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Apple levels up streaming with Lossless Audio, Spatial Audio
Coming in the next iOS update!
Everyone loves music, from classical to modern hip-hop, we have different preferences of the music we love. Now, Apple wants to rock your world with a new addition to the Apple Music streaming service — Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio.
Spatial Audio
Any user with AirPods or Beats headphones equipped with the H1 or W1 chip will be able to experience the immersive sound produced by audio engineers. The progression to produce Dolby Atmos tracks only on Apple Music is on the move.
By the launch date, thousands of Dolby Atmos tracks will be available, with Apple slowly adding new tracks over the next few months. To differentiate the albums that are available in Dolby Atmos, a small badge will be provided for easier discovery. You can enjoy the songs from different genres in the likes of classical, Latin and pop just to name a few.
Apple-Dolby initiative
Apple and Dolby are taking charge by doubling Dolby-enabled studios in the massive market of the music industry. They now provide educational programs for improving one’s skills, and resources for independent artists, ensuring equal opportunity. This is a huge step for Apple as they are not only improving their streaming services, this also helps other labels and studios create better quality music.
Lossless audio
The goal is to preserve the original audio file of the music you listen to. This is made possible by Apple’s new ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec). Subscribers will be able to share the identical audio experience with their favorite performers.
With the release of iOS 14.6 next month, users will be able to modify the quality of music using the settings menu. After the update, subscribers will then see a new audio quality section available. To locate, go to settings > music > audio quality. Finally, you can select the audio qualities that you desire.
The various audio qualities offered starts with CD quality, and the options are 16bit at 44.1kHz (kilohertz), and 24bit at 48kHz — this is exclusive to Apple devices. Additionally, if you really love music, there is another quality you can select and that is the Hi-Resolution Lossless which is 24bit at 192kHz.1. You can choose different resolutions for your connections such as cellular, Wi-Fi or download.
Lossless audio will be readily available to 75 million songs in the Apple Music app on launch day.
Availability
Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio will be available simultaneously with the iOS 14.6 update by June 2021 with no additional cost.
If you are not yet subscribed to Apple Music, check out their website as they offer a free trial. In fact, you can also access apple music through various devices including android and samsung tv!
Why only take one when you can take four! With Apple One, you can have premium access to Apple Music and various apps including iCloud. Available for individual and family packages.
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Firefox ad reunites all your favorite memes from decades ago
The Numa Numa Guy, Annoying Orange, and Chocolate Rain are back!
Before Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Skibidi Toilet, the early internet was populated by charismatic personalities looking to make their presences felt in a land that didn’t have a lot of rules yet. As early users, we danced to “Dragostea din tei,” belted out “Chocolate Rain,” and copied “Shoes” word-for-word. Today, Firefox is bringing all those good memories back for a grand reunion.
In a new ad, the web browser featured ten of the biggest stars of the early internet including the aforementioned Numa Numa Guy, Tay Zonday, and Shoes’ Kelly. You can also see Annoying Orange, Chuck Testa, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Bad Luck Brian, Where the Hell is Matt?, the Apparently Kid, and the Success Kid.
Now, this isn’t just a reunion. The ad has a clear message about today’s most concerning issue: AI. Everything has “built-in AI, always asking, asking, asking,” as the Annoying Orange said.
“They make money by following us, and somehow, I’m the creepy one?” the Overly Attached Girlfriend asked.
All these famous personalities are asking what happened to the internet today. Obviously, the big takeaway is that we should all go back to Firefox.
Compared to other browsers, Firefox has a lot of built-in features that offer a lot of control for users. For one, it has its own VPN for privacy. Secondly, reflecting the ad’s message against AI, the browser has a toggle to minimize AI features.
SEE ALSO: Google illegally destroys 250,000 trees for a single AI data center
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Salesforce introduces Slack Frontline for deskless workers
Simple, secure, mobile-first way for deskless teams across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, field service
Salesforce is bridging the massive divide between corporate headquarters and deskless workers with the launch of Slack Frontline.
This new solution is designed specifically for retail associates, healthcare providers, factory workers, and field crews.
The mobile-first workspace brings communication, data, role-specific tools, and AI together in a single clutter-free app.
While frontline employees make up about 80 percent of the global workforce, they have historically been left out of workplace transformation, often relying on paper checklists, group texts, and broken communication loops.
Slack Frontline addresses these challenges by giving mobile workers up to 10 role-relevant channels, instant Huddles with headquarters, on-demand AI agents, and automated workflows.
Backed by Salesforce data and enterprise-grade security, the platform lets IT teams govern the entire workforce under one secure layer with employee ID sign-ins, multifactor authentication, and compliance configurations like HIPAA.
This ensures that critical updates, training materials, and shift handoffs reach workers directly in their pockets without needing corporate email addresses or shared terminals.
Moreover, the platform is tailored to transform operations across multiple industries, including retail, home healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and field services.
For instance, retail teams can instantly sync promotions and monitor inventory, while healthcare professionals can securely review patient histories and coordinate care on the go.
Manufacturing and hospitality teams benefit from drastically reduced downtime and faster issue resolution, cutting response times significantly.
Slack Frontline is available now as an add-on for businesses on the Slack Enterprise+ plan.
Apple Music is getting a revamp. In one of the tamer things going on with the brand today, Apple has introduced a new design language for its native music streaming platform.
In the midst of all the hubbub surrounding the iPhone Duo, Apple released a change in the visual identity of Apple Music. Rather than a static logo, the platform’s newest evolution offers a dynamic look that melds Liquid Glass and the power of sound together.
Confirmed through a behind-the-scenes video, Apple says that the new aesthetic was made with practical effects. Music producer Fred Again and NEST Acoustics submerged the platform’s logo in a tank of mineral oil and creating ripples with sound. The new language matches well with the chrome aesthetic typical of today’s trends and… well, Liquid Glass, of course.
Apple says that the more ripple-filled version will play before longer content like concert recordings (similar to Netflix’s startup stinger). Meanwhile, a black-and-white version will replace the app’s icon currently colored red and white. Current previews show off a simple logo, but it’s unknown whether Apple is adding a but more elements when the final version drops.
The updated version will debut for users after next week’s iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 updates.
SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on
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