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- Saturday January 18
- 1 hour agoTim Cook reveals surprise behind the scenes look at ‘L...
In a Tweet on Saturday Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a new behind the scenes look at the making of "Little America."07:39 pmApple allegedly eyes 1,500 employee office space in Munich
Apple might be preparing to make a big expansion into Germany, based on the latest real estate rumors leaking out of the country. According to a recent report, construction on the “Karl” office building in Munich is set to be completed in 20201. Even no tech company has publicly stated that it’s moving into the […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)07:22 pmNortheast Mississippi Community College named an Apple Disti...
Northeast Mississippi Community College has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School – a prestigious designation achieved by only seven other colleges and universities in the country, reports the Daily Journal.07:05 pmLatest Apple Distinguished School is Northeast Mississippi C...
The Northeast Mississippi Community College was named one of only a handful of Apple Distinguished Schools, marking only the eighth college or university to receive the designation.06:42 pmA Prominent Tech site claims that the EU Commission isn̵...
A new report by the Verge yesterday afternoon begins this way: "You might have read headlines today about how the EU is looking to force Apple to ditch the Lightning cable. That’s not really true." Yet that flies in the face of Apple's formal response to the EU Commission.06:40 pmBiopics of Oprah, Big Bird and more head for Apple TV+
A documentary series dubbed Dear… will profile internationally recognized leaders in a unique way: each will feature letters written to the subject of the biopic by people whose lives they’ve changed. That’s the source for the name of the series, which is headed for Apple TV+ in a few months. Apple TV+’s Dear… produced by an expert […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)05:56 pm2nd-Gen. Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ 256GB WiFi Tablet (2017)...
That's $430 under what you'd pay for a new model today. Buy Now at eBay Tips sold by Buy Spry via eBay A 90-day Buy Spry warranty applies Features in Gold 2732x2048 retina touch display A10X 64-bit chip 802.11ac wireless and Bluetooth 4.2 Model: MP6H2LL/A05:35 pmSamplism 1.7.5 – Audio file organizer.
Samplism is a revolutionary audio file organizer that helps you quickly organize, search and preview your audio samples with powerful features. Features Automatic Tag Matching: Samplism features a breakthrough technology that automatically categorizes audio samples into tags. With Samplism, you don't need to waste your time anymore on manually categorizing your audio files. Just drag and drop folders into Samplism. All audio samples are automatically categorized into tags. It's a magic. Navigate Audio Samples with Tags and Auto Tags: Samplism provides a simple, quick and easy way to search for samples using tags and auto tags. By simply selecting a tag, all its corresponding samples will be shown in the Sample List. In addition, auto tags allow you to search for samples with more specific criteria. Organize Audio Samples with Folders: Samplism provides folders and folder groups to help you manually organize your audio samples. Simply select audio samples in a library and drag and drop them into a folder. It is simple, quick and easy. Working with DAWs: Simply drag and drop audio samples, the waveform selection or transient regions into DAWs. It just works. A powerful drag and drop feature in Samplism will greatly improve workflow and increase creativity. With Samplism, sampling has never been easier. Working with Audio Units: Samplism is compatible with Audio Units. By simply selecting the Audio Unit View, Samplism scans all audio unit effects installed on your Mac and shows them in the Audio Unit List. All you have to do is to preview audio samples with real-time audio unit effects, tweak the plugin parameters and enjoy the sound. Export as audio files: With Samplism, exporting as audio files has never been easier. Simply select audio samples, the waveform selection, or transient regions. Samplism provides various export options such as file type, sample rate and bit depth. With just a click, all selected samples are automatically converted as audio files, which can be used in other DAWs. Import Third-Party Library (*Logic Pro X and Ableton Live supported): Do you want to import third-party libraries installed on your Mac, such as Logic Pro factory library, Apple Loops from Logic Pro and Garageband, and the factory content of other commercial DAWs? With Samplism, you don't need to worry about finding the directory location of all third-party libraries. Samplism can automatically detect factory library samples of commercial DAWs and allows you to import them with just one-click. Built for Mac: Samplism takes full advantage of the latest macOS technologies including Core Audio, Core Animation and Grand Central Dispatch, and is fully optimized for 64-bit and multicore processors. Version 1.7.5: New Features Supports changing the tempo and pitch during playback in the Audio Player view. Supports exporting as audio file with the tempo and pitch changes applied. Enhancements UI improvements. Bug Fixes Minor bug fixes. OS X 10.11 or later Download Now05:32 pmMetaDoctor 2.1.1 – Add metadata to your video files.
MetaDoctor is the ultimate video metadata editor for your .mp4 and .m4v video files. Specially designed to work with iMovie and iTunes, tags, cover art, and chapters can be entered with ease in a single convenient window. Edit the video file metadata with MetaDoctor, import into iTunes, and enjoy your home movies on your Apple TV complete with descriptions, art work, and chapters. MetaDoctor is an advanced multi-threaded application that takes advantage of multicore processing and the latest OS X technology to provide the highest level of performance. Multi-gigabyte video files are loaded and written nearly instantaneously. Adding chapters with other metadata editors requires manually entering time stamps, or copy and pasting the time code from another app, a laborious and error prone task. Not so with MetaDoctor. Use the video window to scrub the video to the desired time point in the video, click a button, and the chapter is automatically inserted at that exact time. Changing chapter times is just as easy. The Pro version adds additional features, including copying of metadata from another video file, setting cover art from any frame of the video, and TMDb lookup for your purchased content. Info for the pro version can be found here: MetaDoctor Pro. Note: This application contains in-app and/or external module purchases.Version 2.1.1: Added support for TV app (macOS Catalina). OS X 10.10 or later Download Now]] >05:30 pmRobin ProLine video doorbell is first with HomeKit Secure V...
Support for Apple’s new HomeKit Secure Video system has been added to the Robin ProLine Video Doorbell. With this combination, users can see who is at their door while staying assured that this information is kept private. “We’re pleased and proud to announce that the Robin ProLine Video Doorbell now supports HomeKit Secure Video enabling you […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)05:09 pmApple Publishes its Worldwide National Security requests for...
