News & Reviews:   Apple

A few weeks back, Apple launched Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio for Apple Music. Now that the company has paved the way, other companies are looking to add similar features to their apps. One of them happens to be an iOS app for Netflix.

Over the past few years, the Touch Bar has been featured on some MacBook models to allow applications to utilize touch gestures to interact with their functions. However, Apple might take the next step to bring something different to future MacBooks. According to sources, the Touch Bar could be replaced by a slot for Apple Pencil in the coming years.

Sorry, Apple fans. Looks like the anticipated SharePlay feature on iOS 15 will be delayed until further notice. The Apple development team just shared the news on its webpage confirming that SharePlay is now disabled in not only iOS 15 but as well as iPadOS 15, tvOS 15 and macOS Monterey beta 6 versions.

We've already known how European Commission "loathes" the idea of Apple still relying on the Lightning cable to charge its devices. The tech giant has been told to ditch the Lightning cable and standardize its charging method by switching to USB-C, but it never happened. However, Apple might be forced to do it this time as the European Commission could present new legislation next month for the matter.

Apple has set the standard with the Find My network by allowing users to retrieve lost devices without the internet. However, Google still can't do that with Find My Device. Until now, rumour has it that Google might be close to establishing its own network, letting all Android users enjoy a similar benefit as the Apple users.

Besides introducing the M1 iMac back in April, Apple also brought along several upgraded iMac accessories, including the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. Today, users can finally purchase the mentioned accessories separately in Malaysia.

By now, it's quite obvious that Apple is looking to ditch Intel CPUs for Apple Silicon for its entire PC lineup. We've seen this happen with the MacBooks, Mac Minis, and iMac as well. There are still some products that use Intel chips, but the company will fully transition in 2022.

Every now and then, there would always have leaks of a certain product before it officially launches. Apple iPhones are definitely under the spotlight even before several months before the release and Apple is getting tired of this. With that in mind, a Chinese leaker got a cease and desist letter from Apple.

When it comes to security, most Apple products rely on Face ID. The technology uses a TrueDepth camera system to create a detailed 3D map of the user's face, which allows it to "remember" the user for activities such as unlocking the phone and making purchases. However, there are some new products including the iPhone SE (2020) and the entry-level iPad are still using Touch ID for such purposes. It's reported that Apple might change that soon by equipping all of its future products with Face ID.

Not every Android smartphone uses listens to music on Spotify. Although rare, some people actually use Apple Music on Android. Apple held a beta test for Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio last month, but now it's officially available to all users.