iOS 13 isn’t available to the public yet, but Apple is wrapping up the release and working on the next version of iOS.
Product News
Apple Releases watchOS 5.3.1
It’s intended to keeps Apple Watch up-to-date with iOS 12.4.1, which was also released Monday.
Apple Releases tvOS 12.4.1 to Address Security Issue
The security release addresses a vulnerability that could allow the bad guys to take over your Apple TV.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update with App and Large File Performance Fixes
The update includes a security fix, as well as some specific performance issues, including a large file issue, a MacBook sleep issue, and an issue that could stop some of Apple’s own apps from updating.
Apple Releases iOS 12.4.1, a Security Update
Apple released iOS 12.4.1 on Monday, a security release that, “provides important security and stability updates, and is recommended for all users.”
Following its Release, Apple Card Twitter is Here to Help
The Apple Card Twitter account is here to help you with all your credit card needs. Well, maybe. Right now there’s only one tweet.
Want a Clean Apple Card? Here's How
Want a clean Apple Card? Apple has a new support page that tells customers how to do just that.
Apple Pay Now Available to Danske Bank Customers
Apple Pay is now available to customers of the country’s largest bank, Danske Bank. Both private and business customers can use it.
Apple Card Officially Launches for Everyone in the U.S.
After months of beta testing and a soft launch earlier this month, Apple Card is now available to all Apple customers in the United States.
Apple Arcade Early Access Program Suggests $5 Subscription
Apple employees have been using the Apple Arcade early access program this summer. An App Store API suggests the price will be US$5/month.
August Apple Watch Challenge Honors Grand Canyon National Park
August 25 is the Grand Canyon National Park’s 100 year anniversary. It’s also the date for an August Apple Watch Activity Challenge.
Apple Digital Masters Launches with Mastered Music Collection
Apple Digital Masters is a new initiative that combines all of the Mastered for iTunes music into one global catalog.
Apple Music for Artists Now Available to Musicians
Apple Music for Artists is a platform Apple launched last year that gives musicians an analytics dashboard. It leaves beta today.
Apple Will Give Customers a Choice About Siri Grading
Apple is pausing the Siri grading program that sends some Siri queries to its servers for better processing.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update for Sleep Issue
This patch was specifically released to fix an issue that prevented some Macs from not waking up sleep.
CBS All Access Now Available on Apple TV Channels
CBS All Access is now live on Apple TV Channels, offering customers with offline downloads and a seven-day free trial.
Vizio Adds Support for HomeKit and AirPlay 2 to SmartCast TVs
The company said the upgrade would be rolled out through an over-the-air update for those TVs, with the update titled SmartCast 3.0.
Castbox Launches Live Audio Streaming Feature
Castbox launched a new audio-streaming feature called Livecast that will allow podcasters to broadcast and interact with listeners live.
Apple Wearables Jumped to $5.53 Billion in Q3 2019
Apple’s category for “Wearables, Home, and Accessories” jumped to US$5.5.3 billion in Q3 2019, an increase from US$3.73 billion in Q3 2018.
Apple Card Rollout Scheduled for August
During Apple’s earnings call for Q3 2019, Tim Cook mentioned that Apple Card rollout will begin in August.
Apple Releases iPadOS Public Beta 4
Apple released iPadOS Public Beta 4 on Tuesday. The release comes on the heels of iPadOS Developer Beta 5, and includes small and steady improvements in the beta development process
Apple Music Free Trial Might Get Reduced to One Month
On Apple’s accessories website, an Apple Music free trial banner was offering one month instead of three. But Andrew still sees three.
CBS All Access Will Come to Apple TV Channels Next Week
In a tweet that has since been seemingly deleted, CBS All Access announced that it will be coming to Apple TV Channels next week.
Software Update to Fix iOS GPS Coming in November
Starting on November 3, 2019, certain older iPhones and iPads from 2012 to later will get an update to keep iOS GPS corrected.