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- Tuesday December 18
- 15 mins agoApple TV 4K is Glorious, Underrated and Essential
At Mashable, Chris Taylor writes: “Which of the trillion-dollar company’s beautifully-designed devices would a jaded Apple fanboy like me most miss, if I was forced to switch to competing products?” The author goes on to describe the many features, engineering design decisions, freedom from imposed ads and user […]27 mins agoFacebook Uses IP Address and Other Info to Deliver Location-...
If you've noticed Facebook continuing to deliver location-based ads even with all location services disabled, you're not alone, and that's because Facebook continues to use data like your IP address to determine your location for ad delivery purposes. Facebook's lack of an option to disable location […]33 mins agoResolved: Making Better Mac Backups
This is the time of year when many are on vacation. And making new year’s resolutions. It’s good to reflect on and possibly update one’s Mac backup strategy. John walks us through it. TMODec 18 9:5333 mins ago45 mins agoApple Daily Report: new Apple Books Marketing Toolbox unveil...
Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, at the end of each week day, we’ll offer this wrap-up of news items you should check out. Apple has rolled out a new Apple Books Marketing Toolbox for members of its Affiliate Program. The company says the new marketing toolbox […]48 mins agoApple was granted 37 Patents Today Covering their Wireless C...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 37 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. today. The two biggest patent stories of the day covered smart fabrics used on future computers and smartphones with backside touch controls to turn pages, to scroll, play […]48 mins agoWilliamson County, Texas, approves a taxpayer-funded incenti...
Williamson County, Texas, leaders have unanimously (5-0) approved a taxpayer-funded incentive package for Apple that could be worth up to $16 million, solidifying the tech giant’s plan to invest $1 billion in a new campus in North Austin and add up to 5,000 jobs, reports the Austin Statesman. The […]53 mins ago6th-Gen. Apple iPad 9.7″ 32GB WiFi Tablet for $229 + f...
Walmart offers the sixth-generation Apple iPad 9.7" 32GB WiFi Tablet in several colors (Space Gray pictured) for $229 with free shipping. That's $20 under our mention from four days ago and the lowest price we've seen for this model. (It's the best deal today by […]1 hour agoSnapchat now rolling out customizable ’Year End Story’ r...
Snapchat this week started rolling out its incredibly popular “year in review” roundup. This roundup, which Snapchat calls your “Year End Story,” compiles some of your best Snapchats into one long story that you can share with everyone or keep for yourself. more… The post Snapchat now […]1 hour agoCharter Spectrum’s Apple TV app & ‘zero sign...
Charter Spectrum is apparently delaying the rollout of two connected features promised for the Apple TV -- namely a dedicated cable TV app and support for "zero sign-on," allowing apps to authenticate automatically when connected to a TV provider's internet service. AppleInsiderDec 18 9:051 hour ago09:45 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2018
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/12/9to5Mac-Daily-12-18-2018.mp3 more… The post appeared first on […]09:24 pmCharter Spectrum’s Apple TV App and Zero Sign-on May N...
When tvOS 12 was introduced back in June of 2018, Apple announced a new Zero Sign-on feature, a followup to Single sign-on. Zero Sign-on is designed to let you sign into all TV apps automatically when connected to your TV provider's broadband. At the same time, […]09:23 pmA Chief Security Concern for Executive Teams
Virtually all companies like to say they take their customers’ privacy and security seriously, make it a top priority, blah blah. But you’d be forgiven if you couldn’t tell this by studying the executive leadership page of each company’s Web site. That’s because very few of the world’s biggest […]09:19 pmApple Manufacturing, AI Regulation – TMO Daily Observation...
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s attempts at manufacturing in the US, and how to regulate AI. TMODec 18 8:192 hours ago09:10 pmWSJ report details extremely unpopular iPhone in India as Ap...
A report from the Wall Street Journal today details Apple’s minuscule success in India with iPhone, specifically highlighting Amit Rajput, who runs a counter selling iPhones in the country with a population of over 1.3 billion. Rajput spoke on how one iPhone sale a day is considered […]09:03 pmApple Supplier may come to the Rescue of Japan Display to Ke...