Yesterday Apple published its biannual transparency report that reveals its FISA figures for the first-half of 2019 which translates to how many requests were made worldwide by governments for user data. The data covers the time period of Jan. 1 and June 30, 2019. The timing of the release of this data is interesting considering that on Monday Attorney General William Barr, supported by the Director of the FBI, clarified that 'Apple had not given any substantive assistance' in the Shooting Case in Pensacola Florida.05:00 pmApple won‘t save you if you default on your Apple Card
Don’t expect Apple to go easy on you if you get delinquent on payments to your Apple Card. Because that is not in Apple’s control. The credit card is underwritten by Goldman Sachs. And the bank made it clear this week that it alone makes the decisions about collections from delinquent cardholders. Apple Card is […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)04:07 pmUS, China have made the most user data requests, says Apple&...
Apple's latest a biannual transparency report detailing government and private party requests is here, and details many requests related to criminal activity and fraud.04:07 pmAs Apple prepares original podcasts, Spotify reportedly in t...
Spotify has been doubling down on its podcast efforts recently, a move that it hopes will increase retention of existing users and draw more users from competitors. The Wall Street Journal now reports that Spotify is in “early talks” to acquire the sports and pop-culture outlet the “Ringer.” more… The post As Apple prepares original podcasts, Spotify reportedly in talks to acquire the ‘Ringer’ appeared first on 9to5Mac.04:00 pmBuying used Macs on eBay is YouTube gold [Cult of Mac Magazi...
Luke Miani isn’t afraid to take a header when it comes to buying used Macs on eBay. He’ll scoop up piles of Apple laptops in various states of disrepair, then swap out parts or fix them up as needed. His ultimate goal? Scoring a sweet deal — and dishing out some serious knowledge. Miani dutifully […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)03:22 pmAirPods Pro firmware update improved sound accuracy but redu...
Apple often rolls out background software updates to its truly wireless earbuds like AirPods and AirPods Pro. Usually, these updates focus on minor bug fixes, but a recent AirPods Pro update appears to have made some notable changes to sound quality and noise cancellation. more… The post AirPods Pro firmware update improved sound accuracy but reduced noise isolation, testing says appeared first on 9to5Mac.03:00 pmMaking the Grade: Sora is the solution for K-12 libraries wa...
One of the biggest disappointments of the 2010s for me in education was the K-12 digital book market never evolved into much of anything with Apple, Amazon, or Google. They have little leverage with textbook publishers, and in reality, there is very little money to be made for the big technology publishers without making a few acquisitions. When Apple announced digital textbook support back in 2012, they had high hopes, but sadly, not much came of it. Even beyond textbooks, Apple and Amazon, have done little to reinvent the library experience in schools. Amazon would be an ideal partner for schools, but their education offering is weak. Sora looks to be the perfect solution for K–12 libraries wanting to make a digital transformation. more… The post Making the Grade: Sora is the solution for K-12 libraries wanting to make a digital transformation appeared first on 9to5Mac.02:30 pmSnag 4 super-useful Mac apps for under $20 [Deals]
Upgrading your Mac doesn’t have to mean downgrading your bank account. These four Mac utility apps are among the best you can get, and right now you can grab each one for less than $20. Whether you want powerful dictation software, a superior iTunes alternative, an iPhone ringtone creator or a YouTube video downloader/converter, these […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)02:13 pmApple publishes new transparency report detailing govt data ...
Amid its ongoing encryption battle with the FBI, Apple has published its latest biannual transparency report. This report reveals how many requests were made for user data by governments around the world, and how many with which Apple could comply. more… The post Apple publishes new transparency report detailing govt data requests and App Store removals appeared first on 9to5Mac.02:08 pmWeekend Sale! 21″ iMacs for $150 off MSRP at Amazon, start...
Amazon has new 21″ iMacs on sale for $150 off Apple’s MSRP this weekend with prices starting at only $949. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: – 21″ 2.3GHz iMac (MMQA2LL/A): $949.99 $150 off MSRP – 21″ 3.6GHz 4-Core 4K iMac (MRT32LL/A): $1149.99 $150 off MSRP – 21″ 3.0GHz 6-Core 4K iMac (MRT42LL/A): $1349.99 $150 off MSRP Amazon’s prices are the lowest available for new 21″ iMacs from any Apple reseller. See our iMac Price Tracker for the latest sales and prices from Apple and → Read More...02:00 pmFuture Apple Watches may be able to tell which arm it’...
Future Apple Watches may be able to tell if you’re right or left-handed. Apple has been granted another patent (number 10,531,808) for a "method of detecting the wearing limb of a wearable electronic device.” The goal is to improvement the smartwatch’s health/fitness features.01:49 pmFamily again asks Apple TV+ movie ‘The Banker’ n...
Former wives of the man portrayed in the Apple TV+ film "The Banker" are calling for it to be pulled indefinitely, and are calling the movie a "manipulated narrative" that was "stolen and distorted."01:00 pmToday in Apple history: Unauthorized Apple II clone sparks b...
January 18, 1983: Computer manufacturer Franklin Electronic Publishers takes the wraps off its Franklin Ace 1200 computer, an unauthorized Apple II clone that triggers an important legal battle. Cupertino will soon target Franklin’s line of unlicensed Apple clones with a lawsuit. In the resulting trial, a U.S. court will decide whether a company can protect […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)12:44 pmWiFiSpoof 3.4.8 – Change your WiFi MAC address.
WiFiSpoof quickly and easily allows you to change your WiFi MAC address via hot-key or the system menu bar.Version 3.4.8: Updated copyright "Change Address" button now more appropriately titled "Update Address" OS X 10.11 or later Download Now]] >12:33 pmHides 5.3.3 – Keep a squeaky-clean workspace.
