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OpenID Foundation Confirms Successful Sign In With Apple Implementation
Apple has successfully implemented OpenID Connect with Sign In with Apple, according to the Chairman of the OpenID Foundation
Grazia, Empire and Other Bauer Media Titles Available on Apple News+
Bauer Media announced that many of its titles, including Grazia and Empire, are available on Apple News+ in the UK and Australia.
Siri Will Work Better With Third-Party Messaging Apps
Apple said that later this year an iOS update will enable Siri to work better with third-party messaging apps. If you use the assistant to send messages, it will default to whatever message you use the most, instead of defaulting to iMessage or Phone. You can currently use third-party apps with Siri but you have to specify “Send this message via WhatsApp.”
For example, if an iPhone user always messages another person via WhatsApp, Siri will automatically launch WhatsApp, rather than iMessage. It will decide which service to use based on interactions with specific contacts. Developers will need to enable the new Siri functionality in their apps. This will be expanded later to phone apps for calls as well.
If Elizabeth Warren Wins Mark Zuckerberg Will Sue the Government
Mark Zuckerberg is scared of Elizabeth Warren over her plan to break up Big Tech monopolies, and a leaked audio recording reveals a rant in which he pledges to sue the government if she wins. You know, just your typical Tuesday stuff.
You have someone like Elizabeth Warren who thinks that the right answer is to break up the companies … if she gets elected president, then I would bet that we will have a legal challenge, and I would bet that we will win the legal challenge. And does that still suck for us? Yeah. I mean, I don’t want to have a major lawsuit against our own government. … But look, at the end of the day, if someone’s going to try to threaten something that existential, you go to the mat and you fight.
Deep Fusion Appears in Latest iOS Developer Beta
Apple’s Deep Fusion technology blends multiple photo exposures together in a way that gives you more details than regular HDR. It requires the A13 chip so it only works on the iPhone 11 models. It appeared in the developer beta that was released today.
On wide lens shots, it will start to be active just above the roughly 10 lux floor where Night Mode kicks in. The top of the range of scenes where it is active is variable depending on light source. On the telephoto lens, it will be active in all but the brightest situations where Smart HDR will take over, providing a better result due to the abundance of highlights…
The overall result, Apple says, results in better skin transitions, better clothing detail and better crispness at the edges of moving subjects.
This is some “next level” stuff for iPhone photographers, and I can’t wait to see comparisons of Deep Fusion: On versus Deep Fusion: Off photos.
Apple Stores Hosting 'The Big Draw Festival' in October
For the entire month of October Apple stores will host The Big Draw Festival to encourage people to have fun with art.
Camera Grip for iPhone with LED Light Bundle: $54.99
We have a deal on the Ligtro Grip for iPhone, which brings the physical dials and buttons on your phone to the handle, making it easier to control the camera functions. This deal also includes the Ligtro LB1 LED Light for flash photography. The grip works with iPhone models from the 6 to the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. It’s $54.99 through our deal.
Today in Data Breaches, "Think Different" Reminiscing – TMO Daily Observations 2019-10-01
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Zynga breach and look back at the 1997 Think Different ad campaign.
Earbuds Commercial Shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max
An ad for noise-cancelling earbuds from Koss Heaphones was shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max by videographer Martin Moore.
Recently shot this Koss Headphones Commercial on an iPhone 11 Pro Max using FiLMiC Pro on FiLMiC Extreme 4K 24fps, Zhiyun Smooth 4 3-Axis Gimbal. Edited in FCPX and exported with Apple ProRes 422.
Mr. Moore is known for shooting commercials with iPhones. Last year he created several using the iPhone XS Max. It’s a great way to show off the video capabilities of Apple’s devices. You can check it out here.
WebKit Zero Day Served Malicious Ads to iOS, macOS Users via 'eGobbler'
Criminal group eGobbler took advantage of a WebKit zero day to create over a billion malicious ads to affect iOS and macOS users.
'Words With Friends' Data Breach Affects 218 Million
A hacker going by the handle ‘Gnosticplayers’ claims to have hacked Words With Friends and accessed a database with over 218 million users.
iWork on Mobile Devices Gets Dark Mode
The iWork suite of apps was updated, with the mobile versions getting Dark Mode support, as well as support for new iOS 13 and iPadOS gestures.
Call of Duty Finally Arrives on iOS
Call of Duty for iOS is finally here! You can now play some of the games well-known maps. Options include participating in a 100 person Battle Royale, 5vs5 deathmatches, and taking on zombies. The game is free on iPad and iPhone.
