Apple rolled out iTunes 12.7 on Tuesday with support for iOS 11, but it also does away with a couple features many users rely on.
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Thoughts on the New Apple TV 4K and What's Next
Apple got behind the curve while the 4K/UHD revolution was taking place. Now it’s time for some serious catch-up work.
Apple Releases iOS 11 GM to Developers
Apple rolled out iOS 11 gold master to developers Tuesday following its “Let’s meet at our place” media event.
Simple Personal Cloud Storage with My Cloud Home
Not so long ago the phrase “simple personal cloud storage” was an oxymoron. Setup and use weren’t simple and prices were more premium than personal. Then, My Cloud Home, a new personal storage device from Western Digital priced from $149.99, came along and changed everything. It’s reasonably-priced, simple to set up and use, and yet, surprisingly full-featured.
Apple Intros AirPower Charging Mat, Wireless Charging AirPods Case
Apple’s surprise products at its “Let’s meet at our place” event were a large wireless charging plate for its new products, and an AirPods wireless charging case.
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The New Apple Watch Series 3, Better Than Ever [Update]
You’ll be able to make phone calls from your wrist, but the new wearable device doesn’t feature much else in the way of new features other than additional color options for the case and bands.
How to Sync Your Mac's Sent Mail with the Server
If you’ve ever wondered why emails you send on your Mac aren’t syncing over to your iPhone or iPad, we’ve got a suggestion on how to fix it.
Apple Explains the Balance Between Smart and Private Siri
Siri is going to get smarter in iOS 11, and you can find out more by tuning into the special event tomorrow.
Apple's Tips App Adds iOS 11 Features
Apple wants everyone to be ready for iOS 11 when it officially ships, so it added some highlights for the new operating system to its Tips app in iOS 10.
Here's what to Expect from Apple's September 12 Media Event
Apple’s “Let’s meet at our place” media event is coming on Tuesday and thanks to a firehose of leaks we know what to expect from the product announcements.
Cool Stuff Found, DOCSIS 3.1, and The Backup Tango – Mac Geek Gab 674
Your questions answered, as always, including several unresponsive Macs and how to fix them, Life after CrashPlan, Problematic iCloud syncing, and moving your media libraries. Cool Stuff Found kicks things off, though, with lots of great stuff that you’ll love. Plus, a healthy competition about internet speeds between your two favorite geeks is in there, too! Press play and enjoy!
Siri, Alexa Susceptible to Ultrasonic Voice Commands
Apparently Siri, Alexa, and other voice assistants are susceptible to hacks from bats and dolphins—or maybe just hackers that know how to use ultrasonic frequencies.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 10 and iOS 11 Public Beta 9
Both releases are likely golden master candidates, though Apple hasn’t specifically stated that.
007: Apple and Amazon Battle for Bond
The James Bond movie rights are up in the air and Apple and Amazon are both hoping to land a deal.
Apple TV Special Events App Updated for Sept 12 Announcements
The Apple Events app on the Apple TV is ready for the company’s September 12th media event.
iOS 11: A Safari Finger Gesture to Open Links in the Background Immediately
This is a great feature because it’s faster to open links this way than long-pressing them or even using 3D Touch.
iOS: How to Retrieve Purchased Ringtones
It took some digging and searching, but Jeff Butts found out how to get back those purchased ringtones, almost by accident.
Apple Ends London Apple Music Festival
Don’t clear your schedule for this year’s Apple Music Festival in London because it isn’t happening.
Apple Unveils Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones
Apple quietly introduced a new addition to its Beats headphones lineup on Labor Day: the Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones.
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Dollars – Mac Geek Gab 673
Moving your Photos to a new drive, managing your Finder’s smart searches, reasons for a VPN, and remote access to your own Macs are just the first few topics that Dave and John discuss this week. Then it’s on to managing your document syncing, finding an old version of Mac OS X for an older Mac, some cool scripts that other listeners developed for monitoring your network, and more! Press play and enjoy!
Swift Playgrounds Adds Sphero R2-D2 Support
Apple is getting on on the Force Friday action with a new Swift Playgrounds template for controlling Spero’s R2-D2 robot.
Sphero's R2-D2 is as Cool as You Think
It’s Force Friday which means plenty of cool Star Wars related merchandise is coming out, like Sphero’s new R2-D2 and BB-9E.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 9 (15A5370a)
Apple has the pedal to the metal on iOS 11, as it released the second developer beta in a week: iOS 11 Developer Beta 9 (15A5370a).
Apple Sends Media Invites for September 12th 'Let's Meet at Our Place' Event
The date of the event is in keeping with rumors, and Apple is expected to announce new iPhones, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and possibly the WWDC-teased iMac Pro.