Apple’s court battle with Epic Games is into its second week, and the result could define the future of the App Store and iOS more widely.
Columns & Opinions
Apple Music 'First Listen' Events Provide Surprisingly Intimate Insight Into New Albums
Apple Music offers ‘First Listen’ events with Zane Lowe discussing a soon-to-be-released album with the artists, and they work really well.
My New iPad Keyboard Has a TRACKPAD!
Dr. Mac has a new Brydge iPad keyboard he likes even better than his first—and this one has a TRACKPAD!
Why Dr. Mac Loves Apple Watch
Dr. Mac explains why he loves Apple Watches (and why he expects to never wear another kind of wristwatch again).
Computer Device Makers Ignore Bit-Flip Errors and Data Corruption
Modern devices seem to likely have a bit flipped almost every day, and the problem only gets worse with more memory and smaller fabrication circuits, and John Kheit wants to know why all modern computer and mobile device makers haven’t moved to ECC memory.
Kill Two Birds with the Free Twobird App
Dr. Mac was impressed with Twobird, a free (but full-featured) email client that also manages reminders, calendar events, and notes, all in a single uncluttered window.
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Apple Pencil Needs an Eraser and Swipe Gestures for Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo [Update]
John Kheit says that he enjoys using his Apple Pencil with the iPad Pro, but argues that it needs a few things to make it a lot more useful.
Offsite Backups: Insurance for Treasured Files
According to Dr. Mac, if you want to avoid the risk of losing your photos, music, videos, documents, bookmarks, and every other precious file on your Mac, you absolutely, positively must have at least one offsite backup.
Eclectic Light: An Apple Geek’s Delight
Dr. Mac had heard about The Eclectic Light Company (on Mac Geek Gab) many times but had never visited it until recently (and boy was he impressed).
Review: 'Billie Eilish - The World's a Little Blurry' on Apple TV+ is One For The Fans
If you’re a Billie Eilish fan you will lap up every second of ‘The World’s a Little Blurry’ on Apple TV+. If not, it’s probably not for you.
If This, Then That: Apps Working Together
Dr. Mac explains why he loves using IFTTT, a free platform that helps apps and services work better together.
Apple Arcade Is Better than Dr. Mac Expected
Now that Dr. Mac has an Arcade subscription for free, he’s been enjoying the games more than he thought he would.
My HomePod mini Experience: Portability, Intercom, and Dr. Mac's Conclusions
Dr. Mac found HomePod mini’s Intercom feature both fascinating and frustrating; learn more in Episode #419 of Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves.
Google Play Store to Allow Licensed Gambling Apps Providing Android a Competitive Advantage
Google announced it will allow Android gambling apps on its Google Play store, and Bryan Chaffin says it might be a differentiating factor from Apple’s iOS and iPadOS platforms.
Apple Product Categories Integrate Hardware, Software, Services
Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about his company’s integration of hardware, software, and services and its approach to products.
Apple TV+ Free Trial Extended Again
Apple has again extended the free trial period for Apple TV+, with it now reportedly lasting through July 2021.
How TikTok Used the iPhone 12 Pro's LiDAR Scanner
TikTok released new year-themed effects that utilized the iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR Scanner, and there is likely more to come.
Dr. Mac's Experience with an Apple Silicon (M1) Mac
With some trepidation, Dr. Mac bought a MacBook Pro M1 with only 8GB RAM because he didn’t want to wait a month for one with 16GB… Was eight (GB) enough?
Reuters Says Apple Car Targeted for 2024, with Possible New Battery Tech
Hot on the heels of Chinese-language Economic Daily News reporting that Apple was targeting September 2021 for release of its unannounced Apple Car, Reuters has a much more likely story saying that Apple is targeting 2024 for release of its auto entry.
Exclusive: Bill Lawrence on the Success of 'Ted Lasso' on Apple TV+
Ted Lasso Executive Producer Bill Lawrence told The Mac Observer in September 2020 that the show originally had a three-season arc.
What is Google Chrome Running in the Background?
Over the weekend Loren Brichter wrote about Google Chrome and how it makes your computer slow even when it’s not actively running.
Apple’s ‘Earth at Night in Color’ Nature Documentary is Dark
Andrew finished the nature series on Apple TV+ called “Earth at Night in Color.” He enjoyed the first season and looks forward to more.
When Things Don’t “Just Work” (in Photos for Mac)
Dr. Mac tried something that used to “just work” in Photos for Mac, but this time it didn’t…
Apple Should Leave TikTok to The Experts - Its Users
Apple has had a TikTok account for a few months, now though it is starting to use it, initially to promote the iPhone 12 mini.