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Software update for second generation AirPods and AirPods Pro
Yesterday Apple released a software update for the second generation AirPods and Pro model. The system is described as 3A283.
Mokibo - keyboard with integrated trackpad
iPads are real computers, or at least closer and closer to them, thanks to changes in iPadOS that introduce, among others, the possibility of working with two program windows or using a keyboard with a trackpad or a mouse. It is trackpad keyboards that are now becoming accessories sought after by users. Of course, Apple offers a case with a keyboard, but it costs a lot, besides, you can only connect its keyboard and trackpad with one device. And yet you often work on several different devices, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows computer. It is worth having a universal accessory at hand, offering both the function of a keyboard and a trackpad, while having a compact form. The solution is the Mokibo keyboard, which I had the opportunity to test.
Apple TV in the smart TV era
I recently wrote about the death of the Apple TV device in a text about the Samsung Q60R smart TV, which in addition to AirPlay 2 support (i.e. wireless sending of video and audio from a Mac, iPhone or iPad to the TV), also offers a native Apple Music app. Apart from the obvious, because already well visible in the above sentence, naming problem, which causes a lot of confusion, Apple has another, in my opinion, very serious problem with this device. It is becoming more and more unnecessary in the times of omnipresent smart TVs.
HyperDrive SLIM 8-in-1 USB-C Hub
Users of 12-inch MacBooks, the latest lineup of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air know that without an adapter or a move, users of 12-inch MacBooks, the latest lineup of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, know that without an adapter or a move, users of 12-inch MacBooks, the latest lineup of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, are able to do so. Depending on the version, these computers have one to four USB-C ports. This is a universal solution, because it can charge your computer and connect virtually any accessory or peripheral, but still has one disadvantage. This standard is still not popular enough to do without the already mentioned adapter or hub. The latter also allows you to connect many more devices to your computer than there are ports available in it. There are many such hubs on the market. I have already tested several of them myself. Without a doubt, however, one of the best is the HyperDrive SLIM 8-in-1 USB-C Hub.
Nvidia close to acquisition of ARM
A few weeks ago there were reports on the web suggesting that ARM Holding may be sold. The most frequently mentioned company that would put up huge amounts of money was Nvidia.
Samsung Q60R, Apple Music and death of Apple TV
Last year I described QLED smart TV from Samsung Q60R. It was one of the first with a pre-installed Apple TV application, giving access to the movie library in iTunes Store, and from November to Apple TV+ service. I wrote then that in my opinion it was just a TV like Steve Jobs once thought. I also mentioned that smart TVs with access to the iTunes collection and Apple TV apps could mean the death of the apps with this name. Recently all Samsung TVs, including my Q60R, have also gained the Apple Music app. It has become even more doubtful for me to own an Apple TV or buy another model (e.g. Apple TV 4K or the newer one announced).
Trailer of the documentary series "Little World" on Apple TV+
On October 2, Apple TV+ will offer a six-episode documentary series "Little World" dedicated to the world's smallest animals. Less than three weeks before its premiere, its trailer appeared on the Apple TV channel on YouTube.
BMW i3s
BWM i3 is probably one of the most recognizable electric cars. Manufactured for almost 7 years, it has lived to see a lift in i3s version. The differences, however, are in my opinion small compared to the REx model described on MyApple. BMW designers should really be praised for the fact that despite the passage of years this car still looks futuristic and eye-catching. I had a chance to drive the i3s model for the last few days.
Philips Brilliance 272B7QUBHEB
A good office monitor is quite a key issue for many. It's not just about browsing the web or working in a text editor or spreadsheet, although in both cases it's also a big deal. A good office monitor is also a key issue for programmers who spend hours staring at lines of code written in one language or another. For me, who does both, it is of great importance. It is also important that such a monitor can be easily placed on your desk according to your needs and that it offers something more than just displaying an image. For the last few months my desk horse was a Philips Brilliance 272B QUB monitor.
Apple One service package references in iOS 14 beta code
More and more confirmations are available about the introduction by Apple of its service package called Apple One. After discovering the references in the code of the Apple Music application for Android and discovering the fact that Apple has registered various AppleOne domains, 9To5Mac editors discovered further references in the iOS 14 beta code.
Apple registers Apple One domains
A few days ago, in the code of the Apple Music application for Android, references to a package of services called Apple One were discovered. Now, the MacRumors service reports about the registration of many domains with this name by Apple.
New WD MyPassport SSD
Western Digital, a well-known storage manufacturer, has developed a new portable SSD from the popular My Passporrt series.
