Apple has released a support document that describes why classical music gets its own special app. In short, it’s because classical music is very different to more contemporary music. According…
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Apple Music Classical launches
Apple has released a new app and service. Apple Music Classical is a standalone music streaming app that enables Apple Music subscribers to find recordings in the world’s largest classical music…
Continue readingApple Health needs to get smarter
There’s little doubt that the Apple Watch’s most common use is for health and well-being tracking. Whether you’re an athlete tracking performance, someone with cardiac issues or are at a…
Continue readingHealth is Apple’s big frontier – and the Apple Watch is its trojan horse
It is becoming abundantly clear that Apple’s primary use-case for the Apple Watch is centred on health, fitness and well-being. If we look back at the first Apple Watch, it…
Continue readingHands On Review: Welltory
It’s become clear that the Apple Watch’s core use case is around health and wellness. Welltory is an Apple Watch and iPhone app that uses Heart Rate Variability to track…
Continue readingApple reports installed base crosses 2 billion active devices and record revenue
Apple today announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. While quarterly revenue of USD$117.2 billion is down 5% year over year, they now have more than 2…
Continue readingApple Fitness+ adds Kickboxing, Beyoncé and Sleep Meditations
From next week, Apple Fitness+ users will be able to enjoy a new Kickboxing workout type, a sleep theme for meditations and a Beyoncé Artist Spotlight along with new Time…
Continue readingApple to fix security ‘hole’ with full iCloud encryption
Apple and law enforcement agencies have been locked in a battle over recent years. On one side, we have law enforcement wanting to access messages sent by alleged criminals who…
Continue readingApple Music Sing brings karaoke to Apple Music
Apple Music Sing is a new feature that allows users to sing along to their favourite songs with adjustable vocals and real-time lyrics. While Apple Music, like Spotify, has displayed lyrics on songs…
Continue readingApp Store changes could signal the end of free apps
Earlier this week, Apple announced a raft of changes to the App Store with a focus on pricing. For Australians, it means apps can be priced at anywhere from $0.39…
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