So indirect After a storied 20 year history of popularizing MP3 players and eventually being eclipsed by smartphones, it looks like Apple is getting ready to say goodbye to the iPod. In a somewhat vague (and saccharine)news post, Apple reminisces about the story of the original iPod throughtoday’s iPod Touchand implies things are coming to an end. Or more specifically, Apple is indicating that iPod Touch production has halted, and what’s currently stocked is all that remains....

FG Trade Latin / Getty Images Eye Tracking is the shining star of this news. You’ll also be able to use your eyes to complete gestures like ‘tap’ and ‘swipe.’ There’s also Listen for Atypical Speech, which uses on-gear machine learning to recognize speech patterns. Apple’s accessibility features help more people use technology effectively.FG Trade Latin / Getty Images

Accessories might not be eligible in one state but included in another. Apple’s tax-free sale continues through August 14, with the timeframe differing from state to state. Florida residents can start taking advantage of the sale today (July 25) through August 7. Apple Tennessee will have access to the sale from July 29 through July 31. West Virginia also starts on August 5 but goes an extra day through August 8....

But it’s finally coming back. Thus far, Apple has not indicated when the feature will be returning to other regions.

The new Apple Maps offers more details and better directions. There’s also a new 3D feature that provides users with a more immersive way to explore major cities. All About the Views Apple Maps now lets users get directions with specified arrival and departure times. Apple The new update also delivers enhanced road details about turn lanes, medians, bus lanes, and crosswalks. Users will also find more information regarding complex interchanges....

A bike is a great way to get around and is enjoyable. It’s easier and safer, but we need bigger changes. G.P.Yes Apple is pretty late to the game here. Nhi Dam / Unsplash For example, say youre approaching a crossroads with traffic lights and want to turn left. Car directions may instruct you to take the left-hand turning lane. And around the world, bikes are subject to different traffic rules and laws....

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects to see a lot of new hardware announcements With Apple’s next big event likely a month or two away,Bloomberg’s Apple specialist Mark Gurman is anticipating what may be its biggest year for new hardware ever. As Gurmanexplains, Apple tends to reveal small updates and products in the spring, unveil new software in the summer, and launch most of its hardware in the fall. It’s a strategy intended to build anticipation for new products and increase the likelihood of a lucrative holiday season....

When you buy a new iPhone, the easiest way to upgrade is to restore from an iCloud backup. Problem is, with only 5GB of space, many users dont have a backup. Its nice, but it only emphasizes how ridiculously little iCloud storage Apple provides for free. Apple The problem is, 5GB isnt enough, not nearly. So why wont Apple increase this limit? “I can only theorize, but it’s a clear incentive to pay....

At the time of this writing, the issues continue to persist. People have taken to the internet to air out their frustration and share their experiences with this outage. One user posted a screenshot of the Dolby Atmos and Lossless audio feature missing on their iOS unit. Daniel Cañibano / Unsplash Other haves experienced missing song lyrics. Another user on Twitter pointed out that theprivacy labels had been removedfrom the App Store....

It’s very true. Every day, the series will highlight a new song and take a look at the history behind it. Apple Thomas EyeDesign/GettyImages

But it’ll only work with AirPods Pro and AirPods Max If you have an iPhone 7 or later, iOS 15, and a pair of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, you’ve got the option to take advantage of dynamic head tracking audio. With iOS 15 seeing its full release Tuesday, you now can install it and start taking advantage of all the new featuresincludingspatial audiothrough Dolby Atmos. This will provide you with a sort of simulated surround sound that makes it sound like various instruments and vocals are coming from all around you....

But the concert series will also be available forApple TV+users for the first time. What’s more, Apple Music Live is extending beyond the Apple Music service and onto Apple TV+. On-demand availability will open up on both platforms soon after at 4 pm ET. Erika Goldring / Contributor / Getty Images

Instead, song and radio options are controlled by the main parameters app. Heres howiPhone, iPod touch, andiPadusers can block explicit songs on Apple Music. OpenSettingson your iOS gadget. TapScreen Time>Content & Privacy Restrictions. Tap the switch next toContent & Privacy Restrictionsto activate Apples media restriction configs. TapMusic, Podcasts and News. TapCleanto limit all music, podcast episodes, and news content to that marked safe for all ages. This will block any media marked with the Explicit tag....