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Apple rumored to allow third-party default apps on iOS

From Mark Gurman at Bloomberg The technology giant is discussing whether to let users choose third-party web browser and mail applications as their default options on Apple’s mobile devices, replacing the company’s Safari browser and Mail app, according to people familiar with the matter. The former Android user in me is excited about this report,Continue reading “Apple rumored to allow third-party default apps on iOS”

John Siracusa releases SwitchGlass

From John Siracusa on Hypercritical SwitchGlass adds a dedicated application switcher to your Mac. You can customize its appearance, size, and position on each attached display, including hiding it on selected displays. Just a few weeks after releasing Front and Center, John Siracusa released SwitchGlass, which tries to fill the void of the former DragThingContinue reading “John Siracusa releases SwitchGlass”

Relay FM announces two new shows

Relay FM announced today that each of its cofounders, Myke Hurley and Stephen Hackett, will host new podcasts with prominent tech YouTubers. Myke will host The Test Drivers with Austin Evans. The show focuses on the host putting new technology through it paces, and if the first episode, which features the newly announced Galaxy S20,Continue reading “Relay FM announces two new shows”

The debut of LaunchCuts for iOS

If you are a Shortcuts power user, do yourself a favor and download LaunchCuts from developer Adam Tow, a powerful launcher that supplements Apple’s native Shortcuts app. I’ve only found a few minutes to tinker with LaunchCuts, but I love the idea of being able to sort Shortcuts by filtered tags and organize Shortcuts intoContinue reading “The debut of LaunchCuts for iOS”

John Siracusa releases Mac app

From John Siracusa on Hypercritical Front and Center is a trivial app—so trivial that I was afraid it would be rejected for its limited functionality. But when running, it is used literally hundreds of times a day. And I obviously found it so essential that I was willing to help bring it into existence myself.Continue reading “John Siracusa releases Mac app”

Federico Viticci Debuts MusicBot Shortcut

Federico Viticci Debuts MusicBot Shortcut From MacStories Called MusicBot, the shortcut encompasses dozens of different features and aims to be an all-in-one assistant that helps you listen to music more quickly, generate intelligent mixes based on your tastes, rediscover music from your library, control playback on AirPlay 2 speakers, and much more. Anyone who followsContinue reading “Federico Viticci Debuts MusicBot Shortcut”

Meet the Apple Music’s Replay Playlist

From Sarah Perez on TechCrunch Apple Music is taking on Spotify with the launch of a new feature, Apple Music Replay, that will allow subscribers to take a look back at their favorite music from 2019. Since I switched from Spotify to Apple Music this spring, I’ve been using this Shortcut that I found somewhereContinue reading “Meet the Apple Music’s Replay Playlist”

16″ MacBook Pro Finally Debuts

From Apple Apple today unveiled an all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro — the world’s best pro notebook — designed for developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, music producers and anyone who relies on a Mac to create their life’s best work. After months of chatter, the new MacBook Pro is here, complete with a refreshed keyboard, smaller bezels,Continue reading “16″ MacBook Pro Finally Debuts”

The Folly of the Credit System

From David Heinemeyer-Hansson on Twitter The @AppleCard is such a f—ing sexist program. My wife and I filed joint tax returns, live in a community-property state, and have been married for a long time. Yet Apple’s black box algorithm thinks I deserve 20x the credit limit she does. No appeals work. In this scathing tweetstorm,Continue reading “The Folly of the Credit System”