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Understanding NFC, Apple Pay, and the EU’s Complaint
The EU is citing Cupertino for antitrust concerns related to its NFC Apple Pay exclusivity. Let’s look at what all that really means.
A Quick Tips & Cool Stuff Found Bonanza! — Mac Geek Gab 893
You folks filled the mailbag this week with some of the best Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found your two favorite geeks have seen in a while. Listen as John and Dave share your tips (and theirs) about iOS 15 Focus, Safari 15 Tab Groups, Refunds on AppleCare+, Follow-up Siri Commands, document scanning, iPhone cases, portable speakers, and running your own DVR the easy way. And they even have some time left to answer your questions, too! You’ll have no trouble learning five new things this week. Press play and enjoy.
How to Maximize Focus Mode on iOS 15
The new Focus Mode options in iOS 15 offer a lot of customization to the retired Do Not Disturb feature. Let’s walk through setting them up.
iMazing Update Supports iOS 15, Podcasts, and Continues Spyware Detection
iMazing has been updated to 2.14.3, which adds support for iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and adds a new feature.
Demystifying T-Mobile’s New “5G UC" Icon
If you noticed your iPhone 12 suddenly showing a “5G UC” icon, that’s actually a good thing. Jeff Butts explains what it means.
Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch — Mac Geek Gab 891
Today the “we” is three with the return of Pilot Pete! The content is the same, only better, as Pete ensures your two favorite geeks complete their explanations for you. Topics today include Time Machine, Watch battery drain, airplanes, and of course your favorite Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with John, Dave, and Pete!
Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 7 With Exciting New Features
The Apple Watch Series 7 didn’t get the flat design that rumors claimed, but it’s still a notable update with a big screen.
Regurgitate, Reiterate, and Recurse — Mac Geek Gab 889
Starting with some of the best Quick Tips we’ve ever shared, your two favorite geeks roar through topics including measuring current, USB-C Flash Drives, solving Mail issues on iPhone, dissecting local storage usage, and much more. Press play and learn five new things with Dave and John.
Coming Soon to an Apple Store Near You: More 24-Inch iMac Colors
Soon, you won’t need to order online to purchase the more unusual iMac colors. They are coming to Apple retail stores after Sept. 14.
Apple Car Project Chief Heads to Ford
While we speculate Cupertino executives are in Tokyo talking to Toyota, another Apple Car project chief is moving to new highways.
Apple Watch Series 7 Coming Soon, but in Short Supply
We’re waiting for the iPhone 13 event, when Apple also unveils the Apple Watch Series 7. Deliveries of the new Watch might be later, though.
Maybe Toyota Will Build the Apple Car
We’ve all been speculating for quite some time over who will build the Apple Car. The latest rumors point to Japanese auto maker Toyota.
Apple Silicon Success Means Google Will Design Chromebook Processors Itself
Following on the heels of Cupertino’s success with Apple Silicon, Google has plans to design Chromebook processors itself.
iOS 15 Device Surveillance is Scaring off Potential Android Switchers
A survey (n=~5,000) on Tuesday from SellCell shows that 18% of Android users are considering an iPhone 13. This number is down 15% from 2020.
Remembering The Hokey Pokey — Mac Geek Gab 887
How much Cool Stuff Found can your Two Favorite Geeks share? You’re about to find out! Listen as John and Dave share all of your (and their) Cool Stuff Found, PLUS answering a slew of your networking and networking-related questions. Good stuff this week, folks, and it’s all because of you. Press play, listen, and enjoy learning five new things!
App Review Process Kills Keyboard For the Blind
The app review process has another casualty. FlickType, an award-winning keyboard app for the blind, won’t be available for iOS any longer.
‘Today at Apple’ Sessions May Resume August 30 (Updated)
A popular free service at Apple retail stores, the “Today at Apple” classes, went virtual in 2020. These in-store sessions could return soon.
US Government Still Wants an iOS Backdoor
Some thought efforts to force an iOS backdoor were over. In fact, Cupertino may have won the battle in 2016, but the war wages on. Jeff Butts outlines the latest stalled efforts, and how they are probably just a setback for the government.
Travel Tips, Wi-Fi Troubleshooting, and Dave Got Caught! — Mac Geek Gab 885
It’s always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks have the answer! And that’s what happens here, you ask questions, we provide answers… and Quick Tips… and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
4 Alternatives to iCloud Photos That Don’t Scan Your Content
Does the thought of your Apple device scanning your iCloud Photos make you uneasy? Good news! Here are four private alternatives.
Wi-Fi Connects But Doesn't Work – Mac Geek Gab 883
Ever have a scenario where everything seems right but nothing IS right? That’s what’s happening with several different MGG listeners this week, each for several different reasons. Listen as John and Dave dig into these questions — and more! — as they diligently work to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more round out the episode to be sure of that!
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Starting today and valid until August 8 you can use a special promo code to get 50% off any product with totallee.
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Apple Posts Record June Quarterly Revenues, Blowing Past Wall Street Expectations [Update]
Apple reported record June quarter revenues of US$81.4 billion on Tuesday, a 35% gain year-over-year and blowing past Wall Street consensus estimates of $73.3 billion. Apple also reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, which was also well above Wall Street’s consensus of $1.01 EPS. [Updated with additional details.]