I spent a couple of days trying out different ones. Here are my thoughts.
Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
Articles by Andrew Orr
An Apple Patent Hints at an Apple TV Gaming System
It’s not clear if it’s a separate console (probably not though) or just video game accessories or a platform.
iOS Developers can add up to 10 App Screenshots Now
Adding more app screenshots will let developers show more of an app’s capabilities.
There's a New Privacy Safari API Coming Called Storage Access API
To prevent potential abuse, Apple will monitor the adoption of the API.
Apple Sponsors 2018 UK BRIT Music Awards
There a dedication section in iTunes and Apple Music.
Review: MyIdol is a Weird but Fun 3D Avatar Creator for iOS
MyIdol is a 3D avatar creator that uses machine learning to create a lifelike replica of you.
AR/VR Startups Will Compete in the 10th Annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch
Registration to attend the event is open, with badges ranging from US$545 to US$1650.
An APFS Bug in macOS High Sierra Can Cause Data Loss in Disk Images
However, they only affect certain disk images.
Shopify Just Showed Tim Cook its Goals in AR Shopping
Augmented reality is heating up and will get bigger and bigger. Shopping and entertainment will probably be its biggest areas of focus.
Apple Made an Apple Watch Web Page Called 'Close Your Rings'
The page is an attractive, rich demonstration of the Apple Watch and how it’s a good fitness wearable.
macOS: What is Purgeable Storage on Your Hard Drive?
What is purgeable storage, and is there a way to manually clear it out and reclaim storage space?
How to Set Up Family Sharing on iOS 11
Keep in mind that you can only set up and delete two family sharing groups per year.
New Apple AR Webpage Makes a Strong Statement About the Future
I think the company is making a strong statement about the future of augmented reality.
Enable Grayscale on Apple Devices to Save Battery and Your Eyesight
Using grayscale on Apple devices can have several benefits.
How to Use Your iPhone as a HomePod Remote
It turns out you can use your iPhone as a HomePod remote.
There is a Workaround to Control HomePod EQ Settings
This is for iTunes and the iOS Music app. If you use a third-party app like Spotify, check the app settings to see if it has its own EQ settings.
An Apple Intern Allegedly Released the iBoot Leak
It’s always good to hear the origin story, but you shouldn’t be worried about this leak.
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HomePod Equalizer Settings are Automatic, not Manual [Update]
It doesn’t come as a surprise though, as Apple wants the HomePod to have that magical “just work” capability like its other products.
Here's How to Stream iTunes Music on HomePod
HomePod doesn’t support Bluetooth streaming, so you just have to make sure that you’re connected to AirPlay on your iPhone.
Apple Live News Section Now Available in TV App
You can watch the news this way as long as you’re running iOS 11 or tvOS 11.
iOS: How to Create an iCloud Website For Your Photos
Creating a special shared album will let you create an iCloud website that anyone who has the URL can view.
An Apple Pencil Patent Shows How it Could Work on Metal Surfaces
“In some examples, an acoustic touch sensing system can be configured to be insensitive to contact on the device surface by water…”
Apple Helps Authorities Bring Russian Spam Lord to Justice
An affidavit unsealed today revealed that Apple helped bring him in. What gave him away? His iCloud account
Apple Will Examine Cases of an iPhone X Call Delay Bug
Apple has officially confirmed it is looking into these reports, so if you’re experiencing this issue contact Apple Support.