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Best Buy Announces Upgrade+ Program, Gets Hardware Subscription to Mac Users Before Apple
Today Best Buy has announced a new Mac subscription for Apple users called Upgrade+, allowing customers to lease a Mac laptop for 36 months.
Great Amazon Deals on Tunes and Tech
Today, we look beyond the rainy weather at some Amazon deals on shiny tech for your tunes, tech, and tablet needs.
Omni Group Brings Wave of App Updates to its Products Featuring Support for macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16
Today Omni Group has announced updates across a variety of its apps to help support both macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.
Use the iOS 16.1 Live Activities Feature In These Apps
As of iOS 16.1, app developers can add Live Activities to customize your Lock Screen. We’ve gathered a list of apps offering that feature.
Bono of U2 Apologizes Again for the iTunes Debacle, Shares Stories About Apple in New Autobiography
Within his new autobiography, U2 singer Bono covers not only the infamous iTunes incident, but the band’s relationship with Apple.
Apple Prepping M2 MacBook Pro, M2 Mac mini and M2 Extreme Mac Pro
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman believes Apple will launch new MacBook Pros and Mac mini with M2 chips, and M2 Extreme Mac Pro in the coming months.
Apple to Release OS Updates, New iPad Models, and More
Apple’s scheduled to release new software updates and launch new iPad this week and then next week, it will also launch the Apple TV 4K.
But First, a Word from More Sponsors - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-24
Jeff Butts, Managing Editor of The Mac Observer, has been playing with the new operating systems due out today. He hips us to a few new features. But first, Jeff and Ken discuss the two new ad slots Apple’s opening in the App Store.
Your Weekend Gift Shopping List at Amazon, For Your Loved Ones and Maybe You, Too
Heading into the weekend, what’s your gift shopping list look like? Maybe these deals at Amazon will help you save some money.
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[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support
Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.
Microsoft Looking to Expand to Mobile Gaming Through Xbox Mobile Store, Compete with Apple and Google
Reports indicate that Microsoft is looking to enter the mobile gaming market through an Xbox mobile store, competing with Apple and Google.
Plenty of iPads to Go Around
Turns out there are still plenty of iPads, updated operating systems approach, more Apple TV goodness and the icky state of smartphones.
Hospital Web Tracker Leak May Have Sent 3 Million Patients’ Info to Big Tech Companies
A hospital network’s web tracker leak may have transmitted personal details for millions of patients to Google, Meta and others.
Official Google Pixel Twitter Account Takes Potshots at Apple from an iPhone
Reports indicate that the official Google Pixel Twitter account took potshots at Apple while sending the tweet with an iPhone.
'Raymond & Ray' Begins Streaming on Apple TV+: Here's How to Watch
Apple TV+ has begun streaming ‘Raymond & Ray’ starring Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor: Here’s how to watch the Apple Original Film.
Jony Ive Replacement Evans Hankey Leaving Apple, Gary Butcher Returning
Evans Hankey, who replaced Jony Ive as VP of hardware design, is leaving Apple in six months. This may leave a noticeable leadership vacuum.
Reddit Users Gets macOS Catalina to Run on the PC Gaming Device Steam Deck, Some Slight Hiccups
A Reddit user has found a way to get macOS Catalina to run on a Steam Deck, though it may be awhile before things run smoothly.
Foxconn Imposes Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions on iPhone Assembly Plant
Foxconn imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions on its iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou province, requiring workers to eat in their dorms.
Apple Files Lawsuit Against Medical Tech Company Masimo for Allegedly Copying the Apple Watch
Apple filed a lawsuit against medical tech company Masimo for allegedly copying the many designs and functionality of the Apple Watch.
TV Party Tonight! TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-21
Netflix is letting/asking/forcing(?) folks who are “sharing” accounts to move to accounts of their own. TMO writer Nick deCourville fills us in. Plus, Nick and Ken offer three picks each for titles you need to see on Apple TV+.
Apple Officially Announces Availability of Fitness+ for iPhone Users in 21 Countries Starting October 24
Apple officially announced the availability of Fitness+ for iPhone users in 21 countries with the release of iOS 16.1
Rumors Concerning the iPhone SE 4 Continue to Suggest iPhone XR Design
Reports from John Prosser and “Front Page Tech” further suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will see the same external design as the iPhone XR.
New Logictech Crayon for iPad Features USB-C Charging, Something the Apple Pencil is Lacking
The new Logitech Crayon released alongside the 10th-generation iPad, and features something the Apple Pencil doesn’t: USB-C.
How to Schedule Your Mac to Shutdown or Reboot in macOS Ventura
It was once easy to schedule a reboot, but macOS Ventura complicates it. Follow Jeff Butts and his command-line jiujitsu to pull it off.