Soon, you won’t need to order online to purchase the more unusual iMac colors. They are coming to Apple retail stores after Sept. 14.
Security Friday and Epic Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-10
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and the latest in the Apple v Epic lawsuit.
VSCO Introduces a Healing Tool for Members Called 'Remove'
Remove lets you easily edit out unwanted objects from your photos in a few simple taps. Clear photobombers, background clutter, and more for cleaner, beautiful images when you start a 7-day free membership trial. I’ve been testing it so far and it’s not the greatest at removing things, but the feature is currently in beta and is sure to improve over time. Options: Determine the Brush size you want to use with the slider. Play with smaller Brush sizes and using a tapping motion, instead of a brushing motion, for more accurate editing. You can also pinch and zoom into different parts of your photo to focus on smaller details. While editing your image, make use of the back and forward arrows to compare edits and undo or redo your work. Tap the checkmark when you’re done.
Review: iRobot's Braava Jet M6 is a Thorough Creature
A few weeks ago Andrew bought iRobot’s Braava jet m6 robotic mopper. This is the company’s top-of-the-line model available for US$449.99.
What to Expect from the iPhone 13 Announcement
The iPhone 13 announcement is just days away. Here’s what we expect to hear about the new phone at Apple’s “California Streaming” event.
Apple TV+ Has Around 40 million Subscribers, Will Spend US$500 Million on Marketing This Year
Apple TV+ has 40 million subscribers, with around half paying for the streaming service, and is set to splash some cash on marketing.
Coinbase Adds Rari Governance Token (RGT) and XYO Network (XYO)
Starting today, Rari Governance Token (RGT) and XYO Network (XYO) are available on Coinbase.com and in the Coinbase Android and iOS apps.
Rari Governance Token (RGT) is an Ethereum token that powers Rari Capital, a decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing. The Rari Governance Token is used for fee discounts and protocol governance.
XYO Network (XYO) is an Ethereum token that powers XYO Network, a decentralized network of devices that anonymously collect and validate geospatial data. On the XYO World platform, XYO tokens can be traded for and staked against unique ERC-721 tokens representing real-world locations.
Investor Tells Tim Cook - 'The Time Has Come to Change Apple’s Approach' to Antitrust
One prominent tech investor has written to CEO Tim Cook urging the company to rethink its approach to antitrust cases and regulators. Roger McNamee had his letter published by Time.
Unless Apple rethinks its approach, regulators will likely have no choice but to undermine its advantage in privacy and security. As a customer, that will piss me off. As an activist trying to reform the tech industry, it will leave me wondering what might have been. I would like to suggest a path to a better outcome. Apple is no longer the plucky upstart it was when Steve Jobs returned two decades ago. The company has a market value bigger than the GDP of all but eight countries in the world. In the trailing four quarters, your firm enjoyed a tax rate of about 14%, which has attracted the attention of Senator Warren, among others, who believe it is too low. Apple has huge economic power, which it uses for competitive advantage. Some of the victims of that economic power are fighting back, not unreasonably, and Apple’s brand with policy makers has taken a beating. The company’s reaction? One of surprise and resentment, which is not working. The time has come to change Apple’s approach.
Epic v Apple: Judge Rules Apple Can't Stop Developers From Adding Payment Links
In the Epic v Apple case, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers issued a permanent injunction against Apple regarding App Store rules.
Major Apple Maps Update Rolling Out in Italy
A major update to Apple Maps is being rolled out in Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, and Andorra. It includes a host of new data and features users in other countries have enjoyed for a while, MacStories reported.
In one update, the entire region is gaining features that were released elsewhere over the past two years, including: Look Around, More detailed road coverage, pedestrian data, and land cover, Improved navigation, 3D buildings. Siri Natural Language Guidance. Speed camera data. Lane guidance, and more… When iOS 15 is released, transit stations in Italy will be easier to find, and riders will be able to pin their favorite transit lines in Maps and track when they should disembark on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Drivers will gain the ability to report accidents, hazards, and speed checks using Siri too.
Get This iPhone 13 Accessory Bundle Before Launch Date
Totallee is offering an accessory bundle for iPhone 11 to iPhone 13. It has a clear case, a screen protector, and a fast wireless charger.
