Check out some of the best books, audiobooks, and podcasts of the year.

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Apple has named the best books, audiobooks, and podcasts of the year.
It has also given the ”Show of the Year” award to NPR’s Code Switch podcast.

As the year comes to a close, Apple has assembled the biggest and best books, audiobooks, and podcasts of the year and are highlighted each of those in new collections.

Apple has also named NPR’s Code Switch as ”Show of the Year” in the United States. This the first time that Apple has bestowed such an honor to a podcast.

Check out the other books, audiobooks, and podcasts that made it into Apple’s Top of 2020 collections and links to check them out.

Apple Books: Best Books of the Year (United States)

The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett
28 Summers, Elin Hilderbrand
Long Bright River, Liz Moore
Deep State, Chris Hauty
The Last Flight, Julie Clark
Reborn Yesterday, Tessa Bailey
The Roommate, Rosie Danan
The City We Became, N. K. Jemisin
Pir…

The exploit is thankfully not being used in the wild.

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A member of Project Zero at Google has discovered an exploit that allows hackers to access an iOS device.
The exploit allows a hacker to access photos, messages, and more without the user’s knowledge.
The issue is related to the technology that enables features like AirDrop.

Ian Beer, a member of the Project Zero team at Google, has discovered an exploit with the technology used to enable wireless connection features like AirDrop that allowed the hacker to gain access to photos, email, and messages from iOS devices without the user ever knowing.

Beer posted the news earlier today on Twitter, saying that he has been working on the project since the beginning of the year.

Excited to finally publish my lockdown project from earlier this year: an iOS zero-click radio proximity exploit odyssey.https://t.co/UXQvemH0hG— Ian Beer (@i41nbeer) December 1, 2020

The developer says that the vulnerability was d…

Those with the Pro Display XDR now have even more options to tune the display to their workflow needs.

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Apple has released a tool to custom calibrate the Pro Display XDR with a spectroradiometer.

Today Apple announced a new calibration tool for owners of the Pro Display XDR. The tool will allow in-field recalibration of the display and enable color workflows that can be custom calibrated with a spectroradiometer.

The company announced the new tools in its firmware update release notes for the display:

Adds support for in-field recalibration of the display using Pro Display XDR Calibrator. Enables specific color workflows that may require custom calibration by an in-house spectroradiometer.
Minor stability improvements.

In its support document for instructions on how to measure and calibrate the Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple explains that each display is calibrated at the factory already in order to accurately reproduce common media workflows.

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With the latest 11.0.0 update, players can now send screenshots directly from their Nintendo Switch consoles to their smartphones. Gone are the days when we had to rely on posting to Social Media or completely removing the Switch’s microSD card and plugging it into a computer in order to access our images. The process isn’t the most straightforward, though, so I’m here to walk you through it. Here’s how to send Nintendo Switch screenshots to your phone.

How to send Switch screenshots to your phone

Download the update
Send screenshots to phone

How to update your Switch

You will only be able to use this new feature if your Switch has the current update. You’ll know the update is on your phone if you see the new bright red icon on the bottom left for Nintendo Switch Online.

Go to System Settings from the Switch’s main menu.
Scroll all the way down to System.

Select System Update.
Wait while the Switch performs a system update.
When it’s done simply press the Home button …

Roku grabs the chief architect of Siri for its own technology ambitions.

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Brian Pinkerton, Apple’s former chief architect of Siri, has been hired by Roku.
The executive will lead the company’s advanced technology department.

Reported by Bloomberg, Roku has hired Brian Pinkerton, Apple’s former chief architect of Siri, into a senior management role leading its advanced technology department. In a statement, Roku has said that Pinkerton will be focused on ”technical innovation and strategic software development across the platform.”

Brian Pinkerton has joined the Los Gatos, California-based maker of TV set-top-boxes and software where he will focus on ”technical innovation and strategic software development across the platform,” the company said on Tuesday. His work will be broader than voice control, which was his specialty at Apple, where he was the chief architect of Siri until November, according to his LinkedIn page. Pinkerton was also previously chie…

The Legendary Dragon and Ice type, Kyurem is back in Pokémon Go Raids!

