Luminary launching to take on Apple Podcasts, but major shows missing from the platform

Michael Potuck - Apr. 22nd 2019 10:25 am PT

A new paid podcast service called Luminary is set to launch tomorrow on iOS, Android, and the web (via The Verge). It got off to a rough start last month as it announced the service with a controversial ad stating “Podcasts don’t need ads,” and tomorrow the premium podcast service will launch without some of the most popular podcasts found on Apple’s platform. However, its CEO, Matt Sacks, thinks that “podcasting has way more than enough room to go around.”

Discounted iTunes gift cards, Apple Watch Series 4 $50 off and 12.9-inch iPad Pro highlight today’s best deals

Trevor Daugherty - Apr. 22nd 2019 9:15 am PT

Today’s best deals at 9to5Toys include discounted iTunes gift cards, up to $50 off Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple’s previous generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Head below for more.

Apple releasing third iOS 12.3 developer beta today [U: Now available]

Zac Hall

- Apr. 22nd 2019 9:08 am PT

@apollozac

Running the iOS 12.3 developer beta on your iPhone or iPad? The third beta version of iOS 12.3 will be available shortly. We’ll update our coverage to highlight any changes discovered in the beta release.

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Sony launching first new 4K TVs to gain AirPlay 2 and HomeKit from $1400

Michael Potuck

- Apr. 22nd 2019 9:01 am PT

@michaelpotuck

HomeKit Sony AirPlay 2

Along with LG and Vizio, Sony announced earlier this year that some of its smart TVs would be gaining support for Apple’s HomeKit and AirPlay 2. The company has launched it first new 2019 TVs and unveiled pricing and release details for those to come that will be getting the expanded functionality.

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Kick off Earth Day 2019 by recycling your old iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and more

Stephen Hall

- Apr. 22nd 2019 8:04 am PT

@hallstephenj

iPad Apple Watch MacBook Pro iPhone trade-in

It’s Earth Day 2019, and that means there’s pretty much no better day than today to think about how your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or other Apple device will affect the planet. Whether it’s an old iPhone 5 sitting in a drawer that you want to recycle, or a relatively new Apple Watch that you’d like to sell to upgrade to the latest model, we can help you make sure your old devices end up in the right hands.

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WWDC 2019 for developers: Siri, Marzipan and AR improvements, more

Guilherme Rambo

- Apr. 22nd 2019 7:48 am PT

Siri Marzipan WWDC 2019

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 3rd. Last week, we shared exclusive details about iOS 13 and macOS 10.15. Today, we are sharing details about new features and APIs for developers that should be announced at the event, according to sources familiar with the development of Apple’s new operating systems.

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