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Some HomePod users unable to access Apple Music following HomePod 14.5 software update

Sometimes software updates are awesome. And other times they shatter the functionality you’ve come to depend on. A number of HomePod users have apparently reported issues when accessing Apple Music following last week’s HomePod 14.5 update. When using “Hey Siri” to play a song or artists, the personal assistant seems to be unable to find […]

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Apple One subscriptions to support users with multiple Apple IDs

If nothing else, this answers a nagging question about Apple’s new Apple One service bundle. Apple has confirmed that the Apple One bundle will work with users who have multiple Apple IDs. Given that some users have two Apple IDs, which are often split between one for iCloud services and one for purchases and subscriptions, […]

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Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 update

Apple on Tuesday released macOS Catalina 10.15.4, its fourth update to its macOS Catalina operating system. The update, which weighs in around 2.97 gigabytes, can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for free using the Update feature in the System Preferences app. The update offers the following fixes, changes, and new features, as well […]

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Universal Pictures announces release of currently playing movies to iTunes, other streaming platforms in wake of Coronavirus

If the audiences can’t get to the theater, you bring the theater to them. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and Americans staying home, Universal Pictures revealed this week that its movies currently in cinemas will become available on iTunes and other on-demand services starting as early as Friday. “Universal Pictures has a broad […]

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Apple begins collecting Red Cross donations via the App Store to assist with Australian fire relief efforts

Apple has begun a campaign through its App Store in collaboration with the Red Cross allowing users to donate to relief efforts for the fires in Australia. The company has foregone its usual 30 percent App Store tax, and is channeling 100 percent of the proceeds to the Red Cross. Customers can donate US$5-US$200 to […]