Apple may have discontinued its AirPort Wi-Fi base stations, but in a surprise parting gift, the company has released a firmware update to the AirPort Express that gives it AirPlay 2 capabilities like multi-room audio. If you have an AirPort Express connected to speakers through its audio jack, first use AirPort Utility on the Mac or iPhone to update its firmware to version 7.8. Once you do that, you’ll be able to play audio simultaneously through the AirPort Express and to other AirPlay 2–enabled devices, such as the HomePod and Apple TV.
How to Run iPhone and iPad Apps on an M1-based Mac?
Running iPhone and iPad apps on your Mac is no longer science fiction if you have an M1-based Mac. Read on for instructions on finding and installing these apps, and how to control them if a trackpad isn’t sufficient.