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Apple TV+ Will be a $9 Billion Business by 2025, Says Morgan Stanley
A Morgan Stanley analyst wrote that Apple TV+ will become a $9 billion a year business with 136 million paid subscribers by 2025.
Apple Patents Discuss Digital Government ID
Two new Apple patents discuss methods for replacing paper documents with a digital government ID, and how they could be verified.
US Patent applications numbered 20190325125 and 20190327228, both titled “Identity Credential Verification Techniques,” follow previous reports of Apple hoping to make iPhones central to ID security.
The two new patent applications separate out the functions of such systems into the creation or collection of a user’s identity details, the later authentication of that ID, and then the user’s ability to provide this detail on request.
I’m normally all about privacy but personally I look forward to the day when such documents are digital.
Tim Cook Talks Sustainability at Ceres 30th Anniversary Gala
Ceres is a nonprofit that promotes sustainable energy. Monday night it celebrated its 30th anniversary where it gave Apple an award.
2020 Will be a Big Year for Apple, and AR
It is fairly common that Apple is not the first mover with a technology, but it then subsequently takes that technology into the mainstream. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg Businessweek thinks that with Apple set to release its smart glasses, that could be the cases with AR. It is looking like 2020 could prove to be a very big year for the company indeed.
The coming year will be critical for Apple Inc. Consumers should expect its most impressive hardware rollout in some time: The iPhone is due for its first major update since 2017, including 5G support, a much beefier processor, and a rear-facing 3D camera. The latter will give the phone a better sense of where it is in physical space, improving the accuracy of object placement in augmented-reality apps, which overlay virtual images on the real world. That could make it easier for users to model, say, the placement of pictures on their walls.
macOS Catalina and iOS 13 Tips and Troubleshooting – Mac Geek Gab 785
macOS Catalina and iOS 13 have been out for a few weeks now, and your tips and questions have been coming in. Plus, Dave learned a few things at MacTech last week to add. Mix in some Cool Stuff Found, a few Quick Tips, and some follow-ups from last week and we’ll all learn at least five new things!
A Humorous Take on macOS: Like Linux of Old
It’s hard to have a sense of humor about a macOS affair that causes great grief. It requires a unique perspective to look at the lighter side. Here’s one.
Samsung Galaxy S10's Finger Print Sensor Easily Bypassed
So it turns out the fingerprint sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S10 can be circumvented by a $3.47 screen protector. The BBC had that report, but it was John Gruber’s commentary I thought was spot on:
When the iPhone 5S debuted with Touch ID, we were inundated with news stories about “easy” ways to spoof it that were, in fact, not easy at all. Now we learn that Samsung’s flagship phone’s fingerprint sensor can in fact be spoofed trivially — and… crickets.
In a word, yup.
Don’t Outsmart Yourself – Mac Geek Gab 784
Sometimes the best thing you can do is to not overthink a solution… and sometimes it happens anyway! Join your two favorite geeks to learn about Catalina tweaks, AirPods tips, iOS scanners, and more. Plus, listen as John and Dave troubleshoot a network issue in real time with just tools available on every Mac!
Eight (GB) is Enough – Mac Geek Gab 783
Catalina is out and your geeks have migration and installation tips to share from their experiences. Take a listen to this episode before you upgrade, for sure. But Catalina isn’t the only topic this week, folks. Lots of iOS 13 tips and tricks, lots of other macOS stuff, and all of your questions answered, too!
How to Enable Night Shift Mode in iOS 13 and Maybe Sleep Better
Night Shift Mode is available in iOS 13. You can enable it through the Display & Brightness Menu manually and set it to come on automatically.
Russian Man Sues Apple for Turning Him Gay
A Russian man is suing Apple for US$15,300 over allegations that using his iPhone turned him gay because of the cryptocurrency Gay Coin.
Apple Releases iOS 13.1.1 With Security and Bug Fixes
Just three days after releasing iOS 13.1, Apple is now pushing iOS 13.1.1 to its devices. It fixes a number of security and bug issues.
The Cube is Back! Apple Store Fifth Ave Reopens
Tim Cook was in New York as the Apple Store Fifth Ave and its iconic cube reopened, and ended up having a selfie taken on an Android phone!
Apple Starts Using Recycled Rare Earth in Taptic Engine
Apple said today it will use recycled rare earth materials in the Taptic Engine of the new iPhone 11 models.
Subscription vs. Private Cloud, Archiving Data, Geek Challenges Galore – Mac Geek Gab 780
Many Dropbox users are going to experience a device-limit issue with new iPhones coming this week. Listen as John and Dave talk through how to use your Synology DiskStation to solve this problem. That’s not all, though: Mac Geek Gab always aims to have everyone learn at least five new things. Your two favorite geeks answer questions about managing email, archiving your backups, mesh networks, iOS upgrade strategies, and more. Press play and enjoy!
Custom Fonts Can Track You in iOS 13
Custom fonts may be able to track you in iOS 13. Google’s Crashlytics admitted as such on Twitter, including a unique identifier.
AppleCare+ Plans Lasting Service Life of Product Arrive Quietly
New monthly AppleCare+ service plans that last last the entirety of a products service life were revealed quietly this week.
9 Images of Apple's Beautiful, Colorful New Fifth Ave Cube in NYC
The photos show how colorful the new version of the Cube is, and it’s reflective, too, though this effect is temporary.
The Case For Apple to Make Home Robots Just Got Stronger
The profitability of cars is low. And Apple is a mass-market consumer electronics company that maintains high margins. Seeking Alpha argues that Apple should use its AI tech for home robots instead.
Apple Releases tvOS 12.4.1 to Address Security Issue
The security release addresses a vulnerability that could allow the bad guys to take over your Apple TV.
Acronym Soup – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 776
Is Wireless USB as S.M.A.R.T. as NVMe? As users of today’s tech, we sure use a lot of acronyms, don’t we? Listen as Dave and John help you wade through the soup and make sense of not only all the acronyms, but the tech that they describe, too! Press play and enjoy, friends!
Tim Cook in Line For $114 Million Share Windfall
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in line for a payout worth $114 million, with various share options due to vest later this month.
Persistence Is Reality – Mac Geek Gab 775
Sometimes your computer keeps doing something you don’t want it to do. Sometimes it stops doing something it’s supposed to be doing. Persistence is a finicky friend sometimes, and your two favorite geeks are here to help you with some of the specifics. Listen as John and Dave dig into Safari tabs, Apps on Apple Watch, displaying Time Zones in a world without Dashboard Widgets, and more. Press Play and enjoy learning at least five new things!