Hides allows you to effortlessly clear your desktop in one quick keystroke to quickly hide sensitive information. Enable Focus Mode, to focus on the task at hand. What is Focus Mode? Focus Mode will hide all open applications automatically except the one you're currently working in! You have no excuse to procrastinate. Once enabled, Focus Mode work's like so: whenever you click on an app's dock icon (or window), all other apps will instantly be hidden from view. This create's a distraction-free, and ultimately more productive workspace. Focus mode can be configured only for specific apps or globally for all apps and it is easily configured in Preferences. Features: Focus Mode (only one app is active on screen at a time - completely configurable in Preferences) Hide all open Apps Hide all open Apps except the current active App Global Hotkey support for all features Version 5.3.3: Updated copyright Updated Sparkle OS X 10.11 or later Download Now]] >12:31 pmInvisible 2.4.4 – Easily hide your personal files.
Invisible is the quickest way to keep personal documents away from unwanted eyes. Drop files onto Invisible to instantly hide them from view, and make them visible again just as easily with the click of a button. All your private files are kept safely out of view, and password-protected for even greater peace-of-mind. Keeping your files private couldn't be any easier.Version 2.4.4: Updated copyright Updated Sparkle OS X 10.11 or later Download Now]] >12:28 pmeMail Address Extractor 3.4.3 – $49.99
eMail Address Extractor allows you to extract valid email addresses from virtually any kind of text file or URL. No configuration required, it just works! Select your output file format, then drop data files onto eMail Address Extractor to quickly produce a list of all valid email addresses with no duplicates. Easily retrieve addresses from your entire Apple Mail database, iWork projects, DOCX, XLSX, and from within ZIP archives. Remove addresses from a list by selecting an alternate list to remove. Scan URLs or entire domains for email addresses. Note: PDF files need to be in a text format; OCR data retrieval is not currently supported.Version 3.4.3: Updated copyright Updated Sparkle OS X 10.12 or later Download Now]] >12:24 pmPrivatus 6.1.8 – Automated privacy protection.
Privatus has been designed from the ground up with simplicity in mind. Built for ease of use, there is nothing to configure, no favourites, no whitelists, no blacklists,... no problems! Privatus just works! Privatus securely removes all tracking cookies, unnecessary cookies, flash cookies, Silverlight, and databases from your Mac, automatically. You can run it from your system menu bar--you can even run it headless--Privatus will work silently and methodically in the background, clearing all unwanted data when you close your browser session. All the major OS X browsers are supported: Safari, WebKit, Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, and even Camino. All the power of our other popular 'Cookie' app, with none of the setup headaches! Version 6.1.8: Updated copyright OS X 10.11 or later Download Now]] >12:00 pmNotable apps and updates, Jan. 13-18
On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.11:50 amGet $300 Off when you buy the 16 Inch MacBook Pro today
The MacBook Pro 16 inch model is a powerhouse machine that can get things done. Today, you can snag it for $300 less than the regular price on Amazon. MacBook Pro Grab the 16GB memory and 1TB storage variant and enjoy $300 off for a final price of $2,499. The specs on the MacBook Pro are impressive- a 9th generation The post appeared first on iLounge.11:43 amApple partners up with NBA for new Apple Music playlist
The NBA and Apple have collaborated on the Apple Music platform and released a new playlist, dubbed ‘Base: Line’. It features various independent artists from emerging labels and will be comprised of forty songs mostly from the hip hop genre. NBA and Apple ‘Base: Line’ will be distributed via the NBA website and app, and will be played alongside game The post appeared first on iLounge.11:41 amApple donated $100M in 2019 to charitable causes
Apple reports that it has given about $100 million in both corporate and employee donations in 2019 after news broke out that an employee started a barbershop for youths at risk. The Cupertino-based company states that 21,000 of its employees have donated $42 million and their time to various charitable causes. In line with the one-for-one donation match and the The post appeared first on iLounge.11:39 amNew Apple Pay promo rewards Dave & Buster’s customers
Apple has released a new promotion for its Apple Pay platform, rewarding Dave & Buster’s customers with a 50% discount when they load up a Power Card. Dave & Buster’s is a traditional videogame arcade that has a food menu on the side. The current Apple Pay promo provides a half-off discount on refills and game card purchases starting today The post New Apple Pay promo rewards Dave & Buster’s customers appeared first on iLounge.11:00 amNews round-up: MacVoices has myriad reports from CES 2020 (a...
MacVoices has a slew of reports from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Check 'em all out at www.macvoices.com.10:00 amRESOLVED: Incident 20002 – We’ve received a repo...
The issue with Stackdriver Monitoring has been resolved for all affected projects as of Saturday, 2020-01-18 01:53 US/Pacific. We thank you for your patience while we've worked on resolving the issue.09:59 amDecipher Chat 13.3.2 – Save your WhatsApp and WeChat m...
Decipher Chat will allow you to save your WhatsApp and WeChat messages and videos! With Decipher Chat, you will have the ability to: Read WhatsApp and WeChat data from your iPhone/iPad/iPod backups made in iTunes, enabling you to recover old messages from existing iPhone backups. Save and view attachments, such as images and videos. Software is compatible with all of the latest encrypted backup formats. All of this with no recurring monthly fees or subscriptions! Also, Decipher Chat is not a third-party WhatsApp client like WhatsApp Plus. Decipher Chat is compatible with the official WhatsApp Messenger client..Version 13.3.2: Add PDF option to Save for WeChat and WhatsApp messages Add option to save messages only within a range of dates and time Bug fixes Mac OS X 10.7 through macOS 10.15 Download Now09:54 amRESOLVED: Incident 20001 – We’ve received a repo...
The issue with Google Cloud Storage us-west2 has been resolved for all affected users as of Saturday, 2020-01-18 01:53 US/Pacific. We thank you for your patience while we've worked on resolving the issue.09:15 amMarsEdit 4.3.6 – Quick and convenient blog editor.
