Apple is not currently conducting talks with TikTok, nor does it have any plans to make such a purchase, company sources have said.
New iMac Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-04
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the updates to the iMac and iMac Pro, and whether John might be in the market for one.
NSA Publishes Guide to Limit Location Data Exposure
The NSA recently published a guide on how to limit location data exposure on your devices. Direct link to the PDF here.
The guidelines are geared more for government officials, but the advice itself can be useful for those hoping to stop sending so much location data to tech companies, ad firms, or apps that may then expose it later.
It’s a useful guide, albeit strict.
WhatsApp Linking to Web To Stop Spread of Misinformation
WhatsApp began to pilot a magnifying glass button in chats which guides users to search for information in forwarded messages.
As Phil Schiller Becomes Apple Fellow, Greg Joswiak Becomes VP
Apple announced today that Phil Schiller is becoming an Apple Fellow while Greg Joswiak will become the new senior VP of Worldwide Marketing.
Is This The Last Intel-Based iMac?
Today, Apple unveiled an updated 27-inch iMac. Over on Six Colors, Jason Snell asks the question many of us are undoubtedly pondering – is this the last Intel-based iMac. (I agree with Jason that the answer is probably yes.)
As for the future, is this the last Intel Mac we’ll see? There’s no way to tell, though reading between the lines, it wouldn’t be surprising if there were some more Intel-based Mac releases as Apple progresses through its two-year-long processor transition. But I’d wager good money that the next time we see an iMac update, there won’t be an Intel processor at its heart. And perhaps it will look appreciably different, too.
Apple Updates 27-inch iMac With SSDs, 1080p Camera, More
Apple announced updates to its 27-inch iMac today with faster Intel processors, twice the memory capacity, new AMD graphics, and a 1080p webcam.
Twitter Could be Fined up to $250 Million Over Privacy Violations
Since October 2019 the FTC has been investigating Twitter over its use of personal data for targeted ads. Twitter has set aside US$150 million for the minimum fine amount but it could possibly reach up to US$250 million.
If it’s preparing for an unfavorable outcome, that’s probably because it’s not the first tech company that’s had to face the same allegations from the FTC. Facebook previously had to pay $5 billion for several privacy missteps, including the use of people’s phone numbers, provided for security purposes, for its ad business.
Oprah Says 'Caste' Might be Her Most Important Book Club Choice Ever
Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste is the latest pick for Oprah Winfrey’s book club, and it “might be the most important book I’ve ever chosen.”
H.S. Principal Dr. Amy Fast - BGM Interview
Amy Fast is a high school principal in the McMinnville School District in Oregon. She holds a Ed.D. degree. Previously, she’s been an elementary teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. She is also an education commentator and author of the book, It’s the Mission, Not the Mandates.
After a brief overview of Amy’s career and a discussion of her book, we dug into the issues facing educators amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We covered planning for remote vs. in-person classes, the technology of remote classes, teacher concerns about in-person class safety, funding for cleaning, effectiveness of remote teaching, mental health issues, and long-term changes to education in the post-pandemic era. Parents with schoolchildren and educators will find this interview enormously helpful.
Troubleshooting Space X iPad Difficulties
We’ve all needed to do some iPad troubleshooting from time to time. However, we don’t normally need to do it whilst also helping a spacecraft land. However, that’s what happened on the latest SpaceX trip, reported Space Explored.
The communication started with Astronaut Behnken explaining that he had an issue with something before communication dropped out momentarily. A few seconds later, the astronaut read out an error message presumably from the custom SpaceX application created for the iPad. “A timeline application on my tablet, uh, gives me a error message that says Safari cannot open the page, and then it’s got a HTML address because your iPad is not connected to the internet,” Behnken reported. “Can you confirm that Wi-Fi is off and AirPlane Mode is on,” asked Menon. Then the NASA astronaut improvised with a go-to troubleshooting step. “Yes, uh, Wi-Fi is off and AirPlane Mode is on. If you have the display cameras up, I’ll try to show it to you,” Behnken suggested. “We will take that,” Menon replied. “We’re coming up on a ground station pass and we have the display camera up.”
Warren Buffett's AAPL Stake Worth Over $100 Billion
Recent market moves have made Warren Buffett’s AAPL holding worth over $100 billion after tripling in value. Business Insider broke it down.
250 million Apple shares between 2016 and 2018, according to his 2019 shareholder letter. Buffett has cashed out some of that holding since then, and owned 245 million shares at last count. The position is currently worth more than $104 billion. Apple’s third-quarter earnings sent its stock price up 10% to an all-time high of $425 on Friday, lifting its market capitalization to north of $1.8 trillion, and making it the most valuable company on the planet. Apple stock has climbed about 42% this year, boosting the value of Buffett’s stake by $30 billion in the past seven months alone.
Apple Asks for UK Store Rent to be Cut by 50%
Apple has reportedly asked for reductions for its UK stores of as much as 50% along with a rent-free period.
Today at Apple Sessions Restart in Mainland China
A number of Today at Apple sessions have returned in mainland China, although they are limited in scope and number.
Apple Silicon Pricing, Oprah's Conversations – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-03
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss rumors of Apple Silicon pricing, and The Oprah Conversation’s debut.
American Airlines Gives Apple TV+ For Free
American Airlines gives Apple TV+ free on its flights now, a great option if you’re traveling and want to enjoy Cupertino’s original shows.
Apple Boosts App Store Security With New App Attest API
Apple is introducing a new security measure for the App Store called the App Attest API and it will be used in iOS 14 and later.
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Get Back on Their Bikes For New Apple TV+ Series
Apple TV+ has unveiled Long Way Up, a new motorcycle travel series, starring and executive produced by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman.
PIQO Powerful 1080p Mini Projector: $279.99
We have a deal on the PIQO HD 1080p Projector, a small projector that projects to 240″. It features a 200 lumen LED bulb and built-in Hi-Fi speakers. It also has a built-in battery with up to 5 hours of playback time for portable use. You can use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to cast from your device to the projector, too. It’s $279.99 through our deal.
iOS 14 Apple Translate Bridges the Language Barrier
Within iOS 14, Apple Translate is a highly useful app for anybody who needs to talk or text in a language they don’t speak well or at all.
Computer Mouse Co-Creator Bill English Passes Away Aged 91
Bill English, the man who helped create the computer mouse, passed away age 91, BBC News reported. It came out of an idea created by his colleague, Doug Engelbart.
Bill English became the first person to use a mouse when he built the prototype at Mr Engelbart’s research project at the Stanford Research Institute. The idea was Mr Engelbart’s, which he described as only being “brief notes” – but the creation was down to Bill English. His first version was a wooden block with a single button – and underneath, two rolling wheels at 90-degree angles that would record vertical and sideways movement. “We were working on text editing – the goal was a device that would be able to select characters and words,” Mr English told the Computer History Museum in 1999.
Apple Card Guide: All of the 3% Cash Back Merchants
Apple is treating Apple Card as a service, not just a physical product, and will continue to add merchants to its 3% Daily Cash program.
Panera Apple Pay Now Gives You 3% Cash Back
Panera announced today that it will offer Apple Card customers 3% cash back when they use Apple Pay in its app, website, and stores.
'The Oprah Conversation' on Apple TV+ is a Hard But Worthwhile Watch
The first two episodes of ‘The Oprah Conversation’ on Apple TV+ are a difficult, but worthwhile watch, as Emmanuel Acho talks racism.