We finally have the winner of our iPhone 16 Pro international giveaway! Congratulations to Oliver T., and a huge thank you to everyone who participated.
Virtual Meeting Miscues Can Get You Fired
If you don’t believe virtual meeting mistakes can get someone fired, nearly 25 percent of executives in one survey can prove you wrong.
Report Shows 30% Increase in Mobile Shopping in Early 2021
A new report from Liftoff, App Anni, and Poq shows the pandemic has not slowed down mobile shopping. This sector increased 30%.
Backblaze Offers Alternative to Amazon EC2 With 'Vultr' Partnership
On Wednesday Backblaze announced a partnership with Vultr. It offers an alternative to Amazon S3 and EC2 for developers.
'9/11: Inside the President's War Room' Out on Apple TV+ and BBC iPlayer
9/11: Inside the President’s War Room has started its global rollout on Apple TV+ and is available on in the UK via the BBC iPlayer.
Apple’s Bias Against Discussing Pay Equity Rears Its Head in Slack
Apple recently barred employees from discussing pay equity on Slack. Jeff Butts believes this censorship clearly demonstrates Cupertino’s reluctance to deal with an important issue.
Is It Safe To Download Synology's DSM 7.0? A Synology Update
Is It Safe To Download Synology’s DSM 7.0? A DSM 7 Update from Mac Geek Gab 886.
Here are the First States to Support iOS 15 Digital IDs
On Wednesday Apple revealed which U.S. states are the first to support storage of IDs within Apple Wallet in iOS 15 and watchOS 8.
'Masterchef: Let's Cook!' And 'Layton's Mystery Journey+' Coming to Apple Arcade September 3
‘Masterchef: Let’s Cook!’ and ‘Layton’s Mystery Journey’ are both expected to become available to Apple Arcade subscribers from Friday.
Today at Apple Creative Studios Launches in Chicago, Washington, DC
Apple announced on Wednesday that its Today at Apple Creative Studios endeavor will expand to Chicago and Washington, D.C., in September.
Apple Watch 7 Faces Production Issues And Delays
Production of the forthcoming Apple Watch 7 has been hit by delays following quality issues potentially due to the new, more complex, design.
Use Your Keyboard and Mouse in Games With IOGEAR KeyMander 2 Mobile
If you want the power of being able to use keyboard and mouse in your games, this accessory is just what you need.
LEGO Star Wars Battles Coming to Apple Arcade
Fans of LEGO and a galaxy far, far away rejoice. Lego Star Wars Battles will soon be available on Apple Arcade for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Spotify Makes 'Blend' Personalised Shared Playlist Feature Available
Spotify announced Tuesday that Blend, which allows two users to create a shared playlist that combines both their musical tastes, is now available. It was released in beta in June and is now accessible by both free and premium users.
The experience includes new cover art to easily identify each of your Blend playlists, taste match scores to see your listening preferences compared to your friends’, and shareable data stories that are unique to every listening pair and can be shared across social channels. Blend, which will be updated daily and adapts based on what listeners stream, combines the best of Spotify’s personalization capabilities and collaborative playlist functionality into a single shared playlist, making it easy for users to get into a social listening session that is made just for them. But creating this experience was no simple feat. There’s a massive team behind the experience, blending their own different skills and expertise to bring it to life.
Explaining The Right to Repair Row
The issue of Apple and the Right to Repair is something we’ve covered extensively here on The Mac Observer. In a new video, the Wall Street Journal‘s Joanna Stern provides an explanation of the controversy surrounding the issue.
App Store Payments, Future iPhone Features – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-31
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a recently passed law in South Korea, and some features coming to future iPhones.
James Bond Retrospective Film Coming to Apple TV Ahead of No Time To Die’ Release
‘Being James Bond’, in which Daniel Craig reflects on his 15 years as the super spy, will be available on exclusively Apple TV.
Flipboard Gives People Tools to Prevent 'Doomscrolling'
Flipboard is rolling out a series of personalization tools to help people cut back on doomscrolling.
The company announced this morning the launch of a new controller on the cover of its own main newsfeed, aka the “For You” feed, which now allows users to select new topics to follow and deselect those they no longer want to hear about. The feature, which Flipboard dubs “an antidote to doomscrolling,” allows users to customize their For You feed to deliver a wider selection of stories related to their various interests, instead of focusing their home page on breaking news and politics.
New South Korean Law Changes App Store Payments
Recently passed by South Korea’s National Assembly, the Telecommunications Business Act could be the first to change app store payments.
To Buy Or Not To Buy An M1 Mac?
Wondering if you should buy an M1 Mac now or wait? Find out more in Mac Geek Gab 886, then maybe you’ll decide to buy a Refurbished Mac Here.
Bose Launches 'QuietComfort 45' Noise Cancelling Headphones
On Tuesday Bose has announced the launch of its latest pair of noise cancelling headphones – QuietComfort 45.
The QuietComfort 45 maintain the hallmarks of their predecessor with amazing audio performance, all-day comfort and stability, super- simple controls, rock-solid connectivity, and an update to the iconic design that made QCs one of the most recognizable wearables ever. The QuietComfort 45 headphones will be available starting September 23rd for $329.95, and pre-orders start today at Bose.com and select resellers.
Apple Expands Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, Announcing $30 Million in New Commitments
Apple announced $30 million in new commitments as it broadened its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI).
iOS 15 Device Surveillance is Scaring off Potential Android Switchers
A survey (n=~5,000) on Tuesday from SellCell shows that 18% of Android users are considering an iPhone 13. This number is down 15% from 2020.
How To Force Zoom to Quit When It Won’t Shut Down
While Zoom is normally a fairly well-behaved app that closes when it should, sometimes it gets stuck. Jeff Butts walks you through how to use Terminal commands to force Zoom to quit when it simply won’t.
Back Up Your Files With Twelve South's StayGo Mini USB-C Hub
Twelve South’s new StayGo mini USB-C Hub is a tiny accessory for your iPad and Mac that delivers four extra ports for your device.