Get into the holiday spirit with our iPhone 16 Pro Max giveaway! Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple Rumors for 2021 Include AirPods, AirTags, AR Device
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will release AirTags, new AirPods, an AR device, and more this year.
Amazon Payment Processor Leaked Data of 100M Cardholders
Juspay, a payment processor for Amazon and others has reported a data breach that leaked the data of over 100 million credit and debit cardholders.
Foldable iPhones Could be on The Way
Designs for two foldable iPhones have passed durability tests, according to reports picked up by TechRadar. Apple has also been granted a patent for hinge-mechanism.
As per United Daily News, these prototypes are just phone shells, which we’re assuming include the casings and the displays but not the various internal components. They’ve reportedly been tested out in China, at a factory run by Apple’s regular supplier Foxconn. One prototype is said to use a clamshell form factor, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Motorola Razr. When opened up, the phone has one single and unbroken display, and then the top half folds down over the bottom half. Meanwhile, a new patent filing has been published, showing the hinge mechanism that Apple might be using on one of its foldable iPhone designs. It would actually enable the phone to fold both ways, inwards (like the Galaxy Z Fold 2) and outwards (like the Huawei Mate Xs).
Long Term Storage, Photos, & Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 851
This week, John and Dave come together to answer your questions about long-term storage, Photos Libraries, Migrating to a new Mac and much, much more. Listen as your two favorite geeks drop the knowledge — and your Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found — so that everyone can listen and learn at least five new things together! Join us and start the new year right!
Happy New Year, 2021!
2020 is no more! Huzzah and good riddance! The Mac Observer is taking New Year’s Day off, but we’ll be back with our regular daily new coverage, analysis, and podcasts on Monday, January 4th.
This iOS Shortcut Gives You Permanent Low Power Mode
iOS has a feature called Low Power Mode you can turn on to conserve your battery life. It automatically turns off once your battery capacity reaches 80% but you can keep it on with a shortcut. Or rather, an automation. It’s simple to do because it only uses one action. This is especially helpful for older iPhones whose battery life has shortened.
New York City Subways Complete Apple Pay Support
Subways in New York City have finished rolling out support for contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay using the One Metro New York.
Hey Ho, Let's Go (To a New Year) – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-31
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.
Dr. Mac's Experience with an Apple Silicon (M1) Mac
With some trepidation, Dr. Mac bought a MacBook Pro M1 with only 8GB RAM because he didn’t want to wait a month for one with 16GB… Was eight (GB) enough?
120 Lumens KeySmart Nano Torch XL Compact Pen Light: $32.99
We have a deal on the KeySmart Nano Torch XL Compact Pen Light. this device shines at 120 Lumens and features a a sliding barrel head that enables you to adjust the focus from a wide spill to a narrow spotlight. It’s also designed for one-handed use, and it’s $32.99 through our deal.
Using iOS Shortcuts to Quantify Your Self
Jackson Dame shared how he uses iOS shortcuts and an Apple Watch for lifelogging. I experimented with lifelogging back in 2014-2015, but I gave up after a while. Shortcuts would’ve made it a whole lot easier. Mr. Dame shares a list of all of the data he collects and what tools he uses to collect it, like Data Jar (love this app), Timelines, iA Writer, Charity, Microsoft Excel, and more.
Total App Spending Hit $407.6 Million Over Christmas Period
Spending across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store hit rocked to $407.6 million over the Christmas period.
Privacy-Focused Browser Now Has Native Support For M1 Macs
Brave now offers native support for M1 Macs, 9to5Mac reported. This should help the privacy-focused browser utilize the faster speeds offered by Apple’s own silicon. That said, it is built on the Chrome engine, which often brings with it high memory usage and reduced battery performance.
The company says the latest version also has a fix for problems playing videos from a couple of key sites. “Our last desktop browser update of the year (v1.18.77) features native support for M1 Macs, a localization fix for Brave Rewards, and fixes for playing videos on HBO Max and IMDb.” Brave blocks ad trackers by default, and claims to be faster by blocking most ads too.
Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store
Apple removed 39,000 games from its App Store in China on Thursday, before a deadline for developers to get a license hit.
Latest T-Mobile Data Breach Exposes Customer Data
The latest T-Mobile data breach (this is the third time and the second breach in 2020) has affected an estimated 200,000 people.
The data accessed did NOT include any names associated with the account, financial data, credit card information, social security numbers, passwords, PINs or physical or email addresses. The information that was accessed may have included phone numbers, number of lines subscribed to and in a small number of cases some call-related information collected as part of normal operation and service.
LG Display to Showcase Transparent OLED at CES 2021
LG Display is set to show off Transparent OLED at CES 2021, demonstrating how the technology can be used in smart homes and mobility.
Gazelle’s Smartphone Trade-In Program Shuts Down in 2021
Gazelle emailed its customers on Wednesday saying that it plans to cancel its smartphone trade-in program on February 1, 2021.
AirPods Pro Two Could be Available in Multiple Sizes
According to one leaker, the next generation of AirPods Pro will be available in multiple sizes, but not colors.
Looking Back At Apple's 2020 – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-30
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!
Twelve South Has a 20 Percent New Year's Sale
Twelve South have produced a range of products that we’ve highlighted at The Mac Observer during 2020. To end the year, the company has a sale, offering these items at a reduced price. There is 20 percent off everything through New Year’s Eve.
CISA Tells Federal Agencies to Update SolarWinds Software ASAP
In the wake of the SolarWinds cyber attack on the U.S. government, CISA urges agencies to update their software by the end of the year.
It's Official - Amazon is Buying Wondery
After some speculation as to who would acquire the podcast maker, Amazon has announced that it is purchasing Wondery.
Executive Producer of ‘Earth at Night in Color’ Talks on Podcast
Alex Williamson, executive producer of “Earth At Night In Color” on Apple TV+ spoke with Ben Consoli on the Go Creative Show podcast. Topics include filming the series, using special low-light cameras, discovering new animal behaviors, the benefits of using infrared light, the impact of using lights in nature, finding a narrator for the show, and how the pandemic affected production. It’s an hour-long show and you can listen by clicking the link below.
Pixelmator Pro Supports Apple ProRAW
Pixelmator Pro version 2.0.3 is now available and it fully supports Apple Pro Raw, as well as adding some other improvements.