The best iOS 17 apps with interactive widgets, StandBy support, and more
iOS 17 is here and one of the headlining changes makes Home Screen widgets significantly more powerful. With iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, widgets now support full interactivity. This addresses one of the biggest feature requests from users since widgets fir.....»»

Old Macs can still get macOS Sonoma with a tool available in October
The OpenCore Legacy Patcher won't be offering day-one support for macOS Sonoma on older Macs, with support now expected to arrive on October 2.OpenCore Legacy PatcherApple released macOS Sonoma on Tuesday, introducing a plethora of new features to Ap.....»»
Windows 11 23H2’s new features and version number are arriving separately
23H2 resets the support clock, but all the new features are coming to 22H2. Enlarge / A PC running Windows 11. (credit: Microsoft) Today, Microsoft is beginning to roll out a major batch of new Windows updates, including.....»»
macOS 14 Sonoma: The Ars Technica review
If at first you don't create usable desktop widgets, try, try again. Enlarge I was preparing to write an intro calling macOS Sonoma—version 14.0 of Apple's desktop operating system, for those of you who can't keep the.....»»
Google is killing another one of its popular apps, and it’s a big one
Google plans to discontinue one of its popular apps, Google Podcasts, in the new year. Here's what you need to do about the closure......»»
X launches the picture perfect feature
Picture-in-Picture support finally comes to X! You can scroll while a video is playing in X. It will be available on web, iOS & Android The post X launches the picture perfect feature appeared first on Phandroid. A surprise announcement wa.....»»
Here’s how to prepare your Mac for the macOS Sonoma update
Apple will officially release macOS Sonoma (version 14) to the public on Tuesday, September 26. The update was announced in June at WWDC 2023 and brings some great improvements to the Mac operating system, such as a new Lock Screen, desktop widgets,.....»»
You can now access Apple Music radio shows in the Apple Podcasts app with iOS 17
With iOS 17, Apple has introduced a new interface for its Podcasts app, which now has a new Now Playing screen, as well as more search filters and a better Up Next experience. The company also announced that third-party apps can now connect an App St.....»»
Practical tips for educators to support gender-diverse students
A new school year is here; are you ready? With the beginning of the academic year, many educators are preparing for the inevitable shift in their students' needs from the more relaxed summer months. Parents of transgender, gender-diverse and nonbinar.....»»
New Klipsch tabletop wireless speakers are a more affordable, capable take on mid-century modern
Klipsch's new The One and The Three Plus tabletop wireless speakers evolve the company's mid-century modern style, with better support for digital audio......»»
Pixelmator teases full HDR support coming to Photomator on iPhone 15 [Video]
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus crank up the limit on how bright Apple’s non-Pro phone displays can go. Pixelmator will soon take advantage of the new displays, which reach peak brightness at 1600 nits, with an update to Photomator on iPhone 15. m.....»»
Tinder $500/month subscription launches, as other apps make similar plans [U]
Update: Engadget reports that Tinder Select is now live for ‘selected’ users, and does indeed cost $500/month or $6k/year. The companies behind popular dating apps like Tinder, Grindr, Match, and Bumble are planning to offer premium tiers, wit.....»»
WhatsApp for Business just got Better!
WhatsApp announces a new suite of services for those who use WhatsApp for business. From inventory to support, we cover all the details here. The post WhatsApp for Business just got Better! appeared first on Phandroid. The folks over in Wh.....»»
Daily deals Sept. 25: Apple Watch Series 8 $299, macOS apps starting at $1, 42% off iPhone 14 Pro Leather MagSafe Case, more
Today's top deals include a Lamicall Magnetic Case for iPhone 15 for $17, 20% off a SimpliSafe 5-piece wireless home security system, 15% off an Apple MagSafe charger, 55% off a 2-pack of Anker dual-port 12W wall USB chargers, and more.Get a 55-inch.....»»
iOS 17 makes it easier to play Spotify music on HomePod
For the first few years, the HomePod exclusively supported Apple Music and AirPlay. It was not possible for third-party music apps to integrate with the device. In 2020, Apple did a HomePod Siri music API, and some services, such as Pandora, have ad.....»»
Nintendo adds passkey support to enable passwordless sign-ins
In the continued march toward a passwordless future, Nintendo has signed on as the latest company to support passkey authentication. Starting this week, you can now register a passkey to your Nintendo Account and use biometrics to log into your accou.....»»
Apple explains why only revised AirPods Pro 2 support lossless audio from Vision Pro
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging arrive in stores today. The new hardware is more than just a revised charging case though. As we know, the updated AirPods Pro 2 will be capable of streaming lossless audio from the Vision Pro headset when.....»»
BundleHunt celebrates iPhone launch day with macOS sale including over 40 apps from $1
It’s launch day for Apple’s latest gear, and the folks over at BundleHunt are now taking that as the perfect opportunity to debut a new Epic Fall macOS Bundle sale. As one of the best promotions we’ve seen this year, there are over 40 differe.....»»
‘Tripsy’ travel planner app gets new interactive widgets and more
I’ve written about Tripsy here on 9to5Mac a couple of times, as it’s a great app to help people plan their trips with full itineraries. Earlier this year, the app was updated with weather forecast conditions. And now, Tripsy is getting interactiv.....»»
The best Windows apps for 2023
Choosing the right apps can be hard. Here are the best Windows apps, whether you need to stay productive at work or watch your shows......»»
Apple updates iWork with iOS 17, macOS Sonoma features
Newly updated iWork 13.2 with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for the Mac, iPad, and iPad, has now been launched to take advantage of Apple's new operating system updates.Image Credit: AppleAll three iWork apps have added support for USDZ format, which.....»»