MarsEdit is a blog editor for OS X that makes editing your blog like writing email, with spell-checking, drafts, multiple windows, and even AppleScript support. It works with with most blog services including WordPress, Blogger, Drupal, Movable Type, TypePad, and many others.Version 4.3.6: The app now notices if it's been moved or renamed after launching, and prompts to relaunch Fixed a crash that could happen when resizing the post editor window Fixed a bug where the display name of a title-less post was not updating Prevent the post editor window from being sized too small to show categories macOS 10.12 or later Download Now]] >09:02 amAwesome Mails Pro 4.0.2 – Create interactive emails (w...
Awesome Mails Pro (was Awesome Mails) is a professional newsletter and marketing email designer. Create beautiful interactive emails with photos, stylish fonts, and web hyperlinks. Features Tested compatible with all major email clients Supports full screen mode and retina display Supports additions of photos, formatted texts, and hyper links Create and save multiple To, CC, and BCC mailing lists Integrated with Address Book Supports hundreds of font styles including custom web fonts and over 100 colors Resize photos within the app Add special effects such as borders, opacity, reflection, and shadows Opens and edits "awesomemails" documents Supports multiple layers and free form arrangement Send emails in dynamic image format (PNG Image maps with hyperlink support) Multiple options to store images used in emails including in-mail attachment, upload to your own web server with built in FTP uploader or upload to your Dropbox account Bundled with over 90 beautifully designed email templates covering various styles including Business Classic, Memo, Notes, Marketing, Holiday, Categories, Retail, Invitation, and more! Version 4.0.2: Note: Currently available for $19.99 Pro 4 creates emails optimized for distribution through Apple Mail New support for HTML Snippets New output format for direct export to component source files New hyperlink action buttons New mail templates OS X 10.12 or later Download Now]] >08:54 amWeClean 3.2.0 – System optimizing utility.
WeClean is an all-in-one package that includes a variety of system tools to help you clean and protect your Mac. For slow Macs, SimBooster can release RAM to increase the processing speed. It can also help users protect their personal data from malicious cookies. Users who suffer from small hard drive space, SimBooster can clean trash, logs, and cache files to free up hard drive space. Its Duplicates and Old Files finder can further clean up more space for users. Additionally, SimBooster can clean temporary files of web browser and get rid of unwanted apps or files.Version 3.2.0: Note: While the software is classified as free, it offers in-App Purchases. Add Startup Optimizer Improved UI Improved Text OS X 10.7 or later Download Now]] >08:47 amPocket Yoga 4.0.3 – Virtual Yoga teacher with 27 diffe...
Pocket Yoga helps you can keep up with your Yoga practice at your own pace and schedule in the comforts of your own home. Simply set your Mac in front of your mat, start a practice, and Pocket Yoga will guide you through your entire session. Choose between 3 different practices, 3 different difficulty levels, and 3 different durations. A total of 27 different sessions! Practices in Pocket Yoga are the unique and original creative design of the world-renowned school of Gaia Flow Yoga. Features Detailed voice and visual instruction guides you through every pose, including each inhalation and exhalation Over 145 beautifully illustrated pose images with correct posture and positioning Practices designed by experienced yoga instructors Built-in soothing music relaxes you while you practice Version 4.0.3: Support for macOS Catalina Technical fixes What's New in Version 4.0.0 New voice with better clarity, cues, and transitions 100+ additional poses Technical fixes If you’re enjoying Pocket Yoga macOS 10.12 or later Download Now]] >08:43 amGin Rummy Ultra 2.5.2 – Play Gin Rummy.
Gin Rummy Ultra can be played against the computer. A learning mode helps you to improve your play.Version 2.5.2: Fixed problem so that the game is ended when a player scores exactly 100 points. Added new preference to drop drawn card as first card or last card. OS X 10.11 or later Download Now07:26 amLong Standing Apple Bull Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley Rais...
Apple Inc.’s price target was raised 24 per cent at Morgan Stanley to a level below only one other Wall Street bank, the latest sign of ever-increasing confidence in the iPhone-maker,07:11 amUPDATE: Incident 20002 – We’ve received a report...
Description: We are investigating a potential issue with Stackdriver Monitoring affecting the us-west2 region. We will provide more information by Friday, 2020-01-17 23:49 US/Pacific.06:59 amUPDATE: Incident 20001 – We’ve received a report...
Description: We are experiencing an issue with Google Cloud Storage in us-west2 beginning at Friday, 2020-01-17 21:05 US/Pacific. Symptoms: errors on requests. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Saturday, 2020-01-18 00:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption.06:27 amThe two ex-wives of the late Bernard Garrett are Imploring A...
On Thursday Patently Apple posted a report titled "Apple Announces that 'The Banker' Film will hit theaters on March 6th and Apple TV+ on March 20th after their Investigation Ended." Is the soap opera over? Perhaps, but the controversy isn't.05:29 amOver US$1 Million worth of iPhones, iPads and more were Seiz...
Earlier today Authorities in Hong Kong made public that they had seized a million dollars or more of Apple devices and more from a cargo vessel bound for mainland China02:28 amApple announces new docuseries, ‘Dear …’ (and more App...
Apple has announced “Dear…,” a new documentary series executive produced by Emmy and Peabody Award winner R.J. Cutler (“The September Issue,” “Untitled Billie Eilish Documentary”). The series will premiere globally this spring on Apple TV+, a new home for the world’s most creative storytellers.12:55 amRESOLVED: Incident 20001 – Elevated deployment errors
The issue with Google Cloud Composer environment operations has been resolved for all affected projects as of Friday, 2020-01-17 16:47 US/Pacific. We thank you for your patience while we’ve worked on resolving the issue.12:54 amRESOLVED: Incident 20001 – Deployment Manager error ra...
The issue with Deployment Manager operations, including App Engine Flexible deployments, Cloud Composer environment operations has been resolved for all affected projects as of Friday, 2020-01-17 16:47 US/Pacific. We thank you for your patience while we've worked on resolving the issue.12:13 amUPDATE: Incident 20001 – Elevated deployment errors
Our engineers have determined this issue to be linked to a single Google incident. For regular status updates, please visit [https://status.cloud.google.com/incident/zall/20001](https://status.cloud.google.com/incident/zall/20001). No further updates will be made through this incident.12:05 amUPDATE: Incident 20001 – Deployment Manager error rate...
