Some Comments on iOS 12 and Mac OS 10.4

Since everyone else seems to be talking and demoing the iOS and Mac OS betas, thought I’d give you one feature from each which is really impressing me so far.

Live Listen

This sounds very exciting for those of us who find it hard to hear people talking in noisy environments.

Home app on Mac OS Beta

This is something I’ve been waiting for, at last I can control my Home Kit devices now directly from my Mac using the Home app which has been ported over from iOS or of course use Siri.

I Noticed that There are More Games on Google Home in Australia

Just ask Google Home/Mini “What games can I play?” And get a good list to choose from.

If Your Using Aira with your Smart Phone Camera - A Neck Lanyard May Help

Since we’re still waiting on the Smart Glasses to be available in Australia, the neck lanyard is a good idea to be able to use your Aira app on your smart phone hands free.  Below is the link to amazon.com.au where I purchased mine for only $12.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07BGT3XQK?ref_=pe_2361882_295287342_301_E_DDE_di_1

Travelear - Listen To the World with 3D Audio

Amazing free app which lets you experience via 3D audio different experiences in the world as if you travelled there.  I particularly like the London Underground train trip.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/travelear-listen-to-the-world/id1159408401?mt=8

Using HomePods as multi-room speakers or as a Stereo Pair

https://www.apple.com/homepod/

AirPlay 2 Commands in iOS 11.4

With Airplay 2 now here, I thought it would be handy to have a list of the commands you can now use.

https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/all-siris-new-airplay-2-commands-so-you-can-control-music-playback-from-your-iphone-just-by-talking-0185003/

How to Play to HomePod Without a Wi-Fi Connection

This tip is handy as you don’t have to have your HomePod connected to a Wi-Fi network.

https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/28/how-to-airplay-homepod-no-wi-fi/