First, you'll need to enable sharing for apps that support the feature. Kelly Guimont explains how to do that for Safari and other apps, and I show you how to do it for Photos extensions. Use the list handles to rearrange app order in the Sharing activate view You can rearrange app icons from the…
Jeff Gamet
Jeff Gamet is the Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X” from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also hosts TMO’s Daily Observations podcast, co-hosts The iOS Show podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other shows, too. Jeff dreams in HD.
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Analyst: Apple Could take GTAT's Sapphire Furnaces
Apple could take GTAT's sapphire furnaces Apple financed the furnaces GTAT has been using to manufacture synthetic sapphire glass, and Apple also happens to own the factory where the sapphire is being made. The sapphire furnaces are collateral for the pre-payments Apple made to GTAT, and already has licenses for some of the manufacturer's intellectual…
Plastc Aims to be Your One-card Digital Wallet
Plastc wants to be your all-in-one creditcard Plastc is like Coin in many ways, but with some noticeable improvements. Instead of holding up to eight cards, Plastc holds 20. Both have e-ink screens, but Plastc's can display reward card barcodes. Coin has a non-replaceable two-year battery, but Plastc ships with a 30-day rechargeable battery and…
Surprise: Mac iWorm Spreads through Pirated Apps
iWorm malware spreads through pirated software, so don't steal apps Once installed, iWorm can use infected Macs to launch denial of service attacks on Internet-based servers, or steal data from victim's computers. The malware was using Reddit posts filled with server IP addresses to tell infected Macs where to look for instructions, but the subreddit…
18K Macs Hit with iWorm Botnet
iWorm botnet has hit 18,000 Macs so far Once installed, iWorm searches Reddit for specific posts that include IP address for servers that can issue it commands. The server then sends its instructions back to the victim's computer, which could also include another malware payload. Reddit has since shut down the forum where the posts…
iTunes Store Adds City of Hope Donation Page for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Apple adds donation page to iTunes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Apple described City of Hope as “a global leader in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.” The organization has been involved in ground breaking research around the world. Just as it did with iTunes Store donations for Typhoon Hiayan and Hurricane…
Samsung Calls Galaxy Note 4 Screen Gap a Feature, not a Flaw
Samsung says the Note 4's gap between the display and body is a feature, not a flaw After seeing the demand for Apple's 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung is hoping for similar success when it expands Galaxy Note 4 sales beyond South Korea, but may have some trouble thanks to complaints from customers about a…
How to Use iOS 8's Photos Extensions
Before you can take advantage of third-party filters in Photos, you'll need at least one app installed that supports Photos extensions. I have Camera+, Paper Camera, and Readdle's Scanner Pro installed now, and I'm impatiently waiting for Waterlogue to get updated. Ironically, Waterlogue was the app Apple used to demonstrate iOS 8 photo filter extensions…
iPhone 6 Plus not so Bendy After All, Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports bent several smartphones to find the iPhone 6 Plus holds up fine Following reports that the iPhone 6 Plus can easily bend in your pocket, and a subsequent video from Unbox Therapy claiming to show just how bendable the big screen iPhone model is, Consumer Reports decided to put several smartphones to the…
Bent iPhone 6 Plus? There's a Replacement for That
If your iPhone 6 Plus is bent set up a Genius Bar appointment for a replacement The TNW team asked about 6 Plus replacements in an AppleCare chat and were told Apple will replace bent devices under warranty, but made a point of saying that it's up to the Genius Bar to inspect the phone…
880K Creditcards Stolen in TripAdvisor's Viator Data Breach [Updated]
880,000 creditcards stolen in Viator data breach Viator issued a statement saying, On September 2, we were informed by our payment card service provider that unauthorized charges occurred on a number of our customers' credit cards. We have hired forensic experts, notified law enforcement and we have been working diligently and comprehensively to investigate the…
Shellshock Flaw Poses Big Security Threat for Mac, other Unix Systems
