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AirPods Pro beta firmware release shows Conversation Boost feature in development

Per recent reports, Apple’s latest AirPods Pro beta firmware release includes support for Conversation Boost, a new feature that makes it easier for people with mild to moderate hearing challenges to engage in conversations. Although Apple failed to provide release notes as to the second AirPods Pro beta, which was issued last week, some users […]

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Apple releases revised firmware update for AirTags

It’s unknown as to exactly what this does, but it’s an AirTags firmware update and it might be helpful. Apple on Wednesday released version 1.0.276 of its AirTags firmware, which is a revision to the update that was made available in June. The updated AirTags‌ 1.0.276 firmware has a build number of 1A287b, while the […]

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2021 Apple Design Award finalists announced

The Apple Design Award finalists have been announced, and there’s some amazing stuff to be found there. The awards “honor excellence in innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design” and are divided across six categories (Inclusivity, Delight and Fun, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and Innovation). Here are the finalists as […]

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Google Nest to function on HomeKit through Matter protocol, other products could be supported later this year

It looks like HomeKit will be able to chat with Google’s Android and Nest products. Matter, the Apple-backed smart home protocol, is en route to Google’s products, meaning HomeKit will be able to communicate with devices such as the Nest Thermostat. Matter, which was formed by a consortium of tech companies, offers communication with devices […]

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HomePod, HomePod mini will support Spatial Audio, but not Lossless Audio via Apple Music, AirPods won’t support Lossless Audio via wired Lightning connection

Although Apple Music will be gaining support for both the Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio formats in June, it’s been confirmed that the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers will not support Lossless Audio. Spatial Audio, based on Dolby Atmos, is an immersive three-dimensional audio format that enables musicians to mix music so it sounds […]