverer of all things Apple Store, Michael Steeber. Each day, Michael explores an unusual or favorite Apple Store, with background and links of interest. Nicely done.∞ Re…
Lees meerApple released the AirPods Max this week, a set of over the ear headphones with a lot of technology packed in. Dave and I give our thoughts on the new product. We also talked about what we'll be looking for with the release of Fitness+ on Monday, an…
Lees meer[VIDEO] This video from Marques Brownlee (embedded in the main Loop post) runs the gamut from unboxing to showing off the fit and finish to comments on the overall experience trying on the AirPods Max headphones. This is a fantastic review, though I…
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