From Spotify Wrapped to Apple Music Replay, these are all the services that will tell you what songs were on the soundtrack of your year.
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Apple May Allow Rival App Stores on Some iPhones and iPads
Plus: Google’s smart home gadgets now work with Matter, the US is mailing out free Covid tests again, and the iPod of crypto has arrived.
Apple’s Freeform Is a Digital Whiteboard for Total Focus
It has a few collaboration quirks and only works on Apple devices, but it’s a handy tool for putting all of your thoughts in one place.
Dyson’s Zone Air Purifying Headphones Will Cost $950
Plus: Apple expands its repair program in Europe, Google Chrome becomes less of a resource hog, and the FTC objects to Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Apple Kills Its Plan to Scan Your Photos for CSAM. Here’s What’s Next
The company plans to expand its Communication Safety features, which aim to disrupt the sharing of child sexual abuse material at the source.
Apple Expands End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups
The company will also soon support the use of physical authentication keys with Apple ID, and is adding contact verification for iMessage in 2023.
Apple Music Sing Adds ‘Karaoke Mode’ to Streaming Songs
America’s most popular music streaming service is adding the ability to turn down the vocals and sing along.
17 Best Apple Deals: iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and AirPods
Don’t worry if you skipped the Cyber Monday madness. Some of the company’s best gear is on sale right now.
Das Keyboard MacTigr Review: Just My Type
This sleek-looking and smooth-typing Das Keyboard MacTigr works flawlessly with Apple computers.
End-to-End Encryption Is Coming to Android Group Chats
Plus: Apple’s mixed-reality headset creeps toward actual reality, and a stronger type of Gorilla Glass is coming to phone screens.