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iOS 14 May Finally Include Built-in Call Recording
Built-in call recording may finally be arriving with iOS 14, according to leaks coming out of the jailbreak community.
Jack Dorsey Makes ‘Juneteenth’ Annual Holiday at Twitter And Square
Jack Dorsey has announced that both Twitter and Square will mark June 19 as a holiday in the U.S. to show support for racial diversity.
Shortcuts And You – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-10
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Shortcuts on iOS, how they’re different from Siri Shortcuts, and some useful examples.
How to File Great Bug Reports According to Apple
Apple shared post to its developer page to give advice on how to file great bug reports. It’s also good advice for people who like to beta test Apple software, so bookmark the page once iOS 14 and macOS 10.16 Redwood have been announced (I’m taking this opportunity to make my macOS name prediction).
You should always file feedback for any bugs you find while developing on Apple’s platforms; after all, we can’t fix problems that we don’t know about. But how can you be sure that the information you provide is helpful for triaging the issue, rather than a bug-solving dead end? Here are some of our top tips for making sure your bug report is clear, actionable, and — most importantly — fixable.
Facebook Helped Hack ‘Tails’ OS to Catch a Child Predator
A report today from Motherboard details how Facebook and the FBI used a zero-day exploit for privacy OS Tails to catch a child predator. The reason I’m specifically linking to it is because of this paragraph:
Facebook told Motherboard that it does not specialize in developing hacking exploits and did not want to set the expectation with law enforcement that this is something it would do regularly. Facebook says that it identified the approach that would be used but did not develop the specific exploit, and only pursued the hacking option after exhausting all other options.
That is a slippery slope argument that will be used by politicians, like how Apple does what it can to help the FBI get into terrorists’ iPhones. “But you helped them before, why not again?” More fuel on the EARN IT fire.
iTunes U to be Discontinued by End of 2021
In addition to discontinuing iBooks Author, Apple is also discontinuing iTunes U by the end of 2021, announced in a support page.
RIP: Apple Discontinues iBooks Author July 1
In an email to users of iBooks Author Apple said that the tool is being discontinued on July 1. Writers should transition to Pages.
WWDC 2020: iPad Pro Inspired iMac Could be on The Way
Apple may use WWDC 2020 to unveil an iMac inspired by the iPad Pro, according to tipster Sonny Dickson. Cult of Mac reported that this could mean thinner bezel.
The new all-in-one is expected to feature significantly slimmer bezels like Pro Display XDR, plus AMD Navi graphics. It has been almost eight years since the iMac got its last redesign, and despite still being a pretty machine, it is starting to look a little long in the tooth today. It’s understandable that many Apple fans want something new. Recent rumors have hinted at a significant iMac refresh — complete with a new design — will come this year. Now tipster Sonny Dickson, who has been accurate in the past, has some new tidbits to share. Dickson says the new iMac will use “iPad Pro design language, with Pro Display like bezels.” He doesn’t go into detail, but this suggests a return to sharper edges, a thinner form factor, and an almost edge-to-edge screen.
Apple TV+ Needs to Get Into the Sports Game. Fast.
Apple TV+ finally looks to be getting ready to launch its move into live sports, but it has been a bit slow off the mark.
Cloudflare Introduces 1.1.1.1 DNS for Families
Cloudflare has introduced 1.1.1.1 DNS for families that adds an extra layer of protection to keep kids safe online. There are now two extra variants of the DNS service. 1.1.1.2 can block malware, and 1.1.1.3 can block both malware and adult content.
Introducing 1.1.1.1 for Families — the easiest way to add a layer of protection to your home network and protect it from malware and adult content. 1.1.1.1 for Families leverages Cloudflare’s global network to ensure that it is fast and secure around the world. And it includes the same strong privacy guarantees that we committed to when we launched 1.1.1.1 two years ago. And, just like 1.1.1.1, we’re providing it for free and it’s for any home anywhere in the world.
Good to see Cloudflare offer more options for people. They aren’t the only company doing this either; I’ve rounded up four other private DNS services to use.
