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.
Will we see an Apple Search Engine in the Future?
Jon Henshaw of Coywolf speculates that we may see an Apple search engine in the future based on several factors.
Apple is investing heavily in search, as shown in their job postings for search engineers. The job listings reveal they incorporate AI, ML, NLP, and more into all of their services and apps.
In July 2020, Apple published a significant update to its About Applebot support page. The additions are very similar to the details Google provides to webmasters and SEOs.
It’s an interesting idea, for sure. It could be an Apple search engine, or Apple adding improvements to Siri.
6-in-1 Urban Warrior Wireless Charging Box: $58
We have a deal on the Urban Warrior Wireless Charging Box. This box features a wireless charger, 6 charging cables, a SIM kit, a phone cradle, and a memory reader. Plus, it has ambient LED flashlight in case you need it. It’s $58 through our deal.
Latest Version of Fortnite Not Available on iPhone
The latest version of Fortnite will not be available on the iPhone as the court battle between Epic Games and Apple continues. The games maker decried Apple’s App Store “monopoly” and updates of the game are no longer accessible on iOS.
Players of the popular game “Fortnite” on iPhones will not get updates after Epic Games on Wednesday decried Apple Inc’s App Store “monopoly” and said it will not remove a direct payment feature it recently enabled. A legal battle ensued after Epic rolled out its own method of in-game purchases for “Fortnite” on Apple’s App Store earlier this month, rather than using Apple’s required in-app purchase system that charges commissions of 30%.
Twelve South Introduces BookBook iPad Keyboard Case
BookBook Cover is a new product from Twelve South that combines its genuine leather case with a keyboard for iPads. BookBook looks like a vintage book. But the big story is the level of protection it delivers. Inside, soft micro-suede protects the iPad surface. Outside, hardback book covers with reinforced corners and a crush-proof spine protect iPad from drops, dings and other hazards. Dual-zippers let you charge iPad while keeping the case closed. As a bonus, BookBook disguises your iPad, keeping it hidden from from itchy fingers even when it’s in plain sight. You can pick one up for US$69.99.
Apple's iPhone/MacBook Success in 2020 – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-26
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss iPhone SE success and increased shipments on laptops.
Seven iPads and Eight Apple Watch Series 6 Models Could be on The Way
Apple fans could be set for a bumper set of releases, with indications that seven iPad models and eight Apple Watch models are coming soon.
Bill Gates Reveals Why he Was 'so Jealous' of Steve Jobs
Bill Gates admitted on a recent episode of the ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast why he was “so jealous” of Steve Jobs.
Three Nature Documentaries Coming to Apple TV+ Fall 2020
Three nature documentaries are coming to Apple TV+ in this fall, including one narrated by Paul Rudd called “Tiny World”.
iOS 14 Will Cut Facebook Ad Revenue in Half
Facebook shared a blog post on Wednesday in which it reveals that advertising revenue generated through its Audience Network tool could drop to 50%.
iPhone SE Helps Apple as Rivals See Smartphone Sales Tumble
Global smartphone sales fell 20.4% in the second quarter of 2020, but Apple fared well thanks to the release of the low-cost iPhone SE.
iOS 14 Public Beta 6 Seeded to Testers
One week after releasing iOS 14 public beta 5, Apple has seeded iOS 14 public beta 6 for iPhone and iPad testers.
Apple TV+ to Introduce Bonus AR Content
Apple is working to added AR content to Apple TV+ with characters or objects displaying on a user’s iPhone or iPad.
macOS: Getting Rid of the Windows EFI Boot Entry
When you delete a Windows partition, but don’t use Boot Camp Assistant to remove the installation, something pesky gets left behind. In this Quick Tip, Jeff Butts shows how to delete the leftover EFI Boot entry from when you dual-booted between macOS and Windows.
Pixelmator Pro on Sale After Reaching 10,000 Five Star Reviews
Pixelmator Pro reached a milestone on Tuesday: It has gained over 10,000 five star reviews in the Mac App Store. To celebrate, the team is offering Pixelmator Pro at 30% off for the next several weeks.
So, after all the hard work that has gone into making Pixelmator Pro the app we knew it could be, this moment is extra sweet. And, of course, we have no plans to stop, another major updates is currently in beta and we’re already working on something extra special for Pixelmator Pro 2.0, which is also be a free update. You’ll love it, we promise.