Description: We are experiencing an issue with Cloud Deployment Manager, beginning at Friday, 2020-01-17 15:04 US/Pacific. Symptoms: high error rate on Deployment Manager operations, including App Engine Flexible deployments, Cloud Composer environment operations. We've taken additional steps to add resources to resolve the issue. Our engineering team continues to investigate at high priority. We will provide an update by Friday, 2020-01-17 16:30 US/Pacific with current details.Friday January 1711:45 pm‘Kings of the Castle’ impressions: A gem that loses its ...
Someday, perhaps, Nintendo will give us a Zelda game where the princess steals into a castle to rescue Link. In the meantime, though, we can act out a similar scenario with Apple Arcade’s new Kings of the Castle. Here, a dragon named Zantorian has locked away the poor Prince Rupert in a castle and she won’t let him go unless the princess manages to pony up around 250 gems.Zantorian is actually pretty all right as far as royalty-nabbing dragons go. She positively litters her island with diamonds, which makes me wonder if this is all really some kind of Tom Sawyer scheme to get the princess to clean up what she considers trash. She doesn’t even set a deadline for when the princess needs to turn in the gems, and when the princess drops them off, she accepts them with the nonchalance of someone signing for an Amazon delivery.To read this article in full, please click here11:28 pmApple announces biographical docuseries ‘Dear…&#...
Apple on Friday announced "Dear," a new documentary series produced by R.J. Cutler that takes a deeper look into the lives of iconic figures like Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, journalist Gloria Steinem, gymnast Aly Raisman and more.11:23 pmApple’s critically acclaimed anthology series “Little Am...
Apple’s critically acclaimed anthology series “Little America” now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+1 One subscription per Family Sharing group. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information. Press ContactsRita Cooper Lee,Apple,rcooperlee@apple.com,(424) 326-4515Bernadette Simpao,Apple,bsimpao@apple.com,(669) 227-9273Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-204211:23 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple’s critically acclaimed anthology series “Little America” now streaming11:21 pmiOS beta adds off switch for iPhone 11 Location Services
Apple is testing an iOS fix for Location Services that will potentially allay any privacy concerns among iPhone 11 users. Apple makes privacy part of its brand yet found itself answering questions when a security news site in December discovered the iPhone 11 Pro continued to track user location even after all Location Services toggles […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)10:41 pmiPhone 11 location services controversy quelled with new UWB...
Apple's latest iOS 13.3.1 beta release includes a settings toggle to disable iPhone 11's U1 Ultra Wideband chip, addressing recent concerns that the device is collecting location information without user consent.10:31 pmPowerPhotos: Photo Management for Photos (App)
At some point, Dr. Mac decided that my iPhoto/Photos library was too big and archived everything prior to 2014 in a second iPhoto/Photos library, which is where PowerPhotos came in.10:20 pmAlfred 4.0.8
Brings various improvements to the keyboard-driven launcher. (£23 new, free update, 3.1 MB)10:17 pmHow to watch UFC 246 McGregor vs. Cowboy on iPhone, iPad, Ma...
UFC 246 McGregor vs. Cowboy marks the first time Conor McGregor is stepping into the Octagon since 2018. The fight is happening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 18 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Read on to learn how to watch the fight on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. more… The post How to watch UFC 246 McGregor vs. Cowboy on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV appeared first on 9to5Mac.10:14 pmTextExpander 6.5.3
Updates the snippet editor with macro improvements and bug fixes. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 20.9 MB)10:01 pmLatest iOS 13.3.1 Beta Includes Toggle for Disabling U1 Ultr...
The second beta of iOS 13.3.1, released earlier this month, includes a toggle for disabling the Ultra Wideband chip in the device. Found by Twitter user Brandon Butch (via 9to5Mac), the toggle can be found by opening up the Settings app, selecting Privacy, choosing Location Services, selecting System Services, and then toggling off the "Networking & Wireless" option. Disabling this feature warns that Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ultra Wideband performance will be affected. Apple added this toggle in the beta after it was discovered that the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max continue to track user location even when location services toggles are disabled. Apple said that this was expected behavior due to the Ultra Wideband chip and that the iPhone was operating as designed explaining that location data needed to be used because there are international regulatory requirements that mandate the U1 chip be disabled in certain locations.Ultra wideband technology is an industry standard technology and is subject to international regulatory requirements that require it to be turned off in certain locations. iOS uses Location Services to help determine if iPhone is in these prohibited locations in order to disable ultra wideband and comply with regulations. The management of ultra wideband compliance and its use of location data is done entirely on the device and Apple is not collecting user location data.Apple at the time promised to add a toggle to allow customers to disable the U1 chip entirely, and that toggle will be available to everyone after the release of iOS 13.3.1.Related Roundups: iOS 13, iPadOSThis article, "Latest iOS 13.3.1 Beta Includes Toggle for Disabling U1 Ultra Wideband Chip" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:00 pmBBEdit 13.0.4
Maintenance release focused on bug fixes for the long-standing text editor. ($49.99 new, free update, 13.9 MB)09:55 pmApple Lands Comedic Star Louis-Dreyfus for future Shows and ...
Variety reported today that "Julia Louis-Dreyfus, of 'Veep' and 'Seinfeld' fame, has inked an overall deal with Apple TV + to develop new projects ...09:45 pmApple addresses location privacy issue with iPhone 11 chip i...
After a little privacy snafu last month around the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro still tracking location data even when users had turned off location services, Apple has added a toggle specifically for the UWB chip in the latest iOS 13.3.1 beta. more… The post Apple addresses location privacy issue with iPhone 11 chip in second iOS 13.3.1 beta appeared first on 9to5Mac.09:34 pmAmazon Mysteriously Pulls All New Apple Watch Series 4 and S...
