Lots of iPhone users are reporting excessive battery drain due to Apple Music background activity. Users running iOS 13.5.1 seem to be most susceptible to this issue. They report a rapid battery drain when the Apple Music app is not in use. In some cas…
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TikTok’s Advertising Launch Is Getting Crushed by US Shutdown Rumors
The TikTok advertising strategy may be crumbling after the Trump administration signals interest in a ban. TikTok’s new self-service ad platform will remain critical in helping the social media company turn a profit. But the potential ban floated…
After TikTok Ban, Instagram Launches ‘Reels’ Competitor in India – U.S. Next?
Instagram is launching Reels in India just days after the government banned Chinese-owned TikTok. The new feature allows Instagram users to share short-form videos – much like TikTok. It fills a huge void that ByteDance estimates will cost TikTok $6 bi…
New HomePod Beta Adds Option to Choose New Default Music Player
The latest Apple HomePod beta brings an option to choose a new default music player. The update arrived yesterday as part of the iOS 14 beta 2. iOS 14 has been making waves after new privacy features revealed shady behavior from apps like TikTok. Now A…
AirPods 3 Will Feature SiP Technology, Much Like AirPods Pro – Report
Apple’s next-generation ‘AirPods 3’ will feature system-in-package chip technology – like the AirPods Pro. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared the prediction via Twitter. The AirPods 3 featuring a SiP chip would replace the surface m…
Beats by Dre Announces Bubba Wallace Endorsement – ‘Hate Cannot Win’
Bubba Wallace has come under fire from President Trump, who called the found noose a ‘hoax.’ The incident was investigated by the FBI, who concluded the noose had been there since October. NASCAR officials sought the investigation after fin…
Apple Music Expands Its Real-Time Lyrics Into Samsung Smart TVs
Apple Music on Samsung Smart TVs now has access to the new real-time lyrics feature. Apple Music lyrics rolled out to Mac users in February. Soon after, Apple announced it would bring its music app to Samsung Smart TVs. The move is spurred by increased…
What Are the Best Free Podcast Apps of 2020?
Podcasting is quickly becoming a replacement for radio in many American households. Spotify sits at the forefront of that growth, but it’s far from one of the best podcast apps on iPhone or Android. Take a look at these recommendations to find an…
What Are the Best Free Podcast Apps of 2020?
Podcasting is quickly becoming a replacement for radio in many American households. Spotify sits at the forefront of that growth, but it’s far from one of the best podcast apps on iPhone or Android. Take a look at these recommendations to find an…
SiriusXM Is Buying Podcasting Platform Stitcher for $300MM – Report
SiriusXM is nearing a deal to buy podcasting company Stitcher in a deal rumored to be worth $300 million. The Wall Street Journal first broke the news, citing people who are familiar with the deal. SiriusXM is looking to expand its podcasting portfolio…