In August 2021, Apple acquired Primephonic—which many people believed to be the leader in streaming for classical music—promising that in the near future there would be improvements to Apple Music’s classical presence and that a dedicated app for classical music enthusiasts would soon be launched. Today is that day, and Apple Music Classical is game-changing for anyone who’s interested in not just classical music but …
Looking at Apple’s new iPhone 14 generation of devices side by side with the iPhones 12 and 13, snap critics will say there’s not much new about them. While the form factor is essentially the same, there are some serious innovations impossible to miss once you look under the hood. Among the new features, Dynamic Island—an upgrade of the previous phones’ “notch”—is the magic we …
Product designer Ben Vessey developed 110 black and white, pixelated icons for today’s most popular apps, including Twitter, Tinder and Netflix. Dubbed the “iOS (Old School)” project, Vessey looked to Apple’s history to inform his clever designs. In addition to the app icons, Vessey created six monochromatic wallpapers. Together, the backgrounds and icons can be purchased for a little over $5 and installed on any …
