Apple today released a new firmware update for the Lightning version of the AirPods Maxheadphones. The new firmware is version 6F25, up from the prior 6F21 firmware the device was previously running.Apple does not often provide much insight into what’s new with firmware updates, but as this is a firmware update for an older model, it likely includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.
Firmware can be installed by putting the AirPods Max in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that’s connected to Wi-Fi, and then plugging them in to charge. It can take up to 30 minutes for firmware to update.
It’s been well over two years, but the wait is almost over. The second season of Andor hits Disney+ on April 22. The platform just dropped a juicy trailer to get all of us Star Wars fans pumped and ready.
The footage shows plenty of cool stuff, including the return of Rogue One’s chief antagonist Orson Crennic and the beloved droid K-2SO. The Death Star makes an appearance, which isn’t surprising given the ending of the first season. Mon Mothma also attends an extravagant “let them eat cake” type of party.
Source: Disney+ just dropped an explosive trailer for Andor season 2
iOS 18.4 beta 1 is now available, including for public beta users. And among its many changes, there’s a convenient feature enhancement to verification codes found in Apple’s Passwords app. Here are the details.
Countdown in iOS 18.4’s Passwords app shows when codes will expire and reset
As shared by Aaron Perris on X, Apple’s Passwords app got a welcome feature enhancement in the first iOS 18.4 beta.
Verification codes now offer a visual countdown timer to show you how long it will be until they expire and refresh.
Source: iOS 18.4 gives Apple’s Passwords app a small but convenient new feature – 9to5Mac
Microsoft has quietly launched a new version of Microsoft Office for Windows that can be used to edit documents for free, no Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license key required. This free version of Office is based on the full desktop apps, but has most features locked behind the Microsoft 365 subscription.
First spotted by Beebom, the free version of Office for Windows includes ads that are permanently on screen when within a document in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Additionally, this new free version of Office also only allows you to save files to OneDrive, meaning no support for editing local files.
In France, rightsholders have taken legal action to compel large VPN providers to support their pirate site blocking program. The aim is to reinforce existing blocking measures, but VPN providers see this as a dangerous move, leading to potential security issues and overblocking. As a result, some are considering leaving France altogether if push comes to shove.
Copyright holders see pirate site blocking as an effective and proportional tool to combat widespread online piracy.
Over the years, courts and lawmakers in dozens of countries have agreed, resulting in a patchwork of blocking regimes around the globe.
Source: VPN Providers Consider Exiting France Over ’Dangerous’ Blocking Demands * TorrentFreak
