Digital Trends Live: Apple WWDC wrap-up, Congress may investigate big tech
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we recap the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and discuss a possible Justice Department probe into big tech leaders, regulating the Starlink satellites, Bird’s new moped scooter rollout, and mud-spraying drones could be used to build homes in disaster areas.
How the Mac Pro’s modular internals prophesy a new future for PC design
Apple's new Mac Pro upgrades the hardware for Mac desktop users considerably and has a number of unique features and options. As it has in the past though with its 'trashcan' miniature Mac Pro, could the new one inspire change in the PC industry, even if it's just the option of a cheese grater case?
Apple CarPlay set for a major update, including new dashboard screen, this fall
Among the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference announcements were a series of updates for Apple CarPlay. The system gets a revised look and enhanced Siri integration. Apple claims CarPlay is available in 90% of new cars in the U.S. The updated CarPlay is part of iOS 13.
Apple unveils ARKit 3 for more immersive augmented reality experiences
Apple unveiled ARKit 3, which features intriguing new updates to its augmented reality platform. These include photorealistic rendering, real-time people occlusion, and real-time motion capture. RealityKit and Reality Composer promise to make it easier for developers to create immersive AR experiences.
Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR: First look
Apple has two new products it announced at WWDC 2019: The Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR. Both cost thousands of dollars and aren't for you, but that doesn't mean you won't stop ogling them. The Mac Pro has insane levels of performance, once maxed out, and the display has peak brightness of 1,600 nits.
XDR vs. HDR: Why Apple’s new 6K monitor is such a big deal
Apple’s marketing engine may have made the HDR standard just a little bit more confusing by launching the Pro Display XDR. So is Apple’s XDR just hype, or does is it really a game-changer for the future of the HDR standard?
A new Mac Pro with monitor costs $11,000, and it isn’t built for you
Apple has a new $6,000 Mac Pro and a $5,000 Pro Display XDR. They're fantastically powerful and innovative, but they push the Mac Pro brand outside what even prosumers can afford. The Mac Pro isn't for people. It's for companies.
MacOS Catalina takes one more step toward merging the Mac and the iPad
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 with a keynote and a few announcements about what to expect from the next version of its flagship operating system. Here’s the rundown on the biggest features to expect from MacOS 10.15., including demise of iTunes and the inclusion of second screen support for iPads.
WWDC 2019: Here’s everything Apple announced, from iPadOS to the new Mac Pro
That's all she wrote folks: From the new Mac Pro, to the surprising announcement of iPadOS, Apple has shown us enough to keep us sated for a full year and more besides. But if you couldn't tune in, what did you miss? Here's absolutely everything we saw at Apple WWDC 2019's keynote presentation.
Digital Trends Live: Apple WWDC lead-up, Tesla pickup, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the lead-up to the Apple Worldwide Development Conference (WWDC), going on a safari with Google Search, Tesla’s upcoming pickup, in-display smartphone selfie camera, robotic lunar landers, and the future of untethered soft robots.
Apple’s new 6K display costs $5,000 and can maintain 1,000 nits of brightness
Apple unveiled its pro-quality monitor designed for creative professionals. Dubbed the Pro Display XDR, Apple's panel costs a whopping $5,000, and and comes with 6K resolution, a bright panel, high contrast, and the ability for Mac Pro users to link up to six panels together for a total of 120 million pixels.
The new $6,000 Mac Pro houses some insane power inside its cheese grater design
At its annual WWDC event, Apple gave consumers the first look at its powerful new creative device, the Mac Pro. The behemoth machine on display in San Jose features powerful internals and ample expansion capability. Is the Mac Pro we've all been waiting for?
Why iTunes had to die to be reborn
Apple’s decision to kill off iTunes-as-we-know-it, as announced during WWDC 2019, makes me nostalgic. Not only because it was instrumental in bringing me into the Apple family; but because I still rely on iTunes today for the same reason it was created back in 2001. But reports of its death may be overblown.
Apple has some exciting features in store for its AirPods and HomePod
Apple announced at WWDC 2019 that it will be bringing two new features to its AirPods, in the form of Audio Sharing and the option for Siri to read aloud and respond to incoming messages. A new Handoff feature for the HomePod delivers a more well-rounded in-home streaming experience.
iOS 13’s redesigned Photos app boasts a much-improved editing interface
The new iOS 13 will bring sweeping changes to how photographs and videos are organized in the native Photos app, with a focus on cutting through the clutter. The editing interface has also been completely redesigned, and editing controls will now work for videos as well.
Apple Arcade to support both Xbox One and PS4 controllers
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 today with a special livestream event, sharing deep dives into new updates to Apple Watch, Mac, and more. Early on, Apple revealed some new information regarding Apple Arcade; the PS4 Dualshock 4 and Xbox One gamepads will be supported on the platform.
Apple’s new sign-in feature brings a secure way to log in to your iOS 13 apps
Apple is reducing the friction of signing into your favorite app by giving developers access to the company's new sign-in button. Like similar buttons that allow you to sign in with your Google or Facebook accounts, Apple's button makes it easy to log in, but comes with added security and privacy benefits.
