I’m a self-confessed neat freak in both physical and virtual worlds, so I like to keep my Mac app windows organised. I previously did so using Stay, but when the developer seemingly abandoned it I switched to Moom.
The app lets me instantly restore all my app windows to my preferred sizes and positions, whether I’m using my MacBook Pro in standalone mode or hooked up to my external monitor …
more…...
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card.
more…...
Five days ago, Spotify disputed a report that Apple Music pays artists more than double compared to Spotify’s average rates. In completely unrelated news, Spotify has published a blog post announcing record payouts to the music industry in 2024.
more…...
Apple’s Calendar app has been on the iPhone since the start, and rarely gets changed. But in the last few months, Calendar has been the subject of some compelling upgrades. And now, iOS 18.3 adds a feature that provides another reason to use the app.
more…...
Apple has a CarPlay problem. Actually, Apple has two CarPlay problems. One of those is well-documented: next-generation CarPlay was announced at WWDC 2022 and is still not available in any car, though Apple swears it’s still working with “several automakers” to implement it.
What could be Apple’s bigger problem, however, is its neglect of CarPlay 1.0 – the CarPlay experience that exists in millions of vehicles already on the road today.
more…...
Today’s deals are headlined by even lower prices across the most affordable current-generation iPad Air models starting from $499 alongside the return of $200 price drops on both the entry-level and upgraded 1TB M4 MacBook Pro. From there we move over to Apple Watch Series 10 – the base models have already returned to Black Friday pricing and today we are featuring the high-end titanium models that are now $70 off the going rate – as well as a collection of charging and magnetic accessories, keyboards, and more. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…...
Mythic Quest, one of the longest running Apple TV+ comedies, returns tonight with the debut of season four. Here’s a roundup of reviews covering what to expect from the new batch of episodes.
more…...
App Store Connect, the developer utility for managing software on the App Store, has been updated to version 2.1 today. The latest version is the first to include a dark mode icon, replacing the blue on white icon with a blue on black version.
more…...
Bookshop.org launched five years ago as an online store with a mission of supporting local book shops. Now, that same philosophy is fueling a new ebook app for iPhone and iPad, which enables you to enjoy ebooks while sending your funds to local, independent bookstores.
more…...
Beats hasn’t even announced Powerbeats Pro 2, let alone releasing the second-gen wireless earphones. That hasn’t stopped what appears to be the Powerbeats Pro 2 from becoming the unofficial headphones of the new TGL golf league. Several golfers have been spotted sporting a single Powerbeats Pro 2 earbud in recent days.
more…...