Update to 'Sensei' Brings a Monitoring Tool to Check Your Mac's Performance
Sensei Monitor is a new feature in Sensei that allows you to monitor your Mac performance in realtime, right from the menu bar. Create and customize panels and status bar items with different widgets to create the ultimate Mac menu bar system monitor, tailored just for you. Sensei Monitor has been in development for over a year, and features an advanced statistics engine as well as a design that fits in perfectly with modern versions of macOS. Developed using cutting-edge technology such as SwiftUI, it features an intuitive editor where the user can customize their monitoring using drag and drop. Here are the Mac features you can monitor: CPU, CPU Cores, GPU, RAM, Storage, Network, Temperature Sensors, Fan Speeds, Battery, Process Usage (CPU / RAM / Energy).
Vimeo Adds Support for Dolby Vision HDR on Apple Devices
On Friday video platform Vimeo announced a partnership with Dolby to bring hosting, sharing, and playback of videos created in Dolby Vision.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season Two Review: Episode Eight – Going to Wembley, Que Sera, Sera
Episode eight of ‘Ted Lasso’ season two combines genuinely very funny bits, tugs on our emotional heartstrings, and even has some soccer.
Apple Watch Software Chief Kevin Lynch Takes Over Apple Car Group
Kevin Lynch has replaced Doug Field as the head of the Apple car project, after the latter quit to head to Ford.
HBO Max Launching in Europe in October 2021
HBO Max is headed to Europe, launching in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, and Andorra on October 26, and expanding further in 2022.
CarPlay Support Coming to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is getting CarPlay Support, the company announced in a blog post about hybrid working, released Thursday. Thankfully the meeting service will be audio-only for participants on the road.
Flexibility comes from knowing that no matter where you work from, you are connected to your colleagues and work. The latest innovations in Teams bring your favorite applications and experiences together to help you remain efficient, focused, and connected in hybrid work. With Apple Car Play coming to Microsoft Teams this month, you can now join Teams meetings and make calls hands-free on the road using Siri.
This iPhone 13 Case Disproves an Apple Rumor
The folks at totallee have sent Andrew samples of iPhone 13 cases, and it disproves a rumor about one of the models.
Facebook And Ray-Ban Released Some Camera Glasses and Everyone is Freaking Out
Facebook and Ray-Ban have announced a collaboration – smart glasses that allow you to capture video and images, a ‘ice’ levels are high.
MacOS Monterey Adds Memoji to Mac Lock Screen
Big Sur gave us Memoji in Messages on our Macs. In Monterey, we can even put our Memoji on our Mac’s lock screen. Jeff Butts walks you through making that happen.
New App 'Nocturne' Promises to Help Enhance Your iPhone Astrophotography
With Nocturne by Unistellar, you can take breathtaking pictures of your nighttime adventures and show the world your nocturnal perspective – all in one app. Using Unistellar’s proprietary image processing algorithms, Nocturne brings to life your night scape photographies, allowing you to capture your scene under a showstopping starry sky, at the press of a button. Simply stabilize your iPhone (using a tripod or resting it on a solid surface) and start the capture. The app will generate and stack images to bring out all visible stars on the final photo.
Thursdays with Bob: Dr Mac has Seen the Future – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-09
Thursdays with Bob continue as Dr Mac reports to Kelly from The Future on what Focus Modes look like in forthcoming Apple operating systems.
The 'Roy Is Sorry for Not Understanding Keeley Playlist' From 'Ted Lasso' is on Apple Music
In episode seven of Ted Lasso season two, Keely needs a little bit of space from Roy, something the former footballer initially fails to understand. However, when the issue dawns on him, he tries to make it up to his girlfriend by leaving her alone in the bath with a specially curated playlist. But what’s on it? Well, we now know, as it’s available on Apple Music! The ‘Roy Is Sorry for Not Understanding Keeley’ starts with ‘By Your Side’ by Sade, and ‘Morning’ by Beck, with much in between.
Security Researchers are Fed Up With Apple's Bug Bounty Program
For five years Apple has invited ethical hackers to break into its products to look for flaws. But these security experts are tired of the program.
The best programs support open conversations between the hackers and the company. Apple, already known for being tight-lipped, limits communication and feedback on why it chooses to pay or not pay for a bug, according to security researchers who have submitted bugs to the bounty program and a former employee who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of a nondisclosure agreement.