Apple TV’s first original series is Man in the High Castle meets First Man
Apple gave a peek at its first original series, For All Mankind, during the June 3 keynote presentation for the Worldwide Developer Conference. The series is created by Battlestar Galactica's Ronald D. Moore, and explores an alternate history in which the space race never ended.
WWDC 2019: From iOS 13 to a new Mac Pro, here’s what to expect
WWDC -- The annual Apple Worldwide Developer Conference -- is the place to see Apple's latest developments and announcements, and it's around the corner. But what can you actually expect to see? While iOS 13 is a dead cert, some reveals aren't so obvious. Here's what we expect at Apple WWDC 2019.
Apple WWDC 2019: How to watch the keynote and see the latest announcements
The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference begins Monday, and it's likely to be a stormer of a show. We're expecting to see the latest iPhone operating system, iOS 13, a new Mac Pro, and various other amazing announcements. But how can you actually watch it? Here's how to watch Apple WWDC 2019.
Apple sends out invites for WWDC 2019, and unicorns are involved
Apple developers and fans alike look forward every year to the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC. Apple has confirmed the conference will take place on June 3-7 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, and the company just sent out invites to media.
A new Home app, HomePod multi-user support coming during Apple’s WWDC
Among a host of other developer centric announcements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple plans to announce some improvements to its smart home platform to make them more useful. Among the enhancements are HomePod support for multiple users, as well as an upgraded Home app.
The iPhone’s Screen Time and Siri Shortcuts could land on Macs this year
The Mac may draw more inspiration from the iPhone this year. Apple is rumored to bring Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time, features that debuted on iOS 12, to MacOS this year. These new MacOS features are expected to debut at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 3.
WatchOS 5: All our favorite new features
Apple officially released its WatchOS 5 for its Apple Watch lineup. WatchOS 5 bring some huge changes and additions to the Apple Watch. There’s a new walkie-talkie mode, improved health-tracking features, and more -- all of which is set to show up on the Apple Watch Series 4.
Here are the iPads and iPhones that support Apple’s iOS 12
iOS 12 is officially here and it comes with a whole suite of extra features, tooled up apps, and performance increases that have iOS devices feeling brand new again. But which iOS devices support the update? There are twenty-two devices set to receive iOS 12 -- here's the list.
Our favorite new and updated apps in iOS 12
Get ready to see some huge changes on your iPhone or iPad. Apple is officially releasing iOS 12, the latest and greatest version of its mobile software. And while Apple has added some new features, this update is more about perfecting what you already use. Here are a few of our favorite new and updated apps in iOS 12.
The biggest Apple disappointments, flops, and failures
With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference officially coming to a close, we decided to look back some of the biggest Apple flops and failures throughout the company's storied history. From port omissions to botched product launches, here are some instances of good ideas gone bad.
Apple’s new privacy features are bad for Facebook, but great for everyone else
At WWDC this year, Apple announced several new privacy and cybersecurity features, specifically in its Safari web browser. Apple didn’t shy away from naming names. It had Facebook right in its crosshairs. Here's how Apple is making a case for its more secure ecosystem, blocking Facebook in the process.
On Apple’s big WWDC day, why was new smart home tech MIA?
Despite all the news out of Apple's WWDC, smart home tech seemed to get short shrift. Plus: Qualcomm turns their 845 chip up to 850 for laptop duties, and ASUS may be showing the way forward for the lowly touch pad.
Microsoft Office 365 apps will hit the revamped Mac App Store later this year
During the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, Apple said Microsoft is working on Office 365 apps for the Mac App Store. They're likely based on Apple's just-revealed support for the iOS development platform in MacOS Mojave arriving later this year. Adobe Lightroom CC is on the way, too.
iOS 12 is more evidence you should buy an iPhone, not an Android phone
The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 12, will be compatible with devices all the way back to 2013’s iPhone 5S. Android phones from the same era didn’t even see 2016’s software update. It’s further evidence you should buy an iPhone, if you care about software updates, which you really should.
iOS 12 adds a Snapchat-like camera for iMessages, with AR-powered Memojis
Apple's native texting app Messages will soon have a new camera with stickers, filters, and text effects. The built-in camera appears to have been inspired by social media cameras like Snapchat, but with Memojis instead of AR. Apple is also bringing several new features to Photos in iOS 12.
5 obviously stupid iPhone problems that iOS 12 doesn’t even try to fix
At WWDC 2018, Apple took the wraps off the latest version of the iOS operating system. iOS 12 introduces changes both visual and under the hood, but still fails to address some of the basics. Here are 5 obvious issues Apple should address in iOS 12 before it’s officially released (or maybe in iOS 13?).
Is Apple showing up late to the smart home party, or just not coming?
Apple’s WWDC 2018 featured more than two hours of OS announcements. But what was largely missing was news on smart home platforms and devices. While competitors are making the smart home a central focus of their platforms, Apple is mum. Is it because they’re late to the party, or they’re not planning on attending the party?