Chinese media have reported that Shenzhen O-Film Tech Co., Ltd., listed on Apple's 2018 Supplier List, may come to Japan Display's rescue Patently AppleDec 18 8:032 hours ago09:00 pmMacworld Podcast: Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. ...
What will happen next year? Let’s talk about predictions for Apple and technology in 2019. We also respond to your comments and questions for Jason Cross, Leif Johnson, Roman Loyola, and Dan Masaoka in the Macworld Podcast, episode 634.Watch us live The Macworld Podcast […]08:46 pmRestaurant Team Member – Crew (33 – *Apple* Va...
Restaurant Team Member – Crew (33 – *Apple* Va...Restaurant Team Member - Crew (33 - Apple Valley) (18032560) Description At Chipotle, we've created something special: a better place to eat and work. Many employees Job Search EngineDec 18 7:463 hours ago08:23 pmApple no longer signing iOS 12.1 after release of iOS 12.1.1...
Following the release of iOS 12.1.2 yesterday and iOS 12.1.1 earlier this month, Apple today has stopped signing iOS 12.1. This means that downgrades to iOS 12.1 are no longer possible, though you can still downgrade from iOS 12.1.2 to iOS 12.1.1. more… The post […]08:19 pmApple Wins Patent for a Smartphone with a Wraparound Display...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 37 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. today. In this particular report we cover an interesting invention with a twist to today's iPhones. Today's iPhone X models have glass on both the front and back. […]08:15 pmApple’s new Austin campus won by $41M in incentives
Williamson County commissioners in Texas voted 5 to 0 on Tuesday to approve tax-funded handouts to Apple as it works to establish its second, $1 billion campus in north Austin. AppleInsiderDec 18 7:153 hours ago08:10 pmAutoSleep 6 introduces Siri Shortcuts support, new design an...
AutoSleep is my go-to app for tracking sleep quality with the Apple Watch (although the watch isn’t required), and today the sleep tracking app is receiving a major update. AutoSleep 6.0 introduces a new look including a darker dark mode, new ways to view your sleep data and […]07:45 pmInstagram adds new ‘Questions in Live’ and interactive m...
Instagram is out today with two updates to its iOS and Android apps. A new “Questions in Live” feature allows users to interact in the moment with Instagram Live, while a new way to respond to questions with music in Stories is also now rolling out. more… […]07:33 pmMultiple Deployments: Duo Activation Code SMS delivery issue...
Dec 18, 14:33 ESTInvestigating - We are currently investigating an issue with delivery of activation codes to users via SMS with the carrier Verizon on multiple deployments and are working to correct the issue as soon as possible. SMS Passcode delivery and other telephony authentication methods are unaffected.As […]07:28 pm[Update: Watch complication now available] Calcbot iOS updat...
Popular third-party iOS calculator, Calcbot, has received a nice update today including a new theme, the ability to change the app color, and brings back the Apple Watch app. more… The post [Update: Watch complication now available] Calcbot iOS update restores Apple Watch app and adds new themes […]07:27 pmApple Store now selling special edition Catalyst protective ...
For the first time, Apple is endorsing an add-on accessory for AirPods: a new set of protective AirPods cases from Catalyst. The cases are waterproof rated up to 1 meter and offer protection against drops. They also feature a carabiner to clip the AirPods case onto your […]07:20 pmHoliday Gift Guide: These entertaining subscriptions are per...
Even the hardest-working Mac or iPad user needs a break every now and again. And equally, these tools we use to work on are superb for teaching us new subjects too. AppleInsiderDec 18 6:204 hours ago07:20 pmApp Store promoting Amazon’s Alexa app following Apple Mus...
Apple certainly hasn’t gone out of its way to promote the new Apple Music integration with Amazon Echo speakers. Aside from a new support doc, Apple left promotional duties to Amazon including the initial announcement. The App Store is promoting the Alexa app today, however, marking the […]07:08 pmAbout the security content of Safari 12
This document describes the security content of Safari 12. Apple Remote DesktopDec 18 6:084 hours ago07:05 pmDeclining iPhone sales in India is a sign Apple is failing t...
