Dr. Dre might be going the R-rated route for Apple’s first original TV series

As you know, Dr. Dre joined Apple in 2014 when the company bought Beats back then. It seems he’ll be taking charge of the new and first Apple-produced TV series. Supposedly called “Vital Signs,” the semiautobiographical series will have six episodes and will supposedly include tons of sex and violence, including an extended orgy scene. This seems unlike what Apple is putting out with its rigidly define moral principles and its refusal to put pornography on the App Store. But if that is what gets them head-to-head with other big tech players like Amazon and Netflix, whose original content have been garnering them attention and awards, we’re not surprised if they take this route.

The show will supposedly be distributed through Apple Music and it isn’t clear if other Apple products and platforms will be tapped. Perhaps that oft-rumoured television service might be making its appearance? We can’t say until Apple confirms the existence of the show, which they aren’t commenting on at the moment.

Source: CNET

Sony takes Xperia Weather app out of beta

If you’re an Xperia user who values getting weather updates, the Weather app for Sony’s mobile phones are now out of beta and on the Google Play Store. Just like other weather apps it shows current conditions including temperature, wind, humidity, and the like. It also shows a three-day forecast and pretty cool background images to match the weather. Of course, you can also have a widget on your home screen as well. The beta program of the app will continue to exist though and new updates will hit that program first.

Source: Android Police | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Apple opens a replacement program for the USB-C charge cable of the Retina MacBook

If you’ve been noticing issues with the charging cable of your Retina MacBook, that may not be your fault. Apple’s just launched a worldwide replacement program for its USB-C charge cables that come with the 12-inch Retina MacBook sold from April 2015 through June 2015. These cables can supposedly fail due to a “design issue.” It could possibly not charge your MacBook or charge it intermittently while connected to a power adapter. The problematic cables can be identified with the label “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” The redesigned cable will have the same words but with a serial number included.

Apple will give these MacBook users the redesigned USB-C cable for free. The replacement program doesn’t just cover those that ship with the MacBook but also faulty cables that were sold as standalone accessories. Customers who gave a valid mailing address when they registered or purchased their MacBook through Apple’s Online Store will get sent the new cables immediately. Other eligible MacBook owners can get in touch with Apple Support, look for an Authorized Service Provider, or visit an Apple retail store to get the cables replaced. You can get your cable replaced until June 8, 2018.

Source: Apple | Via: MacRumors

The Apple Beat: Accessories that make iPhone photography better

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The iPhone has been the most popular point-and-shoot camera for a number of years, which is remarkable for something that is a feature in a smartphone and not a standalone camera. The iPhone's strengths are speed, great photo AI that takes the best possible shots in most conditions and easy to use camera and editing software. Here are some great tools that make taking photos and video on an iPhone even better.

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