Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a few Mail-based quick tips and an entire pile (yep, the whole thing!) of Cool Stuff Found. Press play and learn (at least) five new things with John and Dave!
How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2021 Keynote
The WWDC 2021 keynote will take place on 7 June at 10 AM PDT and there are multiple options to watch so you don’t miss any announcements.
Understanding iMac Ports, Cables, and USB in 2021
In this mini-episode from Mac Geek Gab 873 John and I discuss ports, cables and USB Drives for Mac Desktops!
Juice Jacking Explained 2021: How to Avoid it
Check out this Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 873 where John and I talk through the ins and outs of Juice Jacking and how to prevent it.
WWDC Preview and Wishes – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-04
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont for a look ahead to WWDC and what will or should get announced on Monday.
AirTag Privacy Measures Improved, Android App on Way
More privacy and safety measures are coming to AirTags, Apple has announced, amidst concerns about how the device could be used for abuse.
'Who Are You, Charlie Brown?' Celebrating 'Peanuts' Characters and Creator, Charles M. Schulz Premiering June 25 on Apple TV+
A documentary special called ‘Who Are You, Charlie Brown’, narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 25.
WWDC 2021 Preview - iOS 15, macOS 12, and Next-Gen Apple Silicon
WWDC 2021 is nearly upon us, and Charlotte Henry makes her predictions of what we will and won’t hear about in the keynote.
Justice Department Creates Cybersecurity Task Force
The U.S. Department of Justice has created a task force to coordinate and track federal cases that involve ransomware and other attacks.
Send/Receive Text Messages, Locations, SOS When Cellular Service Is Unavailable: $230
We have a deal on the RADACAT GPS Messenger 2, a device with a built-in Mini GPS tracking device that can be used as a messenger and a tracker by connecting to the user’s mobile phone. This device allows users to send and receive text messages, real-time locations, and SOS to other Radacat C2 users even when cellular service is unavailable. A 2-pack of these devices is $230 through our deal.
iPad Pro and Mini Set For Major Updates
Apple is working on a new iPad Pro with wireless charging and a redesigned Pad mini to be released in 2022 and later in 2021 respectively.
Mercedes-Benz Adds Apple Music to EQS, C-Class, S-Class Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz announced that it will be adding Apple Music integration to some of its vehicles within the MBUX infotainment system.
TikTok Will Collect Biometric Data From US Users
TikTok updated its privacy policy on Wednesday, adding a new section about collecting biometric data from users. This data includes “faceprints and voiceprints.”
The statement itself is vague, as it doesn’t specify whether it’s considering federal law, states laws, or both. It also doesn’t explain, as the other part did, why TikTok needs this data. It doesn’t define the terms “faceprints” or “voiceprints.” Nor does it explain how it would go about seeking the “required permissions” from users, or if it would look to either state or federal laws to guide that process of gaining consent.
'Lisey's Story' Premieres on Apple TV+
Lisey’s Story premiered on Apple TV+ on Friday. The first two episodes are now available to subscribers. The remaining episodes of the eight-part series, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, will be released on a weekly basis.
Elizabeth Anweis Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Thriller Echo 3
Elizabeth Anweis has joined the cast of the forthcoming Apple TV+ series Echo 3, alongside Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman.
European Consumer Group Backs EU Apple Antitrust Case Prompted by Spotify
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has backed the European Union’s antitrust case against Apple prompted by Spotify.
Blinkist Premium 2-Year Subscription: $99.99
We have a deal on a 2-year subscription to Blinkist Premium. Blinkist is the app that brings you the key ideas from top nonfiction books and podcasts, all in 15-minute audio and text explainers. Read or listen to the key ideas from over 4,500 bestselling titles across 27 categories, including personal development, entrepreneurship, and psychology. A 2-year subscription to Blinkist Premium is $99.99 through our deal.
Key Managers Depart Apple Car Team
Managers working on an Apple car have left, including one who worked on robotics and the leader of the safety and regulations team.
PayPal Cancels Customer Who Donates to Tor Browser
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reports that a PayPal has shut down the account of a person who had recently donated to the privacy browser Tor.
Siri is Still Version One – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-03
The Infamous Dan Moren joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Siri, and how the Apple voice assistant stacks up against others. Or doesn’t…
Twitter Launches First-Ever Subscription Service - and it Let's You Edit Tweets
Twitter announced that it is rolling Twitter Blue, its first-ever subscription service, in a blog post on Thursday. The new service is coming to Australia and Canada first, costing CAD$3.49 or AUD$4.49 per month respectively. It includes various features, including ‘Undo Tweet’, which gives you a brief window in which to preview and edit a tweet before it goes live.
For those wondering, no, a free Twitter is not going away, and never will. This subscription offering is simply meant to add enhanced and complementary features to the already existing Twitter experience for those who want it… Starting today, we will be rolling out our first iteration of Twitter Blue in Australia and Canada. Our hope with this initial phase is to gain a deeper understanding of what will make your Twitter experience more customized, more expressive, and generally speaking more 🔥.
How to Get Around macOS Security Using App Installers
Tenable Research found security issues related to macOS app installers, and they can be used to bypass default Mac security protections. So far, Apple hasn’t fixed it (emphasis mine).
Frustrated by the prevalence of these issues, we decided to write them up and make separate reports to both Apple and Microsoft. We wrote to Apple to recommend implementing a fix similar to what they did for CVE-2020–9817 and explained the additional LPE mechanism discovered.
We wrote to Microsoft to recommend a fix for the flaw in their installer. Both companies have rejected these submissions and suggestions.
What Having Apple TV on the Nvidia Shield Tells us About Apple's Services Business
Earlier this week, Nvidia announced that SHIELD users can purchase or rent movies and shows and access Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app on the device. At iMore, Oliver Haslam neatly outlines how this underlines a significant shift that has been going on in Apple’s services business.
Apple’s services business isn’t what it once was. It’s no longer a way to keep people tethered to Apple and is instead just another way for Apple to make money. If people insist on using Android phones, they might as well give Apple $10 each month to listen to its music. People really don’t want to buy an Apple TV 4K? No problem, Apple will take their $4.99 per month and let them watch on their crappy smart TV instead. The idea of an Apple TV app running on the Nvidia Shield – of all things! – would have been insane just a few short years ago. Call me an old romantic, but who knows – maybe it gives us all hope that one day, on an indefinite timescale, we’ll see iMessage break free of Apple’s chains as well.
App Store’s Billings & Sales Generated $643 Billion in 2020
Apple announced on Wednesday that the App Store’s billings and sales generated US$643 billion in 2020, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.