The Last of the Legendary Tao Trio, Kyurem has returned to Pokémon Go! For the entire month of December 2020, the Boundary Pokémon will be the only Legendary Raid boss. Kyurem is the easiest to beat of the Tao Trio, and now even easier thanks to Mega Evolution, so make sure you stock up on Raid Passes. You won’t want to miss your chance to add it to your roster!

Who is Kyurem, and what is the Tao Trio?

The Tao Trio of the Unova region is a group of Legendary Dragon type Pokémon and the mascots of the Gen V games Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2. The Tao Trio is based on the concepts of Yin, Yang, and Wuji. Zekrom represents Yin with its Electric typing, while Reshiram represents Yang with its Fire typing, and Kyurem, with its Ice typing, represents Wuji, which is the absence of Yin and Yang.

Kyurem is unique among the Tao Trio in that it is capable of fusing with the…

Pokémon Go finally has Mega Evolution and Mega Raids and it is a game changer! While there is a lot to this new mechanic, we here at iMore have everything you need to know about Mega Evolution in Pokémon Go!

Mega Evolution in Pokémon Go

On August 27, 2020, Mega Evolution finally arrived, confirming some of what was suspected, some of what dataminers had found, and more. Mega Raids were added and the ability to Mega Evolve some species was added as well. Mega Evolution looks a little different in Pokémon Go than it did in the core games, but we have everything you need to know about how Mega Evolution works and how to make the most of it in Pokémon Go.

Mega Energy

Mega Evolution in Pokémon Go costs Mega Energy. This rare resource is rewarded for completing Mega Raids and Special Research. Soon, Mega Energy will also be rewarded for walking with your Buddy Pokémon, completing select Field Research tasks, and other gameplay.

The initial cost for Mega Evolution for a specie…

The charging case for your AirPods and AirPods 2 are perfect for protecting those precious in-ear miracles. But what about protecting the Charging Case? The hard shell can get scratched and scuffed just like any other device, and let’s not even talk about what might happen if you drop the case from four feet off the ground. If you’re in the market for a case to protect your AirPods charging case or you want to slip it into something that suits your personality better, we’ve got a list of the best AirPod cases to suit your needs.

These cases all fit the first and second-generation AirPods Charging Case, including the Wireless Charging Case. If you are looking for AirPods Pro cases, we cover them separately.

Clip-on protection

Twelve South AirSnap

Staff favorite

It has a snap closure top. It protects your AirPods or AirPods 2 case in style. It comes in leather or twill with eight colors to chose from. There is a cut out at the bottom for easy charging. What more could you want…

There are plenty of Nintendo Switch cases that emphasize style and portability. Still, if you’re paranoid or taking your Switch somewhere it might get seriously jostled or exposed to the elements, you’re going to need something designed for serious protection. These are the best heavy-duty cases for Nintendo Switch, and by investing in one, you’re less likely to need to pay to replace the whole console.

Official protection

HORI Tough Pouch

Staff Pick

The Hori Touch Pouch is officially licensed by Nintendo, meaning it fits the Switch perfectly. The outside of the pouch is constructed of a hard, rubberized plastic that doesn’t have a lot of give, making it much harder to damage your Nintendo Switch if you drop it. The inside is completely covered with a soft felt-like material that keeps your Nintendo Switch from getting scratched.

$29 at Amazon

Store your games

Deruitu Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch

This hard case is a great option for the traveling person who has…

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Unread 2.4 is now available in the App Store.
This update improves the Recent Article widget, adds the option to use Unread’s context menus in place of iOS 14’s, and more.

Have you read the story about Unread? It’s a reader for reading RSS feeds so they aren’t unread anymore.

Unread, already one of the more popular RSS readers around, has a new update out for iPhone and iPad. Version 2.4, the new update builds on previous releases that added things like widgets – a staple of any good app running in a post-iOS 14 world.

Speaking of widgets, Unread 2.4 now lets users limit the articles shown by the Recent Articles widget to a specific folder of RSS feed. That could be huge for anyone who wants a widget that shows nothing more than the iMore feed. Because, really, what else matters?

Alongside an improved widget, Unread 2.4 also now lets users sent articles via Messages right from within Unread. It’s a new action and can be enabled in-app without the need t…