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REGEX 101
Want to know more about REGEX? Check out this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 881 on REGEX101 to build, test, and debug your regex.
iOS 15: How to Create Smart Folders in Apple Notes
Like Smart Lists in Reminders there is a similar feature in Apple Notes called Smart Folders that use the new tagging tool.
Airbnb Adds New Wi-Fi Speed Test Feature to App
On Thursday Airbnb announced it added a Wi-Fi speed test tool to its app to let Hosts easily advertise their speeds.
While Hosts have been able to manually add wifi speeds to their listing pages for some time, we’re now providing an easy and efficient in-app solution to allow them to measure the wifi speed in their listing using the Airbnb app.
Hosts can test their listing’s connection speed right within the Airbnb app, and easily have their wifi speed information posted on their listing page, making their listings more appealing to guests looking for connected stays.
watchOS 7.6.1 Out Now With Important Security Update For Apple Watch
Apple has released watchOS 7.6.1, which contains a key security fix, for all those with an Apple Watch Series 3 or later.
Xebec Tri-Screen Turns Your Laptop Into a Portable Workstation With Multiple Displays
Lots of people add an additional display to their laptop, but such a setup doesn’t tend to be portable. Xebec offers a solution with its Tri-Screen 2 portable workstation. It allows users to quickly attach two thin 6.5mm monitors to their device, with a kickstand helping to balance the whole thing. It costs US$499 with free U.S. shipping.
Uber Drivers to Receive Free Rosetta Stone Language Lessons
Uber announced on Thursday a partnership with Rosetta Stone to offer free language courses to drivers.
The deal is being extended to drivers and delivery workers in select markets where Uber operates. Rosetta’s digital language learning programs, which cover 24 languages, will be fully integrated into the Uber app used by its workers. And the company is working with Rosetta on developing language skills directly related to their work as ride-share drivers and delivery workers.
Thursdays with Bob: Blue Light Specials – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-29
Today Dr Mac drops by to chat with Kelly about some alternate places to shop for gear to go with your Apple hardware.
All-new Sound Packs from Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga Available in GarageBand for iPhone and iPad
Apple unveiled all-new Sound Packs from some of today’s top artists and producers will be available in GarageBand on iPhone and iPad
How Educators in Australia are Embracing Swift
Some educators at schools in Queensland, Australia are embracing Apple’s Swift programming language. The company published a feature that includes some teachers and students sharing their experiences.
At Siena Catholic College and St Augustine’s College, two high schools in Southeast Queensland, teaching students the principles of app development using Swift is unlocking their creativity and allowing them to reach new levels of innovation and problem solving. “Our decision to choose Swift was clear and based on the simplicity, versatility, and limitless creativity the language provides,” says Paul Dionysius, who teaches technology courses at Siena Catholic College. “Every day we’re seeing our students develop enterprising ideas and designing real-world solutions to problems, building the essential skills for success in the 21st century. We have future blockbuster developers here today — I am certain of that and incredibly proud.”
New App ‘Nanogram’ is a Telegram Client for Apple Watch
Nanogram is a brand new Apple Watch app that acts as a Telegram client. Features: Send, receive, and see all your messages & notifications right from your wrist – even when you don’t have your phone around. Experience the freedom of going truly phone-less with just your Apple Watch, while staying connected to your friends & family. Also supports FlickType Swipe Keyboard, for faster & more private replies on the go (vs Scribble & Dictation, respectively). Nanogram does not collect any information. Requires Apple Watch Series 3 or later, running watchOS 7 or later.
Verizon Adds Four New Mobile Hotspot Plans for Customers
Verizon announced on Thursday the addition of four new mobile hotspot plans, perfect for travelers. From 15GB to 150GB per month.
England NHS App Update Allows Covid Pass to be Added to Apple Wallet
An update to England’s NHS iOS app allows the COVID pass, which will be required at some events and settings, to be added to Apple Wallet.
Document Finder: Search For Documents
Here’s another awesome Cool Stuff Found from Mac Geek Gab 881: Use Document Finder to search for documents!
eBay Adds Support for Apple Pay on its Website
eBay has added support for Apple Pay on its website recently. Previously the payment option was only available in its apps.
iOS 15 Public Beta 4 Released for Apple Users
A few days after seeding public beta 4 for developers running iOS 15 | iPadOS 15, public beta testers can now install the release.
Mozilla VPN Expands to Seven More Countries, Increases Price
Mozilla has added seven additional countries to its VPN service, and raises the price for new users.
Mozilla’s virtual private network (VPN) service has arrived in seven more countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
It will honor the $4.99 a month price for customers from the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and New Zealand, who signed up already. But from now on that price will only be available for customers who sign up for a year. Otherwise the fee rises to $7.99 a month for a six month deal or $9.99 for a month of access.
Apple TV+: Season Four of ‘For All Mankind’ in The Works
Season four of ‘For All Mankind’ is set for Apple TV+ In 2022-2023, according to an update to the Writers Guild of America website.
Ted Lasso Scores Biggest Premiere Weekend on Apple TV+
The season two premiere of Ted Lasso scored the biggest opening weekend audience of any show on Apple TV+ since the service launched.
Earnings and Evolution – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-28
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to talk about Apple’s earnings report and how the landscape has changed.
Ukraine Authorities Seize Unencrypted Windscribe VPN Servers
VPN provider Windscribe said its servers were not encrypted, enabling authorities to create decoy servers and snoop on web traffic.
The Ontario, Canada-based company said earlier this month that two servers hosted in Ukraine were seized as part of an investigation into activity that had occurred a year earlier. The servers, which ran the OpenVPN virtual private network software, were also configured to use a setting that was deprecated in 2018 after security research revealed vulnerabilities that could allow adversaries to decrypt data.
Oh come on, VPN servers that weren’t encrypted?
Totallee Offers Impressive 50% Off Sale for All Smartphone Cases
Starting today and valid until August 8 you can use a special promo code to get 50% off any product with totallee.
Twitter Tests New ‘Shop Module’ Feature for iOS Users
Twitter is piloting a new feature on Wednesday called Shop Module. It will let brands add a shopping section at the top of their profiles. The pilot is currently limited to iOS devices for people who use the service in English.
The Shop Module is a dedicated space at the top of a profile where businesses can showcase their products. When people visit a profile with the Shop Module enabled, they can scroll through the carousel of products and tap through on a single product to learn more and purchase — seamlessly in an in-app browser, without having to leave Twitter.
Apple Threatens iPhone Prototype Seller With Police Involvement
Apple has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Chinese citizen who advertised stolen iPhone prototypes on social media.
Use Back Tap To Activate Flashlight
Did you know you can turn your flashlight on without unlocking your iPhone? Use Back Tap to turn on your flashlight, check it out in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 879.