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Speck Launches Presidio Clickflip AirPods Pro Case
Speck recently introduced a Presidio Clickflip AirPods Pro case. It provides 360-degree protection to secure against dust and debris. It is the first ever Speck product to have an IP5X dust protection certified rating. It was designed with a unique locking mechanism that keeps the AirPods secure in the case and prevents scattering when dropped. Grippy texture and vibrant color options make feeling or looking for your AirPods in a bag or crowded space easy. And like its line of iPhone cases, Presidio Clickflip contains built-in antimicrobial treatment from Microban. Microban delivers a 99% reduction in stain and odor-causing bacteria on the case, creating a cleaner surface. This AirPods Pro case comes in three colors and costs US$39.95.
iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max Now Available to Buy
The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are now available to buy, as is the new HomePod mini smart speaker.
Apple's New Macs, the M1 Processor, and macOS Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 537
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to dive deep into Apple’s new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, with special attention on the Apple M1 processor that powers them. They also talk about macOS Big Sur.
iOS 14.3 to Suggest Third-Party Apps During Setup
iOS 14.3 is going to suggest third-party apps to users when they set up their iPhone or iPad. 9to5 Mac discovered a menu doing this in the latest beta version of the software.
This new section of the setup process is not intended to be shown to all users. Instead, the code says that it will be enabled only for some countries based on local laws. “In compliance with regional legal requirements, continue to view available apps to download,” the code says. It’s unclear in which regions Apple will enable this new feature, but it will most likely be first implemented in European Union countries.
How to Use Your Apple Watch to Find Your iPhone
If you have an Apple Watch, there’s a couple of ways that it can help you find your misplaced iPhone with the ‘Ping iPhone’ tool.
Wireless Portable Battery with Its Own Charging Dock: $49.99
We have a deal on the Naztech 2-in-1 Charging Dock, which is really a 10,000mAh wireless portable battery with its own charging dock that will also hold your iPhone while it’s charging. The battery portion of this device also has USB-C and USB-A charging ports. It’s $49.99 through our deal, but there’s also a deal for two of them for $89.99 on the deal listing.
Photo Editor ‘Darkroom’ is Ready for M1
The latest in the wave of M1-ready Mac apps is Darkroom, a photo management and editing app.
Everything is updated to reflect the new macOS Big Sur aesthetic with native components like the new translucent sidebar and native window toolbars. We also optimized all interactions for mouse, trackpad, & keyboard input, sparing no detail in making Darkroom feel at home on the Mac.
The First Benchmark Scores for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro With M1 Chip. And They're Impressive.
The first benchmark scores for Macs containing the M1 chips are emerging and they show the newcomers outperforming Intel-based devices.
Safari 14 Detects and Limits CNAME Cloaking Cookies
An update to the Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) used in Safari 14 will cap the expiration of CNAME cloaking cookies to seven days.
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Now Available
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 is now available – the biggest overhaul of the Mac operating system since the original launch of mac OS X in 2001.
Apple TV App Now Available on Playstation
The Apple TV app is now available for the Playstation 4 and 5, with the PS5 launching in the U.S. on Thursday.
‘Slopes’ Ski & Snowboard App Supports iOS 14 App Clips
Slopes: Ski & Snowboard tracking app has been updating with many new features, one of which is support for iOS 14 App Clips.
It's 99.99% Not Playing The Harp – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-12
Today Kelly is joined by OmniGroup CEO/Founder Ken Case to talk about the prep work needed for new hardware and impending software from Apple.
Foxconn Sees 'Stronger Than Expected' Demand Following iPhone 12 Release
Foxconn has seen more demand than it expected following the release of the iPhone 12 range, Reuters reported. It also plans to “push forward” with producing items in Wisconsin.
Foxconn said on Thursday its investment plan did not depend on who the U.S. president was. It was, however, exploring the option of building a new production line there. “We continue to push forward in Wisconsin as planned, but the product has to be in line with the market demand … there could be a change in what product we make there,” Chairman Liu Young-way said at an investor conference. Liu said Foxconn saw “stronger than expected” demand for both smartphones and servers, with strong shipments of Apple’s new iPhone 12 supporting revenue.
Apple Posts Job Listing for Apple Card Service & Customer Experience Manager
Apple has posted a job listing on Thursday for the position of Apple Card Service & Customer Experience Manager, Wallet & Apple Pay.
The Apple News Podcast Wants to Hear How The Pandemic Has Affected You
On Thursday’s episode of Apple News Today, co-hosts Shumita Basu and Duarte Geraldino reveal they want to hear from listeners.
Oprah Winfrey Interview With President Barack Obama to Premiere on Apple TV+
An interview with President Barack Obama by Oprah Winfrey, focussing on the 44th president’s new memoir, will premiere for free on Apple TV+.
Star-Studded Cast for 'The Afterparty' on Apple TV+ Emerges
A star-studded cast for Apple TV+ show ‘The Afterparty’, including Tiffany Haddish and Sam Richardson, has been assembled.
Instapaper for Mac is Now Available in the Mac App Store
Instapaper announced on Wednesday that Instapaper for Mac is now available in the Mac App Store, thanks to Apple’s Catalyst technology.
We customized the interfaces and features to make the app feel interactive and at home on Mac. This includes a side-by-side view of folders and article list, and hover states to highlight content on mouseover.
We also included new features for managing articles like hover actions, which allows you to easily like, move, archive, and delete directly from the list. With drag & drop, you can quickly organize articles directly into folders.
M1 Knowns and Unknowns – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-11
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what we know about Apple Silicon, aka M1. And also what we don’t know!
Mimeo Photos Introduces Tabletop Decor, Limited Edition Photo Ornaments
Mimeo Photos has introduced two new photo products: Tabletop decor and limited edition photo ornaments perfect for the holidays. Photo Ornaments: For a limited time, choose from eight personalized photo ornaments available in materials like acrylic, metal and rustic wood in a variety of festive shapes and sizes. Tabletop Decor: The new collection features four different options of Tabletop Decor available in a variety of materials, including acrylic, metal and more, that arrive ready to display. Simply pick your favorite moments and make some room on your work-from-home desk, end table, or shelf.
Eve Systems Adds Thread Mesh Protocol Support to its HomeKit Devices
Eve Systems announced on Wednesday that it will be added Thread support to its line of HomeKit-enabled products.
Apple Outlines Support For Veterans Programs
To mark Veterans Day, Apple reinforced its backing for veterans and organizations that support them in a variety of ways.
Mac Search App ‘Alfred’ is Ready for the M1 Chip
Popular Mac app Alfred is ready for the new Apple silicon M1 chip after using the Apple DTK running macOS Big Sur.
Alfred has an exceedingly clean code base, so we were hoping for it to be reasonably easy to create our first Universal build. To our pleasant surprise, it was as straightforward as loading up Alfred’s code into Xcode 12 Beta, selecting the Universal architecture, and compiling. That was it, no other changes were needed, and we were immediately able to take full advantage of the new architecture.