Along with macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, Apple released iTunes 12.8 with AirPlay 2 support.
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macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 gets AirPlay 2 Support
Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 on Monday, adding support for AirPlay 2. The update lets you play music through paired HomePods as well as multiple AirPlay 2-capable devices via iTunes.
Happy 10th Birthday, App Store!
It’s hard to believe, but it was July 10th (next Tuesday) that Apple unleashed this world-changing concept, and the company put out a long self-congratulatory announcement pre-celebrating this incredible milestone.
Apple Launches 'Summer Blockbusters' Promo for iTunes Movies, Releases 'Ready Player One'
Apple launched a “Summer Blockbusters” promo for iTunes movies, with 45 blockbusters spanning the past few decades between $7.99 and $9.99.
TMO Background Mode Encore Interview with Freelance Tech Jounalist Kirk McElhearn
Kirk McElhearn is an expert technical journalist for all things Apple. He was a Senior Contributor at Macworld for 15 years, is known as “The iTunes Guy,” and writes about Macs, security, iTunes, books and music. Kirk has also written several “Take Control Books,” including tutorials on iTunes, Audio Hijack and Scrivener. In this encore appearance, Kirk and I chatted about the evolution of photography at Apple, the emergence of the iPhone as a pocket supercomputer-camera, AI technologies and facial recognition used in iPhone photography, lens and CCD technologies, Aperture vs. iPhoto/Photos, managing digital assets, and how sophisticated software has allowed the average user to take great photos. And more. We finished with a discusion of Kirk’s new podcast (with Jeff Carlson) called PhotoActive which is all about photography and the Apple ecosystem.
An Update to Apple Music Will Display Album Launch Dates
There will be a new section called Coming Soon, album launch dates will be displayed, and artist profiles will get a new design.
AltConf and WWDC 2018 Interview: Josh Brown
San Jose – Jeff Gamet sits down with Josh Brown from Softorino to talk about Apple’s WWDC announcements, and the state of managing content on our iPhones and iPads.
Apple Shifts Developers from iTunes Connect to App Store Connect
The service comes with a new iOS app and a browser-based portal for uploading apps, managing apps and updates, using analytics, managing in-app purchases, and more.
Apple Podcasts Now Hosts More Than 550,000 Active Shows, 18.5 Million Episodes
Apple this week announced that it now hosts more than 550,000 active podcasts with a total of 18.5 million episodes that have been downloaded or streamed 50 billion times.
Apple Enabling Apple Music Web Player to Stream Full Tracks for Subscribers
Apple is launching web support for Apple Music, allowing users to play back full tracks without the need for iTunes or an iOS device. But it’s not yet clear if this feature will give subscribers full access to their libraries or simply allow the streaming of full tracks from preset embeddable widgets.
iOS: How to See Your Siri Music History
Here’s how you can find your Siri music history.
iTunes 12.7.5 Released with Minor Improvements
Apple released iTunes 12.7.5 for the Mac on Tuesday following the release of iOS 11.4, HomePod 11.4, and watchOS 4.3.1. The release notes note only “minor app and performance improvements.”
Doppler Music Player is an Alternative Music App for iOS
Andrew thinks the app is worth it if you have file formats like FLAC, or if you just want an alternative music app to Apple’s offering.
watchOS: Use your Apple Watch as an Apple TV or iTunes Remote
Apple has a Remote app you can install on your Apple Watch so you can use it as an Apple TV or iTunes Remote.
iTunes Finally Launches via the Microsoft Store in Windows 10
After promising it last May, Apple finally launched iTunes via the Microsoft Store Thursday. The app looks and works just like its manually installed counterpart, but it allows Windows 10 users with “S Mode” devices to install and run Apple’s media playback and management software for the first time.
There's a New Way to Add Money on iOS and macOS
This method is basically iTunes gift cards without actually buying a gift card.
Amazon Music Storage is Ending, Here's What You Can Do
You can keep your music for now, but eventually you’ll have to download it.
iTunes Launches 'Build Your Collection' Movie Promo Under $8
Apple launched a new movie promo on iTunes called Build Your Collection. It features hundreds of movies, all under US$8 and many at $4.99. Bullitt, Battle Royale, The Goonies, Empire Records, Risky Business, Beetlejuice, The Matrix, and newer movies like Black Swan, The Revenant, plus many more. They’re broken down into categories, including: Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Horror, and Romance. Unfortunately, the prices are only listed once you click through to an individual movie, but they’re all under $8 and I can’t wait to rewatch Bullitt.
Apple Music Update Makes It Possible to Play Music Video Playlists
It’s like MTV, without the reality crap.
Music Videos Section Comes to Apple Music Ahead of iOS 11.3 Release
iOS 11.3’s promised music videos section in Apple Music has shown up early. The new feature groups together music videos into categories like “Today’s Video Hits,” and “New Music Videos,” and “Music Video Playlists.”
macOS: Use Apple Configurator 2 to Rearrange iOS Apps
Apple Configurator 2 lets you deploy iPads, iPhones, iPod touch, and Apple TVs in your school or business.
Goodbye iTunes LP, WTF Portrait Videos - TMO Daily Observations 2018-03-07
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple ending iTunes LP, plus they have something to say about the growing trend of recording and watching video on your smartphones in portrait mode.
iTunes LP Demise Doesn't Mean Apple is Done Selling Music
Apple is reportedly discontinuing iTunes LP, but that doesn’t mean digital song and album purchases are going away.
Why Must Qi's Light Shine So Brightly? – Mac Geek Gab 699
Is your Qi charger keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, there’s a solution that doesn’t (necessarily) involve black electrical tape! Also in this episode, your two favorite geeks help you troubleshoot your problems, including diagosing a strange Safari launch trigger, renaming your Home Sharing store, managing multiple email addresses with Gmail, securely deleting files with High Sierra, and much more. Quick Tips abound in this episode, too, folks. Listen carefully and you shall learn!