Sonos’ $30M app fail is cautionary tale against rushing unnecessary updates
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) Addressing blowback from Sonos' wildly unpopular app redesign will cost the company $20 to $30 million "in the short term,".....»»
Public beta 1 arrives for iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, more
Today Apple has released public beta 1 for its next big OS updates. iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more can now be installed by a wide array of new users. And if you’re running an M1 device or later, that means you get Apple Intelligence supp.....»»
How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’
How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’.....»»
iOS 18 ruined one of the simplest things about the iPhone experience
There has always been a bittersweet sentiment among iPhone users that Apple should unlock more possibilities with new software updates. One side would say people … The post iOS 18 ruined one of the simplest things about the iPhone experience ap.....»»
Software updates for cheap Samsung phones may soon lot better
Samsung has a new phone coming soon, and it may start an exciting new trend for the company's cheaper smartphones......»»
Google updates Search widget on iPhone with customizable shortcuts, like Gemini
The Search widget offered by the Google app on iPhone and iPad now offers customizable shortcuts, including to Gemini. more….....»»
PSA: Choosing a preferred Home Hub in iOS 18 can be a bit tricky
As reported back in June, iOS 18 and tvOS 18 add an option that finally lets users choose an Apple TV or HomePod as their preferred Home Hub to control remotely. These updates are now available to the public, but choosing a preferred Home Hub can be.....»»
iWork updated for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Watch features
Following the official launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on Monday, Apple has begun rolling out updates to its iWork suite of productivity apps. more….....»»
Apple releases beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1
Apple launched major updates to its software platforms just yesterday. iOS 18, visionOS 2, iPadOS 18, and more were released to the public. But today, developer betas for the next big releases are already here. Beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1,.....»»
Snap charges $99/month to develop for its new AR Spectacles and Snap OS
Today alongside big updates to the Snapchat app, Snap unveiled its newest AR Spectacles and launched the Snap OS software platform. These product announcements sought to excite the development community. Joining Snap’s developer program is going to.....»»
WhatsApp Status updates is becoming more like Instagram
It seems that WhatsApp is planning to allow contacts tagging in Status updates, making it similar to Instagram Stories. The post WhatsApp Status updates is becoming more like Instagram appeared first on Phandroid. Due to Meta owning WhatsA.....»»
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 images leak
Sonos' as-yet-unannounced flagship soundbar has received an unofficial debut via leaked images on social media......»»
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 images leak on X
Sonos' as-yet-unannounced flagship soundbar has received an unofficial debut via leaked images on social media......»»
Why holding kids back fails, and what to do about it
For decades, schools have allowed children to advance to the next grade even when they're not reading at grade level. But more and more states are adopting policies to hold students back if they fail standardized tests in reading......»»
iOS 18 gives your iPhone a super-handy charging feature. Here’s how it works
iOS 18 is packed with new features and updates, including a new tool that should make charging your iPhone easier than ever......»»
Federico Viticci shares in-depth iOS 18 review: A small but ‘fun’ update
With today’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases, Federico Viticci at MacStories is back with his annual in-depth review of Apple’s latest updates. Federico, everyone’s favorite opinionated and caffeinated madman, leaves no stone unturned in these.....»»
Also releasing today: New iOS 17, macOS 14 updates for the upgrade-averse
Security updates without the headaches for the risk-averse (and bug-averse). Enlarge Today is the official release date for the public versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and a scad of other Apple software.....»»
Your iPhone and Apple Watch are getting huge software updates today
If you have an iPhone and/or an Apple Watch, today is going to be a big day in terms of software updates......»»
Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks
Organizations must reassess their email security posture as incidents continue to escalate, leading to financial losses. Key findings reveal a significant increase in email attacks, with many successfully bypassing standard security protocols and tar.....»»
Netflix will no longer provide support for iPhones and iPads running iOS 16
After discontinuing its app for the third generation Apple TV, Netflix has just confirmed that it will soon end support for some old iPhones and iPads. More specifically, the company will no longer provide updates compatible with devices running iOS.....»»
These New Updates Make Google Wallet a Lot More Useful
Several new changes add a ton of usability to the Google Wallet app. The post These New Updates Make Google Wallet a Lot More Useful appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s never-ending changes to Google Wallet are undoubtedly some of.....»»