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Apple MagSafe Duo Charger May Launch Soon After Being Certified in South Korea
Customers may be able to get their hands on Apple MagSafe Due charger in the near future. MacRumors reported it has been certified by South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (NRRA), indicating it is getting close to becoming available.
Apple announced the MagSafe Duo during its iPhone 12 launch event in October. The charging accessory is vaguely reminiscent of Apple’s canceled AirPower charging mat, featuring space to charge both an iPhone 12 and Apple Watch (but not AirPods) at the same time. Apple hasn’t provided specific availability or price details for the charging pad, and it’s not yet listed on Apple’s online store. Apple’s iPhone 12 press release simply says that it will be arriving at a “later date.”
Ignore Instagram. TODAY is Election Day in the US
Certain Instagram users found out on Tuesday that when they opened the app, they saw a banner that said, “Tomorrow is Election Day.” Ignore that because as you’ll see everywhere else in the news, TODAY is Election Day. Also, check out Charlotte’s article if you want to stay informed of the results.
“While we turned off the ‘Tomorrow is Election Day’ notice last night, it was cached for a small group of people if their app hadn’t been restarted,” Instagram wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, responding to a number of users who had received the message. “It’s resolving itself as people restart.”
Apple Stores in England May Stay Open During Second COVID-19 Lockdown
England is set to lockdown for a second time from 00:01 on Thursday, however, Apple Stores there may still operate.
Apple Silicon MacBook Pros and Air to be Unveiled at 'One More Thing' Event
Apple silicon MacBook Pros and Air look set to be the centerpiece of the ‘One More Thing’ event taking place on November 10, 2020.
Use This Shortcut for Real and Fake Art in Animal Crossing
Redd is a character in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that runs the Treasure Trawler. He visits your island every so often to sell you paintings and statues for your art museum. However, sometimes the art is counterfeit, and this shortcut can help. It uses Polygon’s art guide but since it’s a shortcut you won’t have to browse through a long article.
Marijuana Website ‘GrowDiaries’ Exposed User Data
GrowDiaries is a social media platform for marijuana growers. Two of its servers leaked user data like usernames and passwords.
To Silicon or Not to Silicon – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-03
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s (likely) Apple Silicon Mac announcement and whether to buy one.
Fibank Now Supports Apple Pay With Visa Cards
Bulgaria’s First Investment Bank (Fibank) supports Apple Pay for its customers with debit or credit Visa cards.
Wallpapers Inspired by Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ Event
Apple announced a new event on November 10 called “One More Thing” and designers have created a couple of iPhone wallpapers for the occasion.
Because the company sent press invitations for the event titled “One more thing” to be held on November 10th last night. The predictions are that we will meet the first ARM-powered MacBook and AirTag at the event.
Christopher Walken to Star in 'Severance' on Apple TV+
Christopher Walken has joined the cast of upcoming Apple TV+ drama ‘Severance’ alongside other stars such as Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette.
And The Winner of the 2020 Streaming War is... Apple TV+?
Lots has been made of the 2020 streaming war. New players joined just before or at the start of the year, and others (Quibi), have promptly surrendered. When it started year ago, not many people thought that Apple TV+ would come out on top. However, writing for Fast Company, Joe Berkowitz argues that the newcomer may have done just that.
Apple TV Plus may not have a specific prestige aesthetic yet, the way HBO shows once felt like HBO shows and AMC shows felt like AMC shows, but what it does have is momentum and potential. While the must-see Disney Plus original content beyond Mandalorian still seems stalled in a galaxy far, far away, Apple TV Plus has a treasure trove of decent-to-great programming to tap into right now
Former Apple Software Engineer David Shayer - BGM Interview
David Shayer worked as an Apple software engineer for 18 years. He worked on the Apple Watch, iPod, and Radar, Apple’s bug tracking system, among other projects. He was an independent Mac software developer for a decade, and clients included Apple, Microsoft, Symantec and the U.S. Navy.
David told about how he learned to program, some of which was on an Apple II and some on a Mac in the 1980s. He went on to tell me about how he was hired by Apple. Twice. The second time he worked on the iPod file system and database. In the process he learned how Apple products are designed, and that included some great stories about Steve Jobs, his design sense, and the iPod team’s interaction with Jobs. There were other fascinating Steve Jobs stories. We finished with his revealing article about how Apple OS software development works.
Pandora HomePod Mini Support is Here
Pandora now supports the HomePod mini ahead of its launch on November 6. Juli Clover tells us the details.
According to Pandora, HomePod integration requires the latest version of the Pandora app. Once it’s installed, open the Pandora app on an iPhone or an iPad, and then select ProfileSettingsConnect With HomePodUse in Home to get it working. Music can be requested from Pandora by adding “on Pandora” to any Siri request for a song.
Get Pre-Approved for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple customers in the iPhone Upgrade Program can get pre-approved for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Amadine: Vector Graphics Software for Mac - $9.99
We have a deal on Amadine, vector graphics design for the Mac. It features drawing tools, unique strokes, effects, pressure-sensitive strokes using graphics tablets, and type controls. It’s $9.99 through our deal.
‘Dark Sky’ 6.8.5 Adds Improved Location Search, New Watch Complication
Apple recently updated the Dark Sky app to 6.8.5 and it adds a couple of new features and improvements. Adds the extra large watch complication with watchOS 7; Improves location search with more suggested and relevant results; Adds a new location icon to indicate when Precise Location is disabled; Fixes an issue that could cause a duplicate forecast page after moving it from Recent Searches to Saved; Includes stability and performance improvements. Although Apple acquired the Dark Sky app it still requires a US$3.99 purchase.
Fifth watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 Developer Betas Now Available
The latest beta version of watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 are now available for developers to download, AppleInsider reported. In both cases, they are the fifth developer betas.
The new watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 beta versions can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center by users enrolled in the test program, or as an over-the-air update by users who are running an earlier version of the beta software. The newest betas replace the fourth betas released on Oct. 22. New features include support for health features in Russia and Korea on Apple Watch, and no known new user-facing features on Apple TV. To install the new update, an Apple Watch must be at least 50% charged, placed on a charger, and within range of an iPhone. Updates on the Apple TV can be installed via the Settings app.
Raspberry Pi 400 is a $70 Computer in a Keyboard
The new Raspberry Pi 400 is a US$70 computer built into a compact keyboard inspired by the home computers of the 1980s.
How Designers Created The New Suite of Apple Products, and Why MagSafe is so Key
A new interview with some of the designers who worked on the iPhone 12 range revealed how it all came about, and the centrality of MagSafe.
Apple TV App Comes to Xbox Series S, Series X at Launch
The Apple TV app will arrive on the Xbox Series S and Series X, Microsoft reports. The app will be available on November 10.
Media Monday, Apple Event Announcement – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-02
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s event announcement, and the first year of TV+.
Apple to Hold 'One More Thing' Event on November 10, 2020
Apple will host another event on November 10, 2020, called ‘One More Thing’, with Apple Silicon devices expected to be unveiled.
Camera Company Moment Launches iPhone 12 Cases and Mounts
Moment is releasing its own brand of MagSafe accessories for the iPhone 12, like cases, tripod mounts, cold shoe mounts, and more.
Malware? Not Malware — Mac Geek Gab 841
Sometimes you feel like … a malware. Sometimes you don’t. That’s not how it goes, but that’s exactly how it felt for a lot of you this week! John and Dave talk through this and get to the bottom of it all. That’s hardly half of it, though. You know how Mac Geek Gab goes… your questions answered, your tips share, all with the goal of learning at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!