Apple Pro Display XDR Available With $500 Discount For Limited Time
Apple’s stunning 32″ Pro Display XDR is available with a huge $500 discount. Normally $4,999, the standard version is available from B&H for $4,499. The higher-end offerings, including those with a stand or nano-texture finish, also have the discount applied. The offer ends at 11.59 pm EST on August 29.
The New Fitbit Sense... Looks a Lot Like an Apple Watch
Fitbit unveiled a new set of products today, including the Sense, as well as the Versa 3. You’d be forgiven for thinking the Sense looks… familiar. The Verge has a rundown of the device’s specs.
The Sense has a few more advanced health tracking features, such as detailed heart rate scans with atrial fibrillation (afib) detection via the electrocardiogram (EKG) app built into the watch (still pending FDA approval). In that way, it’s on par with Apple’s and Samsung’s recent smartwatches (though, Samsung’s EKG capability in the Galaxy Watch 3 isn’t available in the US yet). Where the Sense stands out is with its stress detection features, which it’s pitching as something that’s crucially needed — especially in today’s increasingly stressful world. To take a reading, you hold your palm over the screen and start to breath. The Sense will measure your heart rate, and uniquely, your skin’s temperature will be collected with its electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor. If your skin feels hot, chilled, or clammy, the Sense might be able to make sense of why it’s happening over time. Fitbit’s app will score you on your stress level, with a higher score being better than a lower one.
Protect Your iPhone and Enable Qi Wireless Charging with the Magnetic Desk Stand: $69.99
We have a deal on the XVIDA Wireless Charging Desk Stand kit. It includes both a Qi wireless charging stand and a case for your iPhone with magnets that then stick your iPhone to the stand while charging. That makes for a smaller footprint for the stand and protection for your iPhone, too. You can get the stand and case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE for $69.99 through our deal.
Apple Releases iOS 14 Developer Beta 6
Today Apple released iOS 14 developer beta 6 for iPhones, seeding only a week after iOS beta 5, reflecting the OS stability.
Apple v. Epic Could Change All Apple's Relationships – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-25
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss how Apple’s legal dispute with Epic could have a ripple effect on other relationships.
Germany’s Sparkasse Bank Supports Apple Pay
Apple Pay users in Germany can now add their Sparkasse Giro debit card (Sparkassen-Card) to iOS Wallet, just like their credit cards.
New Apple Maps is Undergoing Public Test in the UK
Public tests of the new version of Apple Maps have reached the UK and Ireland. Justine O’Beirne noted the change, the first time the update has been rolled out beyond U.S. shores.
In the past, Apple has spent between 16 and 49 days publicly testing its earlier expansions… and the more populated the area, the longer Apple has typically spent testing. All of this suggests that Expansion #9 will go live for all Apple Maps users sometime between mid September and early October. Given past patterns, iOS 14 is also likely to be released during this same period—so it seems that Expansion #9’s release might coincide with iOS 14’s.
Apple Updates iMovie With Comic, Comic Mono, Ink Filters
Apple released an update for Final Cut Pro X for professional video editors. For the editors that are perhaps more casual, iMovie 2.2.10 was also updated. Give your videos a hand-drawn look with 3 new filters: Comic, Comic Mono and Ink; Choose from 25 new soundtracks — in genres including action, chill, and sentimental — that automatically adjust to match the length of your movie; Addresses an issue that could prevent the viewer from updating after duplicating a photo in the timeline; Improves reliability of Redo when editing a trailer; Includes performance and stability improvements.
Directors of Apple TV+ ‘Boys State’ Discuss ‘Girls State’ Sequel
The directors of documentary “Boys State” on Apple TV+, Jesse Moss and Amanda Mcbaine, discuss the film. They also mention they are actively developing a sequel to examine a similar program called “Girls State.”
We’re actively developing what we call a sibling, or sequel, to this film which is a look at a Girls State program. Had there been, as Steven Garza says early in the film, a “people’s state,” we might have been drawn to an experiment that brings both girls and boys together in the same space. The film we made does provide an unexpected and we think valuable look at masculinity in this moment. It’s hard to know how the dynamics would be different, either within an all female space, or a space in which there was equal representation. It’s something we think about a lot.
Final Cut Pro X 10.4.9 Brings Workflow Improvements
Apple released Final Cut Pro X 10.4.9 on Tuesday with improvements to improve remote workflows and speed up editing.