Apple today has released iOS 14 beta 6 and iPadOS 14 beta 6 to developers. This release comes one week after iOS 14 beta 5 was released to developers and public beta users, signaling a shift from the two-week release cycle to weekly releases.
iOS 14 beta 6 is available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings app. As usual, if the update does not immediately appear for download…
Waze has supported Google Assistant for a while, but only on Android. Assistant is admittedly limited on iPhones and iPads, but its users are about to get a bonus. Starting today, Waze for iOS offers Google Assistant integration.
On Android, Waze allows Google Assistant to…
Android 11’s power menu showing all Nest, Chromecast media devices after Home 2.27 update
August 25, 2020
Earlier this month, the Nest Hub Max started appearing in the Android 11 power menu. The latest Google Home app now lets you add every Nest, Home, and Cast device for quick control on Android 11.
Google was likely testing the waters with Home 2.26 as only the flagship Nest…
Apple updates iMovie for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with new filters, soundtracks, and more
August 25, 2020
In addition to a notable update to Final Cut Pro X, Apple has also announced updates to iMovie for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. iMovie for iPhone and iPad has added new filters, 25 new soundtracks, and more. iMovie on the Mac has also added new filters as well as improved integration with iMovie for iOS.
For iPhone and iPad users, iMovie has three new filters that give videos “a hand-drawn look.”…
Microsoft has created three Xbox One X consoles inspired by Wonder Woman to celebrate the upcoming release of Wonder Woman 1984. Superfans — who wouldn’t mind getting a new Xbox One X just months ahead of the release of the Xbox Series X — will have the chance…
As we talked about in our review last week, Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one impressive smartphone. It comes with the latest and greatest everything, including Gorilla Glass Victus. Now, we’re seeing the strength of that glass in a very impressive Galaxy Note 20…
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro X with a slew of features and improvements. The editing suite can now use machine learning smarts to automate video cropping for social media-friendly formats, including square and vertical sizes.
Final Cut Pro can analyze clips for “dominant motion” and crop them in what it thinks is the most effective way. You’ll be able to reposition the crop manually, if…
Microsoft is now rolling out the Xbox One August update, which refreshes some aspects of the user interface ahead of a major redesign that’ll unify how the platform looks across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and mobile. Meanwhile, Xbox Insiders (or beta testers) will get…
Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ drop to $130 on Amazon
August 25, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ are great wireless earbuds for Android users and solid alternatives to AirPods now that they have their own iOS app. They’re also more affordable in Amazon’s latest sale that drops the price of the Galaxy Buds+ to $130. That’s $20 off their…
Microsoft gives devs an AI-powered tool to build reading accessibility into their apps
August 25, 2020
Microsoft today announced the general availability of Immersive Reader, an Azure Cognitive Services offering that allows developers to embed text reading and comprehension capabilities into apps to make them more inclusive. Immersive Reader is designed to help users — including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — improve their reading skills…
