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Digitimes: Backlit Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro coming later this year, 13-inch MacBook Pro with scissor keys sooner
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“Digitimes says Apple plans to roll out its ‘glowing’ scissor switch keyboard across its products, starting with the 13-inch MacBook Pro in the first half of the year.”
Disney+ moves up release date of streaming service in Europe, announces pricing
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“Disney today announced that the Disney+ (Disney Plus) streaming service will launch in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland earlier than initially announced. The new date for Disney+ in Europe is March 24. The company has also confirmed pricing.”
News, sport and opinion from the Guardian’s UK edition
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“Skip to main content News, sport and opinion from the Guardian’s UK edition Poolside in Palm Springs to Muscle beach in Santa Monica 10 things to do in California From vintage curios and retro hotels to new world wines and the lesser-spotted taco tour, kick off your California adventure with 10 unmi”
Doom II iOS app now runs at 60fps and supports add-ons – 9to5Mac
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“The Doom and Doom II iOS apps are getting a substantial update today. One of the headline features is the ability to run the games at 60 frames per second, up from 35fps, while another is support for add-ons … Bethesda made the announcement in the patch notes.”
Brydge Announces Pro+ Keyboard with Trackpad for the iPad Pro and a Standalone Trackpad
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“Today Brydge announced the Pro+ keyboard for the iPad Pro, which incorporates a trackpad. The keyboard was first revealed in connection with a lawsuit filed by Brydge against another keyboard maker that Brydge says violated a patent on the company’s keyboard hinge.”
MusicBot leverages the power of Shortcuts to enhance Apple Music, AirPlay 2, and HomePods
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“Apple Music is constantly getting better with interface improvements and new features for discovering music. What we don’t see as often are new power user features. MusicBot from Federico Viticci is a feature-packed set of actions built with Shortcuts that power users will love.”
You can now ask Alexa to play Apple Podcasts on Amazon Echo speakers
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“Apple has partnered with Amazon to launch support for Apple Podcasts on Amazon Echo devices. Starting today, Echo owners can ask Alexa to play any of the 800,000 shows in the Apple Podcasts directory. To set up the integration, Echo customers must first link their Apple ID in the Alexa app.”
Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.2 with iTunes Remote for Music and TV apps
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“Following the launch of iOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, and tvOS 13.3, Apple today has released macOS Catalina 10.15.2. This update includes several improvements and bug fixes across the system, including some new features. Users can update to the latest version through System Preferences on a Mac.”
Apple releases iOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, and tvOS 13.3, here’s what’s new [U: HomePod]
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“As expected, Apple today has released iOS 13.3, iPadOS 13.3, tvOS 13.3, and watchOS 6.1.1 to the public. These updates include bug fixes and performance improvements, as well as some notable new features and customization options. For the iPhone and iPad, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.”
