Apple names its 2020 picks for best books, audiobooks, and podcasts
As the year is coming to a close, Apple has taken time to announce its yearly picks for its favorite media — today, it highlights the best books, audiobooks, and podcasts of 2020.
Apple Books
Amber Neely
Oprah Winfrey 'Caste' interview with Isabel Wilkerson exclusive to Apple TV+
In parallel with Apple announcing that "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" is on the Apple Books store, the company has also announced that author Isabel Wilkerson's interview with Oprah Winfrey about the book is exclusive to Apple TV+.
Mike Wuerthele
Apple to discontinue iBooks Author in July, plans the same for iTunes U in 2021
Apple is discontinuing its iBooks Author platform in July and plans to do the same for iTunes U in 2021, the company said Wednesday.
Mike Peterson
Apple shares free 'New York' font from original Macintosh for developer use
Apple has quietly released a free, revamped version of its "New York" font, intimately familiar to anyone who used the first-generation Macintosh and many of its successors.
Roger Fingas and William Gallagher
Apple Pay funding for iTunes, App Store, Apple Music, & iCloud purchases expands to new countries
People in select countries can now assign Apple Pay as a payment method for iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Books, and iCloud storage.
Roger Fingas
macOS 10.15's standalone Music, Podcasts & TV app details & icons revealed
A report on Wednesday reinforced evidence that the next major version of macOS will have standalone Music, Podcasts, and TV apps, also giving a glimpse at new icons.
Amazon Kindle versus iPhone XS Max: choosing the best e-book reader
You bought your iPhone to do many things but when an important one is just reading e-books, there is a solid alternative. Appleinsider on whether a Kindle is worth your time and money.
William Gallagher
How to use your new iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPad as in-flight entertainment
Load up your iOS device with movies, TV, podcasts and music to watch on flights. It's easy to do but there are more problems to be aware of than just having enough storage space. AppleInsider on the packing list you need to enjoy your trip.
Apple exec Eddy Cue 'overextended,' falling asleep in meetings
The stresses of heading up Internet Software and Services at Apple may be getting to Eddy Cue, who may even sometimes fall asleep during meetings, according to a new profile.
Malcolm Owen
Neil Hughes
