MacworldLets say your best buddywell call him Pietrouses an Android phone. To each his own, you say. The problem is, Pietro, who doesnt own a TV and watches shows on his phone (like I said, to each his own) doesnt subscribe to Apple TV+ because theres no Android app for that. This means when you excitedly call Pietro after watching the latest episode of Severance that dropped on Friday, you cant talk about it. Instead, you have to ask him hows he doing, how the kids are, what he had for dinner, whatever. Ho hum.But today is your (or Pietros) lucky day. Apple has released the Apple TV app on Android and its now available on the Google Play store. It provides access to all Apple TV+ content, as well as MLS Season Pass. A subscription is required for Apple TV+, which costs $9.99/9.99 per month; MLS Season Pass is an additional subscription fee, but does not require an Apple TV+ subscription (learn more about MLS Season Pass). Apple TV+ also offers TV shows and movies available to rent or buy but The Verge reports that you cannot access the store from within the Android app. Users on Reddit say that previously purchased shows cant be accessed, either.The Verge also points out that the Apple TV app for Android is optimized for foldable phones, which Pietro loves to brag about (Crease? Thats not a crease, he likes to say). Googles Dan Seifert posted that the app also has a themeable app icon, picture-in-picture support, as well as offline downloads. So your Android-using buddy really has no excuse for missing out on one of the best shows of the year and a bunch of other great Apple TV+ content. Unless the lack of casting support in the app is a dealbreaker. Then youre just going to have to go back to chatting about the weather.thrilled to see Apple TV land on Android devices today!it's an excellent Android citizen too:themeable app icon: PIP support: offline downloads: foldable posture support: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.atve.androidtv.appletv dan seifert (@dcseifert.bsky.social) 2025-02-12T21:40:07.642227Z

MacworldApples newest iPad mini version is the perfect companion with an 8.3-inch screen and support for Apple Intelligence, and its even better when its on sale. Especially when its at all-time lowAmazon is selling the A17 Pro iPad Mini for $399, a savings of $100 off its MSRP and matching the best price weve ever seen.When we reviewed the new iPad mini, we gave it a four-star rating, loving the new fast CPU and graphics, as well as the fact that it supports Apple Intelligence. The iPad mini is still a great tablet, perhaps the best at its size and better than larger, non-Apple tablets, we concluded. Its not a huge upgrade from the prior generation other than Apple Intelligence, but if you have an older model or are looking for something smaller, its a fantastic option.The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display looks as gorgeous as weve become accustomed to from Apple. The colors are vibrant and bright, the details are sharp, and its perfect for reading, streaming content, and playing games. This model also now comes with a baseline storage of 128GB, which means you actually get to install a bunch of apps without worrying about space all the time. The A17 Pro iPad Mini A17 Pro works with either the Apple Pencil Pro (on sale for $99) and the USB-C Apple Pencil, so if you have an older model youll need to upgrade.Since weve never seen the A17 Pro iPad Mini for less, its a great time to splurge and get yourself a great versatile tablet.Buy now at Amazon

The Apple TV app is now available to download from Google Play on Android mobile devices.

The Dio Node sounds great for a single Wi-Fi speaker, but a lack of stereo pairing and the extremely close proximity of the HomePod mini to the price point make it a tough choice.Dio Node review - one Dio NodeFor the longest time throughout the 2010s in another venue, I'd joke that we were hazing new writers by bombarding them with wireless Bluetooth speakers. They were cheap, easy to write, and generally were pretty terrible beyond some of the multi-hundred dollar systems.Just ask Amber about this. She probably bore the brunt of that when she first got hired. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Amazon's top MacBook Pro deal is back, with M4 models falling to as low as $1,399.99 with on-page coupons.Get an M4 MacBook Pro for just $1,399.99 - Image credit: AppleThe $1,399.99 price at Amazon is thanks to a $160 instant rebate stacked with a bonus $39.01 on-page coupon.Buy for $1,399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

An importantCharles Gwathmey home design, the Garey Residence from 1981, is on the market for $8 million in Kent, Connecticut. The listing, which first appeared last fall from Sothebys International Realty, includes a Michael Arad/Handel Architects-designed addition. It features a circular glass-covered wall covering the original living room space and main volume. The home has four bedrooms with five full baths and sits on a lot totaling 41 acres.The New York Five icons converted former personal residencewas also recently listed for $4.8 million in Greenwich.Photo: Sotheby's International RealtyPhoto: Sotheby's International RealtyPhoto: Sotheby's International RealtyPhoto: Sotheby's International Realty

The disaster response and recovery capabilities of the AIA Los Angeles chapter have been summarized in a new letter to Mayor Karen Bass. Its language includes the need for the development and implementation of a new Professional Certification program, wherein "qualified architects self-certify their designs." Past AIA chapter efforts in response to Hurricane Sandy and the 2023 Hawaiian wildfires were also brought up.You can read more about the chapters Wildfire Disaster Response Task Force efforts through our interview with its co-chairs Mohamed Sharif and Greg Kochanowskihere.Here's more from our recent Los Angeles Fires coverage:LA begins messy fire debris removal processThe zoning 'trap' in Los Angeles' post-fire rebuildLos Angeles appoints Chief Recovery Officer to spearhead disaster rebuilding efforts

Sonys recent State of Play showcase featured plenty of updates on previously announced titles, fromBorderlands 4andLost Soul Asideto Onimusha: Way of the Swordand more, though the show also had some new announcements to make.One game in particular that caught the eye wasTides of Annihilation,a fantasy action-adventure title by new Eclipse Glow Games, a Tencent-funded studio that boasts veteran talent that has worked onYakuza, Persona, For Honor, Assassins Creed,and more.Tides of Annihilationis set London which comes under sudden (and heavy) siege from mysterious entities not of this world as well as the fantasy realm of Avalon. Players play as Gwendoline, who awakens to powers that allow her to command command the legendary Knights of the Round Table. With these powers, she embarks on a quest to rescue her sister and defeat the demigods invading Earth.On top of a story inspired by Arthurian legend, the game will also tout distinct features such as a unique dual-knight fighting system and immense levels in the form of gigantic knights roaming the city of London, according to Eclipse Glow. Check out the trailer below for more details.Tides of Annihilationis in development for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A release date or window havent been announced.

MoonHoods dark fantasy clay-based title, The Midnight Walk, looked good in its latest gameplay showing, and best of all, it has a release date. Launching on May 8th, it will be available for PS5 and PC for $39.99, though PS Plus subscribers get 10 percent off. PlayStation VR2 and PC VR headsets are also supported.Unfolding over five tales with a cast of, to put it kindly, odd characters, The Midnight Walk sees players as The Burnt One. After becoming friends with the fiery (in this case, literally) Potboy, you embark on an epic journey, all while attempting to protect his flame.There are moments where it comes in handy, like distracting enemies, though youll need to sneak around to survive. Its a dark task in more ways than one, but the clay models, coupled with the stop-motion animation, create a visually resplendent narrative.Stay tuned for more details and gameplay from The Midnight Walk in the coming months.

February 13: Shrove Tuesday (Western Christianity, 2024)Coso artifact1891 Frances Coles was killed in the last of eleven unsolved murders of women that took place in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London.1961 Geode prospectors near Olancha, California, discovered what they claimed to be a 500,000-year-old rock with a 1920s-era spark plug encased within (pictured).2017 Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was assassinated using VX nerve agent in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Muhammad ibn Ra'iq (d.942)Isabella d'Este (d.1539)Dorothy Bliss (b.1916)Balu Mahendra (d.2014)More anniversaries: February 12February 13February 14ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout