Today you can read about a Dutch bank that received Apple Pay today, how Apple can improve notifications for abandoned devices and what innovations Sonos has implemented today. We also discuss a new app for the Mac and it appears that Apple has not implemented a privacy function on the Apple Watch. That and more in this iCulture Today.
News & Opinion
- Apple's HomeKit expert Sam Jadallah has left, less than three years after his arrival.
- There is now also an Amazon Prime Video app for the Mac. Where are the other streaming services?
- WhatsApp becomes universal on iPad and Mac with an upcoming Catalyst app.
- Did you know that privacy protections in Mail don't work on the Apple Watch? it's not entirely clear whether this is intentional or whether Apple has overlooked something.
- Sonos now works with DTS Digital Surround and will get two more features with the latest update.
- As far as we are concerned, the reports of abandoned devices are unreliable, causing you to panic unnecessarily. What is the solution for Apple?
- Van Lanschot now works with Apple Pay and is the umpteenth Dutch bank that supports it.
- iOS 15.2 beta 3 is ready for developers, together with a new beta of macOS.
Deals
- These are the best iTunes and App Store deals of the week.
- Looking for the cheapest AirPods? Here you will find all AirPods offers.
- We've rounded up the best Apple Watch deals to make sure you don't pay too much for the latest models.
- These are this week's best iPhone deals.
Tips and explanations
- You can update your AirPods again, because there is new firmware.
- Export your Google Chrome passwords in this way.
- All about using a HomeKit hub and what happens when you move a home hub.
- You can easily limit kids' iPhone and iPad use with these methods.
- Picture- in-picture on the Apple TV can sometimes be useful if you want to use a second app.
Apps
We didn't want to let these updates pass unnoticed:
- Tweetbot 6 for Twitter (Free, iPhone/iPad + IAP, iOS 14.2+) – You can now restrict replies to your tweets.
- Google Maps (Free, iPhone/iPad/Watch, iOS 12.2+) – More info about crowds at locations, so you can avoid the crowds during the holidays you can dodge.
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