Leaked images of the forthcoming Apple Card appeared online over the weekend, and some staff have reportedly already received theirs.
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Apple Earns Money, Services vs. Hardware, and AT&T's Fake 5G with Ken Ray - ACM 511
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest cohost Ken Ray for a spirited look into Apple’s earnings report. The two also weigh the real meaning behind Apple’s outward emphasis on services and what that means for Apple hardware. They cap the show with a rant about AT&T’s fake 5G. Spoiler: AT&T’s claims of a “5G” network are fake.
New vs. Used/Refurb, USB Disconnects, Notifications, and Ethernet Locations – Mac Geek Gab 760
This week your two favorite geeks tackle your questions about USB disconnects, “no Internet connection” reports, creating short video clips from long segments, and when (and whether!) to buy new or look for refurb/used. Listen as John and Dave talk you through all of this and much, much more. Press play, download, and enjoy learning at least five new things!
The Death of Apple's Magic Touch
Perspectives by different people vary. Sometimes a unique, idiosyncratic view is wrong but thought provoking. And it takes courage to write anyway. This is one of those.
Apple Lobbyist Pulls Self-Repair Bill
Apple lobbyists have pulled a self-repair bill that warned customers attempting to repair their own devices could hurt themselves.
Not all USB-C Is Created Equal – Mac Geek Gab 759
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more confusing, USB-C cables can add some additional questions to the mix. Add to this lots of Cool Stuff Found, a discussion about the best desktop Mac to buy, some tips and follow-ups from recent episodes, and you’ve got yourself this week’s Mac Geek Gab. You’re guaranteed to join John and Dave in learning at least five new things. Press play, and enjoy!
Humans May Emotionally Bond With Robots
Big Think writes:
- Human-like robots may creep us, at first, but roboticists believe the more like us they appear, the more likely we’ll feel comfortable around them.
- Some studies suggest that we could develop feelings for robots, despite them not being human.
- As the loneliness epidemic continues, such robots may fill certain people’s social voids.
This is not so crazy. After all, I heard about a guy who married his iPhone.
Parental Control Apps Removed Over Security Concerns, Apple Insists
Apple hit back at criticism following its removal of some parental-control apps from the App Store, saying it acted over security concerns.
WhatsApp Defends Child Protection Record After Criticism
WhatsApp is contesting accusations it has not done enough to prevent child sexual abuse, insisting it had “no tolerance” of such behavior.
iOS: How to Control Which Apps Can Access Your Contacts (You Should)
Sometimes an iOS app wants access to your Contacts — for good but sometimes also bad reasons. Here’s how control which apps can read your iOS Contacts. And revoke permission if necessary.
Migration Is (Not Only) For The Birds – Mac Geek Gab 757
Siri, Stringify, Space Lens, and Emergency Bypass don’t all begin with the letter ‘S’, but they have one thing in common: your two favorite geeks discuss them in this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab. In addition, listen as John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton answer your questions, including some about migrating to a new Mac the right way. The best way. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Snippets and Why You Need Them
This week in Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves (Episode #326 for those keeping track) he explains what snippets are and why you should be using them to save time and keystrokes.
Julian Assange and What He’s Being Charged With
Infamous Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was arrested recently after hiding at the Ecuadorian embassy in London for seven years.
Resetting Wi-Fi, Unlocking Your Mac, & Managing Secure Boot – Mac Geek Gab 756
Are you making the most of your Apple TV? Do you know all the tricks the Finder has to offer? Are you managing Do Not Disturb effectively? Your fellow listeners have the answers, and John and Dave share and discuss them for you. Plus, your two favorite geeks answer some of your questions about Wi-Fi, Watch Unlocking, NAS, and more. Press play, listen, and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Internet Archive Saved 450,000 MySpace Songs
The Internet Archive has uploaded 450,000 MySpace songs collected before the website suffered its data loss.
Fake AT&T 5G E Could Be Slower Than 4G
A new study from OpenSignal claims that AT&T’s fake 5G E network could in fact be slower than existing 4G networks.
Apple Analyst Skeptical About Impact of Streaming Service
The impact of Apple’s streaming service on its bottom line will be “likely small” according to a Goldman Sachs analyst.
Beware the Magnets – Mac Geek Gab 753
You want Cool Stuff Found? You want to know how to uninstall apps properly? What about the dangers of disabling SIP? John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite geeks, come together to answer all of these and more. Have a question? Send it in to [email protected] or post in the MGG forums.
Apple Takes Huge Swipe at Rivals Over Privacy in New Video
Apple has released a brand new video promoting the iPhone that is basically just a massive swipe at its rivals over privacy.
Finder, Friend or Foe? – Mac Geek Gab 752
The Finder can be your friend or foe, depends upon how well you tame and tweak it. These are the kinds of things John and Dave help you do each week on Mac Geek Gab. In addition to that, we’ve got segments on taming iCloud’s two-factor authentication, suggestions for improving on the Stickies model, and ways of recovering disk space. All this and more! Just press play and learn at least five new things!
iTunes DRM Possibly Broken and tvOS Could Have a Vulnerability
A pirate copy of Aquaman circulating among torrent sites could suggest that iTunes DRM has been broken, and tvOS could be to blame.
Nike+ Run Club Adds Custom Challenges
Popular fitness app Nike+ Run Club has added the ability to create Custom Challenges alongside those already set in the app.
The 2019 Apple Supplier Responsibility Report
The 2019 Apple Supplier Responsibility Report has been released. The report is broken down into three categories.
6 Education Apps for Teachers
Roundups of educational apps usually involve apps for students. But this is a list of five educational apps for teachers.