We have ARKit on our iPhones and iPads now, and Apple may extend to an augmented reality headset within a couple years.
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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Use This Template to Avoid the iPhone X Notch in Your Custom Wallpapers
Want to make sure you avoid the notch when designing custom iPhone X wallpapers? Check out TMO’s template graphic.
iPhone X Questions Answered - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-07
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to ask questions from the perspective of someone who doesn’t have an iPhone X yet. They talk about the iPhone X screen, Face ID, Portrait Mode photos, Apple Pay, and more.
iPhone X First Impressions - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-06
Dave Hamilton and Jeff Gamet share their thoughts on the iPhone X after spending a weekend with Apple’s new smartphone.
How to See Which Apple Stores Have iPhone X In Stock
You can use Apple’s iPhone X purchase web page to see which stores near you have any in stock.
Apple 2017 Q4 Earnings, iPhone X Production - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-03
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s Q4 2017 earnings report from yesterday, talk about iPads, and share their thoughts on iPhone X production.
313 iPhones Stolen From San Francisco Apple Store Ahead of iPhone X Launch
313 iPhone X phones were stolen from a UPS truck outside San Francisco’s Stonestown store the day before they were to go on sale.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Expects Record Breaking December Quarter
Apple’s first fiscal quarter typically sees big sales numbers, and this time around CEO Tim Cook says he thinks it’ll be a record breaker. Translation: Apple expects to sell a metric crap-load of iPhones between October and the end of December.
Apple Credits Mac Sales Growth to New Models
Apple sold 5.3 million Macs during its fourth fiscal quarter for 2017 and CEO Tim Cook credited that to new laptop models.
Face ID Sensor Privacy Concerns, Live Photos Tips - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-02
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet talk share their insight on concerns about third-party app developer’s access to the iPhone X Face ID sensors, plus they have some great Live Photos tips, too.
iPhone X: How to Use Fast App Switching
Getting to the App Switcher on the iPhone X is a little tricky since it doesn’t have a Home button. Here’s how it works now.
Apple Hosting Q4 2017 Earnings Report Thursday Afternoon
Be sure to follow The Mac Observer’s Apple’s 2017 fourth fiscal quarter earnings report coverage this afternoon.
iPhone X: How to Use Reachability
Want to use Reachability on your iPhone X’s big screen? Here’s how to enable and use the feature.
iPhone X: How to See Notification Center
The familiar gestures from the iPhone and iPad are shuffled all around on the iPhone X because the Home button is gone. Here’s the new gesture for seeing Notification Center.
Amazon Adds ARKit Shopping to its iPhone App
Amazon is making it easier to see how stuff looks in your home before you click the Buy button. The online retailer’s latest iPhone app update adds in ARKit support so you can virtually place items in your home while you’re shopping.
macOS Sierra, El Capitan get KRACK Security Updates
When Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 on Tuesday it also rolled out security updates for macOS El Capitan and macOS Sierra to patch the KRACK Wi-Fi security flaw.
Apple's iPhone X YouTube Coverage, iPhone X Gestures - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-01
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet talk about Apple’s iPhone X YouTube pre-launch strategy, plus they fill you in on some iPhone X-specific gestures.
iPhone X: How to Access Control Center
Apple jumbled up gestures for the iPhone X, so now there’s a new way to access Control Center.
iPhone X: How to Get to the Home Screen
The Home button is gone from the iPhone X, so here’s how to get back to the Home screen with a gesture.
How to Use Apple Music and Radio Streaming in watchOS 4.1
watchOS 4.1 makes Apple Watch music playback a lot easier because you can get at your complete Apple Music library from your watch whether you’re on Wi-Fi or LTE. Read on to learn how Apple Watch music playback works with this new update.
watchOS 4.1 Rolls Out with Apple Music, Radio Streaming
Along with iOS 11.1, Apple released watchOS 4.1 on Tuesday with full Apple Music streaming support along with an app for listening to Apple Music’s streaming radio stations.
Animoji, Apple Feature Drift, The MacBook's Future - TMO Daily Observations 2017-10-31
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet share their reactions to iPhone X Animoji, talk about Apple product feature drift, and speculate on what could be in store for the MacBook and MacBook Pro.
5 Wallet Cases for Your iPhone X
Looking for a wallet case for your iPhone X? Check out these five that add protection with style.
watchOS 4.2 Beta 1 Available for Developers
Along with iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 1, Apple released watchOS 4.2 Beta 1 for developers on Monday.