07-20-19 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/20/2019
Deep Time Walk: Earth History , Color Query Pro , The Enchanted Worlds and more iPhone: Color Query Pro ( $4.99 → Free ) Alan Meyers Color Query puts you in the know. Just point your iPhone at a wall or other object and snap a photo. Col...

07-20-19 -

Finimize, Episode, Spend Stack, and other apps to check out this weekend
This edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes an app for learning more about finance, chat rooms for fans of TV shows and movies, and a price-tracking list-maker. And as always, we’ve selected two great new games for you to check out. Fi...

07-19-19 -

How to have Siri automatically read incoming text messages out loud to you in...
Siri in iOS 13 can optionally read texts out loud to you through your AirPods or Powerbeats Pro, as soon as they arrive, allowing for true hands-free messaging when your hands are busy. They’re calling it “Announce Messages with Siri”. About...

07-19-19 -

Apple Card may launch in Canada in 2019
The Apple Card is set to launch in the United States sometime in the summer, and now it sounds like the physical credit card is heading to Canada in the near future. According to a report from The Star, Apple has filed the necessary paperwork in C...

07-19-19 -

LG rumored again to join Samsung as OLED display supplier for 2019 iPhones
Word on the street is that Apple is going to tap additional companies beyond Samsung to handle orders for OLED iPhone displays. According to a new analyst report from Barclays, which was viewed by MacRumors, Apple is going to tap the Life’s Good...

07-19-19 -

The best cup holder phone mounts
There are a lot of iPhone accessories out there, especially when it comes to mounts for your car. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the best you can buy right now. Best As will be a common element with these , the Macally adjustable phone mount ...

07-19-19 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/19/2019
Preposition Builder Master , Visual Math 4D , Pyrotexni Fireworks and more Universal: Preposition Builder Master ( $1.99 → Free ) MasterKey Games Preposition Master allows you to improve your language skills in an entertaining way. In ea...

07-19-19 -

New to Mac? 3 ways to copy and paste text on your Mac
Lately iDB has been trying a little more to help out those who are completely new to Mac. For instance, we’ve recently shown you how to right-click on your Mac as well as provided a guide with the differences you’ll notice if y...

07-19-19 -

Apple Music rebrands The A-List: Hip-Hop playlist to Rap Life
Apple says it will be moving “at the speed of culture” with the latest update to its streaming platform, rebranding and refocusing one of its most popular cultivated playlists. Apple has rebranded the Apple Music playlist “A-List: Hip-Hop”...

07-19-19 -

Israeli surveillance software Pegasus targets cloud data on infected iPhones
Israeli company NSO Group claims its new surveillance tool, called Pegasus, can extract data from cloud services like iCloud, Google Drive and Facebook Messenger, among others, from an infected iPhone or Android smartphone. According to a paywall�...

07-19-19 -

How to use Quick Actions in the Files app on iPad
If you own a Mac, you might be used to the Quick Actions available for Finder. This is a handy feature for performing, well, quick actions. Apple brings this cool feature to the Files app with iPadOS. It gives users another great way to do things ...

07-19-19 -

Zagg brings its Rugged Book Keyboard case with backlight and laptop-style key...
Accessory maker Zagg yesterday launched its rugged keyboard case for the new iPad mini 5. The protective keyboard case shields your precious Apple tablet from accidental drops with a mixture of different materials that includes stainless steel, ha...

07-19-19 -

Satechis new hub brings back HDMI, USB-A and other missing ports to your Mac ...
Accessory maker Satechi announced a new USB-C hub sold exclusively in select Apple Stores. It features a USB-A port for connecting your legacy devices at USB 3.0 speeds (up to 5 Gbps), an integrated USB-C port for charging with the USB Power Deliv...

07-19-19 -

Keeper lets you store unlimited passwords to keep hackers out of your business
Coming up with a tough password is an essential part of online security. The only thing keeping your digital information safe is a unique password for each website. But remembering all those passwords is virtually impossible, and writing them down...

07-18-19 -

Review: Mophies Powerstation PD XL puts a fast-charging 10,050mAh cell in you...
Accessory maker Mophie, owned by the popular Zagg brand, offers a plethora of versatile batteries for your Apple gear. Today, we’re taking a look at the company’s Powerstation PD XL, an inconspicuous 10,050 mAh cell pack that can extend the ru...

07-18-19 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/18/2019
Warhammer Quest 2 , Aureus Prime , Lake Hope: Ready For School and more Universal: Warhammer Quest 2 ( $4.99 → Free ) Perchang Only the mightiest will survive in Warhammer Quest 2. Lead your warriors across a war-torn land and into vicio...

