Elon Musk has backed Epic Games in its battle against Apple, tweeting his support for the Fortnite maker and condemning App Store Fees.
Podcasts App Update Fixes Automatic Download Issues
iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, and macOS 11.5 contain fixes to a problem in the Podcasts app stopping downloads from completing in the background.
REGEX 101
Want to know more about REGEX? Check out this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 881 on REGEX101 to build, test, and debug your regex.
iOS 15: How to Create Smart Folders in Apple Notes
Like Smart Lists in Reminders there is a similar feature in Apple Notes called Smart Folders that use the new tagging tool.
Airbnb Adds New Wi-Fi Speed Test Feature to App
On Thursday Airbnb announced it added a Wi-Fi speed test tool to its app to let Hosts easily advertise their speeds.
While Hosts have been able to manually add wifi speeds to their listing pages for some time, we’re now providing an easy and efficient in-app solution to allow them to measure the wifi speed in their listing using the Airbnb app.
Hosts can test their listing’s connection speed right within the Airbnb app, and easily have their wifi speed information posted on their listing page, making their listings more appealing to guests looking for connected stays.
watchOS 7.6.1 Out Now With Important Security Update For Apple Watch
Apple has released watchOS 7.6.1, which contains a key security fix, for all those with an Apple Watch Series 3 or later.
Xebec Tri-Screen Turns Your Laptop Into a Portable Workstation With Multiple Displays
Lots of people add an additional display to their laptop, but such a setup doesn’t tend to be portable. Xebec offers a solution with its Tri-Screen 2 portable workstation. It allows users to quickly attach two thin 6.5mm monitors to their device, with a kickstand helping to balance the whole thing. It costs US$499 with free U.S. shipping.
Uber Drivers to Receive Free Rosetta Stone Language Lessons
Uber announced on Thursday a partnership with Rosetta Stone to offer free language courses to drivers.
The deal is being extended to drivers and delivery workers in select markets where Uber operates. Rosetta’s digital language learning programs, which cover 24 languages, will be fully integrated into the Uber app used by its workers. And the company is working with Rosetta on developing language skills directly related to their work as ride-share drivers and delivery workers.
Thursdays with Bob: Blue Light Specials – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-29
Today Dr Mac drops by to chat with Kelly about some alternate places to shop for gear to go with your Apple hardware.
All-new Sound Packs from Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga Available in GarageBand for iPhone and iPad
Apple unveiled all-new Sound Packs from some of today’s top artists and producers will be available in GarageBand on iPhone and iPad