Apple Music appears to be beta testing integration with a service called SongShift, for transferring music from other services into Apple Music. The feature is currently being A/B tested in the latest beta version of Apple Music on Android, according to user reports on Reddit.
more…Qi2 is the latest wireless charging standard the Wireless Power Consortium developed, incorporating Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) based on Apple’s MagSafe technology. This ensures accurate alignment and faster charging speeds of up to 15 watts – significantly improving the existing standard. Qi2 is backward compatible, allowing older Qi devices to charge on Qi2 chargers at slower speeds. Qi2 was designed to unify wireless charging standards globally, with all manufacturers expected to adopt it in future devices. The is now my default Qi2/MagSafe charger for my laptop bag for travel.
more…You can learn multiple languages at your own pace with this hot deal on the Babbel language app. Get a lifetime subscription for just $149.
Want to try out the latest iOS features early? The iOS 17.4 beta is available for free for everyone and comes with iMessage quantum security, new emoji, the latest improvement for Stolen Device Protection, preparations for the upcoming EU App Store changes, and more.
more…The nostalgia-inducing Tangara iPod alternative portable music player is made to be customized, repaired and upgraded.
Apple’s Beats brand is teaming up with Major League Soccer as part of a new multi-year partnership. In a press release, Beats says that it has selected eight teams to produce custom headphones for – Atlanta United, Columbus Crew, Inter Miami, LAFC, Nashville SC, NYCFC, St. Louis City SC, and Toronto FC – with more to follow.
The MLS season is set to kick off on February 21, and fans can watch every game via Apple’s MLS Season Pass subscription service.
more…After a delay, filming for the Apple TV+ sci-fi epic resumes. Here's the latest update on "Foundation" season three production.
Presidents’ Day weekend is coming to an end, but there’s still a fresh batch of Apple deals to go around. The second-best price yet on Apple Pencil 2 headlines the savings at $79, dropping alongside one of Apple’s Magic Keyboards for your Mac or Vision Pro at $85. Speaking of, time is running out to save $300 on Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…Philips Hue ambient lighting can help set your computer setup's mood and change up its look in many cool ways.
Jason Snell has published his excellent Six Colors report card, recapping and scoring Apple’s performance through 2023. Jason was kind enough to ask me, along with my colleagues Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall, to partake in the survey this year.
Head to Six Colors to read the full thing. You can also find a breakdown of average scores for each category and how those scores have changed over the last nine years. Full comments from me, Benjamin, and Zac are below.
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