Amazon is no longer selling new versions of the Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 models through its online store in the United States, with the listings disappearing earlier today. There is no word on why Amazon has pulled Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 models, but these are the Apple Watches that feature ECG functionality. All models, capacities, and colors are missing from Amazon's storefront. Amazon is continuing to list refurbished Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 models from third party sellers, but there are no new models available nor models available direct from Amazon. Attempting to visit a page that previously had a Series 4 or Series 5 Apple Watch listed results in an error message. The Apple Watch Series 3 and other Apple products like iPads and Macs continue to be available from Amazon, so this issue is limited to newer Apple Watch models. Should we learn more about why Amazon has pulled Series 4 and Series 5 Apple Watch listings, we'll update this article.Tag: AmazonThis article, "Amazon Mysteriously Pulls All New Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 Listings" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:29 pmApple Stumbles With its Obtrusive Apple TV+ Ads
We’ve always expected just a little more from Apple when it comes to treating the customer with respect and delivering best-of-class products. That’s been called into question with one Apple service.09:09 pmApple eyes Munich expansion with 322,000-square-foot office ...
Apple is increasing its operations in Germany after making an agreement to rent out an entire office building that is still under construction in Munich, a location that could hold another 1,500 employees once it is completed in 2021.09:02 pmApple invents a new way for Macs to Cross Interact with iDev...
Yesterday the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to an iPhone being able to cross interact with Macs much like how Samsung's DeX works between Galaxy smartphones and Windows or Mac devices.09:00 pmStudent loses 140 pounds in a year playing Pokémon Go
The world views video gamers as couch potatoes who spend countless hours in front of the TV, and that may be true, for the most part. But there are some spectacular exceptions to the rule. Tommy Monkhouse credits Pokémon Go for changing his life in a big way by helping him lose a whopping 140 […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)08:28 pmYour Online Activity is a Social Credit Score
Violet Blue has an interesting take, that of your online activity as a social credit score. The SCC is something we usually associate with China, but we’re seeing trends suggesting America is moving toward a similar system. Combine this with companies like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and yes, Airbnb deciding what legal behaviors are acceptable for service, and now we’re looking at groups of historically marginalized people being denied involvement in mainstream economic, political, cultural and social activities — at scale.08:00 pmThis Mac plush will make screen time cuddly
Philip Lee makes toys that disrupt our logic boards with mushy feelings. The Hong Kong designer, known for his cute Classicbots line inspired by classic Macs, will launch two new toys this year that should bring a twinkle to the Apple of your eye. Pre-orders have already begun for a 12-inch plush toy reminiscent of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)07:59 pmBest and most exciting new gear from NAMM 2020: Moog, Apogee...
NAMM 2020 is easily one of, if not, the biggest show of the year for producers, musicians, and the folks that design the gear we all use. Now that most of the biggest NAMM 2020 announcements have hit the net, it’s time to roundup the best-of-the-best. Down below you’ll find a selection of our favorite new gear that was unveiled at this year’s show along with some honorable mentions for home producers, content creators, streamers, and much more. more… The post Best and most exciting new gear from NAMM 2020: Moog, Apogee, Akai, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.07:39 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Neil Peart, Peacock, and AirPods
Dave and I talk about Neil Peart, Rush's drummer who died last week, as well as NBC adding a new streaming service and a bad AirPods Pro update. Brought to you by: Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Get a $20 credit when you use promocode dalrymple2019 at https://linode.com/dalrymple/. Subscribe to this podcast07:30 pmMeryl Streep will narrate Apple’s 2020 Earth Day short fil...
Meryl Streep, the greatest actress of her generation, is finally teaming up with Apple. Apple revealed today that Streep will lend her vocal talents to the company’s animated Earth Day short film, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth. The roster also includes vocal performances by Chris O’Dowd, Jacob Tremblay, and Ruth Negga. […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)07:00 pmHow to stop accidentally switching off noise cancellation in...
Sick of accidentally turning off AirPods Pro noise cancellation when you just wanted to pause or skip an audio track? Here's the fix. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)06:59 pmForsaking Safari, Security Friday Debut – TMO Daily Observ...
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Charlotte’s move (back) to Google Chrome, and the first Security Friday!06:49 pmHow to Quickly Create Headings in WordPress
Andrew uses WordPress every day to write his articles, and he’s back with another tip to make your writing faster.06:34 pmBose Closing 119 Retail Stores – What Will Happen to Its P...
Bose is set to shuttering 119 stores across a variety of major markets, so what will happen to its relationship with Apple?06:31 pmACLU, EFF Join Apple in Renewed Encryption Battle
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are joining Apple in its encryption battle with the government.06:25 pmMailSteward 13.4 – Archive your email text in database...
MailSteward will archive all of your email in a database for easy retrieval. Click on the Store Email button and MailSteward will go to work storing copies of all your email text, HTML, attachments, and raw source, into a relational database file. MailSteward has a wealth of features for importing, tagging, saving, and exporting, including the ability to export your vital email information to a number of standard data formats. Safely archive your large volume of vital email information. Easily access your email database with fast, sophisticated searching. Protect your precious email data from data format obsolescence. If you are running OS X 10.8 or later, and you are using the Mac OS X Mail program, or can export mbox files from Microsoft Entourage, Eudora, or other email clients, and you have thousands of emails to keep track of, then MailSteward is exactly what you need.Version 13.4: Archive attachments option has been removed from Settings. Now attachments are always archived Added new Add and Replace options for tagging one or more e-mails Year list drop-downs for archiving and searching have been expanded to 2024 Import support for 3rd-party app MailTags dropped OS X 10.11 or later Download Now]] >06:22 pmMorgan Stanley ups AAPL price target to $368 on potential of...
The prospect of the 5G-enabled "iPhone 12" refresh for 2020, as well as a peaking of replacement cycles, has prompted Morgan Stanley to raise their price estimates for Apple, showing analysts are confident in the iPhone maker's fortunes for the year ahead.06:17 pmTile goes to Congress to battle Apple before AirTags competi...