Bash's Shellshock flaw poses big security threat for Macs and other Linux systems Shellshock is about a 25 year old security flaw in the Bash shell that lets code held in certain variables to be executed immediately and without the victim's knowledge. That code could give attackers deep level access to the system as well…
iPhone 6 Earns Best Ever SquareTrade Drop Test Score
The company dropped both iPhone models four feet onto a concrete floor six times, and the iPhone 6 came away with only minor scratches on its case. The phone's screen didn't crack, chip, or scratch. The iPhone 6 Plus display survived the drop test, too, although it did start to pull away from the phone…
Apple Buys Prss iPad Magazine Publishing Platform
Apple buys digital magazine design company Prss Apple offered its usual confirmation of the purchase by telling TechCrunch, “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.” Prss offered easy to use WYSIWYG design tools that didn't require any need to know how to code,…
Strong iPhone 6 Sales Boost Canaccord's AAPL Target to $115
iPhone 6 sales have Canaccord Genuity raising Apple's target stock price Mr. Walkley sees strong demand for Apple's iPhone line to continue, and expects that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will have a negative impact on Android-based smartphone sales. “Despite demand currently much stronger than Apple's ability to supply the iPhone 6 and 6…
How to Make Your iPhone 6 Work with Your AT&T MicroCell
AT&T MicroCell not seeing your iPhone 6? There's a fix for that. AT&T MicroCells give you a strong cell signal where you otherwise don't have one at all, or constantly deal with dropped and missed calls. The device connects to your network and acts like a mini cell tower. You get a strong signal, and…
Launch Day Survey Says iPhone 6 Plus is the Go-to Choice
iPhone 6 Plus is the fan favorite today Mr. Um said, We conducted our annual survey of early iPhone buyers at locations in New York. Most notable was shift to 64GB and 128GB models versus prior launch surveys and greater popularity of 6 Plus. Of those surveyed, 67 percent intended to buy the 6 Plus…
iOS 8 Review: Apple Opens Mobile OS to Developers, You Win
Apple laid the groundwork for the future of its iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system last year with iOS 7, and now the company is building on that foundation with the launch of iOS 8. Instead of shocking us with a new look that shuns the old skeuomorphic feel — that happened last year…
Analyst: iPhone 6 Launch Weekend Sales to Fall Short, No Big Deal
Apple may miss the 10 million mark during its iPhone 6 launch weekend In a note to investors, Mr. Sacconaghi said, Although we see the potential for first weekend sales to disappoint versus expectations that now appear to be as high as 10 million units, it is important for investors to keep in mind that…
Analyst: China iPhone 6 Delay is No Big Deal
No iPhone 6 in China? No big deal, says Wells Fargo analyst Mr. Um told investors, Media reports including from Fortune suggest Apple may not launch the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus until the end of 2014 or in 2015 due to network licensing issues. This does not change our view that Apple should be…
Analyst: iPhone 6 Rocky Launch Hints at Big Money for Apple
Maynard Um says rocky iPhone 6 launch doesn't mean sales aren't there In a note to investors Mr. Um said, While difficult to track model and size demand due to the online store difficulties, one general observation is that iPhone 6 Plus appeared to have experienced extended lead times first (7-10 days for various models)…
iPhone 6 Plus Pre-orders Sell Out, iPhone 6 Still Available
iPhone 6 Plus pre-order ship dates slip out to weeks Apple unveiled both new iPhone models during a special media event earlier this week with the promise they'd be available for pre-order on Friday and available in stores next Friday, September 19. The company's online store was replaced with a “We'll be back” message before…
T-Mobile Joins iPhone 6 Pre-order Lineup
T-Mobile finally gets in on iPhone 6 pre-orders The post-midnight rush early Friday morning to pre-order the new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus was met with frustration because Apple's online store continued to show the familiar “We'll be back” greeting instead of options for choosing which model they wanted for several hours. Apple eventually brought…
U2's New Album Debuts on iTunes Store as Free Download
Apple gives away U2's new album free to iTunes Store users Apple CEO Tim Cook called the album launch the biggest in history because it'll be available to every iTunes Store customer in 119 countries. It'll also be available via iTunes Radio and Beats Music. Mr. Cook said U2's new album, Songs of Innocence, will…