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iOS 14 beta users are being notified with a constant message about a non-existent update

November 2, 2020

It’s not just you. Once again, iOS beta users are facing an annoying message about a non-existent update. This time, users with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 beta installed on the iPhone and iPad are being prompted with erroneous messages informing them to update to the latest beta release, even though there are no updates available. The popup mentions that there’s a new iOS 14 beta available, but…

Hands-on with iOS 14’s Sound Recognition feature that listens for doorbells, smoke alarms, more

November 2, 2020

iOS 14 brings a range of valuable new features, and some of them are designed as Accessibility options but happen to be useful for just about everyone. Read along for a hands-on look at how to use iPhone Sound Recognition to get alerts for things like doorbells, running…

Analysts optimistic about AAPL Q4 2020 earnings despite iPhone delay

November 2, 2020

Analysts appear optimistic about tomorrow’s AAPL Q4 2020 earnings report, despite the fact that it won’t include any flagship iPhone sales this year … Apple will tomorrow report its earnings for fiscal Q4/calendar Q3, running from July to September. Last year, the…

Eve Light Strip becomes first accessory to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting in iOS 14

November 2, 2020

One of the new HomeKit features in iOS 14 is something called Adaptive Lighting, which automatically adjusts the color temperatures of smart lights based on time of day. Popular HomeKit accessory maker Eve has announced today that its Eve Light Strip is now the first to support the new iOS 14 Adaptive Lighting feature. For those unfamiliar, here’s how Apple describes Adaptive Lighting in…

Video: New durability test puts iPhone 12 Pro through scratch, bend, and fire tests

November 2, 2020

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro include what Apple refers to as “Ceramic Shield” protection over the display to improve durability against cracks and shatters. Now, YouTuber JerryRigEverything has put the iPhone 12 Pro through a litany of tests to find out more details…

Apple refreshes its Clips app with new UI, horizontal support, HDR recording on iPhone 12

November 2, 2020

We haven’t heard from Apple’s Clips app in a while but today the company says it has released the app’s biggest update yet. New features and changes include a refreshed user interface, the ability to record in both vertical and horizontal aspect ratios, and is…

Redesigned PlayStation iOS and Android app lands with voice chat, PS5 features, more

November 2, 2020

Sony is out with an all-new PlayStation app for both iOS and Android today aiming to “amplify your connections with friends and the games you love to play even when you’re away from your console.” The new app includes a total redesign, voice chat, PS Store integration, and exclusive PS5 features. Sony shared the news on its PlayStation blog today: Starting later today, the PS App will…

First iPhone 12 mini hands-on video shows new 5.4-inch design in detail

November 2, 2020

The iPhone 12 mini won’t be available for pre-order until next week, but a YouTuber has managed to get his hands on one early. The video offers our first real-world look at the iPhone 12 mini, and its new 5.4-inch display alongside comparisons to other iPhone models as…

iOS 14: How to use the iPhone emoji search option

November 2, 2020

It’s great to see big changes like home screen widgets with iOS 14, but sometimes the tiny changes can add up to offer some valuable improvements in day-to-day use. One of these small new features is the iPhone emoji search option in iOS 14. The option to search emoji…

YouTube rolling out player page redesign with gestures, suggestions for Android and iOS

November 2, 2020

YouTube today announced a series of Android and iOS updates as part of a video player page redesign. The general look stays the same, but the Google company has worked to optimize button placement and layouts, while adding some convenient shortcuts. It starts with a “more streamlined player page” that moves various buttons out of menus and into more prominent locations. Captions are no…