Researchers develop cross-platform app to test for anemia with a single photo
Emory University researchers have developed a cross-platform mobile app which can test anybody for anemia with just one photo of their fingernails.
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Linea Sketch updated for iPad Pro with Apple Pencil gestures, new fill and blending tools, more
The Iconfactory has updated its excellent iPad Pro drawing app Linea Sketch with support for the new models, gesture control on the new Apple Pencil, and new fill and blending tools that enhance the app for all users. The latest update also lets you set what action is assigned to your finger when drawing with the Apple Pencil.
[Update: Trainer Battle details revealed, landing soon] Pokemon Go launching long-awaited player vs. player battles update ‘soon’
After previously announcing that it would add a PvP mode to Pokemon Go before the end of the year, Niantic is today teasing that the new player versus player action will be arriving “soon.”
Apple Music for Android gaining tablet support three years after launch
Apple has introduced more features in the latest beta release of Apple Music for Android. In version 2.7, which is only available to Google Group beta testers, tablet support for Android devices has arrived.
Outcast brings easy-to-use podcast chapters to the Apple Watch
Outcast for Apple Watch was one of the first podcast players to offer a good experience on watchOS, and now Outcast is showing off how podcast chapters can work on the Apple Watch. Apple brought its own Podcasts app to the Apple Watch in watchOS 5, but it doesn’t support skipping between chapters.
After India threatened to ban iPhones, Apple approved country’s ‘DND’ spam-filtering app
India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, earlier this year threatened to ban iPhones in the country if Apple didn’t approve a government-developed Do Not Disturb app by January of 2019.
iPhone ‘Heart Rate’ app on App Store attempts to scam customers out of $90 using Touch ID [U: Removed]
[Update: 4:58 ET: The app is no longer available on the App Store.]
Despite Apple’s strict review process for software distributed through the App Store, it’s still possible for malicious actors to take advantage of loop holes in the system to scam customers.
The latest example is a rather sophisticated and devious trick used by an app that claims to read your heart rate through your fingertip using Touch ID. In reality, the app (which is currently on the App Store) uses your fingerprint to authorize a transaction for $89.99 while dramatically dimming the screen to fool you.
Rogue Amoeba launches Loopback 2 with access to ‘hidden sources’, expanded channel devices, more
Good news for Loopback users! Starting today, Rogue Amoeba will be rolling out its latest major update to its popular audio routing utility. In this release, the company is focusing on making the app more accessible and powerful, with an improved interface “that better illustrates how your audio will flow.”
Instagram launches automatic alternative text to make platform more accessible to those with visual impairments
Instagram is out today with two major accessibility improvements to give those with visual impairments a better experience on the social media platform. Automatic alternative text and custom alternative text will offer users the ability to hear descriptions of photos.
Deliveries iOS app now lets you easily track packages with Siri
Popular package tracking app Deliveries is being updated today with support for Siri Shortcuts. With it, you’ll be able to check when the next delivery is, check the status of all your deliveries, or add a new delivery.
Apple shares reminder about December 23-27 App Store review downtime
As is tradition each year, Apple has announced the downtime window when the App Store review process will not be available.
Third-party ‘Home’ app updated with new HomeKit camera widget, condition conjunction, more
While Apple’s Home app is great for most users, there are certain functionalities that simply cannot be done via Apple’s first-party application. Today, a third-party HomeKit app, named Home (not to be confused with Apple’s app), is getting an update with a handful of new features.
Instagram rolling out updated profile design that’s ‘easier and cleaner to use’
In a post on its press site today, Instagram announced a redesigned profile interface. The company touts that the new design makes it easier to “connect with the people you care about on your profile” and “express yourself.”
NBA 2K Mobile update seen at iPad Pro event with ‘console level graphics’ now available
Originally demoed at the iPad Pro event in October, an update for NBA 2K Mobile is now available as a free download on iOS.
Instagram deleting ‘inauthentic likes, follows and comments’ to fight fraudulent activity
As Twitter announced some changes to its iOS app today to improve the user experience, Instagram is rolling out new changes that will see the company deleting “inauthentic likes, follows and comments.”
Darkroom 4 image editor coming soon to iPad, beta sign-ups now available
The awesome iPhone photo editor Darkroom is coming to the iPad soon, and today we’re seeing a sneak peek of what to expect from Darkroom for iPad. Darkroom 4 is also looking for beta testers to put the app through its paces before release.
Twitter de-emphasizing follower counts and other metrics in update across the platform
In an effort to clean up the Twitter experience, the company is today rolling out an update on iOS that de-prioritizes the appeal of follower counts on the platform.
‘LEGO The Incredibles’ RPG for macOS coming on November 21, pre-order and trailer now available
The Incredibles 2 movie from Disney and Pixar was released to own earlier this month, and now the family friendly film is getting LEGO-fied into a Mac game after debuting on Windows and console systems earlier this summer. Feral Interactive has shared a new trailer for the upcoming LEGO The Incredibles RPG for macOS ahead of its launch.
Popular iOS app Weather Atlas rebranded as Weather Up, adds Event Forecasts and more
Popular iOS app Weather Atlas has today been relaunched and rebranded as Weather Up. The update brings a near complete rewrite of the app, as well as a host of new features, performance improvements, and more.
Stitcher for Podcasts on iOS adds Waze integration, CarPlay improvements, more
The Stitcher app for iOS has today been updated to version 9.1.1. The update brings new features including integration with Waze, CarPlay improvements, offline mode fixes, and more.
Instagram shopping expands with savable collections, business profiles, and feed videos
After testing out some new shopping options back in September, Instagram is today widely rolling out new ways to purchase items across the platform ahead of the holidays.
Twitter for iOS gains updated search tab with new section-based interface
Twitter announced today that it is rolling out an update to the search tab in the Twitter app for iOS that adds sections. The company says that with these new sections, it’s easier to “see the tweets you care about the most.”
Pocket Casts for iOS adds Siri Shortcuts, syncing, improved discovery, more
On the heels of an update to Castro Podcasts yesterday, third-party podcasts app Pocket Casts has today received a major update to version 7.0. The update includes support for Siri Shortcuts, discovery improvements, syncing support, and much more.
Castro Podcasts adds Share Sheet extension for easier sideloading, more
Popular third-party podcast player Castro has been updated today with a handful of notable enhancements. Primarily, today’s update focuses on enhancing the sideloading functionality that was originally introduced back in August.