Spotify has removed the 10,000 song limit it imposed on user libraries. This means that you can now save as many songs and albums as you like to the My Library section.
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Apple Fixes ‘This App is no Longer Shared With You’ Bug
Over the weekend Apple fixed a bug related to Family Sharing where users saw a message saying, “This app is no longer shared with you.”
iPhone Shipments Remain Resilient as Smartphone Sales Slide in Face of Coronavirus Outbreak
iPhone shipments in Q1 2020 were down five percent compared to the same time last year, but Apple still fared better than many of its rivals.
Apple Pro Display XDR Wins 2020 Display Industry Award
These are awarded to displays that “embody the profound level of innovation within the industry and exemplify how crucial displays have become to nearly every aspect of daily life.”
In Observance of Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday, The Mac Observer will be taking the day off. We will resume our regular coverage of the Apple Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch world on Tuesday, May 26th. Please stay safe.
Apple TV+ Series on Gawker in Development
An Apple TV+ series about legendary news and gossip website Gawker is reportedly in the early stages of development.
AirPods Ad ‘Bounce’ Wins Best of Advertising Award
Apple’s AirPods ad called “Bounce” has won a Best of Advertising award in the 99th annual Art Director’s Club awards for advertising.
New Series ‘Little Voice’ Comes to Apple TV+ July 10
“Little Voice”, a series from J.J. Abrams, Sara Bareilles, and Jessica Nelson, is coming to Apple TV+ on July 10.
Apple Looking for Exec to Lead Original Podcasts Push
Apple is reportedly looking to increases its original podcasts offering and is searching for an executive to lead the push.
Apple Announces Short-Form Docuseries ‘Greatness Code’
On Wednesday Apple announced a short form docuseries called “Greatness Code featuring stories from LeBron James, Tom Brady, and others.
Apple to Update Schoolwork App to Support Homeschooling
Apple is set to release a software update to its Schoolwork app to make it easier for teachers to manage assignments and handouts.
iOS 13.5 Jailbreak on Its Way in Days, Hackers Claim
A jailbreak for all recent iOS versions, including iOS 13.5, is imminent, according to the hackers behind the unc0ver tool.
Apple Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020
Apple is highlighting features across its products for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020 in the App Store and on Apple.com.
Jamf Protect Adds Malware Prevention and Unified Log Forwarding
Today Jamf is adding new capabilities to its Jamf Protect product. The update adds malware prevention and unified log forwarding.
Google Podcasts for iPhone Gets CarPlay Support
Version 2.0 of Google Podcasts for iPhone introduces CarPlay support for the app, along with some bug fixes.
Apple’s New Austin Campus Will Have a Six-Story Hotel
According to a revised site plan approved on April 29, Apple’s upcoming campus in Austin will feature a 75,500 sq.ft. hotel.
Apple Music: How to 'View Lyrics' And Sing-Along to Your Favorite Songs
Apple Music has a great, albeit fairly well hidden, Show Lyrics function that allows you to sing along on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
Apple and Google Launch COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tech in 23 Countries
COVID-19 exposure technology developed by Apple and Google is now available in 23 countries across five different continents
iPadOS and iOS 13.5 Out With Exposure Notification, Face ID Update
iPadOS and iOS 13.5 have been released today by Apple. They contain the new Exposure Notification platform for public health apps.
Siri Grading Whistleblower Goes Public With Apple Dissatisfaction
The subcontractor who revealed Apple’s Siri grading program is going public. Thomas le Bonniec isn’t satisfied with what happened.
FileMaker 19 Supports Third Party JavaScript Libraries
Apple subsidiary Claris announced today the release of FileMaker 19. It adds features like Core ML, rapid app deployment, and more.
Apple May Aim to Boost AirPods Sales by not Including Headphones in iPhone 12 Box
The iPhone 12 may be the first iPhone to not come with headphones in the box, in a bid to further boost AirPods sales.
Tom Hanks Feature Film 'Greyhound' to Debut on Apple TV+
Tom Hanks’s upcoming WWII Naval film ‘Greyhound’ is going to premiere on Apple TV+ instead of in movie theaters.
Strava Makes Key Features Available to Subscribers Only
Popular activity-tracking app Strava is making some of its most popular features only available to paying subscribers.