Apple has found India to be a difficult market to crack, with shipments of the iPhone reportedly slipping in the market as it struggles to compete against cheaper rivals in the country. AppleInsiderDec 18 6:054 hours ago07:02 pm‘DNA Printing’ in the Cloud, Part 1
DNA printing is based on the natural flow of genetic information in a cell from DNA through RNA to amino acids to proteins, from gene to protein, genome to proteome, genomics to proteomics. DNA, life's foundation blueprint, makes up genes, the instructions for making proteins -- the complex molecules […]06:52 pmAbout the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, Sec...
This document describes the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, Security Update 2017-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-005 El Capitan. Apple Remote DesktopDec 18 5:525 hours ago06:41 pmNinox 2.5.0 – Flat-file database system.
Ninox is a simple flat-file database system. Tables -- With Ninox you manage your data in tables that you can browse, filter, sort and group. Data fields -- Ninox offers a variety of data fields, including text, numbers, Yes / No, list, date, time, picture and web address. Relations -- […]06:34 pmTested: Will the new i7 Mac mini run faster with new thermal...
The new Mac mini is a pint-sized powerhouse, but like other computers, its performance potential isn't reached when it runs too hot. AppleInsider examines if it is possible to improve the temperature situation by re-applying different thermal paste compounds between the processor and heat […]06:31 pmArt Text 3.2.5 – $29.99
Art Text is graphic design software specifically tuned for lettering, typography, text mockups and various artistic text effects. Supplied with a great variety of ready to use styles and materials, selection of textures, icons, fonts and backgrounds, special designed effects and shape transformations, Art Text guarantees striking appearance of your badges, […]06:28 pmDAEMON Tools 7.0 – Utility for creation and mounting o...
DAEMON Tools is a solution for mounting and creating CD/DVD/HDD disc images. Access Options Mount images in the following supported formats: *.b5t, *.b6t, *.bwt, *.ccd, *.cdi, *.bin/*.cue, *.ape/*.cue, *.flac/*.cue, *.iso, *.isz, *.mds/*.mdf, *.mdx, *.nrg, *.pdi, *.dmg, *.vhd, *.tc, *.zip. Use the list of mounted devices with […]06:20 pmNow 4.0.15 – Makes serverless application deployment e...
Now is a global deployment network built on top of all existing cloud providers. It makes teams productive by removing servers and configuration, giving you a seamless developer experience to build modern scalable web apps. Now makes serverless application deployment easy. Don’t spend time configuring the cloud. Just […]06:17 pmTiny Player 1.2.8 – Native music app.
Tiny Player is a native music app for Mac. Features: Plays: MP3s, FLAC, AAC, AIFF and WAV Has a playlist Not iTunes Version 1.2.8: Volume control in status bar Show # and duration of selected tracks Add option to export playlist with selected tracks only Scroll to last played […]06:12 pmSimpleumSafe 2.7.0 – $35.99
SimpleumSafe is a next-generation encryption app - continuously encrypted. SimpleumSafe was developed with Extreme Secure Synchronization - continuously encrypted. Even if the synchronization data was stolen from the cloud and the password became public, it is not possible to decrypt the data. With SimpleumSafe, you can easily and safely archive and encrypt […]06:10 pmPaintCode 3.4.4 – Vector drawing app that generates Ob...
PaintCode is a vector drawing app that instantly generates Objective-C, Swift and C# drawing code. With PaintCode you can create an app that is truly resolution-independent, using code (instead of large number of image assets) to draw a user interface. Stylekit: Change the design of your app […]06:09 pmEon Timer 2.7.5 – Simple and elegant time tracking.
Eon Timer (was Eon) helps you easily track time on your Mac. Eon allows you to easily post time to several services to make invoicing as painless as possible.Version 2.7.5: Improved ActiveCollab integration OS X 10.11 or later Download Now]]> MacUpdateDec 18 5:095 hours ago06:02 pmTwitter for iOS fixes one of the biggest timeline complaints...
Twitter is today widely rolling out an update to its iOS app that allows users to switch between the default algorithm-based timeline view and the more popular chronological timeline. Previously, the option was buried in settings, and automatically reverted to the algorithm timeline over time. While […]05:56 pmLaunch Center Pro adds NFC Triggers, Siri Shortcuts integrat...
