Back from their adventures, John and Dave talk through some travel-related tips, including the best iPhone case to use when on the road and the best mobile computer for you. That’s not all, though, as this week’s episode also includes segments about sharing to an older TV, resolving slow computers, and lots of great OCR solutions for both your Mac and your iPhone. Download, press play, and enjoy!
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MacBook Pro, FreezerGate and a Tempest in a Teapot
There was a disruptive event this week in the Apple community that made screaming teenage girls at a concert look calm and sensible by comparison.
Two Researchers Examined Phone Spying. What They Found Won't Shock You
Kara Swisher of Recode recently interviewed two researchers from Northeastern University about phone spying.
New Mophie Battery Packs Charge via Lightning Cable
Right now they’re only available in Apple stores and Apple’s website.
Cell Phone Carriers Share Your Location With Cops
To whom and for what purpose? Everything from preventing credit card fraud to providing roadside assistance…or surveillance.
Deep Dives: Photos, NAS, & Backups – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 718
Sometimes it’s time for a deep dive. Today it’s time for three! Listen as your two favorite geeks dive into Photos, NAS (Synology… and more!), and Backups.
Breaking: Adobe is Building a Full Version of iPad Photoshop
I say this with sarcasm because the company can barely optimize it for Macs.
Patent Holding Company SMTM Sues Apple Over Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature
SMTM Technology filed a lawsuit against Apple accusing the iPhone maker of infringing on its patent with iOS 11’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature.
Here's How Law Enforcement can Work Around USB Restricted Mode
iOS 11.4.1’s USB Restricted Mode blocks anyone from using the Lightning port to hack into your iPhone or iPad, but a security researcher says it’s stunningly easy to work around.
macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 gets AirPlay 2 Support
Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 on Monday, adding support for AirPlay 2. The update lets you play music through paired HomePods as well as multiple AirPlay 2-capable devices via iTunes.
Pangea iOS Games Free for App Store's 10th Anniversary - Get 'Em!
The giveaway includes in-app purchases, too, and someone are already showing up free, a day early.
Apple Releases watchOS 4.3.2 for Apple Watch
As was the case for iOS 11.4.1 and tvOS 11.4.1, the watchOS update is a maintenance release.
Apple Releases iOS 11.4.1 with Two Bug Fixes and Security Patches
The maintenance release fixes two known bugs, in addition to a variety of security-related issues.
How to Download Apple TV 4K Video Purchases to Your Mac
Movies and TV shows purchased on an Apple TV (4K) remain available for streaming, but are not actually stored there. Here’s how to download the actual video file to a Mac.
iOS 12 Security Code AutoFill Raises Login Security Concerns
The Security Code AutoFill feature in iOS 12 could lead to bank fraud, according to one security researcher.
Supercapacitors, VPNs, PRAM, and iCloud – Mac Geek Gab 716
Sometimes it doesn’t sound geeky but it is, other times it sounds geeky but it isn’t. With supercapacitors, VPNs, and PRAM on the list which path do you think your two favorite geeks are going to take you down today? You’ll just have to listen and learn!
Analyst Says Apple is Still Making a Car
Guggenheim analyst Robert Cihra says Apple’s self-driving car, known as Project Titan, isn’t dead and the iPhone maker is still working on getting it on the streets and into showrooms.
Sonos Beam: Wide Home Theater Sound for Your Living Room, Great Music Sound Anywhere
Sonos recently announced a new soundbar they call the Sonos Beam. I’ve had some time to test it and simply to use it, and this might be the most impressive speaker I’ve tested from Sonos yet, especially considering its US$399 price tag.
Why We Won't Be Giving Up Our Mac's Keyboard Anytime Soon
AI agents are often identified as the next I/O device, supplanting our traditional keyboards. John thinks the keyboard will actually be around for a long time to come.
Behaviour Interactive Hit with Lawsuit for Reusing Fallout Shelter Code in Westworld Mobile Game
Warner Bros. and Behaviour Interactive are facing a lawsuit from Bethesda Softworks over allegations that the Westworld Mobile game is a “blatant rip-off” of Fallout Shelter.
Just In Case...Sensitivity – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 715
APFS is still quite young, and both the market for it and our experience with it are evolving at a rapid pace. There’s plenty more to learn about it, and your two favorite geeks dig in a little today. But that’s not all! Some questions from the forums, some questions from the email, and more round out the show. Press play and enjoy!
New Service Cryptee Gives You a Private Google Docs
A Redditor announced a service called Cryptee, which aims to give you a private Google Docs, as well as encrypted cloud storage.
Mac App Switcher, iOS Reminders, iPad Calculator, and Feedbag? – Mac Geek Gab 714
Do you like Quick Tips? Do you think you know everything about the macOS App Switcher? If you answered “yes” to those questions we think you’ll be in for a very pleasant surprise, and that’s just the kickoff of the episode! Then it’s on to a few other tips, including a great script for unmounting drives that contain iTunes libraries. Plus, your questions answered. Download or simply press play, and enjoy!
Want Your Student ID on Apple Watch? The University of Alabama Enabled This
The University of Alabama recently announced that students will be able to put their student ID on Apple Watch or their iPhone.