YouTube Music Replaces Google Play Music on Android
YouTube Music will replace Google Play Music as the default music app on Android devices. It will come pre-installed on smartphones and be part of Android 10, Sky News reported.
The service – which has struggled to seize a significant portion of the music streaming market – will replace the relatively unsuccessful Google Play Music app. The move is more a matter of Google consolidating its estate of products rather than attempting to meet the standards of competitors. YouTube Music will come pre-installed on new Android smartphones and will be included in the next version of its operating system, which will simply be known as Android 10 after Google ditched its dessert-themed naming conventions.
Brands Turn to Product Placements as we Watch Ad-Free Streaming Services
Like many streaming services, Apple TV+ will be ad-free. That is making brands and advertisers rethink how they can reach consumers. AdWeek reported that product placements are becoming more prominent as a result.
Ultimately, though, brands want to be where consumers are. As viewing habits continue to shift to streaming, finding a way to make it onto emerging platforms will only become more essential. “What advertisers and brands are going to need to do is leverage the full ecosystems of those brands to reach people,” said Billy Boulia, group connections director at the agency The Community. “It’s going to become even more important to go in deep with the Apples and the HBOs and the Disneys.”
Facebook to Only Pay Some Outlets Featured in its News Tab
Facebook will reportedly only pay around a quarter of news outlets featured on its forthcoming News tab for use of their content.
Apple to Pay 25% Tariff on Chinese-Made Mac Pro Components
Apple will not receive an exemption from a 25% tariff on five components used in the upcoming Mac Pro that are made in China.
NASA Chair, Lib. of Congress Dr. Susan Schneider - TMO Background Mode Interview
Dr. Susan Schneider is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at The University of Connecticut. She writes about issues in philosophy, AI, cognitive science and astrobiology. Within philosophy, she works on both the computational nature of the brain and the metaphysical nature of the mind. The topics she has written about most recently include radical brain enhancement, machine intelligence, consciousness, and the nature of persons. Her new book is Artificial You – AI And The Future Of Your Mind.
In our chat we covered many of the major issues of AI: the computational nature of the mind, consciousness, the question of whether consciousness is restricted to humans, extraterrestrial post-biological intelligence, AI implants in humans, and the ethical and cybersecurity issues of AI. Susan talks to AI issues you may have never thought about before. Join me in this awesome 30 minute virtual seminar on AI.
Aunu Audio M50 True Wireless Headphones and Companion Translator App: $99.99
We have a deal on a pair of Aunu Audio M50 True Wireless Headphones that come with a companion Aunu language app the company says translates 33 languages on the go. They have six hours of playback time and are rated IPX7 water-resistant. They’re $99.99 through our deal.
App Store Prices Will Increase in Kazakhstan, Sweden
Apple released developer news today saying that due to changes in foreign exchange rates, App Store prices will increase in Kazakhstan and Sweden.
Once this change goes into effect, the Pricing and Availability section of My Apps will be updated. You can change the price of your apps and in-app purchases (including auto-renewable subscriptions) at any time in App Store Connect. For subscriptions, you have the option to preserve prices for existing subscribers.
See this PDF for a list of updated App Store pricing for these regions.
Facebook Refuses to Fact-Check Politicians
Facebook moves to hold politicians to lower standards than the rest of us, saying that politicians will be exempt from its fact-checking system.
Facebook uses independent third-party fact-checking organizations to help identity fake news, misleading claims and misinformation. However, it said posts made by politicians would not be fact-checked. It said it did not want to be the “referee” in political debates or prevent politicians’ posts from reaching their intended audience. However, it did not define who it counted as a politician.
Mark Zuckerberg won’t fact-check politicians but he’ll gladly take their political advertising money.
Apple News+ Now Available in Australia, UK
News+ is Apple’s new subscription service for news, and today it’s available for customers in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Apple News+ subscribers can access more than 150 publications in Apple News+, with a one month free trial available to test the service before having to pay the £9.99 (UK) or $14.99 (Australia) monthly fee.
Available magazines and publications in the UK include The Times and The Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan UK, more.
Magazines and publications in Australia include The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, more.
Apple Sued Over Memoji Registered Trademark
Social Technologies LLC filed a lawsuit against Apple today, saying that it owns the federal registration for the word Memoji in the U.S.
Quick iOS 13 Messages Tips; Beginning Catalina Prep – TMO Daily Observations 2019-09-30
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some hints for iMessage in iOS 13, and we start talking Catalina prep.