NEW SOUND PACK | GarageBand Weekly #321

GarageBand Weekly is a LIVE show all about GarageBand iPad, GarageBand iPhone and GarageBand Mac, hosted by Pete Johns from Studio Live Today. 🎹 GarageBand iOS FAQ - http://studiolivetoday.com/garageband 🪪 Become a channel member - http://studiolivetoday.com/member 📚 GarageBand Resources: GarageBand FAQ - http://studiolivetoday.com/garageband GarageBand Users Facebook Group - http://studiolivetoday.com/gbu 📰 News & Notes: 01. Apple rolls out beta 3 across its 26.5 software lineup 🔧 Apple has released developer beta 3 for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and HomePod 26.5 9to5Mac says these updates are expected to launch to all users in a few weeks So far, the bigger 26.5 changes appear to include Suggested Places in Apple Maps and end-to-end encrypted RCS in Messages This looks like a typical late-cycle polish update ahead of WWDC on June 8, 2026 Source: https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/apple-releases-beta-3-for-ipados-26-5-watchos-26-5-and-more/ 02. Apple Sports adds F1 weather, World Cup prep, and smaller widgets 🏟️ Apple Sports version 3.10 adds weather conditions for each F1 Grand Prix, including details like track temperature and wind speed The update also adds World Cup 2026 team-following and group exploration ahead of the tournament kickoff in June Apple says smaller widgets are now available, including support in CarPlay This is a more specific and practical update than it first sounded — especially for F1 and football fans Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-sports-app-two-new-features/ 03. Google Photos AI update raises fresh privacy questions 📸⚠️ The headline angle is strong, but the important nuance is that Ask Photos is an opt-in Google Photos feature tied to Gemini features in Photos Google’s own help docs say that, when enabled, Ask Photos can study photos and videos, timestamps, locations, faces, albums, and sometimes AI-generated text descriptions to answer user queries Google also says the feature is still in an early stage and may sometimes produce inaccurate or inappropriate information So the real story is less “Google suddenly scans everything by default” and more “Google is expanding AI analysis of photo libraries for users who opt in” Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/04/20/google-starts-scanning-all-your-photos-as-new-update-goes-live/ 04. Ugreen launches ultra-slim Qi2 power bank in the US 🔋 Ugreen’s new product is the MagFlow Air Qi2 15W Ultra-Slim 5,000 mAh Power Bank It offers Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W plus USB-C wired charging up to 20W Notebookcheck lists the body at 104.9 x 69.7 x 8.6 mm and 127 g, so portability is clearly the main pitch US pricing is listed at $59.99, with a reported $44.99 Prime deal on the gray model at launch Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Ugreen-releases-new-slim-power-bank-in-the-US.1273553.0.html 05. Tim Cook to become executive chairman as John Ternus takes over as CEO 🌍 Apple has officially announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board, while John Ternus becomes CEO effective September 1, 2026 Apple says Cook will stay on through the summer to help with the transition In his new role, Cook will continue assisting with some company matters, including engaging with policymakers around the world So this is bigger than a government-relations side note — it’s part of Apple’s formal CEO succession plan Source: https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-to-remain-involved-in-apples-government-relations-around-the-world/?extended-comments=1 06. Johny Srouji takes on expanded hardware leadership at Apple ⚙️ Apple has officially named Johny Srouji its Chief Hardware Officer, effective immediately He will now lead Hardware Engineering as well as the hardware technologies organization That means his remit expands well beyond chips, even though he remains most closely associated with Apple silicon This is a major internal shift tied directly to John Ternus moving from hardware chief to CEO Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/srouji-chief-hardware-officer/ 🎹 Feature topic: YStep Reflex ✔️ Support the channel: Gear: http://studiolivetoday.com/gear Patreon: http://patreon.com/petejohns Donations: http://paypal.me/StudioLiveToday 🔔 Subscribe for daily videos about mobile and home recording:https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteJohnsMusic 🎞️ Other related videos: GarageBand Essentials Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0M3wnjaKIo&list=PLc8Xg_23Wa55IUY55fNYokmyKf9GN1EH3 🔉 Recommended Gear: Studio Live Today Gear Guide - http://studiolivetoday.com/gear Note - Links provided in this video description may be affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to purchase products using these links, a small commission may be paid to me for referring you. #garageband #logicpro