Contrast, the company which just released the excellent new app Weather Up, has today pushed a major update to its popular Launch Center Pro utility. The update brings the app to version 3.0 and includes a host of new features, such as NFC Triggers, “True Black” mode, […]05:55 pmMacally launches new solar powered wireless keyboards
Macally has launched a new solar powered wireless keyboard series with built-in solar panels that constantly charge the internal lithium-ion battery under indoor or outdoor light. Three wireless solar keyboard models in Bluetooth and RF wireless connectivity options are available for Macs and PCs in prices ranging from $69.99 […]05:53 pmAT&T’s First Mobile 5G Service Will Be Available i...
AT&T today announced that it has launched its first mobile 5G service in parts of 12 cities across the United States, but 5G connectivity won't be available until Friday, when its 5G device launches. 5G connectivity has rolled out in Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Houston, Texas; […]05:50 pmGhostery Safari Extension 5.5.0 – Discover which compa...
Ghostery is your window into the invisible web-tags, Web bugs, pixels, and beacons that are included on Web pages in order to get an idea of your online behavior. It tracks the trackers and gives you a roll-call of the ad networks, behavioral data providers, Web publishers, and […]05:45 pmSatechi releases Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for the i...
Satechi has released the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for the iMac and iMac Pro. It features seven built-in ports and an ergonomic design designed to enhance and maximize desk space, while providing convenient access to peripheral devices. The Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub’s built-in USB-C […]05:44 pmApple wins a Major Smart Fabric Patent Aimed at Future Produ...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 37 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. today. In this particular report we cover a single invention relating to future smart fabrics used in smart clothing and more importantly used with devices like an […]05:30 pm9to5Toys Lunch Break: 12.9″ iPad Pro Cell 64GB $559, Twelv...
9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari […]05:30 pm9to5Toys Last Call: 12.9″ iPad Pro Cell 64GB $559, Twelve ...
9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS […]05:29 pmLogitech Options 7.00.554 – Customized gesture control...
Logitech Options lets you customize gesture controls for Logitech touch products. It also adds enhanced key functions for Logitech keyboards, and notification for device-specific status features such as battery level, key backlighting level, and Caps Lock.Version 7.00.554: Fixes Origin checks and type checking bugs You can now backup your […]05:20 pmApple Pay promotion brings back $20 Nike discount for last m...
Another Apple Pay promotion is being shared with customers via email today. The latest deal looks to entice last minute holiday shopping with a $20 discount on a future Nike purchase after making a purchase of at least $100 with Apple Pay. more… The post […]05:14 pmApple Has Encountered ‘Little Success’ Growing i...
The Wall Street Journal has published an in-depth look at Apple's efforts to grow its sales in India, the "world's biggest untapped tech market." With smartphone sales flattening in saturated markets like the United States, Apple is said to have turned to India for new growth, but with "little […]05:12 pmScorpion BarCode 3.0.0 – Create and print all major ba...
Scorpion BarCode helps with easy creation and printing of all major barcode symbologies in EPS or PDF file formats with macOS simplicity. Includes templates for a custom labeling system, as well as AppleScript and Terminal command-line scripting options. Symbologies include: EAN-13 (With or without Add-On codes) […]05:05 pmSatechi ships USB-C Stand Hub for iMac, adding forward-facin...
Satechi on Tuesday launched the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for iMac, designed to solve two common complaints about Apple's desktop by elevating it and adding forward-facing USB-A ports. AppleInsiderDec 18 4:056 hours ago04:49 pmSwiss Apple Pay Issue Resolved
Apple has offered an unspecified technical fix to a problem with Apple Pay in Switzerland that disrupted the use of a local alternative. TMODec 18 3:497 hours ago04:39 pmNikon Camera Control Pro 2.28.0 – Enables simplified r...
Nikon Camera Control Pro enables simplified remote control of many Nikon digital SLR functions from a personal computer, and includes advanced features such as 'Viewer' that provide substantial improvements in operation. Supported cameras: D3, D700, D300, D2 series (D2H, D2X, D2Hs, D2Xs,) D1-series (D1, D1H, D1X), D200, […]04:19 pmSpeculation on When Apple’s Popular 5th Avenue Store Will ...
