Today Apple has announced its increased use of recycled content across its products. Apple is also looking toward Earth Day celebrations.
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Apple Donating to Word Wildlife Fund through Apple Pay in Celebration of Earth Day
For Earth Day, Apple has announced they will donate money to the WWF for Apple Pay transactions that occur in physical and online stores.
Apple Doubles its Clean Energy Output in 2021, Continues Global Supply Chain Efforts
Apple announced it helped suppliers double the amount of clean energy used in 2021, avoiding 13.9 million metric tons of carbon emissions.
Apple's App Tracking Transparency Brings Losses to Other Tech Giants, Facebook Suffers the Most
A report by Lotame states that tech giants, especially Facebook, are set to lose revenue due to Apple’s App Tracking Transparency.
Apple Maintains Strong Mac Sales Despite PC Market Slump
The PC market may have experienced a sales slump in 1Q22, but not Apple. Mac sales were strong for the quarter, growing more than 4 percent.
Sonic the Hedgehog Races Into Apple Arcade in Sonic Dash+
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opens in theaters, and the blue superhero rodent races onto Apple Arcade to continue saving the world from villains.
Apple Pay Is Favored Payment App for Teens, Study Shows
Proving once again the popularity of Apple’s iPhone with Generation Z, a recent study shows Apple Pay the favored payment app among teens.
Apple Developing Advanced Features for MFi Hearing Aids
A patent application may give insight into Apple’s plans for MFi hearing aids. New features could auto-select profiles based on environment.
Apple TV+ Announced Schedule for Friday Night Baseball, Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
Apple and the MLB have announced the schedule for the weekly double header series Friday Night Baseball. The series starts April 8.
Apple's Investments in Green Technology Bring About a First for Green Energy
Apple’s latest Annual Green Bond report shows a commitment to green energy. New investments show promise in cleaner smelted aluminum.
Arizona First State to Accept ID in Apple Wallet at TSA Security
Apple Wallet users in Arizona will soon be able to use their devices to gain clearance at select TSA checkpoints. More states will follow.
New Scan Text Feature Makes is Easier to Scan Physical Notes to iOS 15.4
With the new iOS 15.4 update comes a host of new features. Scan text is a new feature that allows your iPhone camera to scan physical text.
Google and Android TV Lose Ability to Buy/Rent Movies in Apple TV App Update
The latest Apple TV app update for Google and Android removes the ability to buy and rent movies from iTunes on those devices.
Apple’s Studio Display Has 64GB Internal Storage, Only 2GB Is In Use
Apple Studio Display is using only 2GB of its 64GB internal storage, while the rest lies idle, wasted and unused.
AirTag Competitor Tile Launches Scan and Secure Feature to Fend Off Suspicious Tracking
Tile’s mobile app now includes a feature to help prevent unwanted tracking. First announced in fall 2021, the new feature is rolling out now.
2nd Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding $1 Million from Apple
A Chinese citizen, Teang Liu, who resides in Alexandra, Virginia, was found guilty and sentenced to prison for participating in a conspiracy to defraud Apple out of more than $1 million.
I'm Pretty Much a Doctor Now? — Mac Geek Gab 917
Dave’s back from his first international travel in two years and has some travel tips to share regarding mobile data service, AirTags, portable speakers, portable shoes, decking out your hotel room, tech-style, and much more! On top of that there are a bunch of Quick Tips from y’all which needed sharing and some questions which needed answering. Thankfully John stayed back, manned the office, and kept the mailbags from overflowing! Listen as your two favorite geeks tear through all this and more in the effort to ensure we all learn at least five new things together!
As Global Smartphone Revenue Hits Record High of US$448 Billion in 2021, Apple Beats Other Manufactures by Capturing Highest Share in Q4
Apple takes the majority of smartphone revenue in Q4 of 2021 as the global smartphone revenue hits a record high of US$488 billion. Chinese smartphone manufacturers get their fair share of market revenue as companies such as Oppo and Xiaomi challenge Apple and Samsung in the high-end smartphone market.
The DIY Built-In Wireless Charger for Your End Table
If you’re looking for a sleek, elegant built-in wireless charger for your home decor, Zens Liberty might be your go-to option.
Quick Tips Galore! — Mac Geek Gab 915
This week, it seems it was impossible for Dave, John, and Pilot Pete to stop giving Quick Tips. Even the topics which your three favorite geeks thought were questions turned out to include a copious amount of Quick Tips. Hey, worse things could happen, right? iOS tips, macOS tips, Shazam tips (and a story about Shazam’s origin!), iPadOS tips, APFS snapshots tips, internet recovery on M1 tips, and tips about pinning Safari Tabs and Contacts are maybe half of what you’ll get in this episode. Press play and enjoy… and you might have to listen twice just to absorb everything!
Judge Dismisses Case That Claims Apple Multiracial Emoji Violate Copyright
A case against Apple that alleged it copied another firm’s multiracial emoji has been thrown out by a federal judge in California.
There's an Email Conspiracy! — Mac Geek Gab 914
Dave seems to think there’s an email conspiracy, and he explains how to avoid it to you and John. That’s not all, of course. Your Quick Tips help everyone use markup better, create a “Start the Day” shortcut, use Focus better, and more. Press play and listen as your two geeks share all of this and much, much more. Have fun…and don’t get caught!
Xiaomi CEO Pledges to "Fully Benchmark Against Apple"
Xiaomi plans to up its challenge to Apple according to its CEO Lei Jun, who said it will “fully benchmark” against the iPhone.
Spending Airplane Dollars on Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 913
We know…Cool Stuff Found sometimes gets expensive, but new geeky gear is so much fun! Thankfully, this episode has tons of free advice from your three favorite geeks, too, including a better way to provide tapback reactions in Messages, a way to see the email addresses in Mail, limiting people’s ability to track your Mac (and you!), and keeping a wired backup for your Bluetooth keyboard. And that’s just the first 15 minutes of the show. Press play and listen as Dave, John, and Pilot Pete walk you through all of this and more. Don’t Get Caught!