John Voorhees, MacStories: AirPods Pro firmware version 3A283 is currently rolling out to users with two new features: spatial audio and automatic device switching. And: Check the firmware version of your AirPods by connecting them to an i…
Lees meer[VIDEO] If you've not heard of the Dave Grohl, Nandi Bushell drum-off, take a look at this post from last week. With that in mind, embedded in the main Loop post is Dave Grohl's latest response. And once you've watched the video, take a look at Nan…
Lees meerWashington Post: Mario as a character first debuted with the name Jumpman in “Donkey Kong” in 1981. But Nintendo wanted a new hit game, and Miyamoto had ideas for an “athletic” focused game starring a “large character.” The first prototype of th…
Lees meerIf you are at all intrigued by Microsoft's new, folding, Surface Duo, this is a terrific read. Panos Panay, Microsoft’s chief product officer, talks through the path that took him past the failed Surface Mini concept to what ultimately shipped. I'd…
Lees meerMichael Steeber: Apple Burlingame in Burlingame, California is the first location to pilot what Apple calls “Express,” a simplified version of the Apple Store experience that resembles a bank teller window. Apple has partitioned off the entrywa…
Lees meerGlobal Times: US semiconductor maker Nvidia said it will acquire UK-based computer chip designer Arm Holdings from SoftBank Group in a transaction worth $40 billion, a deal that could put the Chinese semiconductor industry at the risk of US cont…
Lees meerFor a brief, fleeting few hours last night, I had the glorious ability to edit my tweets. Turned out it was a bug. Kinda fun, though. Follow the headline link for Ben Lovejoy's walkthrough on how this emerged, a video of the bug in action, and Twi…
Lees meerWatch the trailer, embedded in the main Loop post. This looks great to me. Narrated by Paul Rudd, Tiny World drops October 2nd.
Lees meerThis is the press release from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcing their latest seizure in the war against counterfeit goods. Take a look at the image. It says "OnePlus Buds" on the packaging. Knockoffs, maybe, but genuine knockoffs, …
Lees meerRobert Leedham, British GQ: In the past decade, Apple has transitioned its facilities to run entirely on renewable energy. In the past year, all of the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices it released have been partly made with recycled mat…
Lees meerApple today announced updates to its App Store Review Guidelines to take into account some new features that are coming in iOS 14, such as App Clips, while also introducing new rules surrounding streaming game services and in-app purchases. It …
Lees meerApple announced a special event this week being held virtually next Tuesday from its Cupertino headquarters. It's widely expect that we will see a new iPad and Apple Watch. Dave and I also talk about Apple's Emmy nominations and Google Maps coming t…
Lees meerFrom the Epic "Sign in with Apple" FAQ: Apple previously stated they would terminate “Sign In with Apple” support for Epic Games accounts after September 11, 2020, but today provided an indefinite extension. And this Fortnite Tweet: https://t…
Lees meer[VIDEO] Another sign that deep fakes are becoming easier to create and creeping in on the mainstream. While some of these lip-fakes are particularly obvious, some blend well into their background. It's becoming harder and harder to trust what you …
Lees meerJosh Centers, TidBITS: An app was either on the Home screen, or it wasn’t on your iPhone. If you couldn’t find an app on a Home screen, a search was your only recourse. The App Library changes that. All apps live in the App Library, and the…
Lees meerEpic Games FAQ: Apple will no longer allow users to sign into Epic Games accounts using “Sign In with Apple” as soon as September 11, 2020. If you have previously used “Sign In with Apple”, please update your Epic Games account email address and…
Lees meerAbner Li, 9to5Google: On the Apple Watch, Google Maps is focused on providing step-by-step directions, as well as estimated arrival times. The app’s primary screen shows your “Current trip,” while there’s a list of “Travel times” below. This inc…
Lees meerMark Gurman: I am told Apple won’t announce the iPhone until October. This is for the iPad and Apple Watch in all likelihood. Sounds right to me.∞ Read this on The Loop
Lees meerGrab your iOS device, follow the headline link, and tap the various objects to bring them to life. Note that you can drag and pinch-to-resize the objects after they've been placed. I played with the official Apple Event animation in this tweet. Wor…
Lees meer[VIDEO] Nice premise. Interesting that there's no release date, simply marked as "coming soon". Video embedded in main Loop post.
Lees meerTodd Haselton, CNBC: Apple on Tuesday shot back in its legal battle with Fortnite creator Epic Games, filing a response and counterclaims alleging that the gaming company breached its contract with Apple and seeking an unspecified amount in dama…
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