We learned just this morning that Tile would be testifying to Congress over antitrust concerns aimed at Apple along with Google and Amazon. Now that opening statements have been made in today’s hearing, we’ve learned more details about Tile’s concerns when it comes to the Find My app and Apple’s yet to be announced AirTag product. more… The post Tile goes to Congress to battle Apple before AirTags competitor even gets unveiled appeared first on 9to5Mac.06:17 pmTile Decries Apple’s iOS 13 Location Tracking Changes,...
Executives from PopSockets, Sonos, Basecamp, and Tile are attending a congressional hearing today to testify in an ongoing antitrust inquiry involving major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook, reports The Washington Post. The smaller companies are aiming to provide evidence that the tech giants have become too big and have practices in place that stifle competition and hurt sales. Tile in particular is gunning for Apple, claiming that Apple's iOS 13 Bluetooth and location tracking devices have hurt its business, and that Find My resembles Tile's own service. Apple made sweeping changes in iOS 13, rolling out the Find My app alongside privacy-oriented changes that make it harder for third-party app developers to track customers without their knowledge. According to Tile, Find My, which is designed to let users locate lost iOS and Mac devices, has a major advantage over competing products because location tracking for Find My is enabled by default, while Tile must obtain user permission for location access in "deep, hard-to-find smartphone settings" that also has to be reauthorized with regular follow-up reminders. Some lawmakers see Apple's changes as an effort to gain an edge over rival companies, but Apple says the iOS 13 updates are designed to improve user privacy and prevent app developers from using customer data without permission. "Apple has not built a business model around knowing a customer's location or the location of their device," Apple spokesperson Fred Sainz told The Washington Post. Tile attorney Kirsten Daru said that Tile is "looking to Congress to level the playing field" because Apple's changes have caused a "confusing and frustrating experience for [Tile] users." Sonos, PopSockets, and Basecamp are sharing similar complaints about Google, Facebook, and Amazon, and the information provided to lawmakers today has the potential to shape future state and federal probes. Tile could soon be even more upset with Apple, as rumors suggest Apple is working on an "Apple Tags" product that can be attached to small items like wallets or keys to track them using the Find My app on the iPhone. A mockup of what Apple Tags might look like Apple Tags will directly compete with Tile's own trackers, and will be better integrated into the iOS operating system. Apple will also be able to offer more advanced tracking features, taking advantage of the ultra-wideband chip in the iPhone and the Find My option that uses connected Apple products belonging to other people to locate devices even when they're offline. For those interested, there is a live stream of the congressional hearing that can be watched on YouTube, with the video embedded above. Tags: Tile, Apple TagsThis article, "Tile Decries Apple's iOS 13 Location Tracking Changes, Calls on Congress to 'Level the Playing Field'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:08 pmOutput Factory Server 2.2.9 – $699.95
Output Factory Server automates InDesign output workflow by processing files from watched hot folders. The software offloads printing and exporting to a central system, leaving operator workstations free from the output process. Output Factory Server can serve unlimited users on a network. Features: Process InDesign documents and books automatically from hot folders Supports PDF, PostScript, EPS, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, Flash, INX, IDML, EPUB, HTML, and INDD Automatic email notifications during processing Output as single pages Update modified links automatically Layer versioning: output InDesign layer combinations as single files Variable output file names Preflight InDesign files before output Output to multiple formats from a single hot folder Process InDesign books Preflight final PDF with Acrobat Pro droplets Send output files automatically over Internet and locally Detailed process history Free up operator stations from the output process Version 2.2.9: Fixed a bug in which an error could occur on attempt to show an error message informing the user about missing output folder. macOS 10.8 or later Adobe InDesign CS5-CC 2019 Download Now]] >06:05 pmWifiMask 5.1 – Protect your privacy on WiFi networks.
WifiMask lets you protect your privacy on WiFi networks with VPN encryption. Encrypt your Wi-Fi connection Using public Wi-Fi hotspots, even when it has a password, is like walking naked outside of your house and hoping nobody sees you. WifiMask turns you invisible with encryption. Easy to use, ease of mind Download the app, get an account and enjoy the internet knowing your Wi-Fi connection is safe. Give the hacker snooping in the corner the thumbs up to let him know everything is fine. Strong encryption All internet traffic is redirected over a secure encrypted VPN tunnel. WifiMask uses VPN technology with so-called "Top Secret"-level encryption: AES-256, 4096-bit RSA & DH. This will get the nod from every Security Engineer. Carefree Firewall rules are activated as soon as you hit "Secure connection" and when the app is reconnecting. This way you are safe before you are even connected to a Wi-Fi and until you hit "Disconnect" manually. Note: Listed price is an amount per month when billed annually.Version 5.1: Note: Please turn off WifiMask before installing this update, otherwise the update can take 2 minutes to complete (this is fixed in the new update). There is an easteregg surprise hidden somewhere Copy/pasting your username/password in the login screen works again To prevent a possible man-in-the-middle downgrade attack on your connection a fixed TLS 1.2 cipher is set (while also supporting TLS 1.3, special thanks to Rogier of EduVPN) Possible connecting issues at first use of WifiMask or after a reboot of your computer are resolved. An updating issue is fixed to speed up the app's updating process New Teleport location added: Bengaluru, India Some User Interface improvements for a smoother experience OS X 10.10 or later Download Now06:00 pmBlocs 3 Website Builder for Mac: $39.99
We have a deal on Blocs 3 Website Builder for Mac. Blocs is a fast, easy-to-use, and powerful visual web design software that lets you create responsive websites without writing code. As simple as stacking blocks, this app works on the concept of stacking pre-defined sections to build fully-coded web pages. Check out the promo video to see Blocs in action. Blocs 3 is $39.99 through our deal.06:00 pmComic Life 3.5.14 – Create web-ready comic strips.