Ireland Subreddit Shutting Down at Midnight in Bid to Stop Racist Trolls
The Ireland subreddit is to close every night at midnight local time in an attempt to stop a deluge of racist posts. BBC News reported that it plans to add moderators and filters as a longterm solution.
Moderators said having to check every comment on the social network’s forums had pushed them to “breaking point”.vThe page is now seeking to expand its team of moderators and add filters that can spot posts “hateful” comments.vIn a post on the page, which has 280,000 members, it said: “We’re taking the very difficult decision today to shut down Reddit Ireland temporarily between midnight and 08:00 each day in order to stem the flow of racist/extremist content which is being posted at these times.”
June 21 Apple Watch Activity Challenge Celebrates Yoga
The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge takes place on June 21 to celebrate International Day of Yoga and earn a special badge.
Apple Rumored to Launch Trade-In Program for Macs in US Retail Stores
A new report claims that Apple is planning to launch a trade-in program for Macs in Apple retail stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Apple Music Appoints New Head of Editorial in UK And Ireland
Ryan Newman has been promoted to Apple Music’s head of editorial in the UK and Ireland, replacing Austin Daboh, who left earlier this month.
State of Michigan Launches Map of Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
In partnership with Connected Nation Michigan, the State of Michigan released a free online map of free Wi-Fi hotspots for citizens who don’t have easy access to broadband (although the tool is there to use even if you do have your own internet).
“This pandemic has shown a real need to tackle the barriers of access, adoption, and affordability to fully enable the opportunities that the internet makes possible,” Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said. “If we are going to close the Internet gap, we need to make sure we’re doing everything we can in the interim to expand access to existing broadband options for communities where it’s not readily available or affordable.”
It’s nice to see such a great tool from my state.
Apple TV App Beats Apple TV+ in American Customer Satisfaction Index
The Apple TV app was ranked third in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) telecommunications report, with Apple TV+ 12th.
Apple COVID-19 App and Website Adds Anonymous Symptom Tracking
Apple has updated its COVID-19 App and website, allowing users to anonymously share any potential symptoms they may have.
Transfer ‘Signal’ Data With its New Update
With a new update rolling out it’s now easier to transfer Signal data between devices. It uses a local connection encrypted end-to-end.
How to Delete Contacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Ever wondered how to delete contacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac? As Andrew explains, it may be faster to do this on a Mac.
Black Lives Matter Plaza Seen From the Sky in Apple Maps
Apple Maps has been updated to reflect the area of Washington D.C. now known as Black Lives Matter Plaza. Cult of Mac noticed that its likely that an older imager of the street has been edited to feature the road painting that now currently exists.
Black Lives Matter Plaza is a two-block section of downtown Washington, not far from the White House, which was renamed by Mayor Muriel Bowser on June 5 following the death of George Floyd while in police custody on May 25. Not only has the street been renamed, but “Black Lives Matter” has been painted onto it in 35-foot capital letters. You’ve likely already seen it if you’ve been on social media or read the news at all in recent days. Now you can get an even better view of it inside Apple Maps.
Apple's Alleged ARM Announcement – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-09
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports of Apple announcing new processors at WWDC later this month.
UK COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Set to Launch in Coming Weeks
After delays, the UK’s NHS COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone app is set to be released in the coming weeks.
Apple Begins Selling Sleep Product ‘Hatch Restore’
Apple is offering a new sleep product on its website called Hatch Restore. It combines a reading light, meditation app, and more.
Honda Hit by Suspected Ransomware Attack
Honda has been hit by a suspected ransomware attack, BBC News reported. Global production was halted Monday, and it had not restarted at its main plant in Ohio, nor in Turkey, India or Brazil, at the time of this writing.
Honda can confirm that a cyber-attack has taken place on the Honda network,” the Japanese car-maker said in a statement. It added that the problem was affecting its ability to access its computer servers, use email and otherwise make use of its internal systems. “There is also an impact on production systems outside of Japan,” it added. “Work is being undertaken to minimise the impact and to restore full functionality of production, sales and development activities.” The firm – which makes motorcycles, cars, generators and lawn mowers, among other products – said one of its internal servers was attacked externally.