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.
Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank Sticks to iPhone 12: $39.99
We have a deal on a portable battery with a built-in Qi charger that uses magnets to stick right to the back of your iPhone 12 while it’s charging. And it has a built-in ring on the back that you can use to securely hold your iPhone while you’re using it. This device is $39.99 through our deal.
Windows 10 Now Runs on Apple Silicon M1 Macs
Users who so desire now run Windows 10 on an M1 Mac. The latest version of Parallels allows the operating system to run on an Apple Silicon computer, The Verge reported.
The latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac now allows M1 Mac owners to run Windows 10 on Arm apps or traditional x86 apps side by side with Mac or iOS apps on Big Sur. There will be some app limitations on the Windows 10 on Arm side, thanks to its own app emulation, but Windows 10 on Arm will soon support x64 app emulation, too. Parallels Desktop maker Corel says its latest update also results in some impressive performance and battery improvements over running the software on Intel-based Macs. According to Corel, the 16.5 update uses up to 250 percent less energy on an M1 Mac, compared to an Intel-based MacBook Air. There’s also a promise of up to 60 percent better DirectX 11 performance and up to 30 percent better overall virtual machine performance running the Arm version of Windows 10 on an M1 Mac instead of a Windows 10 VM on an Intel-based MacBook Pro.
UK Tesco Shopper Orders Apples, Gets iPhone SE
One happy customer in London, England ordered apples at a supermarket and came away with an iPhone SE. The Mirror reported that customer Nick James found out he’d randomly won the device when he went to pick up a ‘click and collect’ order at a Tesco Extra store.
Mr James was gobsmacked to receive a free iPhone SE in his click and collect order. He told the Mirror: “I was half expecting the surprise to be an Easter egg or something – I was a little bit shocked to say the least.” Tesco Mobile is giving away free Apple iPhones, AirPods and Samsung devices as part of a “super substitutes” promotion this week. Tweeting about his win earlier this week, he said: “A big thanks this week to Tesco and Tesco Mobile. “On Wednesday evening we went to pick up our click and collect order and had a little surprise in there – an Apple iPhone SE.
Apple Partners with Pixar's Story Master for Animated Short 'Blush'
Apple Original Films and Sky Dance animations announced their partnership’s debut short film, with former Pixar exec John Lasseter as an Executive Producer.
Apple TV+ Announcements, Streaming Comparisons – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-14
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss new announcements on Apple TV+ and a new study of how TV+ stacks up against other services.
Apple TV+ Adds to Musical Roster With New Mark Ronson-hosted Docuseries
Producer and DJ Mark Ronson is set to host a new music show coming to Apple TV+ on July 30, called ‘Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson’.
How Advertisers are Reacting to iOS 14.5 App Tracking Transparency
The release of iOS 14.5 is right around the corner and with it comes a feature known as App Tracking Transparency. How are advertisers reacting?
15:21 Cork iPhone Cases are Sustainably Harvested
15:21 is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden and it makes iPhone cases out of cork, including cases for the iPhone 12 smartphone line.
Mac and Services to Provide AAPL Upside
AAPL investors can still expect an upside when during Apple’s forthcoming earnings call thanks to Mac and services. That’s according to J.P Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee in a note seen by AppleInsider.
Lead analyst Samik Chatterjee writes that the setup heading into Q1 2021 earnings is “dramatically different than the last one,” since the focus on near-term earnings drivers has moderated after the busy holiday season. Specifically, iPhone builds are slowing down, led primarily by softening smartphone shipments in China and slowing momentum of 5G-equipped iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro sales. Relative to sell-side consensus, Chatterjee believes investors are primed for softer results. However, the analyst still expects modest upside to investor expectations. He cites strong growth in Services and the current momentum in Mac and iPad shipments as the primary driver, despite concerns that work from home trends will wear off. JP Morgan is tracking iPhone revenue in line with expectations.
No mini in 2022 iPhone Lineup, Says Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that there will be no iPhone 14 mini, in a new note seen by MacRumors. Despite its relatively poor performance, a smaller model is expected to be in the 2021 lineup.
“We predict that the new 2H22 iPhone will come in four models: the high-end 6.7″ and 6.1″, and the lower-end 6.7″ and 6.1″,” wrote Kuo. If there is no so-called iPhone 14 mini next year, the iPhone SE would regain the title of smallest iPhone with its 4.7-inch display. However, the current iPhone SE is actually slightly larger than the 5.4-inch mini model due to having thicker bezels and a Touch ID home button. The iPhone SE also has only a single-lens rear camera and is equipped with an LCD screen, whereas the iPhone 12 mini has a superior OLED display.
Big Library Read’s Latest Book Club Offering is ‘The Art of Taking it Easy’
Overdrive’s book club called Big Library Read announced its latest entry for readers called “The Art of Taking It Easy” by psychologist and stand-up comedian Dr. Brian King. Through Libby, OverDrive’s one-tap reading app, The Art of Taking It Easy is available for free, simultaneous use access from over 20K libraries and schools worldwide through April 19. Being selected for Big Library Read provides great exposure for King, with hundreds of thousands checkouts per program and the unique opportunity for readers to interact with the author and others in the online discussion.
Mophie’s Powerful New Batteries Can Jump Start a Vehicle
Mophie has released four new batteries to its product line-up, and these are different than your standard portable power packs.
Security Firm Behind iPhone Unlocking Finally Discovered
The security firm that unlocked the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter has been unveiled, and it’s an Australian company called Azimuth.
Azimuth is a poster child for “white hat” hacking, experts say, which is good-guy cybersecurity research that aims to disclose flaws and disavows authoritarian governments. Two Azimuth hackers teamed up to break into the San Bernardino iPhone, according to the people familiar with the matter, who like others quoted in this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
An interesting story, especially with the connection to Corellium.
Spotify Launches First Hardware Product - Car Thing - in U.S.
Spotify launched in-car entertainment system Car Thing in the U.S. on Tuesday, TechCrunch reported. It’s the company’s first ever hardware product.
The company explained its interest in Car Thing is about solving a need for customers who want a “more seamless” and personalized in-car listening experience. Although many cars today support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Spotify points out that the average age of a car in the U.S. is actually 11 years old and the average lifetime of cars is 18 years. That means there are still a large number of cars on the road that don’t support modern, in-car infotainment systems. Car Thing is being introduced to serve this market — and likely, to give Spotify the opportunity to explore future business models where it has a more direct relationship with customers inside the vehicle, though the company isn’t speaking to its longer-term ambitions at this time.
Discord Servers Can be Marked NSFW and Blocked on iOS
Discord servers can now be marked NSFW and blocked on iOS. The label is required and the messaging platform will mark relevant servers if users do not The Verge reported.
The NSFW marker does two things. First, it prevents anyone under the age of 18 from joining. But the bigger limitation is that it prevents NSFW servers from being accessed on iOS devices — a significant restriction that’s almost certainly meant to cater to Apple’s strict and often prudish rules around nudity in services distributed through the App Store. Tumblr infamously wiped porn from its entire platform in order to come into compliance with Apple’s rules.
Behind ‘UID2’, a Way for Advertisers to Track Your Email
The EFF wrote a detailed post about UID2, a proposed way to make it easier for advertisers to identify people via their email.
UID2s will be connected to people, not devices. That means an advertiser who collects UID2 from a website can link it to the UID2s it collects through apps, connected TVs, and connected vehicles belonging to the same person. That’s where the “unified” part of UID2 comes in: it’s supposed to make cross-device tracking as easy as cross-site tracking used to be.
But this will also create new incentives for sites, apps, and connected devices to ask users for their email addresses.
All the more reason to use Sign In with Apple wherever possible or disposable email services.
Recharge Your Phone Wirelessly or Keep Your Coffee at the Optimal Drinking Temperature: $49.99
We have a deal on a fun device, the OMNIA Q Hot Wireless Charging Cup Heater. It’s a Qi wireless charging pad for your iPhone or other Qi-enabled device, but it comes with a Sticky Cup Pad. When you put that on the bottom of your ceramic, steel, or glass mug, and place it on top of the pad, it will heat your drink up to 131°F. It’s $49.99 through our deal.
Apple Seeds Developer Beta Eight For iOS 14.5 and Mac OS Big Sur
The eighth beta versions of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 and Mac OS Big Sur 11.3 are now available for those enrolled in the developer program.
Louis Armstrong Documentary 'Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong' to be Apple Original Film
Apple Original Films has green-lit a documentary feature about legendary musician Louis Armstrong, looking at look at his life and legacy.
Apple Event Predictions and Wishes – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-13
Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their predictions and also hopes for the newly announced Apple Event on April 20.
Phone Carrier ‘Visible’ Offers Special Tax day 2021 Deals
Visible is a mobile-first prepaid phone carrier that uses Verizon’s network and it has a new deal for Tax Day 2021 for new customers.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Price Over $63,000
Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new record on Tuesday. It’s up 5.97% at a price of US$63,322 as of this writing.
Apple Officially Announces 'Spring Loaded' Event For April 20
Apple has officially announced that it will hold an event on April 20, 2021 called, ‘Spring Loaded’, which will start at 10 am PDT.
Walking 'The Line' — Media+
Apple TV+ has released an original audio podcast – ‘The Line’ – telling the story of U.S. Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher. Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss what he likes about the show and why Spotify executives should be worried.