Epic Games has continued its PR campaign against Apple, emailing Fortnite players blaming the company for updates no longer being available.
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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.
Where's The Internet? — Mac Geek Gab 830
Sometimes you think you’re connected to the internet … but you’re not. It happens to John and Dave, too, and they talk through exactly what they’ve found to help solve it… and why! That’s not all, of course… your questions answered, your quick tips, and more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things!
How to Use Numbers on iCloud
If you think your only options for beautiful spreadsheets is Excel, Jeff Butts has an excellent overview of how to use Numbers on iCloud
Apple Increases AppleCare+ Subscription Window up to a Year
Apple told retail and customer support employees on Monday that it will increase the AppleCare+ subscription window to 60 days amid sluggish sales of the service.
Encrypting Email With iOS 14 Mail - A How-To
One of the most frustrating tasks for iPhone and iPad users is figuring out how to get it to play nicely with encrypted email with iOS Mail. Jeff Butts decided to brave the frustration, scoured the Internet for tips, and developed a method that should solve your woes.
Do Attachments Last Forever? — Mac Geek Gab 829
What happens to Mail attachments in your archive? Have you ever done a three finger drag? How do you manage your trash can? We mean *really* manage it? All these questions — and a lot more — are answered for you this week as Dave and John pour through the mailbag and help you learn at least five new things. Press play and enjoy listening as your two favorite geeks help make it all happen!
A Trio of Low-Cost macOS Effort-Savers
This thrilling episode (#395 for those keeping score) offers up a trio of inexpensive utilities Dr. Mac uses regularly to speed his workflow and keep his Macs running smoothly.
Apple Ranks Number 12 in Fortune Global 500
Fortune has published its Global 500 list of companies. Apple ranked twelfth place in revenue making US$260.174 billion.
Apple, UCLA Launch 3 Year Depression Study
Apple is partnering with the University of California, Los Angeles on a three-year depression study.
Geek Challenges, Quick Tips, and Your Network Questions Answered — Mac Geek Gab 827
John and Dave take a few deeper dives today to solve your peskier problems… Geek Challenges, we like to call them (though sometimes we call them “Stump the Geeks!”). Listen as your two favorite nerds talk through creatively increasing your broadband speeds, diagnosing those CPU spikes, managing battery life, Wi-Fi issues, and more. Of course, your favorite Quick Tips are here, and maybe even a few more surprises. Press play and watch while you learn five new things!
The Case for The Nuke and Pave — Mac Geek Gab 826
We all love the convenience of a quick upgrade and Migration Assistant, but those bring along many needles inside the haystack that can linger and leave you with fun things to troubleshoot in the future. The reality is that sometimes the Nuke and Pave is worth it, and John and Dave talk this through. That’s not the only segment, though, FAR FROM IT! Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more and more of your questions are addressed, dissected, and yes, even answered! Press play to learn at least five new things.
Apple's TV Strategy: Become the Favored Subscription TV Platform
Unlike Roku and Amazon, Apple has immediately welcomed HBO Max and Peacock to its own streaming TV systems, tvOS and iOS. Apple’s TV strategy is interesting.
Australian Government Blaming Apple for COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Flaws
A senior Australian lawmaker has once again blamed Apple and Google for flaws with the country’s COVID-19 contact tracing app.
AppleCare+ Monthly Payments Coming to Canada, Australia, Japan
AppleCare+ monthly payment options are being expanded to Canada, Australia, and Japan, according to support documents.
Case Maker Totallee Runs Sale for FREE Cases
Totallee is offering smartphone users a big sale for certain cases using a special code at checkout that expires July 20, 2020.
‘Uyghurs for Sale’ Report Claims Apple Uses Forced Labor
A report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute claims that Apple is among 83 companies to use forced labor from Uyghur Muslims.
Apple Customers Affected by ‘Batterygate’ Can File to Receive a Settlement
Apple agreed earlier this year to settle a class action lawsuit over the Batterygate scandal. Affected customers can now file a claim to receive approximately US$25.
Tim Cook Was Second-Highest Paid U.S. CEO in 2019
Tim Cook was the second-highest-paid CEO of an American firm in 2019, according to the latest data, netting a package worth $134 million.
ICE, ICE, Maybe? — Mac Geek Gab 824
Is your mail forwarder secure? Are you sure? How about your Internet? These are just two of your dozen-or-so questions that John and Dave tackle this week. It’s not just questions, of course. There are Quick Tips, regular tips, Cool Stuff Found, and even some router fun. Press play and enjoy listening to your favorite geeks while learning at least five new things!
Spotify, Waze, And Other Popular Apps Crashing in iOS 13 Possibly Thanks to Facebook SDK
Users are reporting that a number of popular apps, including Spotify and Waze, are crashing when they try to use them on an iPhone.
The Top New Features in iOS 14, You'll Love 'Em
With the new version of iOS, you’ll get a lot of improved functionality. Here are the top new features in iOS 14 that we’re sure you’ll love.
An iCloud of Uncertainty — Mac Geek Gab 823
When iCloud works, it’s great. And, for the most part, that’s how it is. But sometimes…it just gets plain wonky. Several of you had several questions about that this week, and Dave and John dig in to get you sorted! That’s not all, though. Cool Stuff Found, routers, and even some future stuff is all up for discussion when your two favorite geeks get together this week. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Full Disks, Slow Speeds, and Low Batteries — Mac Geek Gab 822
Your questions haven’t stopped, and neither have our answers! How to deal with a full disk? What to do for slow internet speeds? How to best manage your battery? All of these topics are addressed, plus Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with John and Dave this week!