‘Wolfboy and the Everything Factor’, ‘Rolling With Otis’, and ‘Puppy Place’ will join the the slate of kids and families shows on Apple TV+.
Charlotte Henry
Charlotte is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm for TMO. She is based in London, and writes and broadcasts for various outlets.
Articles by Charlotte Henry
AirPods Pro: First Impressions After (Finally) Getting a Pair
Despite a previous aversion to the stems, Charlotte Henry got a pair of AirPods Pro this week and loves them.
BMW i4 Electric Vehicle Will Have Apple CarPlay Full Integrated
Apple CarPlay is going to sit right at the heart of the forthcoming BMW i4 electric vehicle. MacRumors look a look at the promotional material that shows a fully integrated instrument cluster.
BMW describes the Apple CarPlay experience in the i4 as “even more seamless.” The i4 features two curved displays and a heads-up display. All three displays can display information from Apple CarPlay simultaneously. The BMW i4 features iDrive 8, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn Apple Maps prompts in the heads-up display, and Apple Maps and directions in the instrument cluster.
Apple Releases Another AirTags FirmWare Update
For the third time in recent days, Apple released new AirTags firmware on Tuesday. AppleInisder reported that the software mainly contains bug fixes. It is automatically installed over the air.
It is unknown what the new firmware with version 1.0.291 (A1291e) brings, and Apple has released no documentation to support the revision. However, the update is expected to bring bug fixes and general improvements to the product. The past firmware was upgraded to the same version number but with a different build number — 1.0.291 (1A291c). The last firmware was released just five days after the previous one debuted.
Apple Exec Looks to Address Concerns Raised by AppleToo Movement
Apple’s head of retail and people, Deirdre O’Brien, sought to address a number of key issues amongst staff raised by the AppleToo movement.
Apple TV+ Fall Preview — Media+
Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to preview all the shows coming to Apple TV+ this fall. They also discuss the state of the streaming service as it approaches its second birthday.
Digital Rights Group Responds to Apple CSAM Measures Delay
Apple’s delay to rolling out controversial measures to find known CSAM was welcomed by activists, but they want them scrapped permanently.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season Two Review: Episode Seven – Not So Great Nate
Episode seven of Ted Lasso season two takes us deep into the minds of some of the key characters, including Ted, Nate, and Keeley.
'Little America' Season Two Coming Back to Apple TV+, Shooting Early Next Year
Little America will return to Apple TV+, co-creator Emily V. Gordon has confirmed, with the plan is to resume shooting in early 2022.
Mamma Mia, Here They go Again - ABBA Discusses Comeback on Apple Music
ABBA surprised many with news of a return this week, accompanied by new music and upcoming shows. The band’s Björn Ulvaeus sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe to discuss the pop legend’s legacy, and why they decided to take a chance on coming back. Two songs from the Swedish super trouper’s upcoming album ‘Legacy’, out in November, are available to preview now.
Great Suggestions For Repurposing an Older iPad Before You Recycle it
It’s always somewhat sad to let an old iPad go to the great recycle bin in the sky, especially as they tend to still be fairly functional. Earlier this week, the Digital Story podcast offered some great suggestions for repurposing the device and getting a bit more life out of it. I really like some of these.
#1 – Fantastic Audio/Visual Remote and Channel Guide I’ve been using my iPhone to surf my Comcast channel guide. It worked fine. Then one day I had the bright idea to use an old iPad mini. Wow! What a difference screen real estate makes. I can can leave it right there on the coffee table. Plus it works nicely for Apple TV and other services. #2 – DIY CarPlay for Older Vehicles I love my 2007 Audi A3, and I doubt that I will ever sell it. But I do miss it having that handy LCD screen that every modern car sports these days. An iPad mini with cellular is a beautiful upgrade. I use a Padcaster for iPad Mini 1-3 frame that actually looks really nice with the interior of the car. And it’s quick release mounted so I can slide the device under the seat of the car when I’m not in it.
NGO Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple in India
India non-profit group Together We Fight Society has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, Reuters reported. It once again focuses on the cut of App Store transactions the company takes.
The allegations are similar to a case Apple faces in the European Union, where regulators last year started an investigation into Apple’s imposition of an in-app fee of 30% for distribution of paid digital content and other restrictions. The Indian case was filed by a little-known, non-profit group which argues Apple’s fee of up to 30% hurts competition by raising costs for app developers and customers, while also acting as a barrier to market entry. “The existence of the 30% commission means that some app developers will never make it to the market … This could also result in consumer harm,” said the filing
Will The Apple Watch Series 7 Have a Blood Pressure Sensor?