Comic Life is the highly acclaimed, fun, easy, and powerful application that expands what you can do with your digital photos. With page and panel layouts, streamlined image selection, cropping and placement of authentic speech balloons, customizable captions, and special effects lettering, Comic Life 2 gives you numerous ways to explore your creativity. Liven up holiday snaps, tell a story, even create how-to guides!Version 3.5.14: PDF images are visible once more in the Media Browser Watermark no longer initially appears when editing comics opened from Finder Printing compatibility improvements Other fixes and improvements OS X 10.10.3 or later Download Now]] >05:55 pmApple signs ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Veep’ st...
Actress and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus has signed her first-ever development deal with a streaming service. Un the multi-year agreement, she will both produce and star in shows for Apple TV+.05:53 pmNew Sprint offer: Lease one iPhone XS, get a second one for ...
Purchase an Apple iPhone XS at Sprint, and get a second 64GB iPhone XS for free. Requires 2 new lines or 1 upgrade-eligible line and 1 new line. Offer is valid from 1/10/20 to 2/13/20. The fine print: “iPhone XS 64GB $37.50/mo. Second iPhone XS 64 GB $0/mo. after $37.50/mo. credit, applied within 2 bills. Reqs 2 new lines or 1 new and 1 upgrade, 18 month leases, and approved credit. If you cancel early, remaining balance due. Excludes tax.” Sprint’s deal is live on their → Read More...05:48 pmTROMjaro Updates Deliver Lighter, Better Manjaro
The current version of TROMjaro is as close as it gets to being a Manjaro clone. However, a much different philosophy gives users something more than the Manjaro distro itself offers. The latest ISO release, version 11.11.2019, is based on Manjaro 18.1.2 "Juhraya." As such, TROMjaro is part of the Arch Linux family. TROMJaro offers a new twist on open source freedom in Linux.05:47 pmActress Julia Louis-Dreyfus to developer new projects for Ap...
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep, Seinfeld) has reportedly inked an overall deal with Apple TV+ to develop new projects exclusively for the platform as executive producer and star though no initial project has been announced.05:46 pmScheduled Network Maintenance – CA-Central (Toronto)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 24, 05:00 - 06:00 UTCJan 17, 17:34 UTCScheduled - We will be performing network maintenance on our B side gateway router in the Toronto data center on Friday January 24th from 05:00 UTC until 06:00 UTC. We do not expect any downtime during this maintenance however, a brief period of packet loss or increased latency may be observed.05:44 pmGameloft launches Asphalt 9 on Mac with Catalyst after delay
Last year at WWDC and then on its website, Apple highlighted some of the major developers that would bring apps from iOS to Mac with its Catalyst framework. One of those was Gameloft’s highly popular Asphalt 9: Legends. Now after a few delays, it has quietly landed on the Mac App Store. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.05:44 pmApple TV+ inks multiyear deal with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus is coming to Apple TV+. The Veep alum signed her first-ever multiyear content deal, which will see the actress both develop and star in TV shows and other content exclusively for the iPhone-maker. Apple’s multiyear deal with Louis-Dreyfus is the second such pact the company entered into this week. Little America […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)05:37 pmpiQtility 7.5.0 – Watermark, rename, sort, convert, sh...
piQtility, a smart photo management tool, especially for anyone dealing with web content. If you are looking for a tool that allows you to easily repeat certain photo manipulations, such as: resize, crop, apply effects, this should be a tool to consider. Features: Picture viewer: slideshow; easy sorting; easy sharing to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Photos, Mail; full screen support Complex file rename options Convert files: supported file type: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, PDF Sort pictures, also batch functionality Watermark (text, image) Create HTML picture galleries Extensive resize and crop functionality Frame photos Convert to color profiles Add a tint with a flexible size, position and unique duo tone effect Create duo tones More than 20 photo filters, such as: sepia, chrome, vintage, monochrome, black and white, Gaussian blur, unsharp mask... Extended ZIP functionality Add rounded corners to pictures Add a custom background color Add a border with a thickness, color, opacity of your choice Automatic extraction of faces from pictures and stored in separate files. We can tell a lot but please try and convince yourself! Version 7.5.0: Text watermarks - more control on text properties such as: Alignment (left, center, right) Kerning Leading Underline Image watermarks: Add a watermark image as a pattern Some GUI enhancements piQtility for photos: Enhanced "piQtility for photos" Instagram filters. General: Code optimization for macOS 10.13 and higher: better orientation handling of pictures taken by your iPhone®, reflecting in multiple functions. OS X 10.11 or later You can try this version, but storing modified photos from 'piQtility for photos' is only permitted if you are a registered user. Download Now]] >05:35 pmVox (Legacy) 1.1 – A Legacy version of Vox (10.4 or la...
Vox is a light-weight music player supporting a plethora of audio formats, including lossless music (ALAC, FLAC, OGG, APE), compressed music (AAC, MP3, MP2, MP1, MPC), uncompressed music (AIFF, WAV), tracker music (MOD, IT, XM, S3M, UMX, MTM, MO3), and video game music (SPC, GYM, VGM, VGZ, HES, NSF, GBS, SAP, KSS, AY). Vox is neither my work, nor do I claim to have any relation to its creation whatsoever. However, through my eyes, Alessio Nonni's original Vox 0.2.7 is still the very best tracker music player available on the Mac, and Vox (Legacy) for Mac OS X breathes new life into Vox with the BASS 2.4.12 audio library and support for Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite and newer. The original unmodified Vox 0.2.7 application is included in the download.Version 1.1: Updated the core audio library to un4seen's awesome BASS 2.4.14. Mac OS X 10.4 or later Download Now05:34 pmTSMC denies short term plans for US-based chip production
Apple chip fabricator TSMC has put a stop to speculation it will start manufacturing processors and other components within the United States in the short term, but leaves open the possibility for the future.05:30 pmMeryl Streep narrating animated Earth Day special for Apple ...
The multi-award-winning Meryl Streep will be the narrator for an animated version of "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth," which airs exclusively on Apple TV+ on April 17. It marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day the following week.