Apple’s flagship 5th Avenue store in New York closed nearly two years ago. There is no confirmed date for when it will reopen. 9to5Mac looked through various public statements to try and work out how long it may be until the famous cube reopens its doors. The […]04:14 pmTap, Chip & Swipe Readers are providing error messages w...
Dec 18, 11:14 ESTResolved - This incident has been resolved.Dec 18, 11:09 ESTMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Dec 18, 10:50 ESTInvestigating - We are currently investigating an issue where Tap, Chip & Swipe Readers are experiencing elevated error rates […]04:13 pmSketchUp Pro 18.1 – The intuitive way to design, docum...
SketchUp is useful from the earliest stages of design to the end of construction. SketchUp pro can help you in programming, diagramming, design development, detailing, documentation, RFIsVersion 18.1.1180: Note: Now requires OS X 10.11 or later. View the complete release notes Fixed: A crash that could […]04:07 pmSEAiq 4.9.7 – Full-featured marine navigation app.
SEAiq is a full-featured marine navigation app. It is the only marine navigation app that allows you to load your own charts in a variety of standard formats, including: S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB, and KAP. It also includes the ability to automatically download charts from NOAA for the USA […]04:00 pmSatechi launches sleek new USB-C Stand Hub for iMac and iMac...
Satechi is out today with its latest Apple accessory, a USB-C Stand Hub for iMac owners that offers some elevation as well as bringing regularly used I/O to the front of the machine. Available in both silver and space gray, Satechi’s Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand […]03:55 pmQualcomm Says Apple Still ‘Flouting’ the Law
Qualcomm insisted that Apple remains in violation of court orders in China, despite the iOS updates pushed on Monday. TMODec 18 2:558 hours ago03:49 pmDarkroom 4 image editor for iPad now available with split sc...
We got a sneak peek at Darkroom 4 coming to iPad last month and some of the handy features that would be shipping with the release. Today, the app is now available for iPad and also includes a huge list of features for all Darkroom […]03:48 pmResume DesiGN 2.0.4 – $7.99
Resume DesiGN (was Resume Templates) is a high-quality collection of original Pages templates designed to give your career prospects a major boost. Present your educational background, experience, and skills in a way that will catch any recruitment manager's attention. Every object in Resume Templates can be easily recolored, reshaped, moved, or […]03:45 pmRoundup of Amazon’s Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 3 Holi...
Amazon is now carrying a full line of Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 3 models. Get one today for up to $50 off MSRP as part of their Holiday 2018 sale. Choose Amazon as the seller rather than a third-party, and note that Amazon […]03:37 pmApple’s manufacturers: Qualcomm’s ‘China B...
Qualcomm's patent infringement suit seeking an import ban on Apple's iPhones in China is a desperate distraction staged by the imperiled chipmaker in an attempt to draw attention away from a series of critical lawsuits it faces from device makers, global regulators, and a class action of consumers which all challenge […]03:34 pmCatalyst launches new Special Edition Waterproof Case for Ai...
M036654042e928cadea70fbaa0215f75c4 iLoungeDec 18 2:348 hours ago03:30 pmFour-year-old used Siri to get help for his unconscious mom
Apple's Siri appears to have saved a pregnant woman in Wales, allowing a four-year-old child to easily call for help after his mom lost consciousness. AppleInsiderDec 18 2:308 hours ago03:28 pmApple Fifth Avenue: When will the cube reopen?
New York City’s Fifth Avenue Apple store is a landmark attraction in Manhattan. Its iconic glass cube entrance has drawn tourists from all over the world since opening in 2006. It was even ranked among the most photographed attractions in the city. Yet the subterranean store and its […]03:21 pmOutline Dashboard 1.8.1 – Remote use with Outline proc...
Outline Dashboard is a remote control application for use with any Outline processors and iMode powered loudspeaker when connected to a wireless or wired LAN. Freeing the sound engineer to move around the venue whilst monitoring, adjusting and controlling all parameters of loudspeakers, processors and amplifiers: Direct […]03:16 pmDB-Text 1.9 – Import formatted database text files (CS...
DB-Text is a general use tool to open and edit data in text format on macOS, the most used way to distribute data organized by rows and columns. DB-Text is able to open import, edit, and manage text data organized by rows and columns in a more […]03:14 pmURL Extractor 4.6 – Batch process files and extract UR...