There is still an ongoing debate about what features the Apple Watch Series 7 will contain, particularly a blood pressure sensor.
Shedeur Sanders is First College Athlete Signed to be Brand Ambassador For Beats by Dre
Shedeur Sanders has become the first college athlete to be signed as a brand ambassador for Apple-owned Beats by Dre. It follows a change in the rules around how such athletes can earn money. The Jackson State University quarterback spoke to People about the move and appears in a new advert for the brand.
The pairing, which Shedeur calls “real” and “organic” as he grew up using the company’s headphone products, comes after the NCAA decided that student-athletes can now — on an interim basis — earn money from their name, image and likeness. “People don’t understand how much work and how much time you put into the game,” says Shedeur. “Stay late at the school just going over film, going over plays, as much time and hard work it is that’s put into this and that we’re able to be rewarded now, it feels amazing.”
'Dickinson' Season Three, Out November 5, Will be Its Last
‘Dickinson’ season three, out on Apple TV+ on November 3, will be the show’s final one, it has been confirmed.
Apple Changsha Store in China to Open Saturday
Apple Changsha, the first Apple Store in the Hunan province of China, will open on Saturday, September 4 at 10 a.m. CST.
'Ted Lasso', 'For All Mankind', and Other Apple Themed T-Shirts Available to Buy
As we try anddecipher just who Rebecca is speaking to on Bantr, Giant Squid Productions (run by John Moltz – podcast host and guest over on the Incomparable Network) have made t-shirts branded with the fake dating app from Ted Lasso. The range also includes one with the Jamestown space base from For All Mankind, and another with Tim Cook saying “goooood morning,” which made me chuckle. They come in all shapes and sizes!
Apple Releases AirTags Firmware Update
Apple has released an update to AirTags firmware – moving from internal build number 1A291c to 1A291a. As MacRumors noted, the release comes just a week after the previous iteration was released.
We don’t know what’s included in the new firmware and no new features were found following the first release, so it likely focuses on bug fixes and other under-the-hood improvements. There is no way to force an AirTag update, as it’s something that’s done over-the-air through a connected iPhone. To make sure the update happens, you can put your AirTag in range of your iPhone, but you have to wait for the firmware to roll out to your device.
HBO Max App Now Available on Vizio SmartCast TVs
There is now a dedicated HBO Max app available on Vizio SmartCast TVs, The Verge reported. It means users can access the service directly instead of having to find workarounds like AirPlay.
Prior to today’s announcement, Vizio TVs lacked a native app within SmartCast, Vizio’s smart TV interface. Instead, they’d have to cast its content to their televisions using Apple AirPlay or by casting with Google. The addition of the app directly from the apps menu should make accessing HBO Max far more intuitive for SmartCast users. To mark the launch of the app on its sets, Vizio will also introduce a custom homescreen carousel to showcase HBO Max’s new teaser freebies. HBO Max no longer offers free trials, though it recently announced a limited sampling of the pilot episodes of more than a dozen of some of its most popular series, which can be streamed in-app without paying for an HBO Max subscription. Vizio users will be able to access these rotating teasers directly from the Vizio carousel.
In-Store 'Today at Apple' Sessions Returning in Europe
In-store ‘Today at Apple’ sessions are returning in various countries in Europe, but not in the U.S. due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
'9/11: Inside the President's War Room' Out on Apple TV+ and BBC iPlayer
9/11: Inside the President’s War Room has started its global rollout on Apple TV+ and is available on in the UK via the BBC iPlayer.
'Masterchef: Let's Cook!' And 'Layton's Mystery Journey+' Coming to Apple Arcade September 3
‘Masterchef: Let’s Cook!’ and ‘Layton’s Mystery Journey’ are both expected to become available to Apple Arcade subscribers from Friday.
Apple Watch 7 Faces Production Issues And Delays
Production of the forthcoming Apple Watch 7 has been hit by delays following quality issues potentially due to the new, more complex, design.
Spotify Makes 'Blend' Personalised Shared Playlist Feature Available
Spotify announced Tuesday that Blend, which allows two users to create a shared playlist that combines both their musical tastes, is now available. It was released in beta in June and is now accessible by both free and premium users.
The experience includes new cover art to easily identify each of your Blend playlists, taste match scores to see your listening preferences compared to your friends’, and shareable data stories that are unique to every listening pair and can be shared across social channels. Blend, which will be updated daily and adapts based on what listeners stream, combines the best of Spotify’s personalization capabilities and collaborative playlist functionality into a single shared playlist, making it easy for users to get into a social listening session that is made just for them. But creating this experience was no simple feat. There’s a massive team behind the experience, blending their own different skills and expertise to bring it to life.