In the news today: European carriers don't want you to use iCloud Private Relay. As a result, they miss out on user data, which means that they are less able to manage their network. But is that in the user's interest? Furthermore, Apple does not want a metaverse and therefore does not develop mixed reality glasses that you can wear all day. That and more in this iCulture Today!
News and opinion
- The release of Spotify HiFi is still a great mystery.
- If it is up to Apple, the AR/VR glasses are not for long-term use, sources say. So no metaverse from Apple.
- There may be no major new health features for the Apple Watch for the time being, because it could take years to develop.
- European providers are against iCloud Private Relay and also against the US does not applaud them. In fact, T-Mobile in the US seems to be blocking it.
- The Netatmo Smart Security Sensor has Matter and Thread and is coming soon.
- Did you know that you can FaceTime on an Xbox, but not on an Apple TV?
- You can read everything the Apple Watch brings in 2022 in our big preview.
- Apple stops with the Beats Pill+, the only wireless speaker in the range.
- Apple's Beddit sleep monitor also seems over and out, because there have been no developments for a while. It's not even for sale in many countries anymore.
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 have listed the best Apple Watch offers so that you can be sure that you are not paying too much for the latest models.
- These are the This week's best iPhone deals.
Tips and explanations
- Time-sensitive notifications are new in iOS 15 and here's how it works.
- Straightening photos and correcting perspective is a piece of cake.
Accessories and devices
- These cases for your iPhone SE 2020 offer the best protection (and many are on sale!).
Apps
- Fan of Google's keyboard? Then you should definitely know these tips for Gboard.
And we didn't want to let these updates pass unnoticed:
- DigiD (free, iPhone/iPad, iOS 12.0+) – The DigiD app now also works if you hold your iPhone horizontally. Useful when browsing in landscape view.
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