Alternative AirPlay Receivers, iMac Upgrades, Troubleshooting in Console, and AirPods controls are just the first four things your two favorite geeks discuss today. Then it’s on to solving the issue of stale Contacts on your iPhone, MailDrop woes, and the Preppers approach to backups. All this and more in this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast. You’re guaranteed to learn at least four new things.
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Canadian Regulators Put an End to Locked Cellphones
The regulations, “will erase millions in annual revenue for carriers” because locking phones is a completely arbitrary practice designed to lock consumes to a carrier.
Secret Apple Health Team Wants to Create the iTunes of Health Industry
If Apple succeeds, all of your medical data—not just fitness data—would be stored in your iPhone.
HyperSlow for iPad Brings Slow Motion Control to HyperDeck
HyperSlow for iOS makes it easy to control slow motion video from HyperDeck products for internet streaming.
Safari: How to Clear Individual Browser History Items
If you’ve ever needed to remove a single item from your browsing history, then you probably have something to hide. Or maybe not! Maybe you just wanted to search for a present for someone without him finding out, right? Right? If that’s your story and you’re sticking to it, come on in and find out how to delete individual browser history items!
A Pokémon Go Smartphone Battery Case? Yes, Please
Its retro gamer style will definitely turn some heads.
Here are 6 of Our Favorite iOS 11 ARKit Demonstrations
The beta version of iOS 11 has been in developer’s hands for only a few days and we’re already seeing some impressive examples of what’s possible with ARKit augmented reality.
Apple Seeds Third Developer Beta of watchOS 3.2.3
It’s a maintenance release, and registered developers can download the beta through the Watch app on their iPhone.
Someone Is Selling Mac Malware on the Dark Web
The spyware may not be sophisticated, but it shows that cyber criminals are looking to Macs as a source of money and mayhem.
How to Downgrade from iOS 11 Beta
This guide will work for the iOS 11 developer beta and public beta.
Enjoy Your Music Without a Smartphone
The Streamz headphones are getting funding on Kickstarter now to free your music.
The Boys of Summer are Back in Town – Mac Geek Gab 661
Quick Tips to start (no hints!), and then it’s time for some new Mac advice, which is a fitting question to get on the heels of Apple’s WWDC 2017 announcements. Then it’s time to discuss backups, and how much you should worry (hint: a LOT… that’s the point of backing up!). Add in some Wi-Fi chaos and that’s the foundation of a good Mac Geek Gab episode.
What We Know About Apple’s Business Chat So Far [Update]
Business Chat will work on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. More details to follow on Friday. {Updated with additional information Apple released during WWDC.]
iOS 11 Developer Beta 1: Video Walkthrough of Siri's New Voice
Yes, you’ll get to hear Siri’s new voice.
AppleCare+ for Mac: Accidental Damage Protection for a Price
You no longer need to lie to the Genius Bar!
Hands on with iOS 11: My First 30 Minutes
A revamped Control Center, a new app, and new Settings are just the tip of the iceberg.
Apple's WWDC Keynote Was One We Never Dreamed Could Happen
Apple’s WWDC keynote address was one that we hoped for, dreamed about but never thought would actually happen.
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Apple Announces New iPad Pro Models, Including 10.5-Inch Model [Update]
SAN JOSE – Apple’s new iPad Pro models have a new Pro Motion retina display and are powered by a 6-core A10X Fusion processor with a 12-core GPU.
Apple Will Reinvent Home Music with HomePod
It looks and sounds terrific, and should fill a marked void in Apple’s product offerings.
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iOS 11 Will Have Files App for Viewing and Using Files [Update]
Users will be able to drag and drop files between apps, and it will support iCloud Drive as well as third party cloud storage services. [Updated with additional information about other devices.]
Apple Focuses on Discovery with App Store Redesign
Apple is revamping the iPhone and iPad App Store to improve discoverability, and we got our first look during the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2017 keynote on Monday.
iCloud Syncing is the Bane of my Existence – Mac Geek Gab 660
Ever have problems with iCloud syncing? Haha, of course you have. Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun, your two favorite geeks, have, too, so they help a few of you with your iCloud syncing problems and, in the process, dig into all the things they’ve learned about solving this problem over the years. But you know the rule: one must always learn at least four new things each and every episode, so there’s a lot more than this, folks. Download, listen, and enjoy!
More Geeky Gifts for Dads and Grads
Dr. Mac has more great gadgets that make perfect gifts for the geeky grads and dads you love.
Apple’s Rumored Siri Speaker Targets Sonos, Too
The Siri Speaker may be more of a living room device than a kitchen device.