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- 10 mins agoTwo of the best Prime Day Apple deals are still available
Prime Day had way more Apple deals than we expected and Amazon isn’t letting up now that the two-day shopping extravaganza has ended. Two of our favorite deals are still available at their all-time lows: The M1 MacBook Air for $900 ($99 off) and the iPad Air for $520 ($79 off). The entry-level MacBook Air […]22 mins agoApple explores how students, teachers used its devices during the pandemic
Apple has highlighted the various ways that students and educators used products like the iPad and Mac to support remote learning and graduation ceremonies during the pandemic.Credit: AppleIn a feature published on Wednesday, the Cupertino tech giant took a dive into remote learning projects and initiatives carried out by high schools and universities across the globe during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. Read more...22 mins agoHow Educators Used Apple Tech This Past School Year
On Wednesday Apple shared a feature on its webpage sharing how educators have used Apple technology over the last year. Apple Technology in Education In one instance, New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle, New York, streamed a music online in April. The drama and film teacher used iPhones, iPads, and Macs to shoot and edit the videos and songs. A lot of the material is about loss or regret, or overcoming something, and I wanted the students to see that, yes, this is a difficult moment, but we all deal with difficult moments in our own special way. Meanwhile, in Glasgow, Scotland, Scott Anderson reimagined how to teach history remotely while his students at Castlemilk High School were under lockdown. He taught himself to use GarageBand and iMovie to create self-narrated virtual lessons featuring archival photos, sound effects, and video clips that his students could access digitally. At Delaware State University Dr. Edwards, dean of Delaware State’s College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, created a virtual graduation ceremony shot with iPhones, edited with Macs and iPads, and used Keynote for the presentation. It included video messages from dozens of celebrities and politicians, including Delaware’s governor, both senators, and President Joe Biden.31 mins agoHow to get macOS Monterey Safari tabs in Big Sur
You don't have to wait until the fall and you don't have to risk installing the beta of macOS Monterey to try out the forthcoming Safari changes. Here's how to see and use them right now on Big Sur.Get macOS Monterey's Safari improvements in Big SurIt may not be the biggest change Mac users are going to get when we all move to macOS Monterey later in the year, but it might be the most controversial. Safari is getting a redesign that's going to take some getting used to. Read more...42 mins ago∞ Two videos showing off hundreds of new iOS 15 beta features
Both of these were really worth watching. Amazing just how much detail was packed into the iOS 15 beta. [H/T to @MHNDHQ for that second video]45 mins agoApple thinks tech antitrust reform could create ‘race to the bottom’ for security, privacy | Cult of MacApple thinks tech antitrust reform could create ‘race to the bottom’ for security, privacy
Apple believes that five possible pieces of antitrust reform legislation could undermine innovation and competition, as well as creating a “race to the bottom” for security and privacy, a letter from the Cupertino giant says. Apple sent the letter sent ahead of Wednesday’s next meeting of the House Judiciary Committee to discuss this issue. The letter […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)47 mins agoHow to download Apple TV+ shows to your Mac
On the off chance you didn't know you could download Apple TV+ content, here's a walkthrough on the process.∞ Read this on The Loop49 mins agoUS broadband costs would be lower if the US learned from Europe, says policy group
US broadband costs are far higher than those in Europe, and that’s because of two very different ideas about competition in the market, argues a policy group … more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.52 mins ago'Ted Lasso' characters introduce 2020 Tokyo Olympics U.S. Soccer Women's National Team | AppleInsider'Ted Lasso' characters introduce 2020 Tokyo Olympics U.S. Soccer Women's National Team
Ted Lasso and Coach Beard from the popular Apple TV+ show announced the U.S. Soccer Women's National Team roster.'Ted Lasso' characters introduce 2020 Tokyo Olympics U.S. Soccer Women's National TeamThe official U.S. Soccer Women's National Team Twitter account shared a video of "Ted Lasso" characters introducing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics roster. Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt take on their roles as Ted Lasso and Coach Beard to announce the roster. Read more...55 mins agoApple letter to U.S. House Judiciary Committee says proposed legislation would ‘harm consumer privacy, device security, and innovation’ | Mac Daily NewsApple letter to U.S. House Judiciary Committee says proposed legislation would ‘harm consumer privacy, device security, and innovation’