URL Extractor extracts email addresses and URLs from files, from the Web, and also via search engines. It can start from a single Web page and navigate all the links inside looking for emails or URLs to extract, and save all on the user HD. It […]03:00 pmFlightGear 2018.3.1 – Open source flight simulator.
FlightGear is an Open Source, cross-platform, flight simulator. The goal of the FlightGear project is to create a sophisticated flight-simulator framework for use in research or academic environments, for the development and pursuit of other interesting flight-simulation ideas, and as an end-user application. The FlightGear base package includes only […]02:57 pmPSA: Here’s a quick and easy way to prep your HomePod for ...
Any HomePod owner who has ever hosted a party will know that visiting family and friends love to tell the speakers what to play. Which is great fun during the party, but not so much fun when it comes to the effect on your […]02:45 pmAdd Apple ID Funds and get a 10% Bonus
For a limited time when you add Apple ID funds you can get a 10% bonus. The special offer ends Thursday, December 20. TMODec 18 1:459 hours ago02:30 pmTime to take control of your personal finances with this hig...
Many of us are learning how important personal finance is, mostly because we’re pretty bad at it. But getting a grip on your finances means coming to understand where you’re spending and where you should be saving. Luckily, technology can help. CoinKeeper is a streamlined […]02:30 pmKids Should Have Privacy in Education
Dipayan Ghosh and Jim Steyer wrote an opinion piece for The New York Times about how kids need privacy in education. …policymakers must intervene specifically to protect the most precious and vulnerable people in our society: children. Their behavioral data is continuously suctioned up by technology firms through tablets, smartphones and […]02:20 pmThe annual iTunes Holiday Sale is now live: Bundles from $10...
The annual iTunes holiday sale is now live and it’s the widest-ranging promotion we can recall. There has never been a better time to load up your iTunes library with fresh content. While you’ll find all of our top picks down below, here’s a quick […]02:18 pmImages of New Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max Le...
Leaked images of the expected new Apple Smart Battery Case show that it still has a “bump” and will only be available in black. TMODec 18 1:189 hours ago02:15 pmPaul McCartney, Emma Stone Make Apple Music Anti-Bully Video
Mr. McCartney’s most recent album—Egypt Station—was released back in September. It has 16 tracks and the song Who Cares has an anti-bullying message. TMODec 18 1:159 hours ago02:09 pmApple, Nike team up for an Apple Pay promo
Apple is teaming up with Nike for an Apple Pay promo. You can get a $20 promo code from the sports company when you spend $100 or more in the Nike app. The promo runs through Dec. 22 and can’t be combined with other discounts. Orders via […]02:04 pmApple offers fix to avoid Swiss scrutiny over Apple Pay̵...
Switzerland's competition agency has secured a promise from Apple that it will provide a solution to Apple Pay hijacking control of an iPhone during the use of a locally-made payment app, TWINT. AppleInsiderDec 18 1:049 hours ago02:02 pmHoliday sale: New 2018 13″ MacBook Airs for $150 off MSRP,...
B&H Photo has new 2018 13″ MacBook Airs on sale for $150 off MSRP, starting at only $1049, as part of their Holiday 2018 sale. B&H is offering free overnight shipping on all 2018 Airs through Wednesday, December 19th: – 13″ 1.6GHz/128GB MacBook Air Space […]02:00 pmPeter Cao’s Journey Using an iPad Pro as His Main Computer
Peter Cao has used the iPad Pro has his main computer for several weeks now. In this article he shares some of his daily workflow. Despite some hesitations from myself as well as others, I’ve not returned to the Mac and the iPad Pro continues […]02:00 pmTake advantage of iPhone wireless charging with the Moon W7 ...
One of the best features of the newest iPhones is their ability to be charged wirelessly through the use of a Qi-compatible wireless charger. There’s no need to try to line up your iPhone onto a Lightning connector on a dock — you just put […]01:53 pmApple Music account tweets using Twitter for Android
There have been a number of amusing cases where Android smartphone makers or their brand ambassadors have tweeted using Twitter for iPhone, but the official Apple Music account has now managed to do the opposite: tweet from an Android device … more… The post Apple Music account tweets […]01:51 pmWhile Switzerland closes one case against Apple, they’...
