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Apple’s macOS Mojave offers Dark Mode, new Mac App Store, and more

Improvements in usability and design

Published

June 5, 2018

Marvin Velasco

While the iPhone and iPad get iOS 12 at WWDC 2018, Apple’s laptops and desktop computers receive macOS Mojave.

It sports a bunch of new features that you see as soon as you boot up your system, as well as more deeply rooted improvements to the core of macOS.

Perhaps the most visually appealing addition is Dark Mode, which allows you to change the color theme to, well, a darker tone. Several elements including the dock and taskbar become dark gray once this mode is turned on. Although it feels like only a minor cosmetic change, Dark Mode can help bring greater emphasis to the content your viewing and make your computer screen less bright at night.

Next up is the revamped Mac App Store. The all-new design takes some inspiration from iOS’ App Store by making apps easier to find and highlighting new ones in the Discover tab. More tabs for Create, Work, Play, and Develop organize all the available apps in a neater manner.

For the ever-growing concerns about security and privacy, macOS Mojave tackles those too with updates primarily on Safari. Improved Intelligent Tracking Prevention prevents pesky social media networks from tracking you unknowingly through hidden codes. And since sites are so fond of following us, Safari will only provide the most basic info about you to prevent giving away too much. Best of all, the browser helps store your passwords and sends an alert if you use the same one for another account.

As for usability, the desktop’s Stacks and Finder help make file management more seamless. Stacks enables users to organize files by type, date, tags, and the like, while Finder has something called Gallery View which allows you to browse through files more quickly. You can also view each file’s full metadata more easily now.

Other notables updates included the introduction of the News, Stocks, Voice Memos, and Home apps on macOS, plus the ability to do Group FaceTime.

The developer preview of macOS Mojave is already available, and the public beta will roll out by the end of this month. The final build for everyone will release during this year’s fall season. Macs launched in mid-2012 or later are receiving it, as well as “2010 and 2012 Mac Pro models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards.”

Apps

Apple Music is getting a Liquid Glass makeover

The new logo debuts next week with iOS 27.2.

Published

October 22, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

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.

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Disney+ strengthens footing as go-to sports streaming app with UFC, NBA, more

ESPN on Disney+ brands itself as ‘new home ground for sports’

Published

October 20, 2026

GadgetMatch

Disney+ is strengthening its footing as a go-to sports streaming app as ESPN on Disney+ is now available in the Philippines, one of its markets with a huge sports-loving fanbase.

The launch coincides with a brand new campaign, “Ito ang Homecourt Mo!” (This is your homecourt!), welcoming Filipino fans to a new home ground for games, stories, and moments.

Subscribers can access live events, on-demand replays, studio shows, documentaries and original programming together in one dedicated destination through ESPN on Disney+.

Production and coverage will be led by ESPN, delivering high-quality broadcasts, commentary and expert analysis across the sports season where available, alongside Disney+ general entertainment and family programming.

Following last season’s success, NBA returns to ESPN on Disney+ with matchups during NBA Tip-Off Week.

Christmas Day games will also be available to stream, including the NBA Finals rematch between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

Playoff games through the conference finals shall also be streamed live and on demand.

Meanwhile, the UFC is among some of the new regular sports programs Filipinos can watch on Disney+.

The action kicks off at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi scheduled on October 25, where two world championship titles are expected to be on the line: UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski takes on undefeated No. 1-ranked contender Movsar Evloev, and UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan defends against former champion and No. 1-ranked Merab Dvalishvili.

Alongside live UFC numbered events and UFC Fight Nights, fans will have access to a library of classic fights and curated UFC content.

There will also be the original and and behind-the-scenes programming, including UFC Countdown, UFC Connected, UFC Main Event, UFC Fight Flashback, UFC Reloaded, and ROAD TO UFC.

A new home ground for sports

Other notable sports programming will include the Formula E 2026/27 season, with practice, qualifying and main races across 21 rounds in 13 host cities.

Also available on Disney+ are NCAA events, including March Madness, and Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), with all games live across the regular season and championship series.

ESPN’s popular 30 for 30 documentaries will continue to be available on the platform. The line-up also features ESPN studio shows, including ESPN FC and Pardon the Interruption.

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GrabCar Group Ride now splits the fare automatically

Passengers stand to save up to 50% compared with booking a solo ride

Published

October 18, 2026

GadgetMatch

GrabCar Group Ride now splits the fare automatically among passengers, making it simpler to book such ride types.

Each rider can save up to 50% on fare as well when using a group ride, compared with booking a solo ride.

The ride type lets the ride host and up to two friends share one GrabCar, with up to three drop-off points along the way. The more people join, the more affordable the ride becomes for everyone.

Regular ride buddies can also be saved as a group, together with frequent pickup and drop-off pins. This way, repeat bookings take just a few taps.

Such a system is ideal for officemates headed the same way or friends coming home from a night out, as well as plenty of other scenarios.

To book a Group Ride, follow these steps: