Dave Hamilton and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to discuss Scott Forstall’s fireside chat at the Computer History Museum last night and how it would be nice to see someone with his charisma on stage at Apple events.
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The Secret History of the iPhone Isn't So Secret Anymore
The highly anticipated and controversial new book about the development of the iPhone, The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone, is now available. Initial reviews reveal that the book isn’t the “complete” history of the iPhone that most were expecting, but that it does provide a number of new stories and insights about the inner workings of Apple and the relationships between the company’s executives and its partners during this crucial time in Apple’s history. Early press excerpts from the book caused some controversy, and its release was timed perfectly with last night’s interview with ex-iOS chief Scott Forstall. Check it out now at Amazon, or download the Kindle or iBooks versions to start reading right away.
Apple's War on Product Leaks, Teaming Up with Health Gorilla - TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-20
Jeff Butts and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple’s ongoing fight to stop product leaks, plus they take a look at Apple’s partnership with Health Gorilla for unified medical record management and tracking.
Apple Teams with Health Gorilla for Unified Health Data on iPhone
Apple wants to make it easier for health care providers and iPhone owners to track health data.
Scott Forstall Will Talk about 'How the iPhone Came to Be' on June 20th
This event has some interesting timing in that there’s a new book alleging Phil Schiller wanted a physical keyboard on the iPhone. Mr. Schiller denies that claim and Scott Forstall might clear it up
Apple Manufacturing Partner Confirms iPhone 8 Wireless Charging
It seems Apple’s manufacturing partners are having a hard time with the concept of keeping secrets.
iPhone 7s, 7s Plus May Have iPhone 8-like Glass Back
Here’s a new twist on this fall’s iPhone lineup: The iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus will reportedly have a glass back, too, just like the rumored iPhone 8.
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iOS 11 Tries to Balance Privacy and Fraud-Prevention, Could Affect Used iPhones
A feature in iOS 11 called DeviceCheck lets developers fingerprint your iPhone persistently, even if you factory reset it.
iOS 11: Record Your iPhone Screen Without an App
Jeff Butts is still using Reflector 2, but not nearly as often.
Every Apple Software Announcement at WWDC 2017
There were at least 11 software-related announcements during Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC).
Here are the iPhones and iPads that Won't Run iOS 11
Not all of Apple’s iPhone and iPad lineup are going to make the transition into iOS 11.
Apple Files App for iOS 11 Hints at Mac-like Document Organizing for iPhone
File management may be coming to the iPhone and iPad thanks to the just leaked Files app for iOS 11.
Foxconn Source Spills Details on iPhone X, Says AR Glasses Likely to be Cancelled
Reddit has exploded with this information, which includes details about iPhone X, MacBooks, and Apple’s unannounced AR glasses.
Plex Adds Live TV Viewing to iPhone, iPad
Plex’s latest up date lets you watch over the air HD TV shows live instead of having to record them first.
New Report Claims iPhone 8 Bigger, Thicker, Heavier than iPhone 7
A new rendering based on leaked size specifications puts the iPhone 8 right between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple Hosting Recording Studio for Podcasters at WWDC 2017
Podcasters will have a professional recording studio available by reservation at the McEnery Convention Center Tuesday through Friday.
New Report Backs Up Touch ID Embedded in iPhone 8 Display
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company apparently spilled the beans on Apple’s iPhone 8 design with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the display.
Andy Grignon 10 Years Later, Reflecting on Helping to Create the iPhone
Skylar Hamilton*, writing for Mouth of the River, recently interviewed Andy Grignon, one of the original iPhone team members:
“It was terrifying to be honest! Remember we had spent years in solitude working on this thing under the strictest of Apple standards. Seeing it ‘out in the wild’ was surreal, to say the least,” says Grignon. Imagine hiding something so big for years and then the entire world not only knows about it, but they all use it. “After that feeling passed, it turned into sheer terror.”
*Yes, for those of you wondering, this is a “proud papa” moment for me, too. Forget that, though, and go read the interview. Some great stuff in there, including a tip about extending your battery life!
Warby Parker Brings Eye Checkup to Your iPhone
Warby Parker’s new app may save you a trip to the optometrist.
Leaked Pics Compare iPhone 8 Size to iPhone 7s and 7s Plus
It’s a pretty safe bet we know what the still unconfirmed iPhone 8 will look like when it’s unveiled this fall, and now we have a better idea of how it stacks up size-wise with the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. Reports so far say the iPhone 8 will be about the same size as the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7s, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing in the leaked phone mold photos.
NFC on iPhone Can Be Unlocked, but Should You Care?
While NFC might always be limited to Apple Pay officially, more advanced users have been hoping the technology will be unlocked for other purposes. A popular jailbreak developer has done that, and Jeff Butts thinks it’s great for some and unimportant for most people.
The Day the Music Died, Hello Alexa Calling - TMO Daily Observations 2017-05-15
The internet is up in arms over the news that MP3 patent licensing has come to an end. Dave Hamilton and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to explain why that’s not the end of the work, or even something to worry about. They also explain why people may be overreacting to the ability to use Alexa Calling to contact anyone who enables the service.
Apple Launches 16 'Shoot with iPhone' Videos on Dedicated Website
Apple has launched a site dedicated to its Shoot with iPhone 7 instructional videos. Those videos were launched on YouTube Thursday evening. On Friday, Apple published a subsite on the apple.com domain with 16 videos from the series. Bryan Chaffin explains.