07-18-19 -

Apple seeds third public betas of macOS Catalina, tvOS 13 to public testers
Apple has seeded the third public betas of both macOS Catalina and tvOS 13 to public testers. Back at the end of June, Apple seeded the first public betas of its most popular operating systems, and now the company is moving forward with the newest...

07-18-19 -

Apple seeds third public betas of iOS 13 and iPadOS to public testers
Following the release of the first public beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS back in June, Apple is moving ahead with the third seed. While this beta is available for those in the public beta program, the software is still in its pre-release form. That mea...

07-18-19 -

How to adjust iPhone hold duration for 3D Touch and Haptic Touch
iOS 13 brought out an expanded use of the Haptic Touch feature to support quick actions and other interactions which used to require display pressure sensing with 3D Touch, and you can even adjust hold duration to make content previews pop up fast...

07-18-19 -

Atmospheric social adventure game Sky: Children of the Light hits App Store g...
Following a long wait and last-minute delays, thatgamecompany’s Sky: Children of the Light for iPhone and iPad is now available globally in App Store. The free download includes optional in-app purchases, such as bundles and season passes, rangi...

07-18-19 -

How to open multiple windows of the same app on iPad
Along with the slew of awesomeness with iPadOS comes another very cool feature. You can open multiple instances of the same app at the same time. This is handy for many situations like more than one map in the Maps app, view in the Calendar, or ev...

07-18-19 -

Learn UI/UX design with mobile design master class
The bedrock of all apps is their function and feel, and more important than the stated purpose of the app is its functionality. If users aren’t able to easily navigate an app they won’t spend the time learning how. They’ll simply uninstall a...

07-17-19 -

Apple teases Snoopy in Space ahead of Apple TV+ launch
Ahead of its launch on Apple TV+ later this year, Apple is teasing its upcoming Snoopy in Space. On Wednesday, Apple published a quick teaser trailer for Snoopy in Space, coming in at just under a minute in length. Perhaps it isn’t too surprisin...

07-17-19 -

Bluetooth exploit makes it possible to track iOS and macOS devices
A new exploit tied to Bluetooth connectivity makes it possible to track some devices, including those from Apple and Microsoft. According to ZDNet, there is a security vulnerability within the Bluetooth communication protocol that makes it possibl...

07-17-19 -

Apples Carpool Karaoke: The Series renewed for a third season
Carpool Karaoke: The Series has been a stable series for Apple since its initial debut, and now it’s coming back for a third season. James Corden, the host of The Late Late Show has confirmed via his official YouTube channel that the series, whi...

07-17-19 -

New report details Apples security efforts in preventing leaks
Apple has to rely on multiple suppliers to bring its products to market, which means there are a lot of different avenues where a leak could happen. A new report aims to showcase the lengths the company will go to stop thefts of its devices and pa...

07-17-19 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/17/2019
Decide Now! , Week Calendar Widget Pro , Basic Calculator Pro and more Universal: Decide Now! ( $1.99 → Free ) Catforce Studio Decisions big and small can be tackled with Decide Now. You can create custom idea templates or utilize the 10...

07-17-19 -

Apple seeds fourth iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13 betas to developers...
Apple has seeded the latest developer betas of iOS 13 and iPadOS. Apple on Wednesday officially seeded the fourth betas of iOS 13 and iPadOS to developers. These latest iterations of the betas have not been adding a lot of new features to the mix,...

07-17-19 -

iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max, and iPhone 11R dummy models get hands-on treatment
The next lineup of iPhones is expected to be unveiled in early September. The rumor mill has been busy outlining what to expect, and new dummy models give us a clear look at what’s probably coming down the pike. 9to5Mac was able to get the hands...

07-17-19 -

DigiTimes: a laser-powered 3D rear camera is coming to 2020 iPhones
A laser-powered 3D sensor that accurately determines distances between objects and the lens will reportedly be a feature of iPhones releasing in 2020, potentially resulting in improved augmented reality and enhanced photography with faster focusin...

07-17-19 -

Apple has reportedly been trialing AirPods production in Vietnam
In yet another sign that it’s moving to diversify product manufacturing beyond China, Apple’s reportedly been trialing AirPods production in Vietnam, per a communication seen by Nikkei. Japanese outlet Nikkei Asian Review has the story: China�...

07-17-19 -

The Unicode Consortium opens up the emoji proposals process, lets you adopt a...
Happy World Emoji Day, everyone! Today, the Unicode Consortium officially announced a brand new way to make proposing new emoji easier than before. Available at Unicode.org, the revamped website also offers emoji enthusiasts the chance to “adopt...

07-17-19 -

Connecting an iPod with an iPhone using new external storage support in iOS 1...
The much-improved Files app on iOS 13 gained support for external drives. iDownloadBlog reader Niles Mitchell previously connected all sorts of legacy devices with his iPhone running the iOS 13 software so it came natural to him to try doing the s...

