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Dolby Atmos not playing on your iPhone? Here's why.
If you’re having trouble getting Dolby ATMOS on your iPhone, you may have to delete your songs from your phone and redownload…find out more in this Mac Geek Gab 904 Mini-Segment.
When Good Macs Go Bad (Part II)
Dr. Mac offers up a few more things you can try before you throw in the towel when your Mac is on the fritz.
Zoom & Refresh In iOS15 Safari
Learn how to zoom out in iOS15 Safari to see your tabs, and how to most easily refresh your tabs in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 904.
Apple Offering Free Two-Hour Delivery 'in Most Metro Areas' Before Christmas
Apple is offering free two-hour delivery on certain items in the run-up to Christmas as well as extended holiday returns.
How to Watch Apple TV+ on Amazon Fire TV Devices
An updated list of all the Amazon Fire TV devices you can use to watch Apple TV+, including Insignia and Toshiba devices.
Budget Issues Could Delay DoJ Probes Into Apple And Google
U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) probes into Apple and Google could be delayed until spring 2022. Politico reported that the delay is due to ongoing budget issues.
Now the decision on going to court is likely to come in March or later because of continued discussions about where to file and who will make the call, the two people told POLITICO. They spoke anonymously to discuss internal DOJ deliberations. Another major concern for the department is the likely expense of a court battle with the two companies, each of which has a market value exceeding $1 trillion. That issue became more fraught this week when Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) torpedoed Democrats’ Build Back Better package, which would have given DOJ a $500 million boost for antitrust enforcement.
Meta to Appeal UK Regulator's Order to Sell Giphy
Facebook parent company Meta is challenging a recent decision by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.
The MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2021
It’s the time of the year where YouTuber Marques Brownlee hands out his smartphone awards. The Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro go head-to-head for the main prize, but which will come out on top? As ever, the MKBHDs reviews are worth listening to, even if you don’t agree with the outcome!
Apple Workers Call For Christmas Eve Walkout
Apple workers are planning a Christmas Eve walkout amidst calls for “paid sick time” and “proper mental healthcare.”
Send Apple Gift Card to Friends and Family Abroad [Updated]
Sending an Apple gift card to friends and family abroad is not as simple as it might think it should be, but can still be done.
Gifts for Geeks (Part II)
As promised in his last column, Dr. Mac has more great gift ideas at reasonable prices for the geeks you love.
iPhone 14 Release Date And Features Rumors
No sooner was the iPhone 13 in our hands, than the iPhone 14 rumors started to gather speed. iMore has a nice round-up of what we think we know so far.
Most of what we know about the next iPhone is design-based, thanks to a hefty September leak from Jon Prosser. From that report: “According to renders provided by Prosser based on information he has seen, next year’s iPhone will apparently see the end of the iPhone’s famous camera bump. Instead, it will just be thicker to hide the camera bump, and possibly provide for improved battery life. However, Prosser says he does not have information on the phone’s internals and that he has only seen the design of the device.”
SEC allows AAPL Shareholders to Push For Details on Apple NDAs
The SEC has agreed that an AAPL shareholders proposal requiring Apple to explain how it uses tools like NDAs can proceed.
Thursdays with Bob: Just In Case – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-23
Dr Mac comes by to talk with Kelly about a few more year-end picks, iPhone cases and batteries for all kinds of iPhones and use *cases* (get it?)
How to Turn Off an iPhone 13
The way to turn off your iPhone has changed with recent generations, including the 13, and uses the side button and a volume button.
macOS Calculator has RPN
Find out how to access the RPN Calculator in macOS in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 904.
New York Police Highlight Cases of Women Stalked With AirTags
Police in West Seneca, New York, highlighted cases of AirTags being used to stalk women who initially did not know they were being tracked. Local news outlet WGRZ has details and comment from a senior officer.
“A female came in and she got this message notification on her phone that there was an Apple AirTag or device moving with her, so she came to the station,” West Seneca Lieutenant Jonathan Luterek said. Luterek says officers found an AirTag under the bumper of the woman’s vehicle. And just this week, a different woman got the same message on her phone.
“Officers checked over her car pretty thoroughly and weren’t able to locate it. It disconnected shortly after, so at this point it’s really unknown if it was on the vehicle, or if her phone got alerted about something nearby,” Luterek said. Officers do not believe the two cases are connected and say there is no reason to panic, but they do want to raise awareness.
Concerns about incidents such as this were raised when the device was first launched. Indeed, the features that alerted the women were introduced by Apple to reduce the risk. It is still something to be aware of though and important to know what to do if you find yourself in such a situation.
Just in Case...
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus offers up a few of the iPhone cases that he’s found to be impressive in 2021, which is saying something considering how many cases cross his desk.
Apple Music: How to Use The Visualizer
If you’re using Apple Music on your Mac you might want to turn the visualizer on instead of having the app on show.
Security Flaw in Fisher-Price 'Chatter' Phone Could Let People Eavesdrop
A Bluetooth bug found with Fisher-Price’s Chatter phone could let others eavesdrop on your conversation.
With just the online instruction manual to go on, the researchers feared that a design flaw could allow someone to use the Chatter to eavesdrop.
Ken Munro, founder of the cybersecurity company Pen Test Partners, told TechCrunch that chief among the concerns are that the Chatter does not have a secure pairing process to stop unauthorized phones in Bluetooth range from connecting to it.
iOS : How to Remove Memoji Stickers From the Keyboard
In addition to emojis you’ll find Memojis on your keyboard in iOS 13 and later. Here’s how to remove them if it’s not a feature you use.
HomePod Mini Tips and Tricks – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-22
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont share tips for setup and use of the HomePod mini including connecting to other devices and Home app tricks.
Steve Jobs Returned to Apple 25 Years Ago
This week marks a major landmark in Apple history. It’s 25 years since the company acquired NeXT and Steve Jobs returned. MacRumors has a good reflection on the episode.
“With this merger, the advanced software from NeXT will be married with Apple’s very high-volume hardware platforms and marketing channels to create another breakthrough, leapfrogging existing platforms, and fueling Apple and the industry copy cats for the next ten years and beyond,” said Jobs. “I still have very deep feelings for Apple, and it gives me great joy to play a role in architecting Apple’s future.” Jobs initially returned to Apple as an advisor, making his first appearance at Macworld San Francisco in January 1997 to announce details of how Apple planned to incorporate NeXT technology into future releases of Mac OS. Jobs went on to replace Amelio as the company’s interim CEO just nine months later, and he ended up dropping the interim title and remaining CEO until stepping down in August 2011 due to health issues.
Untrusted Shortcuts and Privacy Settings You'll Find on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A feature of the Shortcuts app is sharing them with others. So what happens when you see a warning about Untrusted Shortcuts?