The wallpapers: In macOS 11.1, Apple included two new stunning wallpapers…including the one on the box art of the new M1 MacBook Pro.
Our take: Super glad to see Apple release these officially, in high resolution. The green variant is one of my favorite new desktop images in years.
The news: After releasing iOS 14.3 on Monday, Apple followed up with a new major beta release for developers on Wednesday morning.
The news: Continuing with the deluge of new updates across all products, a new version of Final Cut Pro has just been released.
Here’s what changed:
Our take: After updating, my timeline definitely felt more responsive when dealing with a large 30+ minute chunk of video. New Youtube and Facebook sharing options are great!
The news: Apple just released the largest update to iOS 14 yet with Fitness+ support bundled alongside a slew of other changes.
The highlights:
Apple Fitness+
AirPods Max
Photos
Privacy
TV app
App Clips
Health
Weather
Safari
This release also addresses the following issues:
The rumor: After just updating the cheapest iPad in September, there are already plans to update it again in early 2021, according to cnBeta (61.5% accurate).
Here are the purported specs:
Our take: After reviewing cnBeta’s track record and adding the site to our database, they do have a brief track record with a handful of hits over misses. I could definitely see Apple upgrading the iPad 9 to the iPad Air 3’s design (which also had a 10.5-inch display). And hopefully the display finally gets laminated.
The roundup: A day after being announced, we scoured the internet for all the AirPods Max tidbits that Apple has provided thus far.
In a Christmas surprise release on December 8, Apple unveiled the long-awaited AirPods Max to the world. Here’s who got what right and wrong in our December 2020 leaderboard update.
Previewed Apple’s Christmas surprise weeks ahead of the timely AirPods launch.
First shared the existence of over-ear headphones from Apple in 2018.
Obtained the AppleCare memo that previewed a new product would be coming on December 8.
First shared the AirPods Max icon and revealed previously unknown details about the over-ears.
First revealed Apple’s over-ear headphones were in development in 2018, nailed the core design, but had some misses with launch dates and a rumored leather variant.
Shared the first look of AirPods Studio that was nearly spot-on, but incorrectly provided info on pricing, release, and some features.
The news: Following the launch of AirPods Max earlier, Apple has confirmed that the colored ear cushions will be sold separately.
Our take: For a $549 product, $69 cushions seem reasonably priced. But compared to anything else that’s a pretty hefty cost to justify. Great option, though, for those that want the most customization on their AirPods Max.
The news: Apple confirmed that Apple Fitness+ is still on track to launch before the end of the year, as previewed earlier.
Our take: As someone who has been wanting to stay in shaped but has struggled throughout the pandemic, I’m incredibly excited to try out Fitness+.
The news: Apple just released the highly-anticipated over-ear version of AirPods early Tuesday morning.
Our take: These are the high-end headphones we have been waiting for! And previewed yesterday.
The exclusive: Apple is gearing up to release their first pair of Apple-branded over-ear headphones, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter who request to remain anonymous.
Our take: AppleTrack looks forward to seeing these new headphones unveiled very soon. Also…we wouldn’t expect an update to the Apple TV this year.