07-17-19 -

How to use the new High-Key Mono portrait lighting effect on iPhone in iOS 13
iOS 13 brought out a new , called High-Key Mono, that boosts your iPhone photography game. It creates an awesome look for your Portrait mode photographs by applying high-quality monochromatic processing to your subject whilst setting it against a ...

07-17-19 -

How to use the new Column view in the iPad Files app
When you’re working with items in the Files app, you need an easy way to get to the documents you want. You may have a folder with 20 subfolders and 100 files and either aren’t sure which one you need or happen to need more tha...

07-17-19 -

This meditation app uses AI to create personalized routines
Good mental health is perhaps the most important thing a person needs to function, yet most people fail to take it into account. Taking stock of mental well-being is a good way to improve all areas of life, since ultimately a person’s feelings, ...

07-16-19 -

Apple showcases the new emoji coming to iPhone this fall
Ahead of the launch of iOS 13 (and iPadOS) later this year, and to celebrate World Emoji Day, Apple has decided to show off a variety of new emoji options coming to iPhone and other Apple devices later this year. Apple’s announcement states that...

07-16-19 -

Apple may start funding original podcasts
Apple is apparently looking to expand its already powerful reach into the podcast market, looking for original content to produce. According to a report this week from Bloomberg, Apple is currently investigating the prospect of jumping into origin...

07-16-19 -

A pair of Apples ads are nominated for the Outstanding Commercial Emmy award
The latest nominees for this year’s annual Emmy awards have been revealed, and two Apple ads have been nominated. The Television Academy has officially released this year’s nominations, and, as usual, there are many spanning a variety of categ...

07-16-19 -

Apple silently updates macOS again to address Zooms insecure software in part...
Almost a week ago, Apple had to release a quiet update to macOS to address some secondary and potentially dangerous software related to the video conferencing app, Zoom. And now the company is doing the same for that company’s partner apps. Acco...

07-16-19 -

Apple seeds sixth beta of watchOS 5.3 to developers
Moving right along with the pre-release versions of the next update to the Apple Watch, Apple has seeded the latest developer beta. Apple has seeded the sixth beta of watchOS 5.3 to developers this week. As has been par for the course with the pre...

07-16-19 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/16/2019
Alloy – launcher and automator , Blox 3D City Creator , Blox 3D Junior and more Universal: Alloy – launcher and automator ( $4.99 → Free ) 32Parrots LLC Alloy is all about simplification. It allows you to organize and...

07-16-19 -

Apple seeds fourth beta of macOS Catalina to developers
Apple has seeded the fourth beta of macOS 10.15 Catalina to developers this week. Apple on Tuesday officially seeded the latest developer beta of macOS 10.15 Catalina, continuing the pre-release push ahead of the desktop operating system’s big u...

07-16-19 -

Apple seeds seventh beta of iOS 12.4 to developers and public testers
Apple on Tuesday officially seeded the latest beta of iOS 12.4 to developers ahead of an expected summer launch. For those registered as a developer with the company, the new software can be downloaded and installed directly from Apple’s develop...

07-16-19 -

How to add and pin widgets to your iPad Home screen
The new iPadOS brings a different look to your Home screen. You’ll see smaller icons giving you a tighter grid and more room for the apps you love. In addition, you can add and pin widgets to the Home screen. This lets you see quick glan...

07-16-19 -

Apple rumored to bring back the rainbow logo on new products
It has been many years since Apple used the rainbow logo on any one of its products, but a new rumor suggests that could be changing soon. According to an anonymous source reaching out to MacRumors, Apple is planning on bringing back the rainbow l...

07-16-19 -

Apple reveals more scenes from its upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi drama For All Ma...
Joining the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Apple’s worldwide video team this morning shared a new featurette revealing some previously unseen scenes from its upcoming Apple TV+ show, entitled “For All Mankind”. The video, ru...

07-16-19 -

Mophie launches a new wireless charging pad, two car chargers and a variety o...
Accessory maker Mophie which specializes in chargers, cables and battery cases, today unveiled nearly half a dozen new products, ranging from a Qi-enabled wireless charging pad for iPhone, a pair of car chargers for on-the-road travelers and a bun...

07-16-19 -

Nomad launches new line of high-speed, Kevlar-protected charging cables
Our friends over at Nomad announced a new line of premium charging cables on Tuesday. The new line covers everything from USB-A, to USB-C to Lightning, and they are all made with a Kevlar outer shell and top-notch internals for high-speed, long-la...

07-16-19 -

How to quickly connect to nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth accessories fro...
iOS 13 brought out a few Control Center tweaks, including a feature that allows you to connect to Wi‑Fi networks and Bluetooth accessories around you without needing to venture into Settings and tap your way through the menus to select a nearby ...