Ahead of another House Judiciary Committee hearing on antitrust legislation, Apple has published its full letter explaining how the proposed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.56 mins agoThese sturdy, stylish charging hubs keep your gadgets juiced
San Diego-based accessories manufacturer Elago has added two useful, multiple-device charging hubs to the Cult of Mac Store: MS Charging Hub Duo Watch and MS Magsafe Charging Hub Trio 1. Elago MS Charging Hub Duo Watch Priced at $24.99, Elago’s MS Charging Hub Duo Watch comes in black and stone colors. Compatible with MagSafe and […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)58 mins agoApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:In a year apart, Apple technology helped educators and learners stay connected60 mins agoJumping from 25,000 feet without a parachute and landing safely
Jason Kottke: WHAAAAAAATTT the hell did I just watch? In 2016, Luke Aikins became the first person to intentionally jump and land without the aid of a parachute or wingsuit — check out the video above to see how he does it. At one point, his heart rate is displayed on the screen and I’m certain that mine was in the same ballpark just before he landed. Same. Just watch this, see if it doesn't get your heart racing. An amazing feat. ∞ Read this on The Loop60 mins agoLeaker shows off iPhone 13 and 13 Pro dummy units
Prominent leaker Sonny Dickson has leaked iPhone 13 and 13 Pro dummy units. Dickson says that all 4 models (i.e. 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoAmerican Airlines switching to iPhones, iPads for all frontline employees
American Airlines is planning to replace all of its current mobile devices for frontline employees, including flight attendants and maintenance staff, with new iPhone and iPad models.Credit: American AirlinesThe airline's chief information officer, Maya Leibman, made the announcement in an internal note on June 16. American Airlines has already been testing frontline use of iPhone and iPad devices at Washington Airport, according to View From the Wing. Read more...1 hour agoOn the recently discovered iOS “Schou” networking bug
J. Glenn Künzler, Sonny Dickson blog: Earlier this week, news broke of a strange networking issue that can permanently disable all WiFi activity on iOS devices. It’s currently known to affect iOS 14 only, and can cause quite a mess. The news was originally revealed by reverse engineer Carl Schou (via BleepingComputer (story sourced via MacTrast), and while there was originally very little information revealed about the issue or how it functions, we decided to put our research hats on and see what we could discover. This all started with this tweet: https://twitter.com/vm_call/status/1405937492642123782 Don't try this at home. But a fascinating bug. If you find this interesting, follow the headline link to watch J. Glenn Künzler try his hand to work through what's going on.∞ Read this on The Loop1 hour agoSynchronize all your folders, files and disks instantly for $14.99
With consumers constantly upgrading devices and sharing files, it can be difficult to store and synchronize all that data in the cloud. That’s why so many companies charge for cloud storage in order to keep up with the deluge of new photos, music files and documents as we continue on with our lives. But with […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)1 hour agoOpinion: Apple could have avoided the App Store mess by listening to Schiller in 2011
Apple is currently busy trying to extricate itself from an App Store mess. It’s making calls, writing letters, publishing white papers, and conducting interviews, all in an attempt to reverse the antitrust tide. Some of the moves it is making frankly signal desperation, and it’s astonishing to me that the company missed an opportunity to enjoy a PR dream instead of its current defensive nightmare. It’s not like Apple couldn’t see this coming – it had internal discussions about the issue a full decade ago … more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.01:22 pmApple says third-party app stores would subject users to scammers
Apple said that requiring apps to be downloaded from the App Store protects consumers against scammers, keeps their privacy secure… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:18 pmApple urges House Judiciary Committee to block antitrust legislation
Apple has written an open letter to the House Judiciary Committee arguing that proposed App Store legislation would "harm consumers," and create a privacy "race to the bottom."As lawmakers mark up the five proposed bills that would see Big Tech firms more regulated, Apple has written a letter outlining what it sees as "the harms these bills present." Addressed to the chair and ranking members of the House Judiciary, Apple's letter follows and reiterates its previous discussions with the committee."Apple has appreciated the opportunity to engage with the House Judiciary Committee," writes Timothy Powderly, Apple's Senior Director, Government Affairs, Americas, "...on our shared objective of ensuring that U.S. laws and Apple's business practices promote competition, foster innovation, and provide benefits and critical protections to consumers." Read more...