Changes in App Store regulations for game streaming services
xCloud and Stadia are currently the two most popular services allowing players to stream games from the cloud to mobile devices. Neither of them is available on the App Store, as Apple has so far categorically prohibited publishing applications of this type in its store, claiming that they pose a threat to its high standards. However, the changes made yesterday to the App Store regulations open the door to such services. Unfortunately, the terms and conditions imposed by Apple may prove difficult (or even impossible) to swallow for many developers.
Audio Pro A26
Sweden has been associated with good sound for years and I don't only mean rock and metal music (for which, apart from Abba, this country is famous), but also music and audio equipment. I've been even more convinced of this in the last few weeks. I had a chance to test a set of active Audio Pro A26 speakers with multi-room function.
References to Apple One in the Apple Music application code for Android
From time to time, information appears on the web to suggest that Apple prepares so-called packages of its services, so that customers can save money.
Mini Motorways
Among the productions available in Apple Arcade you will find many so-called casual games, which are usually played to kill time, e.g. by train, bus, streetcar or subway, or as a passenger of a car, during rush hours when all vehicles are in traffic jams. It seems that there is nothing better for this occasion than the latest game "Mini Motorways" from the Dinosaur Polo Club studio, known from a similar game for iOS - "Mini Metro".
Photos of prototype Apple Watch
AppleDemoYT one published on Twitter photos of the device, that is probably one of the prototypes of the Apple Watch.
Google Maps for iOS with Apple Watch support
Google has released an update to its iOS application, which introduces support for Apple Watch. The latest version is described as 5.52.
Fifth public beta watchOS 7 available
Apple has just released the fifth public beta of watchOS 7. For the security of your data, we recommend a backup before uploading the system. Please note that this is done automatically with the copy of the iOS system.
Logitech MX Keys
Recently I wrote about Logitech mouse- MX Master 3. This company has also prepared a new keyboard model, which together with that mouse will make a set. We are talking about MX Keys. But is this model completely new? In my opinion, no, and why I think so, I will explain later in this text.
New games in Apple Arcade (10.09.2020): "A Monster's Expedition"
A few weeks ago Apple changed the premiere day of new games in the Apple Arcade service from Friday to Thursday. Today, this service has been announced with the title "A Monster's Expedition".
How to sketch on a video with Digital Touch on iPhone
Another video guide is available on the Apple support channel on YouTube. It shows how to draw on user recorded short films using the Digital Touch function, available as an extension in iMessage.
Soon in Apple Arcade: The Survivalists
A new title, The Survivalists, has appeared on the list of game announcements that will be available in the coming weeks in Apple Arcade.
Sonos Play:5
Sonos brand products are regularly featured on the pages of MyApple. After the Sonos One and portable Sonos Move speakers, the time has come for the largest speaker in this manufacturer's offer. Model Play:5.
Eighth developer betas of iOS/iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 and watchOS 7 available
Apple has released the eighth developer beta versions of iOS/iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, watchOS 7.
Setapp - my programmer's toolkit
Setapp has been on the market for several years now. During this time the number of applications available in this service has significantly increased. Currently, there are already a hundred and several dozen of them, all for $9.99 a month. For all the applications available in Setapp that I currently use, I would pay as much as for a four-year subscription for this service. There are actually so many of them that the time has come to describe them all and dispel the doubts of skeptics who get goose bumps on the word "subscription".
Mini Cooper Se
It is amazing how the Mini Cooper story went. After all, it was a very cheap, common car for the British - on the day of its premiere it cost only 500 British pounds, which translates into the current 47500 PLN. This budget vehicle quickly became an object of cult. No wonder that it is no longer a budget car, but a premium car. The newest electric Mini Cooper Se, which has been available in Poland since April, clips the history of this brand. This small car was created as a response to the fuel crisis related to the blockade of the Suez Canal.
Spaceland
Among the games available in Apple Arcade, there was also a space shooter combined with turn-based RPG. Such a game is "Spaceland". The plot is quite simple and refers to the first two films from the "Alien" series. From the base located on a distant planet a warning signal is sent (like from a ship in the movie "Alien, the eighth passenger of Nostromo"), which is received by a team of star guards. After their landing, it turns out that the whole base is controlled by alien life forms. The player's task is to clean it up and save a few of its crew members still alive.
On September 15th Apple will show new iPhone and other products
Apple today announced the date of the September presentation. It will take place on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time, during which the company will probably present new iPhone 12 series, Apple Watch, fourth generation iPad Air and AirTag locator. There is also a great chance for the appearance of AirPods Studio headphones and Mac computers equipped with their own ARM processors (MacBook Pro and 12-inch model).
"Wolfwalkers" soon on Apple TV+
On the Apple TV channel on YouTube there is already a trailer of the cartoon "Wolfwalkers", whose action takes place in medieval Ireland. Its protagonists are two girls who turn into wolves.