Zoom gets 'Raise Hand,' 'Thumbs Up' gesture recognition on the iPad

Source: Zoom

Zoom recently updated its iPad app to add gesture recognition. The video conferencing app can now recognize visual gestures to pull up the corresponding meeting reaction automatically. This feature works for gestures like "Raise Hand" and "Thumbs Up." It joins new features like Focus Mode and other chat sidebar improvements.

Source: MacRumors

YouTube to bring picture-in-picture to all iOS users

Source: YouTubeWhile YouTube Premium users are the first to get the feature, YouTube plans to let all iOS users access picture-in-picture. It's rolling out first in the US with volunteers using Premium. You'll need to opt into the test through YouTube's experiments website. The Premium testing will end on October 31, but it hasn't said when the feature will come to non-Premium users.

Source: Engadget

WhatsApp for the iPad is reportedly in the works

WhatsApp for the iPad might finally be coming soon. WABetaInfo reports that Facebook is working on the feature as it develops multi-device 2.0. This will allow you to use an iPad as a new linked device, and when the multi-device feature is enabled, you won't need to have your phone connected for it to work. The company is also reportedly working on Android tablet support.

Via: 9to5Mac

GarageBand for iPhone and iPad gets new Sound Packs

Source: Apple

Apple wants GarageBand to be a "catalyst for music creation," so the app for the iPhone and iPad are getting new Sound Packs from some of today's top artists and producers. There are new Remix Sessions from singers Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga. Plus, there are seven new Producer Packs with beats, instrumentals, and loops from top producers like Boys Noize, Mark Lettieri, Oak Felder, Soulection, Take A Daytrip, Tom Misch, and TRAKGIRL. 

GarageBand also has a new Producer Pack that's a companion experience for its upcoming Apple TV+ docuseries Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson, which will allow you to experiment with sounds inspired by the show. These new packs are available starting today as a free download from the Sound Library in GarageBand 2.3.11.

Source: MacRumors