It was made public over the weekend that Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) had launched an investigation into several Swiss financial institutions. The object of this investigation is a suspected boycott of mobile payment solutions from international providers such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Patently AppleDec 18 […]01:47 pmApple patent hints at ‘smart clothing’ (AppleWear, anyon...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 10,156,029) for a “fabric control device.” It hints that the company has looked into “smart” clothing that could include touch sensors and the ability to control other Apple devices.Electronic textiles, also known as smart garments, smart clothing, smart textiles, or smart […]01:45 pmJustin Lin, Director of ‘Fast and the Furious’ Signs App...
Mr. Lin—with his production company Perfect Storm Entertainment—will develop, produce, and direct content that will emphasize a “global perspective.” TMODec 18 12:4510 hours ago01:44 pmGlitter bomb vs package thief
[VIDEO] Mark Rober is one smart cookie. He’s the human who built last year’s automatic dartboard. Here’s Mark on Twitter, describing this year’s project: Someone stole a package from me. Police wouldn’t do anything about it so I spent the last 6 months engineering up some vigilante justice. Revenge is a […]01:38 pmVisual Studio 7.7.2.21 – Quick development for desktop...
Visual Studio is a new member of the Visual Studio family, enabling developers on macOS to build apps for mobile, Web, and cloud with Xamarin and .NET Core, as well as games with Unity. Use Visual Studio to develop apps for Android, macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Web, and […]01:37 pmRemove background from image
This is a great (and free) service: Upload an image The site removes the background Redownload the image The results take seconds, work amazingly well, though I’ve found with more complex backgrounds, artifacts do creep in. Seems to work really well with head shots. ∞ Read this on The Loop The […]01:34 pmOmniGraffle Pro 7.9.4 – Create diagrams, flow charts, ...
OmniGraffle Pro helps you draw beautiful diagrams, family trees, flow charts, org charts, layouts, and (mathematically speaking) any other directed or non-directed graphs. We've had people use Graffle to plan plotlines for a story, make an overview of an operating system, show the evolution of computers, and […]01:32 pmSteerMouse 5.3.3 – Powerful third-party mouse driver.
SteerMouse is an advanced driver for USB and Bluetooth mice. SteerMouse can assign various functions to buttons that Apple's software does not allow, including double-clicks, modifier clicks, application switching, assignment of shortcut keys, "snap to" cursor movement, which moves the cursor to target (such as an OK button), and […]01:32 pmApple wants to make the Apple Watch more useful for the blin...
Apple wants to make its Apple Watch more useful for the blind. It’s filed for a patent (number 10,156,904) for “wrist-based tactile time feedback for non-sighted users.” In the patent filing, Apple notes that, typically, electronic devices such as mobile phones and wearable electronics […]01:30 pmPrivate Platform MeWe Trending #1 Social Media Site
Last year I reviewed a private social network called MeWe. A year later the platform is trending as the number one social media site. MeWe’s rapid growth is due to multiple factors: backlash against Facebook’s broad censorship, privacy infractions, and LGBTQ violations; discontent at Twitter for censorship of […]01:30 pmRightFont 5.2.4 – Manage and find fonts quickly; integ...
RightFont is a lightweight font manager with a clean, beautiful interface. It offers many features which help you manage all your local fonts with ease. Font-management access anytime directly from your menubar Mark any font as starred with a click Create and manage font lists Access fonts […]01:25 pmiPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Cases Spotted in A...
Photos of Apple's rumored Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have been uncovered in a product merchandising guide for Apple Premium Resellers that was obtained by the blog Appleosophy. The guidelines instruct Apple Premium Resellers how to organize Apple's […]01:24 pmOneDrive 18.222.1104 – Access your Microsoft OneDrive ...
OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) is the easiest way to access your OneDrive from your Mac. When you install OneDrive, a OneDrive folder is created on your computer. Everything you put in this folder is automatically kept in sync between your computers and OneDrive.com, so you can get to your […]01:23 pmHow to create blank icons on your iPhone
Sébastien Page, iDownloadBlog: Whether you want to show off your beautiful wallpaper, or simply want your set up to look different from the millions of other iPhones out there, one of the best way to do that is to add blank icons to your Home screen. These invisible […]