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.
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.
JOBY Releases GripTight Mount System for MagSafe iPhones
On Tuesday, JOBY announced the release of three GripTight MagSafe mount, the perfect accessory for iPhone 12 photographers and videographers.
How to Export Apple Books to Safely Back Up to External Storage
When you’re backing up your data, don’t forget about your books! Here’s a fast, easy way to export Apple Books to external storage.
The Life of a Content Creator — Media+
Shannon Morse joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the life of a content creator and independent media maker. They discuss the writing, filming, and editing process, plus all the gear in Shannon’s new studio.
Instagram Asking Users to Share Their Birthday
Instagram announced Monday that it is asking users to confirm their birthday if they have not shared it with the photo-sharing service before. Pavni Diwanji, VP of Youth Products at the Facebook-owned app, said in a blog post that it was aiming to create better safety features for younger users.
First, we’ll start to ask you for your birthday when you open Instagram. We’ll show you a notification a handful of times and if you haven’t provided us with your birthday by a certain point, you’ll need to share it to continue using Instagram. This information is necessary for new features we’re developing to protect young people. Second, if you see warning screens placed on posts, we’ll ask you for your birthday before you can see the post. These screens aren’t new, and we already show them on posts that may be sensitive or graphic, but we don’t currently ask for your birthday when viewing these posts. Now, we’ll start asking for your birthday on some of these screens if you haven’t shared it with us previously.
Apple Studios Secures Feature Film 'Raymond and Ray' Starring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke
Apple Original Films announced that it has secured the rights to feature film ‘Raymond and Ray’ starring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke.
Media Monday: Martellaro Movies (and TV) – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-30
John Martellaro returns with a new round of movies and tv shows to discuss with Kelly who brings a couple suggestions as well.
This is What Steve Jobs's First-Ever Apple Business Card Looked Like
We’ve heard the story about Mark Zuckerberg’s infamous first Facebook business card, which was apparently part of an attempt to emulate Steve Jobs. But what did the Apple co-founder’s actual first business card look like? Jon Erlichman shared an image of it, and those of Bill Gates (Microsoft), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), and Larry Page (Google).
Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing 1,500 iPhones
A man from Florida is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing 1,500 iPhones. Over two years, he made quite an illicit living.
Tim Cook Announces Apple Donation to Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will be donating to relief efforts following the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida.
Was That a Notchless Next-Gen iPhone on Ted Lasso?
We’ve been hearing speculation that the next generation of the iPhone will have a smaller camera notch than current models. Through either an unintentional leak or just a post-production editing mistake, the Ted Lasso audience got a peek of a notchless next-gen iPhone in the August 27 episode. The handset looks like an iPhone 12 from the rear, but images of the screen seem to show iOS 14 wallpaper without the usual cutout from the camera notch.
Apple is notorious for its secrecy, so it seems unlikely that this is a deliberate signal that the notch is disappearing from the iPhone 13. That said, it’s been rumored for months now that the iPhone 13 would have a much smaller notch or a hole-punch selfie camera. However, a completely notchless display isn’t believed to be in the cards for this year’s iPhone.