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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.
Articles by Jeff Gamet
Court Says FBI Doesn't Have to Share San Bernardino iPhone Hack Details
Federal court rules the FBI gets to keeps its secrets about how it hacked into the iPhone 5C recovered from San Bernardino mass shooter Syed Farook.
macOS 10.13.1, iOS 11.1 Public Betas Ready for You to Install and Abuse
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend and are into playing with pre-release software, Apple’s public betas of macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, iOS 11.1, and tvOS 11.1 are out.
Understanding 4K Video Upscaling, Tim Cook's Real Role at Apple - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-29
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to sort out 4K upscaling and what it means for Apple TV streaming movies, plus they look at Tim Cook’s role as Apple’s leader.
iPhone 8 Plus Battery Swelling Problem Crops Up in Taiwan
Get ready for a slew of reports saying the iPhone 8 Plus is Apple’s Galaxy Note 7 because reports of swelling batteries are coming out of Taiwan.
Good Luck Getting an iPhone X this Year
If analyst reports are right, only a lucky few will get an iPhone X on November 3rd. Everyone else will have to wait months—not weeks—to get theirs.
Google Drive gets Full iOS 11 Files Support
Google Drive already worked Files in iOS 11, but thanks to a fresh update it now fully supports the app’s interface.
Need to Reinstall macOS Sierra? There Isn't an App for That
If you decide macOS High Sierra isn’t for you and want to reinstall Sierra from the App Store, good luck because it isn’t there.
Face ID Security, Amazon's New Echo - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-28
John Martellaro and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s Face ID security white paper, and they weigh in on Amazon’s new Echo product lineup.
Toshiba Signs $18B Deal to Sell Memory Business to Bain Consortium
It’s Official: Toshiba just sold its memory chip division to the Bain Capital consortium that includes Apple in a US$18 billion deal.
How to Control Siri Searches and Suggestions on your iPhone and iPad
Siri isn’t the boss of searching on your iPhone and iPad, or at least it shouldn’t be. Follow along to learn how to manage which apps show up in your searches, and see the catch that comes along with controlling Siri searches and suggestions, too.
Amazon Intros Echo Plus and Spot, Fire TV 4K
Amazon just ramped up its smarthome game—and Echo product line—with new Echo and Echo Plus smart speakers, and the Echo Spot.
High Sierra in the Wild, Apple Watch Apps, Tech-palooza - ACM 430
Jeff Butts joins Jeff while Bryan is out of town to share macOS High Sierra experiences so far, talk about the state of Apple Watch apps, plus nerd out on Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
App Camp for Girls, Star Trek Discovery and Subscriptions - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-27
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about App Camp for Girls and their latest iPhone app compendium, plus they have some thoughts on Star Trek Discovery and subscription TV plans.
Get Ready for Limited iPhone X Availability
Good luck getting your iPhone X on November 3rd because it’s looking like Apple’s inventory is going to be painfully limited.
Apple TV Shows Up on Amazon, Prime App Can't be Far Behind
Apple TV 4K is available on Amazon, which is likely a good sign the Amazon Prime app for Apple TV is about to be released.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.0.1 Bug Update
Only a week after Apple released iOS 11 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch there’s an 11.0.1 update ready to install.
keychainStealer Explained, App Store Pricing Rant - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-26
Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to explain keychainStealer and why it shouldn’t stop you from upgrading to macOS High Sierra, plus they rant about App Store pricing complaints.
keychainStealer is Real, but Shouldn't Stop You from Upgrading to macOS High Sierra
A new Mac security threat called keychainStealer could expose your Keychain passwords, but it isn’t limited to High Sierra, and isn’t a reason to not upgrade.
iFixit Reveals Internal Fan in Apple TV 4K Teardown
Apple TV 4K wasn’t spared from iFixit’s dissection ritual, and inside they found a big fan to help keep its electronic guts cool.
iMovie for Mac gets HEVC Support
Apple released macOS High Sierra on Monday with HEVC video support, and in the afternoon followed that up with an iMovie update that can import the new format.
Here are Some Apps that Are (or Maybe Aren't) macOS High Sierra Compatible
Before upgrading to macOS High Sierra it’s a good idea to see if the apps you rely on are compatible. Check out TMO’s list of some popular apps and how they hold up under Apple’s latest operating system.
Mac Pro Users: macOS High Sierra has a Firmware Update for You
If you’re still rocking a cheese grater-style Mac Pro, macOS High Sierra includes a firmware update for you.
Get Ready for macOS High Sierra - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-25
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to help you get ready for macOS High Sierra.