We finally have the winner of our iPhone 16 Pro international giveaway! Congratulations to Oliver T., and a huge thank you to everyone who participated.
Getting the Most Out of the Smart Stack Widget
With iOS 14, we have a new feature called a Smart Stack widget. Here are some tips on how to add it and make the most of its capabilities.
When is the iPhone 12 Available to Pre-Order?
The various iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will become available for pre-order on different dates, starting October 16, 2020.
Mous Releases Shock-Absorbing iPhone 12 Cases
Case manufacturer Mous has launched a line of shock-absorbing cases to keep your iPhone 12 safe from drops.
iPhone 12's Ceramic Shield and Camera Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-15
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to dig into iPhone 12 features: Ceramic Shield, and upgrades to the cameras.
Using a HomePod and HomePod Mini Together
There’s a lot of options for using a HomePod and HomePod Mini together. You can have music throughout the house, use Intercom, and more.
Trailer for Bruce Springsteen Apple TV+ Documentary Lands
The official trailer for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen documentary Letter to You dropped on Thursday. The film shows Mr. Springsteen and the E-Street Band recording the album of the same name, the first they’ve recorded live together since Born in the USA. The film will land on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 23, the same day the album launches.
How the iPhone 12 Pro Could Change Filmmaking
Apple made great play of the iPhone 12 Pro’s camera and 5G capabilities. The Hollywood Reporter spoke to those in the film industry who think some of the features, particularly the cameras, could help revolutionize filmmaking.
“The new iPhone with Lidar, HDR, and the other camera improvements is a visual effects artist’s dream,” says Academy Award-winning VFX pro Ben Grossmann, who is CEO of Magnopus, an L.A. tech developer that worked with Jon Favreau to create the virtual production pipeline used to make The Lion King. “We used to go on movie sets to do all those things with separate pieces of hardware that could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars and would take weeks to process into something useable. The notion that you have them all combined in your pocket, with the onboard processing power like that, and a connection to cloud compute over a connection speed that used to cost us tens of thousands of dollars in our machine rooms? It’s a bit more futuristic than I’d thought possible in 2020.”
Snapchat Rolls out Lens Studio Update for iPhone 12 LiDAR Lenses
Snap, Inc. has updated its Lens Studio tool to let people make LiDAR lenses for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. It will bring a better AR experience for Snapchat users.
Version 3.2 of Lens Studio includes an interactive preview mode to provide an idea of how the LiDAR lenses work, even before the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max start shipping. Creators can also preview their LiDAR lenses in the Snapchat app if they have the most recent iPad Pro.
Dolby Atmos Coming to HomePod With Apple TV 4K
A future software update will bring Dolby Atmos support with 5.1 and 7.1 channel audio to the HomePod when paired with an Apple TV 4K.
iPhone 12 And EE 5G Network to Offer Fans Immersive Sports Viewing Experience
EE announced new Augmented Reality-powered tools for those viewing Premier League and other matches as part of its iPhone 12 5G package.
Barnes & Noble Hack Revealed in Emails to Customers
A Barnes & Noble hack occurred on Saturday, October 10, customers learned in an email from the retailer. Data that was accessible included email addresses, billing/shipping addresses, and telephone number. Financial data like credit cards were safely encrypted.
According to Barnes & Noble’s Nook Twitter account, a “system failure” was responsible for the service interruption for Nook owners. The firm said it was “working urgently to get all NOOK services back to full operation. Unfortunately it has taken longer than anticipated, and we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and frustration.”
Save up to $130 by Activating an iPhone 12 Through Walmart
iPhone buyers can save up to US$130 if they activate their iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro on an AT&T or Verizon installment plan through Walmart.
This Tool Compares the iPhone 12 Size With Your Current Phone
On Tuesday Charlotte Henry shared Apple’s comparison tool so you can quickly compare the specifications of different iPhones. Recently I found a helpful tool called Phone Sized that compares different phone sizes and tablets. Whether you’re switching to an iPhone or from an iPhone, Phone Sized gives you an idea of what size difference you can expect. “There is an option to add a credit card image which you can enlarge to match your credit card, which they will resize the other images so they will be presented in their real-life size.”
Apple's New iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield Explained
All of the new iPhone 12 models have a display that features what Apple calls a Ceramic Shield. Just what is that? John explains.
Sony PS4 Update Will Monitor Your Party Chats
In a 8.00 PS4 update today, players must agree to have their voice chats monitored for moderation purposes. It’s a gross breach of privacy and fans are understandably upset.
Fans noticed that upon downloading PS4 update 8.00, they were greeted by a message telling them that voice chats can now be recorded and subject to moderation. Not only that, but anyone that uses the PS4 party chat system has to agree to their voice being recorded.
New iOS 14.2 Public and Developer Betas Released
On the heels of Apple’s “Hi, Speed” event, Cupertino has released the new iOS 14.2 beta 3 to developers and public beta participants.
Magnetic iPhone 12-Compatible PopSockets are Coming
Magnetic iPhone 12-compatible PopSockets are coming in the future that won’t require you to stick it on with adhesive.
Conversely, it could open PopSockets to more competition in the accessories market, as companies won’t have to out-engineer the Grips and their patent-protected technology. Instead, rivals could simply expand their existing product lines with MagSafe-compatible items for an upcharge and increase their revenues.
PopSockets says it has MagSafe products in development, but isn’t announcing details at this time.
I thought these might show up. I look forward to seeing other MagSafe accessories (I like Apple’s wallet).
Here’s the iPhone 12 MagSafe Charger Compatibility List
Although older iPhones don’t have the magnets that the iPhone 12s do, they can still be charged with a MagSafe charger.
Apple's New Event Style, Apple TV Gaming – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-14
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new style of Apple Events, and what Apple TV 4K upgrades would be best.
MacOS Big Sur Developer Beta 10 Now Available
Apple has seeded the 10th developer beta of macOS Big Sur. It is available via the Apple Developer Center or via an over-the-air update.
Wisconsin-Foxconn Deal Called Off After Failed Negotiation
A Wisconsin-Foxconn deal in 2017 that called for a factory built in exchange for US$3 billion in tax credits has failed renegotiation.
Electric Respirator LED Fan Mask: $49.99
We have a deal on the Electric Respirator LED Fan Mask, a face mask with an integrated battery, 2-speed fan cycle, and custom 4-layer KN95 certified filter. The mask is designed to filter your air while keeping fresh air circulating for your breathe. It’s $49.99 through our deal.
What the iPhone 12 Pro Could Mean For Filmmakers
Apple says that the iPhone 12 Pro is the first device ever that can capture, edit, and playback video in Dolby Vision. In a new behind-the-scenes clip, three-time Academy Award ® winner Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki shows what that capability means for both established and upcoming filmmakers.
The Beats Page is Back on The Apple Online Store
Prior to Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event the Beats by Dr. Dre page on the Apple online retail store, but the page has now returned.