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!
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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.
Apple Using Chinese Firm Tencent For Fraudulent Website Warnings for Safari in iOS
Apple’s Fraudulent Website Feature in Safari for iOS uses Chinese firm Tencent as one of its Safe Browsing Providers.
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!
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.
Apple Moves to Trademark 'Slofie'
Apple wants to trademark ‘slofie’, it’s term for slow-motion video clips you can now take with iPhone 11.
Apple has applied to the USPTO for a trademark on the term “Slofie” in terms of “downloadable computer software for use in capturing and recording video.” Don’t worry, it’s not trying to own the cultural landscape — rather, this is largely to prevent app developers and phone makers from ‘borrowing’ the term for their own features.
At least Apple isn’t trying to pull an Ohio State University, which was recently denied its effort to trademark the word “the.”
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!
Netflix Could be Overtaken by Apple TV, But Just For a Year
A free subscription with a new device means that Apple TV+ could overtake Netflix for a year, but it still faces a tough challenge.
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.
Apple Media Event Reactions – TMO Daily Observations 2019-09-10
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple Media Event and share their reactions to the announcements.
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.
Optimizing Storage, Migration, Snapshots, and Combo Updates – Mac Geek Gab 778
This isn’t the one after 9/9, it’s the one on 9/9! And that means it’s time to answer your questions and share your tips about optimizing your iPhone storage, managing your snapshots, ejecting pesky drives, finding a service better than Gazelle, and much more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things right alongside John and Dave!
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.
Swipe Right... In the Stopwatch App – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 777
When you’re setting up a new Mac, what steps do you take to ensure success down the road? Can Windows viruses infect the Mac with Boot Camp? How to connect FireWire to a 2019 Mac? All of these questions are asked… and all are answered! Plus, where is it safe to swipe right? In the stopwatch app, of course! Press play and enjoy.
Mario Kart Tour Launching on iOS September 25
Nintendo announced that Mario Kart Tour is arriving on iOs (and Android) on September 25 and that pre-registration is now available.
Apple Involved in TSMC Patent Lawsuit
GlobalFoundries accused TSMC of patent infringement involving 16 patents. Apple is cited in three of them.
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!
President Trump Says Tim Cook Made 'Good Case' Against Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tim Cook made a “good case” against tariffs when the men met over dinner on Friday evening.
FAA Bans Certain MacBook Pros From Airplane Flights
The U.S. Federal Aviation Association has banned certain MacBook Pros from flights because some models have a fire risk due to the battery.
The Power ... of Power – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 774
Power comes in so many forms! Apple Card is Power. Cool Stuff Found is Power. Quick Tips are Power. NASA has power. Wi-Fi has power. YOU have the power, too. After all, you can press play and listen to John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton talk through all of this and more. Seems like a good idea!
Mophie Launches Multi-Device Wireless Charging Pads
Accessory maker mophie has launched two new wireless charging pads that can be used with multiple devices, as well as two car chargers.
Samsung Dominates European Smartphone Market in Q2
Samsung dominated the European smartphone market in Q2, while Apple held its third-place position but lost 17 percent of its market share.