Assemblers are soon to start iPhone 14 trial production, placing the new handsets on track for a fall 2022 launch.
BBEdit and Shortcuts and You – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-21
Rich Siegel from Bare Bones Software joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the newest features in BBEdit, including support for Shortcuts.
FBI Launches Virtual Asset Exploitation Team
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is launching the Virtual Asset Exploitation Team (VAXU) to investigate crypto-crime.
Apple May Release Seven New Macs in 2022
We knew there would be a number of new Apple personal computers in 2022. However, it’s looking like we might get a whopping seven new Macs.
Witchy Farming Sim 'Wylde Flowers' Now on Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers is now available in the App Store, a farming and life simulator with a witch as the main character.
Quick Tips Galore! — Mac Geek Gab 915
This week, it seems it was impossible for Dave, John, and Pilot Pete to stop giving Quick Tips. Even the topics which your three favorite geeks thought were questions turned out to include a copious amount of Quick Tips. Hey, worse things could happen, right? iOS tips, macOS tips, Shazam tips (and a story about Shazam’s origin!), iPadOS tips, APFS snapshots tips, internet recovery on M1 tips, and tips about pinning Safari Tabs and Contacts are maybe half of what you’ll get in this episode. Press play and enjoy… and you might have to listen twice just to absorb everything!
Getting the Band Back Together: The New Context Machine
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet get the band back together and take the show down a new path as The Context Machine, and Jeff gets all excited about mechanical keyboards.
Security Friday: Actually Some Good News – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-18
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the Security Friday news of the week including deepfake scams and nefarious AirTag schemes.
Apple TV+: "Severance" and "Lincoln's Dilemma" Out Now
“Severance” and “Lincoln’s Dilemma” have both launched on Apple TV+, with episodes of the series now available to subscribers.
Apple Store Workers Want to Unionize to Fight for Higher Wages
A small group of Apple Store employees across the U.S. are working to unionize. They want higher wages due to the rise of inflation.
Shot on iPhone 13 Pro Short Film "Life is But a Dream"
An Apple-commissioned short, shot on an iPhone 13 Pro, has been released, as well as a clip showing how it was made.
Kanye West Will Not Make "Donda 2" Available on "Opressive" Platforms Like Apple Music
Kanye West will not put “Donda 2” on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. He said they were part of an “oppressive system”.
New Teaser For "The Problem With Jon Stewart", Now a Weekly Show
Apple TV+ has released a new teaser for “The Problem With Jon Stewart”, which will return on Apple TV+ on March 3 on a weekly basis.
WaterField Releases 'CitySlicker' Case for Valve Steam Deck
WaterField Designs has unveiled its newest product, the CitySlicker case for Valve’s Steam Deck. Made from ballistic nylon or waxed canvas.
This Engineer Upgraded her iPod Video to Modernize it for 2022
Ellie Huxtable wrote this week about how she upgraded her iPod Video with new hardware. Can it run Doom? Why yes, yes it can.
Snapchat Launches Location Sharing Buddy System for Safety
Snapchat is rolling out a buddy system so people can share their real-time location with their friends as a safety feature.
Some Early OtterBox Wireless Chargers Being Replaced
OtterBox wireless chargers are showing problems with battery swelling under certain conditions. The company is replacing them free of charge.
Judge Dismisses Case That Claims Apple Multiracial Emoji Violate Copyright
A case against Apple that alleged it copied another firm’s multiracial emoji has been thrown out by a federal judge in California.
Thursdays with Bob: Set (and Forget) App – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-17
Today Dr Mac chats with Kelly about the SetApp service and points out a few of his favorites from the service.
Fisker Ocean and Other EVs Show Promise for Apple Car
Looking at how Henrik Fisker is designing and marketing his Ocean SUV gives important hints for the future Apple Car.
Limited-Edition Beats Headphones Celebrating NBA's 75th Anniversary Drop Saturday
A limited-edition design of the Powerbeats Pro headphones from Beats celebrating the NBA’s 75th anniversary will drop on February 19.
FBI Warns of Money Transfer Scams Over Video Calls
The FBI is warning consumers to be aware of scammers impersonating high-level company executives to trick employees into transferring money.
New Game 'M&M's Adventure' Launches in Spring 2022
M&M’S Adventure will be the first mobile game to feature the world-famous M&M’S characters, includes more than 1000 levels.
Apple’s AirTag Stalking Recommendations Wrong, Say Police
Is Apple doing enough and providing good advice for dealing with AirTag stalking? One US police department says no.