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Apple Podcast Subscriptions – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-21
Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest updates to the Podcasts app, including the subscription option.
One Man Shows How The App Store Has a Scam Problem
As Apple faces scrutiny in the Senate, a man named Kosta Eleftheriou is challenging Apple in another way: By finding scam apps.
Apple Releases New Behind the Mac Videos Celebrating College Acceptances and Finneas
Apple has released two new video in its ‘Behind the Mac’ series featuring students celebrating getting into college and musician Finneas.
Rewatch Apple's 'Spring Loaded' Event
There was an awful lot packed into Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event on Tuesday. If you missed any of the announcements, you can rewatch the whole event on YouTube or via Apple’s website.
Apple Will Have To Tell Users How Long Smart Devices Will Receive Security Updates for Under New UK Law
Smart device manufacturers like Apple will have to tell users how long products will receive security updates for under a proposed UK law.
VIOFO Launches 1080p Webcam + Microphone With Privacy Cover
VIOFO announced on Tuesday the release of its P800 1080p webcam plus microphone combo, and it comes with a privacy cover built into it.
Authoritarian Governments May Not Like Satellite Internet
An interesting report today examines how authoritarian governments will handle the challenge of satellite internet like Starlink.
Russia’s space chief Dmitry Rogozin, in August of 2020, said that Starlink is “a rather predatory, clever, powerful, high-technology policy of the USA, which uses Shock and Awe in order to advance, before all, their military interests.” Rogozin publicly stated the more humanitarian aspects of Starlink, in that it would provide internet access to people living in remote areas, “nonsense.”
REvil Ransomware Crew Extorts Apple With Device Schematics
Timed with Apple’s spring event on Tuesday, the group behind REvil ransomware claims to have secret device schematics hacked from Quanta Computer.
Car Consortium Brings Ultra Wideband to Digital Car Key Spec
The Car Connectivity Consortium is adding Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra Wideband connectivity to its Digital Key 3.0 specification.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Available to Order in Purple From Friday
Apple is adding a purple model to the iPhone 12 and mini lineup, with orders starting on Friday, April 23, availability from April 30.
Digital Rights Group Calls on Congress to Abolish the App Store
The Senate Judiciary Committee is preparing to hear testimony from app developers regarding the App Store. In preparation, Fight For The Future has created AbolishTheAppStore.org.
By centralizing software distribution through the App Store, Apple is upholding the unjust laws of authoritarian regimes and restricting innovation in the mobile software industry. We believe that iOS should work like every other general purpose computing system, including Apple’s own MacOS. Developers should be free to create — and users should be free to install — software directly onto the devices that they own without asking for Apple’s permission.
Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro Portable Dual Monitor: $177
We have a deal on the Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro, a portable display that connects to your laptop as a second display wherever you go. It works with Mac, Windows, Chrome, or Linux laptop via a USB cable, and you attach it physically to the upper lid of your laptop so that it’s always with you. It slides out when you want to use it, and there’s a mirroring mode that allows you to turn it around soo you can share your screen with someone sitting across from you. It’s offers 1080p resolution, and coupon code SAVEDUEXPRO at checkout brings the price on this device down to $177.
iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.3. watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 Available 'Next Week'
iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS 11.3, watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 will all land “next week,” according to an Apple press release.
Spring Forward Breakdown – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-20
Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to break down today’s “Spring Forward” announcements including all the new things we did (and didn’t) see.
Dissecting Apple's Loaded Spring (Event) — Mac Geek Gab 867
Minutes after Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event ended, do you know what your two favorite geeks did? They recorded this episode for you to dissect and discuss the elements that stuck out to them. Listen (or watch!) as John and Dave dig in and share. Press play…and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and New Siri Remote
A new Apple TV 4K and a redesigned Siri Remote costing US$179 and US$59 respectively, were unveiled at the Spring Loaded event.
Long-Rumored AirTag Launches for $29 Each
AirTags have been rumored for roughly two years and on Tuesday Apple finally announced them. They will work with the Find My app.
New iMac Brings M1, 7 Colors, and 4.5K Retina Display
The iMac has been completely redesigned to give customers an M1 chip, a thin, 11.5mm 4.5K Retina display, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.
iPad Pro Gets Liquid Retina XDR Display With M1 Chip
A surprising new update announced at Apple’s spring event involves the iPad Pro with an M1 chip and a Liquid Retina XDR display.
Shared Apple Card Users Can Now Build Credit Together
Apple Card was the first product announced at the company’s spring event on Tuesday, and a new feature called Apple Card Family is coming.
'Ted Lasso' Season Two Coming to Apple TV+ July 23
The wait for the return of everyone’s favorite soccer coach is almost over – season two of Ted Lasso will arrive on Apple TV+ on July 23.
Apple Unveils Podcast Subscriptions And Redesigns App
Apple is launching a subscription option to an updated podcast app, and gave a preview at the start of the company’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event.
What iOS Changes (Might) Mean for the Advertising Industry — Media+
Adweek’s Andrew Blustein joins Charlotte Henry to look at the dramatic impact the introduction of Ad Tracking Transparency (ATT) by Apple could have on the advertising industry.
Geico Data Breach Exposed Driver’s Licenses in Early 2021
Geico revealed a data breach that occurred on its systems and hackers accessed driver’s licenses.
The insurance giant did not say how many customers were affected by the breach but said the fraudsters accessed customer driver’s license numbers between January 21 and March 1. Companies are required to alert the state’s attorney general’s office when more than 500 state residents are affected by a security incident.
Geico said it had “reason to believe that this information could be used to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits in your name.”