Luke Dormehl
180 articles published since December 08, 2020
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About Luke Dormehl
Luke has been an Apple fan since the mid-1990s. His main interests involving technology are smart devices and the intersection between tech and the liberal arts.
Apple Will Recalibrate iPhone Batteries When You Upgrade to iOS 14.5
The sixth beta for iOS 14.5 includes a battery recalibration feature for iPhone 11.
Siri Will No Longer Default to a Female Voice From Now On
Apple's latest iOS 14.5 beta makes some changes to the company's AI assistant.
Apple Continues to Rule the Wearables Roost With AirPods and Apple Watch
New Canalys analysis reveals just how well Apple's doing with both its "hearables" and Apple Watch.
Google Extends Unlimited Free Meet Calls to June 30
Google Meet's deadline for free video calls lasting up to 24 hours has gotten another extension.
Spotify Acquires Betty Labs to Launch Its Own Clubhouse Alternative
Audio chat app Clubhouse is a massive hit. Spotify wants its own rival service.
Swatch Wins Latest Battle to Trademark Steve Jobs' "One More Thing"
Time may be up on a long-running battle between Apple and Swiss watchmakers, Swatch.
Apple's Independent Repair Provider Program Expands to 200 Countries
Program gives smaller repair shops access to all the parts they need to fix Apple devices.
Microsoft Trolls Apple With Surface Pro vs. "BackBook" Ad
New Microsoft ad unfavorably compares a MacBook parody with its latest Surface Pro.
Apple Music's New Saylists Could Help People With Speech Disorders
New Saylists could help people overcome challenges with saying certain difficult-to-pronounce speech sounds.
HBO Max Adds Audio Descriptions to Make Streaming More Accessible
This already covers almost 1,500 hours of content on web and mobile platforms.
Peacock Is Removing Offensive WWE Segments From Broadcasts
Streaming service Peacock is laying the smackdown on some of the more undesirable moments in wrestling history.
Apple Has Bought More AI Companies Than Its Main Rivals Since 2016
According to new data, Apple acquired 25 AI companies between 2016 and 2020.
Amazon Is Launching a New Alexa Voice Remote for Your Fire TV
The Alexa Voice Remote for Fire TV now makes opening your favorite streaming apps speedier.
Black Widow and Cruella Will Hit Disney+ the Same Day As Theaters
Theaters aren't getting back to normal just yet. Disney is adjusting release plans accordingly.
Apple Store Customers Can Once Again Try On AirPods Before Buying
Apple changed the rules during the coronavirus pandemic. Now they've reverted to the way they used to be.
Apple Music's "Up Next" Feature Starts Rolling Out Internationally
The feature is intended to help promote up-and-coming artists. Apple's now introducing it to new markets.
You Can No Longer Downgrade From iOS 14.4.1 if You’ve Already Updated
iOS 14.4.1 added an important security fix. Apple doesn't want you turning back for good reason.
Going, Going, Gone: Apple Stops Selling 512GB and 1TB SSD 21.5-Inch iMacs
Shortly after it stopped selling the iMac Pro, Apple has pulled the plug on two more iMac models.
It's Official: Apple Has Discontinued the iMac Pro
The late 2017 iMac Pro has now been removed from the Apple Online Store in the United States.
Tim Cook: Employees Returning to Apple Park Will Be Good for Innovation
Apple's CEO thinks having everyone in the same physical office is good news when it comes to innovation.