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.
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.
Sony Adds Apple TV App to Certain Smart TV Models
On Wednesday Sony announced that the Apple TV app will be available on certain smart TVs so customers can enjoy Apple TV+ and Apple TV Channels.
HomePod Intercom Works Everywhere Except the Mac
When the latest software updates are released, you’ll be able to use HomePod Intercom everywhere, but not from your Mac.
iPhone 12 Sensor Shift, ProRAW, and Other Impressive Camera Features
Apple’s keynote announced a dizzying array of its new camera technology and Andrew explains new camera features like iPhone 12 sensor shift.
Rewatch the iPhone 12 Launch Event in Under One Minute
There was a lot to take in at Apple’s ‘Hi, speed’ event on Tuesday. Not only was the 5G-enabled iPhone 12 family unveiled, the company also announced a new HomePod mini smart speaker. There were some new environmental announcements too. If you don’t want to sit through the full thing, which lasted over an hour, there is a handy 51-second version available.
Geeky Thoughts About Apple's "Hi, Speed" iPhone 12 and HomePod mini Announcements – Mac Geek Gab 838
Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton for the geeks’ dissection of Apple’s iPhone 12 and HomePod mini announcements. Digging into some of the deeper elements, your two favorite geeks cover some of the 5G nuances, OLED on all screens 12, LIDAR, speaker pairing, and more. Press play and enjoy, then send your feedback into [email protected].
Verizon And AT&T Customers Get a $30 Discount on iPhone 12
The price of the iPhone 12 and mini in the U.S. is $30 more if you’re not buying it through Sprint or Verizon or AT&T.
Apple Has a Great Tool to Help You Compare iPhone Models
There are now lots of different Apple smartphones to choose from. That includes four iPhone 12 models with different specs. To help you decide which device you want, Apple has a fantastic tool that helps you directly compare up to three different models. Simply pick the ones you want to compare from the dropdown menus, and it puts all the different specs side-by-side, making it clear what the differences are. It includes everything from the first generation iPhone SE onwards.
"Hi, Speed" Aftermath – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-13
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss today’s “Hi, Speed” Apple event, and Team Nightmare’s purchasing decisions.
Apple Ties Lack of Power Adapter and Headphones in iPhone 12 Box to Environmental Objectives
Apple VP Lisa Jackson tied Apple’s decision to remove power adapters and headphones from the iPhone 12 box to its environmental objectives.
Pandora Will be Available on HomePod, HomePod mini
As we saw during Apple’s virtual keynote on Tuesday, Pandora joins other services by coming to the HomePod and HomePod mini.
With Pandora on HomePod, users will be able to easily play their favorite Pandora content and control their listening experience hands-free by using simple Siri voice commands, such as:
“Hey Siri, play some relaxing music on Pandora.”
“Hey Siri, play the Sway’s Interviews podcast on Pandora.”
Pandora will be available on Apple HomePod soon. Once available, users will be able to enable Pandora listening directly from HomePod by tapping this link via their iOS device