The App Store is now supporting unlisted apps, which do not appear in App Store categories and can only be accessed via a direct link.
Apple Watch Fall Detection Saves Georgia Man's Life
The Apple Watch Fall Detection feature has been recently credited with saving a man’s life in Morrow, Georgia.
Jamf Software on Over 36 Million Student Devices Globally
Jamf believes its software is now on over 36 million student devices around the world across more than 32,000 schools.
Apple TV+ Announces New Preschool Series 'Pretzel And The Puppies'
Animated preschool series ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ will premiere on the Apple TV+ streaming service on February 11.
Pinterest AR Shopping 'Try On' Feature Expands to Home Decor
Try On for Home Decor is an expansion of Pinterest AR Shopping which was previously only available for lipstick and eyeshadow.
Apple Heart and Movement Study Shares Preliminary, Not Very Surprising, Findings
Walking, cycling and running were how most filled up the Activity minutes on an Apple Watch, according to the Apple Heart and Movement Study.
Apple Providing Resources to Celebrate Heart Month
Throughout February, Apple will support U.S. users’ bids to get healthy and move more with a variety of resources to celebrate Heart Month.
Proton Rolls Out Redesigned 'ProtonMail Bridge' to Paid Customers
ProtonMail Bridge is being updated with a completely redesigned user interface for ease of use. It gradually rolls out to paid users starting today.
This new version of ProtonMail Bridge is packed with fixes and improvements, but the main change is the new local cache, which now includes full message bodies. This means ProtonMail Bridge stores messages encrypted on your device, so they can be retrieved much faster than when stored remotely on our servers. You can control your cache using the Advanced settings.
Silent Failures Are Bad News — Mac Geek Gab 912
Everything seems fine, but is it? How do you know if something has failed if you don’t get a notification? Listen to your three favorite geeks talk through how this manifests in several areas of life, including Time Machine, Streaming TV, Cell Service…and propane! That’s not all, though: John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete walk you through a series of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found which ensure you learn at least five new things! Press play and enjoy.
Installing macOS 12.3 Beta on Catalina FileVault Volume May Brick Your Mac
If you’re thinking about installing the macOS Monterey 12.3 beta, make sure you don’t do so on a Catalina FileVault volume.
NFT Company 'Unblocked' Valuation Rises After $10 Million Seed Round
Unblocked rises to a US$90 million valuation following a US$10 million seed round led by Tiger Global and Penske Media Corp.
Telecom Lobby in California Loses Case Against Net Neutrality
Telecom lobbyists in California have lost a case to attack net neutrality law SB 822, considered the strongest such law in the U.S.
The California net neutrality law is now clearly enforceable, and bars telecom companies from blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization, abusing their gatekeeper power in interconnection, or engaging in “zero rating” scams. The court’s decision also clearly paves the way for other states to impose their own net neutrality protections.
Microsoft Stopped an Insane 3.47 Tbps DDoS Attack
Microsoft’s Azure cloud division shared that it stopped a 3.47 Tbps DDoS attack, and two other attacks that were over 2.5 Tbps.
'Deliveries' App Update Supports Shortcuts on macOS Monterey
The Deliveries app update now supports macOS Monterey and iOS 15. The version notes for Monterey include Shortcuts support. The update includes a lot of improvements and bug fixes, so here is just part of the notes: Shortcuts are now supported on macOS Monterey. Note: due to limitations in macOS, shortcuts only have a written or spoken description, rather than showing the relevant deliveries like on iOS. The “scan a package” shortcut will open the “Add a Delivery” window since scanning barcodes is not supported in Deliveries for Mac. Notifications that a package has been delivered are now marked as Time Sensitive on macOS Monterey. Sharing a single delivery via Messages now just sends a link. Sharing via AirDrop now sends a link instead of a file, so it’s easier to share with someone that doesn’t have the app.
Latest iOS 15.4 Beta Brings Custom Email Domain Settings
In the latest iOS 15.4 beta, Apple appears to be offering a way to manage iCloud+ custom email domain settings straight from your device.
Security Friday: Not Entirely Bad News – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-28
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including fixes and a tip for passwords on iOS.
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PSA: Neil Young Still on Apple Music, Amidst Joe Rogan Spotify Row [Updated]
Neil Young is headed off of Spotify, having decided he won’t be on the same platform as podcaster Joe Rogan, but he remains on Apple Music. You can get classic albums like 1972’s Harvest and 1989 hit “Rockin’ in The Free World” with a subscription. The service costs $9.99 per month, or $14.99 for family sharing, and is included in all Apple One bundles.
[Update: January 28] Apple Music appears to be trolling Spotify over its Neil Young/Joe Rogan decision. It is posting tweets from its official Twitter accounts as well as push notifications reminding people that the artists is still available there, The Verge reported.
FCC Now Requires Broadband Nutrition Labels for Consumers
The FCC will force ISPs to disclose broadband “nutrition labels” to give information on prices, introductory rates, data allowances, broadband speeds, and management practices.
The law directs the Commission “to promulgate regulations to require the display of broadband consumer labels, as described in the Public Notice of the Commission issued on April 4, 2016 (DA 16–357), to disclose to consumers information regarding broadband Internet access service plans.” Id. See also Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Wireline Competition, and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus Approve Open Internet Broadband Consumer Labels, GN Docket No. 14-28, Public Notice, 31 FCC Rcd 3358 (CGB/WCB/WTB 2016) (2016 Public Notice).
AutoFill Passwords on iOS: Here's a Setting to Check Out
There’s a toggle within Settings called AutoFill Passwords. This is a good setting to check if you use a password manager.
Apple Original Films And Series Receive Producers Guild Awards Nominations
Apple Original films and series ‘Coda’, ‘Come From Away’, ‘Ted Lasso’, and ‘The Morning Show’ have earned Producers Guild Awards nominations.
How the 'America COMPETES' Act Could Affect Cryptocurrency
A provision in the America COMPETES Act would give the Treasury unchecked power to ban cryptocurrencies, reports Coin Center.
35 US States Want Epic v. Apple Ruling Overturned
As the iPhone maker reported record sales in products and services, 35 US states voiced their support in appealing the Epic v. Apple ruling.
The Search for Infamous Phone Phreaker Susy Thunder
The Verge has a cool story about searching for Susy Thunder, a phone phreaker and social engineer.
Susan found her way into the hacker underground through the phone network. In the late 1970s, Los Angeles was a hotbed of telephone culture: you could dial-a-joke, dial-a-horoscope, even dial-a-prayer. Susan spent most of her days hanging around on 24-hour conference lines, socializing with obsessives with code names like Dan Dual Phase and Regina Watts Towers. Some called themselves phone phreakers and studied the Bell network inside out; like Susan’s groupie friends, they knew how to find all the back doors.
Apple TV+ Makes 'The Afterparty' Premiere Episode Available on YouTube
Apple TV+ made the entire premiere episode of The Afterparty available for free on YouTube. It is a very interesting move. While we have seen plenty of clips of movies and shows released online previously, as well as trailers and complimentary content, there have never been full episodes shared likes this. The Afterparty is a comedy-drama that follows the fallout of a school reunion gone wrong. It features a star-studded cast led by Tiffany Haddish. A further two episodes, alongside the pilot, were released to subscribers on Friday.